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Lying just off the A6, a few miles north of Loughborough, Hathern is a village that has managed to retain its own distinct character despite its proximity to the town. Defined geographically by its position between the River Soar to the east and the rising ground of the Garendon Estate to the west, it still feels very much like a gateway between industrial Leicestershire and the rural Trent Valley. Historically, the village was a centre for framework knitting, and you can still spot the tell-tale tall windows of the old knitters' cottages along some of the older streets. Life here tends to centre around the parish church of St. Peter’s and the local primary school, while the independent shops and a couple of long-standing pubs provide a practical hub for the community. It’s a place where the urban convenience of the university town is close at hand, yet the footpath network quickly leads out into open fields and toward the river, offering a bit of breathing space.