Welcome to Rockingham

Rockingham is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated on the edge of the Welland Valley and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its historic castle, which was built in the 11th century and was once a royal residence. Today, the castle is a popular tourist attraction and is open to the public for tours and events.

In addition to the castle, Rockingham has a number of other historic buildings and landmarks. These include the village church, which dates back to the 12th century, and the Rockingham Mausoleum, which was built in the 18th century and is the final resting place of the Watson family. The village also has a number of traditional pubs and restaurants, as well as a range of shops and amenities.

Despite its small size, Rockingham is a vibrant and welcoming community. The village hosts a number of events throughout the year, including a popular annual music festival and a Christmas market. There are also a range of clubs and societies for residents to get involved in, from sports teams to gardening groups. With its rich history, beautiful surroundings, and friendly community, Rockingham is a wonderful place to live or visit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 18.4°C

Feels Like: 18.4°C

Wind: 16.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Lodge Park Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth Roberts	Shetland Way Corby Northamptonshire NN17 2JH 01536203817 School Website
Woodnewton A Learning Community Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kimberley Kemp	Rowlett Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 2NU 01536265173 School Website
Studfall Junior Academy Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Mcgeachie	Rowlett Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 2BT 1536202621 School Website
Bringhurst Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Radha Badhan	Great Easton Road Bringhurst Market Harborough Leicestershire LE16 8RH 01536605146 School Website
Studfall Infant Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Kirchin	Rowlett Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 2BP 1536264540 School Website
Cottingham C Of E Primary School Academy Trust Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ashley Scott	Berryfield Road Market Harborough Northamptonshire LE16 8XB 01536771391 School Website
St Brendans Catholic Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanne Brydon	Beanfield Avenue Corby Northamptonshire NN18 0AZ 01536202491 School Website
Our Lady Of Walsingham Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Maire Hayes	Occupation Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1EE 01536203805 School Website
Red Kite Academy Free Schools Special Ages:4-18 Head Teacher Karen Smith	Purbeck Drive Corby Northamptonshire NN18 0BX 1536216489 School Website
Pen Green Centre For Children And Their Families La Nursery School Ages:3-4 Head Teacher Angela Prodger	Pen Green Lane Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1BJ 01536400068 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Corby Station Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UJ 2.52 Miles

Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 8.44 Miles

Kettering Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ 8.51 Miles
08:47 to London St Pancras (Intl) Platform:1 On time 08:49 to Corby Platform:2 On time 08:56 to Nottingham Platform:4 On time
Oakham Station Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6QT 10.78 Miles

Stamford Station Road, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 2WB 13.83 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Corby Cab Co Ltd 01536 260033 18 Bardsley Rd, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4AR 1.02 Miles
Sky Cabs 01536 406040 21A Bardsley Road, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 4AR 1.02 Miles
Chloe Cabs 01536 202061 13 Clifton Sq, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 2DB 1.60 Miles
Star Cars 01536 408040 A/192 Studfall Av, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1LJ 1.66 Miles
Corby Jet Carz Com 01536 262626 31, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1TJ 1.88 Miles
Fast Cars Corby Ltd 01536 202550 39 High Street, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 1UU 2.56 Miles
Corby Jet Carz 01536 262626 10 Keld Cl, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8NE 3.14 Miles
Airport Transport 01536 460127 10 Keld Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8NE 3.14 Miles
Limo Hire Kettering 01536 743773 27 Rose Close, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8PA 3.27 Miles
Onyx Executive Cars 01536 742262 10 Garston Rd, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 8NH 3.35 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rockingham Main St Le16 8Tg Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:07:30
Shire Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Princewood Road Parcel Box Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30
Princewood Road Collection Today available until:18:00 Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Shetland Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Welland Vale Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Caldecott Post Box. Le16 8Te Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:08:00
Dryden Way Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Great Easton Post Office Le16 8St Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Earlstree Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ripley Road Cottingham Le16 8Xq Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Kingsthorpe Ave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockingham Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Willowbrook Road Tso Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bringhurst Le16 8Rj Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:08:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr Sumira 01536 401371	Studfall Medical Centre Studfall Court Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1LG
Dr Kumar & Partner Studfall Medical Ctr 01536 401372	Studfall Medical Centre Studfall Court Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1QP
Lakeside Healthcare 01526 204154	The Lakeside Surgery Cottingham Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 2UR
Lakeside Cottingham Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Cottingham Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 2UR
Lakeside Cottingham Road Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Cottingham Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 2UR

Local Stores

Welland Vale Road
121 Welland Vale Road
Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 2AW
01536 267798
Store Website
1.20 miles

