Corby Town Centre
Corby · NN17
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Summary
A Scottish steel-town transplant in Northamptonshire — a new town expanded to house steelworkers in the 1930s-60s, with a Scottish community, a post-war town centre, and the East Midlands ironstone landscape.
About this location
Corby is a new town in Northamptonshire expanded dramatically from the 1930s onwards when Stewarts and Lloyds built the steel tube works here, recruiting heavily from Scotland. The Scottish community in Corby — around 30% of the population of Scottish descent at its peak — gave Corby a cultural identity unlike any comparable English industrial town, earning the informal title “the Scottiest town in England.”
The steel works closed in 1980; Corby was subsequently designated a Development Corporation new town and rebuilt with 1980s-90s commercial and residential development. The town centre is post-war and early-1960s in character — the original modernist civic layout of the new town survives around Corporation Street and George Street.
For productions, Corby gives a specific combination: the Scottish cultural community in a Midlands new town, the post-war new town commercial architecture, and the ironstone landscape (the characteristic orange-brown ironstone of Northamptonshire) in the surrounding countryside. North Northamptonshire Council handles filming permits.
Access notes
- Parking
- On-site parking available — confirm crew-vehicle capacity with the venue.
- Loading access
- Loading access not listed. Confirm access points, door widths, and lift availability with the venue before the day.
- Public transit
- Corby has mainline rail and regional bus connections. Check the nearest station and allow for equipment on-foot from transit.
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FAQ
- Do I need a permit to film at Corby Town Centre?
- Yes — filming on or around Corby Town Centre typically requires a permit. Allow roughly 5–10 working days lead time for most UK councils. Interior shoots on private property may also need owner consent.
- Is parking available at Corby Town Centre?
- On-site parking is available at Corby Town Centre. Capacity varies — confirm crew-vehicle numbers with the venue before the day.
- How much does it cost to film at Corby Town Centre?
- Corby Town Centre sits in the £ band. Typical UK film-location day rates range from under £200 for simple interior shoots to well over £1,000 for period properties and landmark venues. Confirm with the venue directly.
- What crew size is suitable for Corby Town Centre?
- Corby Town Centre can take a medium-sized crew of up to around 15 — most commercial, music-video, and short-form productions fit comfortably.
- Has anything been filmed at Corby Town Centre before?
- Corby Town Centre appears on Filmshoot's UK location index because it has a documented track record or strong characteristics for film and photography. Specific production credits aren't displayed unless publicly confirmed by the venue — ask the venue directly or check ScreenSkills and IMDb Locations for verified credits.
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