Corby Heritage Centre

25/08/2026

Corby's officially shortlisted for UK Town of Culture 2028 - and we couldn't be prouder to be part of it! 🎉

Corby Heritage Centre is a proud member of the Town of Culture group, and we're really looking forward to working alongside the other member groups and all the amazing organisations across our town to help make the most of this unique opportunity.

Give Corby Town of Culture a follow on Facebook to stay in the loop and get behind the bid - let's show what makes Corby special!

19/08/2026

We're excited to announce that Corby Heritage Centre will be exhibiting at the Love Corby Expo 2026! 🎉

Join us on Thursday 1st October at The Cube, Corby, where we'll be sharing more about Corby's history and what's on at the Heritage Centre. You'll find us in The Core alongside a fantastic lineup of local businesses, organisations and opportunities.

It's a free event, open to everyone — come along, say hello, and find out more about our town's story.

📅 Thursday 1st October 2026
📍 The Cube, Corby
🎟️ Free entry

We'd love to see you there!

18/08/2026

Today Matt and Billy met at the beautiful Kirby Hall , where Site Manager Jan Vandeburie gave us a fantastic tour of the site.

It had been many years since our last visit, and we were reminded just how special this place is - architecturally, historically, and visually. We can wholeheartedly recommend Kirby Hall as a must-visit destination; it really doesn't disappoint.

If you're in the area, don't miss the Photography Day at Kirby Hall tomorrow - see the poster below for details!

27/07/2026

A huge thank you to our friends at Alfred East Gallery for hosting a fantastic Corby and Kettering Roman Pop-Up as part of this year's Roman Fest at The Chester House Estate ! 🎉

Visitors could get hands-on with crafts, discover fascinating facts, and learn more about local history - all while soaking up the atmosphere of our biggest and best-attended Roman Fest yet.

It's brilliant to see our local heritage sites working together to bring events like this to life, and we couldn't have done it without the support of the team at Alfred East Gallery

Here's to many more Roman Fests to come - and don't forget, the Alfred East Gallery is reopening soon, so keep an eye out for more exciting things from them! 👀

Thank you again for being such a wonderful part of the weekend. 🙌

10/07/2026

Corby has been shortlisted for Town of Culture 2028 - one of the top 15 places chosen from nearly 400 entries across the country!

Corby Heritage Centre is incredibly proud to have played a part in this achievement alongside colleagues across Corby Town Council and our fantastic partners. This recognition reflects the creativity, heritage and community spirit that make Corby such a special place.

We’re excited for the next steps and look forward to working with the team to take the next steps.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/shortlist-for-uk-town-of-culture-revealed?fbclid=IwY2xjawS9_wpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETAyQnJNTDg2Q2FicVdDdTlkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgF54Ct0ifElIfK6lByaTMgNvYjMeHmGxotBl-q-7Oi-mvWpo6JNVCMf5u7Q_aem_vYSGxd06vaCoJw6T3U_alA

10/06/2026

On 2 June, Corby Heritage Centre was proud to be represented at the official unveiling of the new Community Training Vehicle for the North Northants First Responders

Hosted at Lakelands Hospice, the event highlighted the incredible work both organisations do for Corby and the wider area. The new vehicle will help the First Responders Team deliver essential, life‑saving training directly within our communities.

08/06/2026

Corby Heritage Centre was pleased to attend the Midland Parks Forum on Thursday at the historic Cromford Mills. The event, delivered by The Arkwright Society and the Forum, focused on partnership working, income generation and embracing new ways of thinking within the heritage sector.

The guided tours of High Peak Junction, The Pump House and Middleton Top Engine House were fantastic, each one showcasing the rich industrial history that makes Cromford such a special place.

Thank you to everyone at the Midland Parks Forum and across the Cromford sites for such a warm and memorable visit — rain and all. And yes, a piece of proper Wensleydale from the Cheese Shop made the perfect finale.

01/06/2026

Some brilliant news from Corby Heritage Centre.

Billy and Matt had a fantastic meeting with Dr Mike Rogers at The National Archives , exploring new ways to work together and get expert support as we continue developing our collection.

Huge thanks to Mike — lots of exciting possibilities for Corby’s heritage.

21/05/2026

What a day at Corby Heritage Centre!

We kicked things off with Love Corby – Meet the Member, welcoming 50 members for networking, fresh ideas, and a deep dive into Corby’s history, Northamptonshire , and updates from across the service.

This included the latest on Discover Northamptonshire with the Local Visitor Economy Partnership and a look ahead to the Tourism Awards 2026!

Brilliant to see so many new faces—our Love Corby community keeps growing!

We were also delighted to host the Mayor of Corby Town Council, Cllr Callum Riley, for a really positive conversation about how we continue to shape and share our town’s unique story.

A huge thank you to our fantastic volunteers and staff - today’s success, along with recent events at Deene Park Estate with The Sealed Knot and the Northamptonshire Heritage Fair at Wicksteed Park, wouldn’t have been possible without your support.

03/05/2026

🏰 We’re taking part in an incredible historical event! 🏰
Corby Heritage Centre is delighted to be part of The Sealed Knot event at Deene Park, bringing the sights, stories and spirit of the English Civil War to life! ⚔️
Join us for a fantastic day of living history, with re-enactments, period displays and the chance to learn more about our local heritage and its connections to this fascinating period of history.
📍 Deene Park
📅 Sunday 3rd May 2026, Monday 4th May 2026
Whether you’re a history enthusiast or looking for a great family day out, this is an event not to be missed. We’d love to see you there!
Find out more about the event here 👉

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