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SPAR - Corby
Shell Garage
Cottingham Road
Corby
NN17 2UN
01536 265272
Store Website
1.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Northlands Veterinary Group
Unit 3 86 George Street Corby Northamptonshire NN17 1QE 01536 485 543 corby@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 2.08 miles
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Corby Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, The Peel Centre Pheonix Park Way Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5DT 01536 206531 corby@vets4pets.com Website 2.32 miles
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Corby Veterinary Surgery
2A Harrogate Court Corby Northamptonshire NN18 0PD 01536 648800 corby@oundlevets.co.uk Website 2.38 miles

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Northlands Oakley Vale
15 Charter Court Oakley Vale Corby Northamptonshire NN18 8QT 01536 745212 oakleyvale@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 3.09 miles
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Great Oakley Vets
3 Saxon Way East Oakley Hay Industrial Estate Corby Northamptonshire NN18 9EY 3.63 miles

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Rutland Veterinary Centre
Holland Court Priors Hall Park Hampstead Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5GT 01536 903777 priorshall@rutlandvets.co.uk Website 3.67 miles

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Local Dog Walks

East Carlton Park
Our Favourite Place To Walk! Has Everything You Need! Brilliant Children's Play Area, Pure Wool Shop, Woodland Shop, Cafe (Can Buy Dog And Duck Treats!) Toilets, Picnic Areas, Dog Water Bowls Etc. Plenty Of Bins For Both Dog And General Waste. Fantastic Views, Lovely Lake That My Dog Loves To Paddle In. Plenty Of Friendly Dogs And Owners Ample Parking. Bbq Area. I Could Go On - Please Check This Place Out! E Carlton Park Lancashire 2.31 miles

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Kirby Hall
Kirby Hall Is An English Heritage Site That Is Dog Friendly. You Can Pay £8 And Go Into The Grounds And Ruins. Ideal For Small Or Older Dogs Who Just Want A Little Walk Or Wander. There Is A Footpath Right Outside The Entrance For A Longer Walk. 2 Kirby Ln Deene Gretton Corby NN17 3EN 3.74 miles Sign Posted Off The Main A43 And Follow The Country Roads. Easy To Find. Free Car Parking.

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Fineshade Wood
16 Top Lodge Fineshade Corby Lancashire NN17 3BB 8.09 miles

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Fineshade
My Dogs Love This Walk Through The Woods, They Can Be Let Off Their Leads An Wonder At Their Own Leisure. Walks Are Up To 6 Miles. Good For Family Day Out And A Bike Ride. Area For Picnics. Cafe Onsite, Quiet Expensive, But Very Good For That Nice Cold Drink At The End Of The Walk. Fineshade Wood Fineshade 8.13 miles

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Kelmarsh Tunnels
Kelmarsh Tunnel Is Now A Disused Railway In Northamptonshire. It’S A Beautiful Walk To The Tunnels. You Don’T Have To Go Through Them, You Can Go Over Them :). It’S Also A Lovely Walk From Kelmarsh To Market Harborougj. Dogs Can Be Of Lead As Well, Just Watch Out For Cyclists! Oxendon Rd Market Lancashire HARBOROUGH LE16 9.85 miles If You Are Travelling From Desborough It Is Best To Go Through Arthingworth. When Driving Down You Will See A Bridge, Just Before The Bridge You Will See A Car Park On Your Right. That’S Where I Would Recommend Parking As It Is The Start Of The Walk.

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Twywell Hill And Dales
A510 Kettering Lancashire NN14 4AW 10.10 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	18.8°C	17.8°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	20.5°C	22.7°C	24.5°C	25.5°C	25.8°C	25.5°C	22.9°C	21.2°C
Feels Like	18.8°C	18.6°C	18.3°C	17.9°C	20.5°C	24.3°C	25.7°C	26.5°C	26.7°C	26.7°C	25.1°C	21.2°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Mist	Mist	Fog	Mist	Mist	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Partly Cloudy
Temp	19.7°C	19.1°C	19.1°C	19.3°C	20.2°C	22.6°C	26.3°C	27.6°C	27.4°C	26.8°C	24.6°C	22.3°C
Feels Like	19.7°C	19.1°C	19.1°C	19.3°C	20.2°C	23.3°C	28.6°C	29.7°C	29.2°C	28.4°C	26.5°C	23.3°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	21.5°C	21.2°C	21.2°C	21.4°C	23.9°C	27°C	29.8°C	30.6°C	30.2°C	29.3°C	27°C	23.9°C
Feels Like	21.5°C	21.2°C	21.2°C	21.4°C	26.2°C	29.6°C	33.3°C	33.7°C	33°C	32.3°C	29.4°C	26.3°C

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