Attraction (General) / Cultural Attraction in Corby, Northamptonshire (8036 Views)

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Phone: 01536 770977 Please mention YouStayUK.com when contacting this business

Address: East Carlton Country Park and Heritage Centre Corby Borough Council East Carlton Country Park, East Carlton, Nr Market Harborough Leics LE16 8YF View Map

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Features:

- Cafe
- Craft Workshops
- Children's Play Area
- Play equipment for disabled children
- Picnic Area
- Toilets (incl. Disabled)

The Heritage Centre in the converted coach house and stables, houses a display featuring the history of Corby and the Development of the iron and steel industry in the town.

The cafe is open all year and offers light meals, hot and cold drinks and ice cream.

The first floor of the old coach house has a number of craft workshops where you can watch the individual craftspeople practice their skills.

There are country walks throughout the park, through fine mature woodland and grasslands. You can see a varied habitat and a great variety of wild life
throughout the year.

The Hall is not open to the public but can be viewed from the park.
The present Hall, built in 1863 on the site of a previous Hall, is thought to be the
third Hall on this site.

Nature Trails:

Three nature trails afford the energetic a chance to stretch their legs and look more
closely at the remarkable selection of hardwoods, plant life and with luck the varied bird life as well. Part of the jurassic ironstone rock seam, which extends from Dorset to Yorkshire and accounted for the establishment of the local steel industry, runs through the parkland. This is typical of the Corby area and an outcrop can be seen on the trails. Activity leaflets are available from the Cafe.

Friends of East Carlton Country Park
(Corby Borough Council working in partnership with the local community):

If you have any spare time on your hands and would like to take part in conservation projects within the park then please enquire at the cafe for a membership form.

Torch-lit Walks

Join us at East Carlton Park Heritage Centre/Café for a series of healthy winter walks. Each themed walk will start at 6.00pm. Then join us afterwards for a
drink in the café. 2007 dates so far:
Tues. 23rd January
Tues. 13th February
Tues. 20th March
Remember! Bring a torch, Wear stout footwear, and bring Waterproofs (if needed). For more information call 01536 770977

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