Busy Bees Corby

Unit 1, Charter Court, The District Centre, Oakley Vale, Corby NN18 8QT
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9.5 43 Reviews
Busy Bees Corby offers a beautiful childcare setting to ensure all children receive the best start in life. With parking on-site and conveniently located in Oakley Vale District Centre, drop-offs and collections are one less thing to worry about for busy parents.

The well-equipped nursery has several facilities designed to accommodate the children’s needs at every stage of their development journey. These range from rooms full of exciting learning opportunities, to a calming sleeping area suitable for children to have a rest when they feel they need it. With an outdoor area, the little explorers can enjoy the safe and spacious garden whilst taking on adventurous challenges.

The dedicated Chef prepares delicious and nutritious meals from an NHS accredited menu, for your little one to tuck in to throughout the day. Formula is also provided for babies and all dietary requirements are catered for.

Interactions with parents are highly valued at Busy Bees. The fantastic team always maintain a high level of communication and encourage parents to use the ParentZone App, where you will receive updates of your child’s activities daily. This is a wonderful way to stay connected during your little one’s time at nursery, so that you do not miss any key milestones they may reach.

Want to learn more about the fantastic facilities and meet the friendly team at Busy Bees nursery Corby? Book a visit today and the team will look forward to welcoming you!
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Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care
  • Sessional Day Care

Person in charge

  • Sarah Stafford (Centre Director)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 22

Total Places for Children

  • 85

Age Range

  • from 0 years 3 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Opening Times

  • Monday 07:30-18:00
    Tuesday 07:30-18:00
    Wednesday 07:30-18:00
    Thursday 07:30-18:00
    Friday 07:30-18:00

When Closed

  • Never

Parking

  • Free Parking

Busy Bees Corby Reviews (43)

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9.5

Busy Bees Corby has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.465) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Busy Bees Corby has 43 reviews.

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Review from Treena C (Grandmother of Child) published on 30 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are enthusiastic, caring and work hard looking after my grand-daughter and the other children.
We are always greeted each morning with a lovely smile and greeting towards my grand-daughter.
The adult will always provide an update on how the day has gone for my grand- daughter.
She always
holds her hands out to go with the adult which I view as positive.

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Review from O M (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A great place for a child. Our child began attending from the first year of life until 5. As parents, we understand that he has gone through a whole path of adventures, for which we are grateful to the staff. It was here that our child learned to go to the toilet, eat independently, play in groups,
listen and talk. Particular attention was paid to his speech, the key worker worked with him and there is progress. We are grateful to you. You are second parents to our children. Thank you to the staff for your patience, work and incredible work. You are all amazing people!

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Review from Iulia M (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Amazing staff always looking after babies . I am more than happy with choosing this nursery . Great with engagement, communication always clean , good food . I can say many more positive things as our own experience was and is great

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Review from Angela A (Mother of Child) published on 24 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our son has had an amazing time during the nursery hours. He enjoyes going in every morning and having a great time fulfilled with different activities, like reading, painting, planting seeds. As well as this, he had made some friends and can't stop talking about all the fun he has at Busy Bees.
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you to all the friendly staff!

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Review from P S (Grandmother of Child) published on 20 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Helpful, cheerful friendly staff. My grandson settled in Nursery very quickly. He enjoys himself everytime he is at Busy Bees. The staff are patient with him help to ensure that he has a wonderful time whilst at Nursery. The staff always behave in a professional manner, and also give me updates
and feedback when I pick my grandson up.
Busy Bees in Corby is a fun-filled child friendly, clean and safe environment where the health, education and development of children is a top priority. Well done.

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Review from Shane W (Father of Child) published on 20 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

All staff are very welcoming and caring, they take time to get to know the parents and of course the children. Daily updates are superb, the children are very safe and happy and its a very positive place for children to be. Lots of fun, interacting, learning and games. All in all I am very happy with
my mine and my sons experience of attending the nursery. Thank you to the whole team!

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Review from Rebecca J (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter is currently at Busy Bees and my son also attended before starting school. We are so grateful for the incredible care, high standards and professionalism we have experienced. The staff go above and beyond and both of our children have benefited so much from attending. Questions and queries
are dealt with efficiently and with care, activities are well-planned and delivered and both of our children have gained so much confidence and cultural capital from being there. I cannot recommend this nursery enough - we are so grateful for everything you have done, and continue to do, for our children.

