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ABOUT ALFORD

Alford architecture

Nestling between the eastern foot of the Wolds and the western side of the Inner Marsh lies Alford. This pretty market town has some wonderful architecture, the 14th century St Wilfrid's Church and the 17th century Manor House.

Craft & Music festivals

Alford has become nationally renowned for its wonderful craft and music festivals, along side its weekly summer craft markets. Tradition is important to the local community here, as is the breathtaking 19th century Five-Sailed Mill, a truly wonderful sight to behold.

Preachers & Pocahontas

Enjoy discovering about Alford's American links, Anne Hutchinson, America's first woman preacher, Captain John Smith, born in nearby Willoughby, whose life was saved by the Indian Princess, Pocahontas.

Alford Manor House

The Manor House is thought to be one of England's largest thatched Manor Houses. Ring-dating of the timbers used in the construction of the house suggests that they were cut in around 1630 however there is internal and external evidence that the core of an L-shaped Tudor building of timber, probably 16th century, was retained and used as the basis for the improved and enlarged H-shaped 1661 house.

A visit to Alford will leave you feeling charmed by all it has to offer.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Market Day: Tuesday and Friday

Nearest Tourist Information:
Louth, 01507 609288

FAMOUS CONNECTIONS

Birthplace of Anne Hutchinson - America's first woman preacher.

Birthplace (nearby Willoughby) of Captain John Smith - President of Virginnia. Life was saved by Indian Princess, Pocahontas.

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Craft Markets - late May and August Bank Holidays

Christmas Market.

Cycling - Signposted Three Towns Rural Challenge Cycle Routes

Jazz Festival

Walking - Signposted Three Towns Rural Challenge Walks

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS


Alford Craft Market - August Bank Holiday
Alford

Alford Craft Market - Late May Bank Holiday
Alford

Alford Craft Market - Summer Tuesday Markets
Alford

Alford Five Sailed Windmill
Alford
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Alford Manor House
Alford

Alford Pottery
Alford
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Anderby Drainage Museum - Open Days
Anderby Creek, Nr. Alford

Claythorpe Watermill and Wildfowl Gardens
Claythorpe, Nr. Alford
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Lincolnshire Gliding Club Ltd
Strubby, Nr. Alford

Mandys Plants and Garden Centre
Ailby, Nr. Alford
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Mawthorpe Museum
Mawthorpe, Nr. Alford
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On Your Marques, Model Car Museum
Munby, Nr. Alford
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Woodthorpe Hall Garden Centre
Woodthorpe, Nr. Alford
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Woodthorpe Hall Leisure Park
Woodthorpe, Nr. Alford
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LOCAL ACCOMMODATION


We are an eight bedroomed small family run hotel situated only a few miles from the market towns of Alford, Wainfleet and Burgh le Marsh in the coastal resort of Skegness. The Fountaindale holds the welcome to excellence certificate for our high standard of customer care, we have also been awarded the Gold Food and Health Award which recognies our constant commitment to safety, hygiene and providing healthier food choices for our customers, in our totally smoke-free establishment. Fountaindale Hotel
Skegness, Nr. Alford

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Welcome to Langham Barns Holiday Cottages. <p> Langham Barns have been beautifully renovated from 300 year old barns set in this stunning part of rural Lincolnshire. The barns consist of three self contained holiday cottages finished to the highest standards to make your stay relaxing and stress free. Langham Barns
Mumby, Nr. Alford

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Stay at the Athelstone Lodge and you are assured of personal service and a friendly welcome. We offer comfortable quality accommodation - bed and breakfast or bed, breakfast and evening meal. Athelstone Lodge specialises in weekly stays or short breaks. One night stays are subject to availability. Athelstone Lodge
Sutton-On-Sea, Nr. Alford

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Situated about six miles from the coast, between Alford and Louth, our holiday accommodation consists of two Cottages and four Log Cabins.<P> Set one mile from the centre of the village, the Cottages are on the private road leading to Park Farm, surrounded by grass and next to about three acres of woodland where the Log Cabins are situated. Park Farm Holidays
Withern, Nr. Alford

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Stay at Jasmine Cottage and enjoy quality bed and breakfast accommodation near to Louth and Alford, set amidst the beautiful rolling Lincolnshire Wolds countryside.<p> Our guest accommodation is all on one level with only the occasional small step and is likely to appeal to the seniors amongst us who may find stairs difficult. <p>Jasmine Cottage B & B
Swaby, Nr. Alford

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Bluebell Farm Holidays
Anderby, Nr. Alford
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Bluebell Farm Holidays
Anderby, Nr. Alford
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Grange Cottages
Maltby le Marsh, Nr. Alford
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Grange Farmhouse
Maltby le Marsh, Nr. Alford
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Half Moon Hotel
Alford
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Westbrook House
Gayton le Marsh, Nr. Alford
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Windmill Hotel
Alford
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Wold View
Aby, Nr. Alford
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Yew Tree and The Granary Cottages
Maltby le Marsh, Nr. Alford
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Craft Market
Five sailed mill at Alford
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Wolds
Craftsmen
Alford Cream Teas