Rockingham
in Northamptonshire of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
52.517 and -0.724 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 52° 31' 0" and W -0° 43' 27"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:07 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:53 am and 8:09 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Delve into Rockingham

Rockingham in Northamptonshire (England) is a city located in United Kingdom about 74 mi (or 119 km) north of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Rockingham is now 10:07 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 11 airports closer to Rockingham, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Sywell Aerodrome in a distance of 15 mi (or 24 km), South. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is Derwent Valley Mills in a distance of 36 mi (or 59 km), North. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Seaton, Preston, Ridlington, Wing and Manton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 56% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

8°C (46 °F)
1°C (34 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

7°C (44 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

9°C (48 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Best Western Rockingham Forest

Address
0,7 mi
Rockingham Road
NN17 1AE Corby
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hampton by Hilton Corby-Kettering

Address
0,9 mi
Rockingham Leisure Park Princewood
NN17 4AP Earlstrees Industrial Estate,Corby
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn CORBY - KETTERING A43

Address
2,9 mi
Geddington Road
NN18 8ET CORBY
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Raven Hotel - Inn

Address
1,9 mi
63 Rockingham Road
NN17 1AG Corby
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE UPPINGHAM MORCOTT

Address
6,3 mi
A47 GLASTON ROAD MORCOTT
LE15 8SA UPPINGHAM
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Corby

Address
4,0 mi
1 LITTLE COLLIERS FIELD CORBY
NN18 8TJ Corby
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Waxwing - Day 1 - 2015-03 - tewbirds @ Corby

Published: March 11, 2015
Length: 05:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MIKE TEW

Waxwing recorded on the 11th March 2015 in Corby, on Dalton road between the ALDI Store and the back of the CHEQUERED FLAG pub.


Loc Box Self Storage Northampton & Corby

Published: February 21, 2014
Length: 02:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: George Matts

Loc-Box Self Storage Northampton & Corby.


Waxwing - Day 6 - 2015-03 - tewbirds @ Corby

Published: March 17, 2015
Length: 02:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MIKE TEW

16th March, day six, with no sign of the Waxwing. Looks like it's time to say goodbye to this winter visitor. Here are some highlights from the last five days - God...


Rockafellas Nightclub, Corby,. Halloween 2010

Published: November 30, 2010
Length: 10:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: brianjohnstone1

Halloween at Rockafellas, Corby. The number 1 nightclub in the east midlands!


Waxwing - Day 2 - 2015-03 - tewbirds @ Corby

Published: March 13, 2015
Length: 37:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MIKE TEW

Waxwing recorded on the 12th March 2015 in Corby, Day two at Dalton road between the ALDI Store and the back of the CHEQUERED FLAG pub.


Strictly Corby 2013 - Martin Brown & Laura Scriven Showdance

Published: October 20, 2013
Length: 10:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LakelandsHospice


Waxwing - Day 5 - 2015-03 - tewbirds @ Corby

Published: March 15, 2015
Length: 23:25 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: MIKE TEW

Waxwing recorded on the 15th March 2015 in Corby, Day five at Dalton road between the ALDI Store and the back of the CHEQUERED FLAG pub. Most of the food/berries have gone, so should be ...


Waxwing - Day 4 - 2015-03 - tewbirds @ Corby

Published: March 15, 2015
Length: 48:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MIKE TEW

Waxwing recorded on the 14th March 2015 in Corby, Day four at Dalton road between the ALDI Store and the back of the CHEQUERED FLAG pub.


Corby Town 1 v Worcester City 0

Published: April 02, 2013
Length: 00:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheWCFCTV

Blue Square North Saturday 30th March 2013.


Strictly Corby 2012 - Amanda and Anthony Showdance

Published: October 20, 2012
Length: 21:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LakelandsHospice


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Rockingham Castle

Rockingham Castle is a former royal castle and hunting lodge in Rockingham Forest a mile to the north of Corby, Northamptonshire.

Located at 52.5129, -0.724 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Castles in Northamptonshire, Country houses in Northamptonshire, Historic house museums in Northamptonshire, Gardens in Northamptonshire, Grade I listed buildings in Northamptonshire

Eye Brook

The Eye Brook is a river in the East Midlands of England, a tributary of the River Welland. It is around 10 miles long. Rising near Tilton on the Hill or Skeffington in Leicestershire, it flows east. Near where it crosses the A47, it starts to form the county boundary between Leicestershire and Rutland, and goes between Belton-in-Rutland to the north, and Allexton to the south. It then proceeds south-eastwards. Between Stoke Dry and Caldecott it is dammed to form the Eyebrook Reservoir.

Located at 52.5298, -0.7089 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Rutland, Rivers of Leicestershire, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Leicestershire

Eyebrook Reservoir

Eyebrook Reservoir (also Eye Brook Reservoir) is a reservoir in the East Midlands of England. It straddles the border of Leicestershire (to the west) and Rutland (to the east). It is located about 6 km northwest of Corby in Northamptonshire. Nearby villages are Stoke Dry to the north, and Caldecott to the south and near the dam. The reservoir was formed by the damming of the Eye Brook.

Located at 52.5504, -0.7413 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Rutland, Reservoirs in Leicestershire, Reservoirs in Rutland, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Leicestershire

Great Easton, Leicestershire

Great Easton is a village and civil parish in the Harborough District of Leicestershire, England. The parish had a population of 558 according to the 2001 census. The village sits in the Welland Valley in the rolling south Leicestershire countryside.

Located at 52.529, -0.752 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Leicestershire, Civil parishes in Leicestershire

Stewarts & Lloyds Corby A.F.C

Stewarts & Lloyds Corby A.F.C. is a football club based in Corby, Northamptonshire, England. In the 2012–13 season, the club playing in the United Counties League Premier Division, currently managed by Daren Young since September 2012.

Located at 52.4997, -0.69335 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football clubs in England, Football clubs in Northamptonshire, Association football clubs established in 1935, United Counties Football League, 1935 establishments in England, Corby

Rockingham railway station

Rockingham railway station was a station just south of Caldecott, Rutland. The station was actually over the county line into Leicestershire, and was named after the village of Rockingham, Northamptonshire, which although one mile distant and smaller than Caldecott was thought to be more important because it is the location of Rockingham Castle.

Located at 52.5295, -0.7249 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Disused railway stations in Leicestershire, Railway stations opened in 1850, Railway stations closed in 1966, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Beeching closures in England

Corby toxic waste case

The Corby toxic waste contamination ruling was an official proclamation delivered by The Hon. Mr. Justice Akenhead at the High Court of Justice, London, on 29 July 2009 in the case of Corby Group Litigation v. Corby Borough Council [2009 2009] EWHC 1944 (TCC). The judge found Corby Borough Council liable in negligence, public nuisance and a breach of statutory duty for its reclamation of a Corby Steelworks in the town of Corby, Northamptonshire, between 1985 and 1997.

Located at 52.4903, -0.701389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Soil contamination, Waste disposal incidents, Environmental controversies, Industrial accidents and incidents, 2009 in case law, 2009 in the United Kingdom, Pollution in the United Kingdom

Corby Cube

Corby Cube is a major building development in the town of Corby, Northamptonshire, England, which opened on 2 November 2010 and cost £47.5m. The building houses a council chamber for Corby Borough Council, a Registry Office, a public library, a 450-seat theatre and a 100-seat studio theatre. The theatre has a programme of live productions, dance, music and standup comedy, complemented by a participation programme encouraging involvement of the whole Corby community.

Located at 52.4872, -0.70446 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 2010, Event venues established in 2010, City and town halls in England, Local government in Northamptonshire


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Rockingham