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Corby Northamptonshire , from Peterborough A17 then A16, from Leicester A6 then A427
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Corby Tourist Information
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 1980's 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.
Activities
Red Kites at Rockingham Forest Fineshade Wood, Corby
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. Red Kites at Rockingham Forest information
Rockingham Motor Speedway Mitchell Road, Corby NN17 5AF
Fast cars and more in events on this new oval motor racing circuit. Rockingham Motor Speedway information
Castles
Rockingham Castle Rockingham, Corby LE16 8TH
An attractive country house was constructed behind the curtain wall of Rockingham Castle, built by William the Conqueror. 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 Rockingham Castle information
Historic Houses
Deene Park, Corby NN17 3EW
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. Deene Park information
Kirby Hall, Corby NN17 3EN
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. Kirby Hall information
Out & About
Rockingham Forest, Corby
Once a royal hunting ground and now covers 200 square miles in NE Northamptonshire from Stamford to Kettering. Today Rockingham Forest has delightful walks through quiet countryside, dotted with attractive grey-stone cottages and several country houses. Rockingham Forest information
Brigstock, Corby
A village with a Saxon church. In the past the bell was rung three times a day to aid anyone lost in the woods. Elizabethan market cross. Brigstock information
Harringworth Viaduct Harringworth, 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. Harringworth Viaduct information
East Carlton Country Park East Carlton, Corby LE16 8YF
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. East Carlton Country Park information
Hotels
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Geddington Rd Corby NN18 8ET MAP One mile from Corby Railway Station and town centre, the Holiday Inn Corby - Kettering A43 offers en suite rooms with free Wi-Fi. It has a restaurant, pool and spa. The bedrooms are fully air conditioned and have satellite TV. The beds have specially des... More Information and Book ... |
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Seaton Road Corby NN17 3AF MAP This quaint stone building dating from the 16th century is an inn full of character and charm. Nestled in a quiet village location, only 15 minutes from the surrounding market and business towns. Leicester, Peterborough and Northhamptom are all within i... More Information and Book ... |
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Rockingham Leisure Park, Princewood Road Corby NN17 4AP MAP In Rockingham Leisure Park, Hampton has a fitness centre and free private parking. There is a 24-hour snack shop and rooms feature free wired internet access and an LCD TV. The modern en suite rooms at the Hampton have an extra sofa bed, tea/coffee facil... More Information and Book ... |
Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts, Inns and other Hotels
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63 Rockingham Road Corby NN17 1AG MAP The Raven Hotel offers home-cooked food, free Wi-Fi, free parking and comfortable rooms at great-value rates. The hotel offers a range of accommodation to suit the needs and budget of any traveller. Some rooms have en suite bathrooms and rooms without en... More Information and Book ... |
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Laxton Road Corby NN17 3AT MAP Spanhoe Lodge is a luxury 5-star guest house, providing large ground floor en suite rooms, award-winning breakfasts and a bar. There is free Wi-Fi and free private parking. The spacious, refurbished rooms at Spanhoe Lodge have large TVs, tea/coffee facil... More Information and Book ... |
Towns Near Corby To Visit - straight line distance:
Kettering Tourist Information (6.48 miles) Uppingham Tourist Information (6.95 miles) Market Harborough Tourist Information (9.30 miles) Oundle Tourist Information (9.66 miles)
Where to Stay in Corby
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Corby Tourist Information Centre
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One Stop Shop
George Street
Corby
NN17 1QG
Tel: 01536 464000
