Welcome to Ketsby

Ketsby is a small village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles north-west of the town of Alford and 10 miles south-east of the town of Louth. Ketsby is a rural village with a population of around 100 people. The village is surrounded by farmland and is located close to the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village of Ketsby has a rich history dating back to the 11th century. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was known as "Chetesbi". The village was once home to a medieval castle, which was destroyed during the English Civil War. Today, the only remains of the castle are the earthworks that can be seen in the surrounding fields. Ketsby also has a 13th-century church, St Michael's, which is a Grade II listed building.

Ketsby is a quiet and peaceful village, with a strong sense of community. The village has a small primary school, a village hall, and a pub, The Black Horse Inn. The pub is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, serving traditional pub food and a range of drinks. Ketsby is a great place to visit for those who enjoy walking and cycling, with many scenic routes in the surrounding countryside. Overall, Ketsby is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 8°C

Feels Like: 3.6°C

Wind: 21.5 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Edward Richardson Primary School Tetford Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Helen Wines	East Road Tetford Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 6QQ 01507533686 School Website
East Wold Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Becky Dhami	Station Road Legbourne Louth Lincolnshire LN11 8LD 01507610060 School Website
Queen Elizabeths Grammar Alford A Selective Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Glen Thompson	Station Road Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9HY 01507462403 School Website
The St Margarets Church Of England School Withern Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Siddle	Main Road Withern Alford Lincolnshire LN13 0NB 01507450375 School Website
Alford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Mackenzie-Snow	Hanby Lane Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9BJ 01507463414 School Website
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Curtis	Hanby Lane Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9BL 01507462443 School Website
Partney Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Kay	Maddison Lane Partney Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 4PX 01790753319 School Website
Scamblesby Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ceri Tacey	Old Main Road Louth Lincolnshire LN11 9XG 01507343629 School Website
Woodlands Academy Academy Special Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Carl Smith	Partney Road Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5EJ 1790753902 School Website
King Edward Vi Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Jones	West End Spilsby Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5EW 01790753260 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thorpe Culvert Station Road, Thorpe St Peters, Lincolnshire, PE24 4NL 11.79 Miles

Havenhouse Croft Marsh Lane, Near Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 4AR 14.09 Miles

Skegness Lumley Square, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3QL 14.60 Miles

Market Rasen Chapel Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3AQ 17.97 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ace Taxis 07923 107376 9 Staveley Road, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 0PN 4.86 Miles
Ians Taxis 01507 466650 18 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9DG 5.22 Miles
Scamans Taxis 01507 462240 47 South St, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9AN 5.37 Miles
Daltons Private Hire 01507 609757 21 Laburnum Cr, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8SG 6.62 Miles
Keefys Private Hire 01507 608400 9 Varsity Rise, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8UY 6.66 Miles
A Taxi 01507 602255 58 Wallis Rd, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8DS 6.81 Miles
Streets Taxis Louth 01507 608036 33 Freer Gardens, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8AW 6.90 Miles
Streets Private Hire 01507 608831 33 Freer Gdns, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8AW 6.90 Miles
M Goy Taxis 01507 605606 92 Kidgate, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9BX 6.98 Miles
Elite Taxis 01507 610737 39 Upgate, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9HD 6.99 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ketsby Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brinkhill Road Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swaby Whitepit Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walmsgate Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swaby Main Road Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swaby Village Po Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Calceby Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burwell Post Office Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brinkhill Old Po Box Uso Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Driby Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Thoresby Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Belleau Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ruckland Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sormesby Road Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Road Tetford Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Wolds Practice	West Road Tetford Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 6QP
Merton Lodge Surgery 01507 463262	Merton Lodge Surgery 33 West Street Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9HT
Marsh Medical Practice 01507 358623	Middlegate Medical Centre Manby Louth Lincolnshire LN11 8EB
East Lindsey Medical Group 01507 603121	E. Lindsey Medical Group 153 Newmarket Louth Lincolnshire LN11 9EH
Spilsby Surgery 01790 728111	Spilsby Surgery Bull Yard,Simpson Street Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5LG

