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Quality of Life
One of the most attractive aspects of Kettering is its warm and welcoming environment in which to live, work and play creating a high quality of life. Opportunities to enjoy town centre and outdoor pursuits are fast developing for both residents and workers.
The town is the home of Wicksteed Park, the country’s very fi rst theme park and one of the UK’s Top 20 visitor attractions. The new state of the art Lighthouse Theatre provides a wide range of shows and entertainment. A range of hotels, restaurants and country pubs cater for all tastes and there is a wealth of heritage to be explored including museums, historic buildings and churches.
Kettering provides excellent sporting facilities; the Kettering Conference Centre is home to the National Volleyball Centre which is the base for the indoor volleyball team’s training camp and competition.
Beyond the town centre, the area has a wealth of countryside, natural heritage and woodland areas such as Boughton House waiting to be explored. Kettering offers everything from a traditional market town to charming villages with picturesque beautiful countryside stretching for miles.
The cost of living in Kettering is lower than the national average. Property is relatively cheap yet standards of education, health care and public services in general compare favourably and are continuously improving.
There is also an abundance of well kept parks and open spaces and new developments such as East of Kettering will be built to high standards, with plenty of provision for parks, leisure facilities, education and health care.
Key Facts
• Within 10 miles of Kettering no less than eight historic buildings can be found which rival the best in the country with their beauty and interest
• Alfred East Art Gallery has a regular series of changing exhibitions by local artists as well as a permanent exhibition gallery displaying the work of Sir Alfred East, T C Gotch and other artists
• Manor House Museum holds temporary exhibitions, regular activities and a “hands- on” approach to history make this a lively and vibrant place to visit, appealing to children and adults alike
• Winners of the 2009 Municipal Journal Achievement Award for offering opportunities to residents to become more active more often
• Host town to The Halfords Tour Series Cycling Race
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