Corby Town, Gardens & Lake
Corby Town, Gardens & Lake
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Detective Mystery Trail
Detective
Mystery
2 Hours
2 miles
Accessible
Accessible
Dog
Friendly
Crown and Out: The Case That's Corroding Corby
Time to polish up those badges, Detectives! This self-guided mystery adventure will take you through the heart of Corby, unearthing hidden clues and riveting secrets as you track down a missing monument and chase a culprit with nerves of... well, steel! From historic sites to modern marvels, every stop brings you closer to cracking Corby's most curious case yet!
A Heavy-Duty Mystery to Be Solved
Disaster has struck! Corby's newest pride and joy - a gleaming steel crown sculpture honouring the town's iron-willed past - has disappeared without a trace. Vanished overnight. No tyre tracks. No forklift sightings. Just a heap of mangled welds and a suspicious shortage of rivets...
The town's most seasoned sleuth, a no-nonsense local detective with a stiff upper spanner, suspects an inside job - but with no solid leads, the case is slipping through his calloused fingers. Someone had the brass neck to pull off this bold heist - but can YOU piece together the truth before it's melted down and gone for good?
The Great Crown Caper of Corby
Built from Corby's steelworking spirit, the sculpture was meant to be a crowning jewel - celebrating the town's industrial roots and community pride. But before it could be properly unveiled, the entire structure vanished overnight. No alarms. No witnesses. Just a trail of loose bolts, bad welds, and a suspiciously quiet town square.
Now, all eyes are on you. The clues have been left hidden across town, waiting for someone with a brass-neck and iron-willed bravery to follow them. Will you rise to the challenge, uncover the truth, and bring the missing masterpiece back where it belongs?
The Details
- A self-guided detective mystery walking Trail around Corby
- Ideal for kids aged 6 - 106!
- 2-mile 'loop' Trail (takes 2 hours to complete at your own pace).
- Text message service with clues if you get stuck.
- Solve the case and be entered into a £100 monthly draw.
- Learn more about where you live or explore somewhere new.
- Download your Trail now for instant fun (or receive your copy in the post)!
Trail Location
Trail Location
The Corby Town Gardens & Lake Treasure Trail starts at:
Corby Cube
George Street
Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 1QG
England
Park the squad car at Victoria Place Pay and Display car park
Victoria Place
Corby
Northamptonshire
NN17 1QE
England
Mini Detective Club
Mini Detective Club
We have three super duper themed Clubs for your child to enjoy as part of their Treasure Trail experience.
Perfect for 4-8 year olds, the concept behind the Clubs is that your child will get a bundle of goodies to excite
them about their forthcoming Trail experience, something to keep them entertained whilst travelling to and from
the Trail, and something to be given on completion of the Trail as a keepsake.
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What is a Treasure Trail?
What is a Treasure Trail?
Before You Set Off
Before You Set Off
Before you embark on your intriguing investigation around Corby, here are a few handy tips...
Easy to Navigate - The route is fully accessible for wheelchair users and pushchairs, following pavements and well-maintained paths. Just a heads-up - there are a couple of inclines and some gravelly sections along the way.
Bring Your Furry Sidekicks - While much of the Trail winds through town, there are a couple of green spaces (Coronation Park and Central Park/Boating Lake) where your canine companions might get the chance for a run. Just check any local bylaws before you let them loose.
Parking Sorted! - You’ve got options close to the start point: Victoria Place (NN17 1QE) and Parkland Gateway, off Westcott Way (NN17 1QG), both just a minute’s walk away. More info here.
Need the Loo? – Facilities are available at:
The Library in the Cube (Clue 12), open 9 am - 6 pm (9 am - 5 pm on Saturdays, closed Sundays).
Willow Place Shopping Centre (Clue 11) - but these may close after shopping hours.
Lake View Café – customer use only, but perfect for a pit stop with a cuppa once you've solved the mystery.
Want to Make a Day of It?
Discover Corby’s Story – Pop into the Corby Heritage Museum (in the old village) to uncover the town’s past, or visit the East Carlton Park Steel Heritage Centre for a fascinating glimpse into the iron and steel industry that helped shape Corby.
Step Back in Time – Explore the grandeur of Kirby Hall, a stunning Elizabethan country house with beautiful gardens, or venture to the historic Rockingham Castle on the town’s outskirts. Just check opening times - it’s only open during Spring/Summer.
Year-Round Events – Keep an eye out for Corby Highland Gathering (Summer), Corby Pride, and, if you’re in it for the long haul, the legendary Corby Pole Fair… but you’ll have to wait until 2042 for the next one!
Happy Birthday! - 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of Corby being officially designated a 'New Town' so expect events celebrating this to be taking place throughout the year.