Local Stores

Alford
8A Church Street
Alford
Lincolnshire
LN13 9EG
01507 462405
Store Website
5.41 miles

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SPAR - Ulceby
Gill Marsh Forecourts Ltd
Ulceby
Alford
LN13 0EY
01507 466839
Store Website
3.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Aldervale Vets Alford
24 Market Place Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9EB 01507 464821 rasevets@btconnect.com 5.34 miles

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Aldervale Vets
8 Cornhill Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5JP 01790 755376 rasevets@btconnect.com 6.82 miles
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Fenwold Veterinary Practice Ltd
The Estate Office Boston Road Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5HD 01790 752227 fenwoldvets@btconnect.com Website 6.92 miles
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Norfolk Farm Ltd
Furzehill Farm Bilsby Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9QS 07977 564882 molly.mckay@btopenworld.com 6.94 miles

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Rase Veterinary Centre
17 Newmarket Louth Lincolnshire LN11 9HH 01507 607718 rasevets@btconnect.com Website 6.96 miles
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Aldervale Vets
The Forecourt Scremby Road Ashby By Partney Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5RG Website 7.19 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Hubbards Hills
A Beautiful Park Filled With Streams Shallow Enough For Small Dogs And Deep Enough For Larges Dogs To Have A Paddle In. It Has A Great Running Area For Dogs, On And Off The Lead. There Is A Walk Around The Stream And Through The Woods. It's A £1 To Park Between May And October. Hubbard'S Hills Trust Upgate Lancashire 5.42 miles Hubbards Hills Trust The Sessions House Eastgate, Louth Lincolnshire Ln11 9Aj

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Hubbards Hills
Hubbard's Hills Is Located Close To Louth, In The Lincolnshire Wolds. The Hills Form A Picturesque Valley Which The River Ludd Flows Through. LN11 9QU 6.76 miles Hubbard's Hills Is Located Off The A16 Road, Reached From The A46 To The West Of Lincoln.

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Hubbards Hill
Has Restrictions For Dogs Being Off Lead In Certain Areas Between March And September.. Plenty Of Streams For Dogs To Splash Bout In Hubbard'S Hills Crowtree Lane Lancashire 7.09 miles

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Gunby Hall
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk From Gunby Hall To Bratoft Manor, Around The Estate And Parkland. You Will Cross The Former East Lincolnshire Line On The Route. PE23 5SS 8.59 miles On A158 Off Gunby Roundabout Between Spilsby And Skegness. Signposted From A158. 13 Miles East Of Horncastle.

Rimac Nature Reserve
Very Secluded Area That Is Mostly Visited By Locals, Has A Free Car Park And Toilet Facilities. This Has A Number Of Walks, From The Nature Reserve Itself, To The Beaches Or Just A Cross Country Walk. Once On The Beach There Is An Old Ww2 Tank That Is Slowly Dissolving And Eroding Into The Sand. There Are Miles And Miles Of Sand When The Tide Is Out And Is A Great Walk For Letting The Dogs Off To Run And Play And Would Highly Recommend. Louth LN11 7TS 11.11 miles Best Car Park Postcode Is : Rimac Rd, Louth Ln11 7Ts

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Anderby Creek
Miles Of Beautiful Sandy Beach Plenty Of Space For Dogs And Humans Alike To Have A Good Run And Play. Sand Dunes For Nosey Canine Friends To Investigate Or To Give A Little Shelter. It Also Has The Worlds First "Cloud Bar" A Viewing Place Complete With Seating And Mirrors For Cloud Spotting! Not A Lot More Going Off At Anderby But Worth A Visit. 18 Sandy Ln Anderby Creek Skegness Lancashire PE24 5XX 11.31 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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