Corby is a lively town surrounded by rolling countryside and ancient woodland. Shop and dine in the modern town centre, paddle around the picturesque boating lake and swim in the Olympic-size pool. The town is a stone’s throw from Kirby Hall, a magnificent Elizabethan manor house set in sprawling gardens.
Things to do in Corby
Be amazed by the sheer grandeur of Kirby Hall, one of the most beautiful Elizabethan houses in England. Built in the 17th century, the hall features a champagne-coloured stone facade. Walk through the cavernous Main Hall and imagine hundreds of guests dining in the Great Chamber. The Elizabethan gardens are beautifully maintained and feature decorative “cutwork” lawns, statues and topiary shrubs. Learn more about the property’s illustrious past, including the link to King James I, in the interactive museum.
Rent a rowboat and paddle around the Corby Boating Lake. In addition to ducks, geese and waterfowl, the lake is home to a flock of white swans. Enjoy a picnic on the grassy foreshore and let the kids burn off steam in the pirate ship playground.
Browse a huge range of British brands at Willow Place Shopping Centre. Outdoor stalls covered with colourful canopies line Corporation Street. You can buy everything from farm-fresh fruit and veg to local honey, organic eggs and baked goods.
Sharpen your offroad skills at the Land Rover Experience East of England. Set on the grounds of Rockingham Castle in the picturesque Welland Valley, the centre puts you behind the wheels of tough-as-nails Land Rovers. Learn how to navigate rocky descents, tackle steep inclines and drive through fast-flowing streams.
Getting around Corby
Corby is compact and easy to get around on foot. The town is in Northamptonshire, a 40-minute drive from Northampton, one hour from Birmingham and 2.5 hours from London. Trains run between London and Corby in just over one hour. Birmingham Airport is a one-hour drive away.