Museums & Galleries · Rutland
Corby Heritage Centre
📍 NN17 1DT
Photo: Railwayfan2005 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Talks on Corby Old Village history
- Talks on Corby Steelworks history
- Ever changing exhibition programme throughout the year
- Explore Corby's industrial roots and communities
Corby Heritage Centre is a small, welcoming museum on the High Street in Corby's Old Village, dedicated to preserving and celebrating the town's history and cultural heritage. Inside you'll find engaging exhibits and storytelling exploring Corby's journey from its industrial roots to its diverse communities today, alongside an ever changing programme of talks covering subjects such as Corby Old Village and Corby Steelworks. It's a good stop for visitors of all ages with an interest in local history, and it's free to visit, though opening hours are limited to afternoons and Saturday mornings. Corby station is just 0.3 miles away, and with 10 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it's easy to combine with an overnight visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Monday-Friday 1pm-4pm, Saturday 11am-2pm, closed Sundays and Bank Holidays
- Booking
- Admission is free
From the attraction's own website on 25 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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