Museums · East Midlands
Kegworth Heritage Centre
In or near Kegworth.
Kegworth Heritage Centre — Museum in Kegworth, Leicestershire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- East Midlands Parkway · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Kegworth Heritage Centre is a museum in Leicestershire, the East Midlands. Built or established in 1992, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the North West Leicestershire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is East Midlands Parkway, about 3.2 km away. Postcode area DE74.
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Official information
Kegworth Heritage Centre is a local museum dedicated to preserving the history of Kegworth and its surrounding areas. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including historical artifacts and displays related to the village's past.
Place summary
Kegworth Heritage Centre is a museum located in Kegworth, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands. Established in 1992, it focuses on the local history and heritage of the area, offering insights into the community's past from a modern perspective.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8357, -1.2812
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Kegworth
- Postcode
- DE74 2DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
- Established
- 1992
- Nearest railway station
- East Midlands Parkway — 3.2 km
- Official site
- www.kegworthmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113370082 (CC0)
- commons: The Kegworth Heritage Centre 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kegworth Heritage Centre?
- Kegworth Heritage Centre is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE74 2DA), in the parish of Kegworth.
- What is Kegworth Heritage Centre?
- Kegworth Heritage Centre — Museum in Kegworth, Leicestershire.
- How do I get to Kegworth Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is East Midlands Parkway, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE74 2DA.
- When was Kegworth Heritage Centre built?
- Built or established in 1992.
- How do I get to Kegworth Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is East Midlands Parkway, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE74 2DA.