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Things to see in Corby (United Kingdom): 25 places and when to go
Corby is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), Wildlife (10), History (6). The best known are Barnwell Castle, Rockingham Castle and Boughton House. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.5017, -0.6449
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (11) · Wildlife (10) · History (6) · Food and drink (4) · Temples (2) · With kids (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 91 km as the crow flies
What to see in Corby
The places in and around Corby, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Barnwell CastleCastle in Northamptonshire, England, UK14 km
- Rockingham CastleGrade I listed historic house museum in Rockingham, Northamptonshire, England, UK5.5 km
- Boughton HouseGrade I listed country house in Weekley, Northamptonshire, England, UK8.9 km
- Rushton Triangular LodgeGrade I listed folly in Rushton, North Northamptonshire, England, UK11 km
- St Peter and St Paul's Church, KetteringChurch in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, UK13 km
- St Dionysius' Church, Market HarboroughChurch in Harborough, UK19 km
- Nene WayLong-distance footpath in England11 km
- Rothwell GulletNature reserve in the United Kingdom14 km
- Rutland Roman villaRoman villa in Rutland, England14 km
- Tailby MeadowNature reserve in the United Kingdom13 km
- Titchmarsh Nature ReserveNature reserve in the United Kingdom13 km
- Twywell GulletNature reserve in the United Kingdom13 km
- Welland ViaductGrade II listed bridge in Northamptonshire and Rutland, UK7.4 km
- Adrenaline AlleyWith kids4 m
- Braybrooke BreweryBrewery17 km
- Glapthorn Cow Pastures NRProtected area8.1 km
- Great Merrible WoodProtected area10 km
- Kings Cliffe MeadowProtected area11 km
- Kingsmead Local Wildlife SiteProtected area11 km
- Potbelly BreweryBrewery12 km
- Short Wood NRProtected area9.5 km
- Southwick Wood NRProtected area11 km
- Three Hills BrewingBrewery14 km
- Whistling Kite BreweryBrewery12 km
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Wicksteed Park
When to go to Corby
The best time to visit Corby is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:56
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:40
- MayBest time15:31
- JunBest time16:33
- JulBest time16:07
- AugBest time14:29
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:18
- NovBetter not8:25
- DecPossible7:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26. In April, 25 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Corby
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 91 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Peterborough47 places28 km
- Northampton36 places29 km
- Huntingdon38 places34 km
- Melton Mowbray14 places35 km
- Pavenham31 places36 km
- Leicester63 places36 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Corby?
The best known: Barnwell Castle, Rockingham Castle, Boughton House, Rushton Triangular Lodge, St Peter and St Paul's Church, Kettering. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Corby?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 26.
How do you get to Corby?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 91 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Corby as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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