An old manor house, successor to the rather grander home of the Hatcher family who once owned the parish, is down a small lane leading away from the railway, which also includes the 19th century rectory, now in private hands.

Careby Grade I listed Anglican church is dedicated to St Stephen.

[4] Careby Rectory, now a private house, was built in 1827 and was Grade II listed by English Heritage in 1986.

This is part of the section from Stoke Summit where Mallard broke the speed record for Steam locomotives.

[citation needed] During the Second World War the village played host to children from Sheffield who attended a working farm camp to help with the harvest.