Discover Keelby

Keelby combines remarkable architectural history with experiences in nature and a compact village structure. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Keelby can therefore plan their stay around different interests: historical details surrounding the Church of Saint Bartholomew, visible traces of the village’s history, footpaths in Roxton Wood or arrival by train via Habrough give the village its own character.

Church of Saint Bartholomew and its special features

The most important cultural landmark is the Church of Saint Bartholomew, a Grade I listed building. Its fabric dates from the 13th to the 16th century; later work was carried out in 1692, 1847 and 1908–1910. This means that a long history of development can be traced through a single building, without limiting Keelby to just one historical period.

The interior details also make the church interesting for travellers with an interest in culture. These include a 14th-century octagonal font with recessed decorative panels. The church also contains a memorial plaque for John South, who died in 1591, as well as a portrait bust of Alice South, who died in 1605. Travellers who enjoy discovering individual names, dates and craft details will find specific points of interest here for a quiet cultural break.

Historical traces in the village

Another landmark is the Manor House, which was built of brick in 1794. Keelby Village Hall adds to this historical picture: the building is Grade II listed and is held in trust for the benefit of the Keelby community. The foundation stone was laid by the Countess of Yarborough in 1897 and is still visible. These different types of building – a manor house, a church and a community building – make the village’s history varied and offer families and solo travellers several themes that can be connected with one another.

Roxton Wood and outdoor activities

Roxton Wood lies north of Keelby within the parish boundary. There are several footpaths there. If you would like to combine cultural impressions with time outdoors when planning your trip, you can make this natural area a focus of its own. In addition, the renovated cycle route and park in Keelby were opened as a new facility on 29 June. Alongside the historic buildings, paths and park areas therefore offer different ways to experience the area during a stay.

Getting there and choosing accommodation

Keelby’s rail connection is via Habrough, approximately five miles away. If you are travelling by train, you should include this connection in your plans. When looking for accommodation in Keelby, it helps to first determine the pace of travel you want: those interested in culture can place the historical landmarks at the centre of their stay, while others can focus more on footpaths and spending time outdoors. A holiday apartment or holiday home can then be selected specifically according to the preferred starting point, without having to assume any particular accommodation features.

More destinations for your planning

If you would like to explore destinations in addition to Keelby, you can find more places here for your travel planning: Sutton Bridge, Skegness, Broughton, Lissington, Wrangle, North Scarle, Market Rasen and Tealby.

To the overarching travel overview: Lincolnshire.