Local Directory

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WHETHER YOU’RE AFTER ciNEMAs in corby or NIGHTS OUT IN NORTHAMPTON, THIS IS MY DIRECTORY OF RESTAURANTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND EVERYTHING ELSE IN THE AREA.

RESTAURANTS & CAFES

Sondes Arms – Rockingham, Corby – classic pub food, Sunday and Wednesday carvery and afternoon tea

Butterwick – Corby – cakes, sweet treats, lunch, coffee and milkshakes

Old Market Inn – Kettering – brunch, lunch, dinner and light bites

Dovecote Buttery and Farm Shop – Newton, Kettering – lunch, dinner, Sunday roasts as well as fruit picking and local cuisine to buy

bars & nightlife

Firebug – Leicester – drinks, cocktails and live music

Revolution – Northampton and Leicester – light meals and extensive cocktail menu

Qube bar – Corby – drinks, cocktails and DJs

PARKS & WALKS

East Carlton Park – Cottingham, Corby – children’s playground, walks, outdoor events, museums

Fineshade Woods – Corby – walking, riding and cycling routes, play parks, picnic area

Foxton Locks – Market Harborough – canal-side walking routes, cafe, overnight lodge stays

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE

Trapp’d – locations in Corby, Kettering, Northampton, Wellingborough & Billing Aquadrome – escape and rage rooms

Caddyshackers – Leicester – crazy golf, cocktails, games

Savoy Cinema – Corby – film screenings, National Theatre Live showings