Corby was well known for its steel works which were built in the 1930s. It was designated a New Town in 1950 and expanded rapidly. Corby's railway station reopened in 2009.
The Heritage Centre is housed in a restored 17th century cottage, the oldest residential building in Corby.
It contains a small display about Corby's history plus temporary exhibitions.
Open MTThF 1300-1600, Sat 1100-1400.
www.northamptonshireheritageforum.co.uk
An extraordinary folly built 1593-97 for Sir Thomas Gresham. All its features come in threes,
intended to symbolise the Holy Trinity.
Open by pre-booked visit, see website.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bus 19 from George Street (1 mile from station) to entrance shortly after Rushton village,
about 20 minutes journey. M-S hourly. Operated by Stagecoach.
Buses also operate from Kettering.
Much of the magnificent Kirby Hall is a roofless shell but some of its finest state rooms survive.
Displays explain Kirby's rise and fall, including its rescue after 1930. Picnic areas.
Open Apr-Oct, WThFSSu 1000-1700. Nov-Mar, see website.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bus 2 from Rockingham Road (½ mile from station) to Corby Business Academy
by a long route through Little Stanion and Weldon (about 35 minutes journey). Return buses are direct to Corby, Lloyds Road and
take only 8 minutes. M-S hourly. From the Corby Business Academy bus stop it is 2 miles walk to Kirby Hall.
Operated by Stagecoach.
Built of the local ironstone, Lyddington Bede House was originally the wing of a medieval Bishops palace.
It was converted into an almshouse for poor 'bedesmen' and remained in use until the 1930s. See the bedesmen's rooms and the
bishops' great chamber. Allow time to explore picturesque Lyddington village too.
Open Apr-Oct, WThFSSu 1000-1700.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bus R1 from George Street (1 mile from station) to Lyddington, a few minutes after Caldecott.
M-S every 2-3 hours, 20 minutes journey. Operated by Bland's.
Buses also operate from Oakham.
On the shore of Rutland Water reservoir, Lyndon Visitor Centre is home to the Rutland Osprey project.
Wildflower meadows and bird watching hides. Refreshments and picnic area.
Open Mar-Sep, Daily 0900-1700.
www.lrwt.org.uk
Bus R1 from George Street (1 mile from station) to Manton village (where the bus turns round)
then 1½ miles walk. Buses return from the arrival stop. M-S every 2-3 hours, 38 minutes journey.
Operated by Bland's.
Buses also operate from Oakham.
The Anglian Water Bird Watching Centre is the gateway to Egleton Nature Reserve, part of the extensive
Rutland Water Nature Reserve. A network of lagoons and wetlands plus meadows, woodland and hedgerows make it a great place
to see birds and other wildlife. Bird watching hides. Refreshments and picnic area.
Open Daily 0900-1700 (1600 Nov-Feb).
www.lrwt.org.uk |
www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk
Bus R1 from George Street (1 mile from station) to the turning for Egleton village
(this is shortly after Manton, there's no marked stop) then ¾ mile walk. Wait by the turning for the return bus.
M-S every 2-3 hours, about 40 minutes journey.
Operated by Bland's.
The Centre is 2 miles walk from Oakham and there are buses too.
