Is Corby in Northamptonshire worth a visit?

★☆☆☆☆ Not at all – There's really nothing here for visitors

1.0 average from 1 review

A fast-growing town with steel heritage, Scottish roots, and green woodland nearby.

Corby, Northamptonshire
Photo by JThomas
“Not Quite as Up and Coming as Promised”
by Steve – June 2025

There's been talk of regeneration for years, but Corby still feels a bit stuck. The town centre has some shops, but not much else - and there's little in the way of culture or scenery to tempt a visitor. It's not awful, but it's also not somewhere to explore.

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