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

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Daughter has been attending busy bees since Sept 2024. The experience and communication I have had from the director , key worker and nursery leaders is fantastic. Nothing is too much or to small, they cater for her amazingly. Even through attachment issues , tears and tantrums they have been calm
, resilient and nothing but respectful. They have been supportive to both child and parent. The service they provide from food , to nappies to suncream , activities ,
Learning observations and events never goes unnoticed, and has supported my daughter's development and learning journey in a positive way. Cannot fault how much the staff care for the children and parents. Would highly recommend to others

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Review from A B (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I would definitely recommend this nursery. My daughter loves going into nursery. She has become more confident and social. We have noticed a huge difference in her communication and language. The staff/management are very helpful and supportive with any questions we may have. Thank you!

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Review from N G (Mother of Child) published on 29 August 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My son attended Busy Bees Corby for over three years. All the staff have been wonderful and helpful, even through phases of attachment the staff were very supportive and spent time boosting his confidence.
My son is now more than ready to start school and I attribute this to the staff at Busy Bees.

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Review from Constance F (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff have been very supportive and kind throughout our son's journey so far. We have faced a few challenges along the way but the staff and senior team have reassured us as parents and our son has shown a massive improvement in his development. Busy Bees is a very tight unit which is very supportive
and catering to all children with different needs. I recommend all new parents to start their children off at Busy Bees. Thank you, your hard work goes unnoticed.

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Review from E S (Mother of Child) published on 18 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We are extremely pleased with the level of care our child is experiencing at Busy Bees, Corby. The staff are extremely professional, friendly, kind and caring. They all know my son in every room since he has been attending the nursery from the age of 3 months old and he is almost 4 years old now. All
of the staff are so nurturing and supportive and they provide him with so much care, attention, patience and positivity. I have always found the key workers and room managers to be very communicative and they have been playing a vital part of my son’s care and development. We are extremely grateful for the support, care and all the nursery staff's effort in order to ensure our child has a wonderful nursery experience. Thank you Busy Bees, Corby!

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.

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Review from Ramona B (Mother of Child) published on 30 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

You are amazing.
Thank you for all the support for my son. I really appreciate the way he is treated and how many new words he comes back with from you every single day. Like every child, he has the preferred 'teacher' and I want to be honest, you are the God for me in every single morning.
I have
just good words to say about all of you and thats not just to be a good review, is because you deserve it!
Well done and I just hope my son will continue to at least receive the same 'love' you have shown the near future also.
Good job Busy Bees.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees

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Review from Louise A (Mother of Child) published on 22 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We recently moved area and were finding it difficult finding a nursery for my son with special needs and my daughter. The manager was lovely and made us feel welcome and wanted from the get-go. All of the staff are amazing and both my children love going in each day. The nursery have helped my son develop
whilst in the setting, getting him ready for reception and have helped us on the journey of obtaining his EHCP. We can't thank the team enough and would highly recommend.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one's are having a good experience at our Corby nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.

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Review from E W (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My little girl absolutely loves going to nursery. We couldn't be happier with our choice to send her here because her face lights up every single morning to the staff.
Overall, I would say the staff are very caring, loving and great at their jobs because I always have a happy little baby at the end
of a busy day! They are all very friendly and welcoming and are happy to give advice when needed.
The nursery is always very clean and tidy and offers a great variety of food each day which you can see on the app.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Corby nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Join us as we celebrate our milestone year, visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ to find out more and how to participate! We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.

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Review from Amanda W (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My first child has been attending Busy Bees for 2 years and my second child for 2 months. From the start we have been very happy and impressed with the excellent care they provide. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful and clearly have a passion for their jobs which, as a parent, is very encouraging
when you are trusting them with your children. I cannot recommend them enough. It really is more than 'childcare', I can obviously see how it's early years education and how this is positively benefitting my children already. They do a great range of activities and have very nutritious meals so I know my children are going to be well looked after and fed.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little ones the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.

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Review from C C (Mother of Child) published on 20 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has attended Busy Bees for two days a week since November. She settled in really well and enjoys going each week. The staff are always so excited to see each child and in turn my daughter has a great time in their care. When she started she had specific dietary requirements which the team
took time to confirm with us and always ensured her diet was safe for her. I love to hear how her day is going via the app although this isn’t always kept 100% up to date. When I had concerns about my daughter's nap schedule at nursery I was listened to and changes were implemented immediately to support her needs. She enjoys the food and all the activities and her confidence has grown hugely since attending. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Busy Bees to anyone searching for a nursery.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.

