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Northamptonshire
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Northamptonshire
Guides & Maps
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 Corby
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Corby
Until the early part of the 20th century the stone-built village
of Corby consisted of a few streets surrounding the beautiful
old church of St. John the Baptist.
However,
in the 1930s the vast local reserves of iron ore were
tapped and Corby rapidly became a boom town and a symbol of
the age of steel.
Workers
moved to Corby from all over the country and the town's furnaces
produced huge quantities of steel and tubes for the world's
markets.
In the
1980s the closure of the iron and steel making departments
devastated the town but new industries, such as the Oxford
University Press, RS Components and Avon Cosmetics, have moved
in to take their place.
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Map of Corby |
What
To See -
Corby Tourist Attractions
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 Rockingham
Castle, A6003 1 mile north of Corby, in the reign of
Elizabeth I, this attractive country house was constructed
behind the curtain wall of Rockingham Castle, built by William
the Conqueror. The Norman fortress was able to withstand
repeated assualts during the Civil War. Today the site
of the keep is marked by a rose garden but the outline of
the two baileys can be seen and the drum towers are well-preserved.
The castle was a royal fortress for 450 years and the Elizabethan
house, containing furnishings and artwork, is surrounded by
12 acres of gardens. Open: 27th March & April: Grounds:
12:00.House: 13:00 Sundays plus Bank Holiday Mondays.
MaySept: Sun, Bank Holiday Mon & Tues Grounds: 12:00.House:
13:00 Tel: 01536 770240 
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Rockingham
Forest, once a royal hunting ground and now covers
200 square miles in NE Northamptonshire. Today Rockingham
Forest has delightful walks through quiet countryside, dotted
with attractive grey-stone cottages and several country houses.
The Forest Enterprise is currently carrying out a project
to re-create the original hunting ground.
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Red
Kites at Rockingham Forest, Fineshade,
Rockingham Forest, Red kites @ Rockingham is signposted from
the A43, between Corby and Stamford. The Red Kite, an eagle-like
bird, was extinct in Britain by the end of the 19th century
and this beautiful bird is being slowly re-introduced. There
are now around 70 birds, and 40 breeding pairs. The
Red Kite Visitor Centre, has live video feeds from nests in
the forest, and organises guided walks. Open: Mar 24
- Sept 5 10.00-18:.00 Tel: 01780 444098
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<Rockingham
Motor Speedway, Mitchell
Road, Corby, NN17 5AF, fast cars in events on this new motor
racing circuit, Tel: 08700 134 044
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Deene
Park, Corby,
NN17 3EW, 6 miles north-east of Corby on A43 Kettering - Stamford
road,a Georgian mansion set in beautiful gardens - originally
a medieval manor around a courtyard. During the Crimean War
the 7th Earl of Cardigan led the Charge of the Light Brigade
at Balaklava. Gardens and lake, walks.
Open: Jun-Aug: Sun 14:00-17:00, Easter, early & late Spring
Bank Holidays and August Bank Holidays: Sun & Mon 14:00-17:00
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Hall, Corby,4
miles north-east of Corby, 2 miles west of Deene Park, off A43
Corby to Stamford road, a splendid stone-built Elizabethan mansion,
the house looks intact, but was abandoned at the beginning of
the 19th century and today is mostly ruinous. Famous courtyard
façades, gardens. The location for the filming of 'Mansfield
Park' by Jane Austen, made in 1998.Open: 24th Mar-Jun,Sep-Mar:
Mon,Thur-Sun, 10:00-17:00 ( Nov-Mar Closes 16:00 ) ; Jul-Aug:
daily 10:00-18:00 Tel:
01536 203230
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Fermyn
Woods Country Park, created
from Brigstock Country Park and Fermyn Woods , open grassland
and ancient woodland, wildlife, trail, adventure play area,
Visitor Centre. Also visit Brigstock
village with its Saxon church, in the past the bell was rung
three times a day to aid anyone lost in the woods, and Elizabethan
market cross.
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Harringworth
Viaduct, near Harringworth
Village, off A6003, north of Corby, the impressive Harringworth
Viaduct stretches for 3/4 mile across the western side of
the village. Constructed in 1874 - 79 for the London & Midland
Railway, the blue and red brick structure has 82 arches, each
40 feet wide. Access to Harringworth is limited but spectacular
views can be found in locations in the village.
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East
Carlton Country Park, west
of Corby, A427, between Market Harborough and Corby. Ideal
for country walks. Heritage Centre in a converted coach
house and stables, a few craft workshops, cafe. The Hall is
not open to the public.
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Rockingham
Castle,
just over in Leicestershire,LE16 8TH, built by William the
Conqueror, the site of one the first assemblies of State. A
royal hunting lodge, King John frequently visited. In 1646
it was destroyed by parliamentarians, butthe family repaired
the damage. Renovations in the 1840's gave the castle
its Plantagent appearance.
Open: 12:00–17:00 Grounds: 12:00, Castle: 13:00 Easter (27th
March) & Apr: Sun & Bank Holiday Mon; May-Sept Sun, Bank Holiday
Mon & Tues Tel:
01536 770240
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Where
To Stay in Corby
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Around
The Corby Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Kettering (6.48 miles) Uppingham (6.95 miles) Market Harborough (9.30 miles) Oundle (9.66 miles) Rutland Water (11.28 miles) Fotheringhay (11.32 miles) Oakham (12.59 miles) Wellingborough (12.89 miles) Wansford (13.56 miles) Stamford (14.85 miles) Northampton (19.21 miles) |
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Information
Centre
Willows Arts
George Street
Corby
NN17 1QB
Tel: 01536 407507 |
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Our
Hotel Booking Line
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0870 4786316
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