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Sitting on a ridge overlooking the Soar Valley, Kegworth occupies a practical corner of the world where Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire meet. Though it has a Derby postcode and sits just six miles from the city, it retains its own distinct identity as a large, self-contained village. Life here is shaped largely by its geography; the River Soar borders the lower part of the village, popular with narrowboats and walkers, while the proximity to East Midlands Airport and the M1 provides significant local employment. The village centre is a designated conservation area, characterized by some fine 18th-century red-brick architecture and the spire of St Andrew’s Church, which has stood since the 14th century. While it is a busy, well-connected hub, there is still a sense of traditional village layout, with local shops clustered near the marketplace and several long-standing pubs that serve as the main social anchors for the community.