A Place to Enjoy
Make the most of life in Oakley Vale
Oakley Vale is the perfect location for making the most of your evenings and weekends. With a range of outdoor activities on your doorstep, plus attractions in Corby itself and in the rural surrounding area, you’ll never be lost for something to do during your leisure time.
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Savoy Cinema
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The £6 million Savoy cinema, which opened in 2015, seats up to 900 people. There are a number of restaurants also located within the building including Nandos and Prezzo.
Corby Cube
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The Corby Cube, opened in 2010, is a state-of-the-art concrete and glass civic centre boasting a 445-seat theatre, public library, register office and a new council chamber. The Core theatre has a programme of live productions, dance, music and standup comedy. It also screens films twice a week, including current mainstream and independent releases.
Charter Court
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Oakley Vale’s shopping district is conveniently located on Butland Road, meaning you don’t need to leave the area to run errands. The services available at Charter Court include a Tesco Extra, a dentist, a pharmacy and various fast food outlets.
Willow Place
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This £40 million modern shopping and leisure environment has free Wi-Fi for shoppers and 1000 car parking spaces ensuring easy access. Willow Place is home to over 120 shops, including many big name brands, plus bars, restaurants and coffee shops.
Oakley Vale
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The Oakley Vale development has been designed to include hills and slopes, lakes and green areas to enjoy. Take a relaxing weekend or after-work stroll around one of Oakley Vale’s picturesque lakes popular with birds and local wildlife. Fishing is also permitted on the lakes.
East Carlton Countryside Park
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Situated on the edge of the Welland Valley, East Carlton has many nature trails to be explored and a heritage centre featuring displays on the history of Corby and the development of the iron and steel industry in the town. There is also a popular café in the park.
Rockingham Forest
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Comprising of about 200 square miles, Rockingham Forest is a must-see natural area of Northamptonshire. The forest is varied with pockets of ancient woodland, open farmland and villages. See if you can spot a red kite on your visit.
Rockingham Motor Speedway
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A great day out for the whole family can be had attending an event at Rockingham Speedway. Watch supercars racing in the British GT and future F1 stars in the BRDC F3 Championship. Children aged 15 and under go free.
Wicksteed Park
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Having first opened over a century ago, Wicksteed Park is a fantastic place for all the family to enjoy. Located in nearby Kettering, the park boasts 30 rides and attractions from zip lines to the classic monorail. The famous narrow gauge railway takes you on a scenic journey around the park grounds.
West Glebe Park
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As well as providing a large area of greenery to enjoy, West Glebe Park has a multi-use games area, a children’s play area, skate park and BMX track. West Glebe holds regular exercise classes and a weekly park run for participants of all ages.
Weldon Woodland Park
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A haven for wildlife, the 40-acre park is equipped with an adult fitness trail, a BMX track, skateboarding half pipe and two children’s play areas. There are several grassland walks to enjoy, too.
Fineshade Wood
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The ancient conifer and broadleaf forest of Fineshade Wood provides opportunities for relaxing walks, bird-watching, cycling and horse riding. The well-equipped Top Lodge visitor centre is open from 10am to 5pm daily where you can hire bikes or enjoy a drink and snack in the café.
Play Parks
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Oakley Vale Play Area on Butland Road and Snatchill Play Area on Merestone Road cater for children of all ages. These well-equipped play parks will keep kids amused for hours.