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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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 Castle
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Take your little ones back in time on a medieval adventure at Rockingham Castle, built under the instructions of William the Conqueror. The Castle hosts a range of family-friendly events such as the Rockingham country fair, or jousting and medieval living demonstrations. Take in a view of the Welland Valley and cast your eye over five counties in Rockingham Castle’s impressive gardens.
Deene Park
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Enjoy a Sunday stroll through the lush grounds of Deene Park during the summer months followed by a guided tour of the luxurious Tudor mansion. Finish off with a classic British cream tea in the Old Kitchen Tea Room, a fabulous setting with a wall-to-wall Victorian range.
Kirby Hall
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A short drive from Oakley Vale up the A43 brings you to Kirby Hall, one of the UK’s finest examples of Elizabethan architecture. Pack a picnic and relax among the peacocks in the recently restored historical gardens.
Corby Heritage Centre
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The Heritage Centre contains exhibitions and displays reflecting the rich cultural history of the local community. Located in Corby Old Village, it is open Monday to Saturday and admission is free.
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.
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.