Discover Croxton Kerrial

Croxton Kerrial combines historic buildings with a rolling landscape. If you are looking for a hotel in Croxton Kerrial, you can get a sense of the village’s character through its architecture, history and walking opportunities, and see how they fit with your travel plans.

Building history and visible traces

The Croxton Kerrial Conservation Area was designated by Melton Borough Council in November 1981 because of its special architectural or historic interest; it covers 18.76 hectares. The A607, the road between Melton and Grantham, divides Croxton Kerrial into northern and southern areas and forms a physical barrier.

At the northern edge of the village stands the Church of St Botolph and St. John the Baptist, a Grade II* listed building. Its finely carved pews date from the late 14th or early 15th century. The carved ends depict, among other things, dragons, owls and shields—details that reveal the craftsmanship of the pews.

Croxton Kerrial Village Hall was a school built in 1843. Its porch has a Tudor arch, and the bell turret is also dated 1843. Elsewhere in the village, the base of the medieval market cross is visible in the wall of the house at 11 Middle St. There is also a historic detail on the main thoroughfare, the A607: a water spout that was part of a water supply system fed by a spring on a nearby hill.

Further traces of history lie outside the village. About one and a half miles south of Croxton Kerrial, the remains of Croxton Abbey can be seen in Croxton Park; the abbey was once a hunting lodge of the Dukes of Rutland. At Windmill Hill, the windmill mound is well preserved. It was probably built on a Bronze Age burial mound that is also well preserved.

Rolling countryside and walking routes

Croxton Kerrial lies on a limestone ridge and has a rolling landscape. The village is also in an ironstone area near the crest of a ridge; it is visible in the landscape among groups of trees. Beyond the boundaries of the Conservation Area, there are far-reaching views, with Belvoir Castle as a focal point in the distance. The village’s historic buildings are thus set against the expansive views beyond the protected area.

There is a network of footpaths around Croxton Kerrial. The Village Trail is described as an easy walk to places of interest in the village. Before going for a walk, check the route, path conditions and rights of way. The village walk and the footpath network offer different ways to explore the area; choose specific routes according to your plans and local conditions.

Getting here and local amenities

Croxton Kerrial is on a bus route. If you plan to travel by bus, check the latest services in advance. The Croxton Village Shop sells local produce such as Brockleby's Pies and Barlows of Belvoir Preserves, as well as cakes. Takeaway hot drinks and outdoor picnic benches are also available. The range of products and facilities may change; check before visiting whether the items or seating you want are available.

When looking for a place to stay, consider whether your travel plans focus more on the village’s historic traces, the paths around Croxton Kerrial or the landscape views. If you are travelling by bus, include the latest services in your plans as well.

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