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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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.
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.
Local Football
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The Oakley Vale FC under 15’s football team trains on Saturday mornings on Butland Road during the season.
Local Cricket
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If you head down to watch a match played by the Northants Under-12's team, you might spy a familiar image on the team kit: the Oakley Vale crest! Check out the upcoming fixtures list* for details of upcoming matches, or to find out how your child can get involved in local cricket.
Traditional Pub
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Oakley Vale’s local pub is Harpers Brook, part of the Marston’s group. Offering patrons great deals on food including a Sunday carvery, this family-friendly venue has an excellent beer garden to enjoy in the warmer months.
Great Oakley Park
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A historic rural area of Northamptonshire, Great Oakley Park is connected to Oakley Vale by a public footpath. It’s perfect for a Sunday stroll through fields populated by a flock of Jacob sheep.
Nature Spots
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Oakley Vale has been designed to include hills and slopes, lakes and green areas to enjoy. Take a relaxing weekend or after-work wander around one of Oakley Vale’s picturesque lakes, which are popular with birds and local wildlife. Fishing is also permitted on the lakes.
Oakley Vale Community Centre
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Located on Butland Road, the Community Centre holds weekly Pilates sessions, dance classes for children and adults and free music lessons. It is also home to the St Benedict’s church group which holds a Sunday service here every week.
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.