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Review from Z W (Mother of Child) published on 18 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My child attends Busy Bees, Corby and we think it is an amazing nursery. All the staff are so friendly and they made us feel very at ease in the first few weeks of our child attending. We are so grateful for them and the love and support they give not only to our child but to us too! Our child has learnt
so much since starting nursery and it’s all down to the staff. Thank you so much to everyone.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review! We’re glad you’re giving your little one the best start in life with us.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.

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Review from C H (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My daughter has been attending the nursery for 15 months and now is in the toddler room.
Without a doubt, the best thing about the nursery is the staff. Especially her key person who goes the extra mile for my daughter and clearly cares very much for all the children. Thank you so much for all you
do for the children.
My daughter is always happy to go into nursery and loves all the yummy food and activities.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

Hello, we love reading feedback like this! Thank you for sharing it with us; we will pass on your lovely comments to the team at Corby.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. We’re celebrating our milestone year and we invite you to join us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to take part. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.

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Review from Natasha T (Mother of Child) published on 9 June 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The staff at Busy Bees Corby are courteous and professional. My daughter really enjoys going to nursery and has grown in confidence significantly since attending the nursery.
The skills and qualities that my daughter has gained since starting at the nursery include turn-taking, sharing, collaboration,
writing, numeracy and literacy amongst others.
My daughter has become more expressive and creative as well.
Happiness is a good sign that a child is developing well in a setting and my daughter bounces into nursery in the mornings and leaves in the evening with a smile on her face.

Reply from Emily Graves, Digital Content Assistant at Busy Bees Corby

Hello, wow! Thank you for this glowing review! We are delighted your little one is having a good experience at our Corby nursery.
40 years of Busy Bees – 40 years of best beginnings. Celebrate our milestone year with us! Visit our Busy Bees website or search for ’40 years Busy Bees’ and find out more and how to join us. We’re grateful for your trust and the opportunity to provide your child with the best start in life. Best wishes, Busy Bees.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.465)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.465) out of 10 for Busy Bees Corby is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 11 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.6 out of 5 from 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.818 for Busy Bees Corby is calculated as follows: ( (113 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 132 Ratings = 4.818

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 4.647 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Busy Bees Corby is based on 11 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 85 number of registered child places is 17. 11 Positive Reviews ÷ 17 = 0.647

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Ofsted OUTSTANDING

Recipient: Busy Bees Corby

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Top 20 Large Nursery Groups 2018

Recipient: Busy Bees Nurseries Ltd

Date: Thursday 01 Mar 2018 More details

Meet the Team (1)

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Sarah Stafford

Job Title: Centre Director

Hello, my name is Sarah Stafford. I have had a career in childcare spanning over 20 years, my experience is complemented by a Level 3 Early Years Diploma and a suite of childcare-related qualifications, including Paediatric First Aid, Designated Safeguarding Lead, and SENDCo (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Coordinator).
I am passionate about nurturing and educating young minds which has been unwavering throughout my career. I have worked in various capacities, gaining invaluable insights and expertise in early childhood education and care.
I consider myself fortunate to work with an amazing team of professionals who share my enthusiasm and dedication to providing the best possible start in life for the children in our care. Together, we create a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive.
During show rounds, we ensure prospective families are given the opportunity to see firsthand the care and attention that goes into every aspect of the nursery. From the well-equipped play areas to the carefully planned educational activities, every detail is designed with the children's best interests at heart. Myself and the team take the time to answer any questions and address any concerns that parents may have, ensuring that they feel confident and comfortable entrusting their children to their care.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Busy Bees Corby

What is the Age Range of Children that Busy Bees Corby accepts?

Busy Bees Corby accepts Children aged from 0 years 3 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Busy Bees Corby Open?

Busy Bees Corby is open: Monday 07:30-18:00, Tuesday 07:30-18:00, Wednesday 07:30-18:00, Thursday 07:30-18:00, Friday 07:30-18:00.

How many Children does Busy Bees Corby have capacity for?

Busy Bees Corby has capacity for a total of 85 Children.

How far is Busy Bees Corby to the centre of Corby?

1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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