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Alford is a pleasant market town situated on the eastern edge of the Wolds. A mixture of Georgian and Victorian buildings faces Alford's marketplaces. St.Wilfred - standing on the site of a Norman church, St. Wilfred's dates back to the 14th century, it was enlarged and restored by Sir Gilbert Scott in 1869. Manor House Museum - originally an 'L' shaped timber framed thatched house, built in1540, the present 'H' shaped having been enlarged in 1661. At Alford you can see a Five Sailed, six-storey mill built in 1813, the mill has been carefully restored and is in full working order, all flour is organic. Claythorpe Watermill and Wildfowl Gardens, Aby, near Alford - a beautiful 18th century Watermill and Wildfowl Gardens, in idyllic riverside setting. Its grounds are full of ornamental waterfowl, ducks, geese, swans and many other breeds.
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The Museum houses the tourist information centre and local History Museum.|
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Attractions near Alford
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Church Farm Museum
(10 Miles)*
Take an unhurried stroll into a bygone era. Discover the tranquil and friendly atmosphere of this Lincolnshire Farm Museum. |
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Pleasure Island Theme Park
(21 Miles)*
Pleasure Island is packed with fun, thrills and spills! Whether its Dad surging on the Hyper Blaster or Mum grooving to the Musical Time Machine a fantastic day out is guaranteed for all. |
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Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary
(25 Miles)*
Hunstanton Sea Life Sanctuary provides a vital role in the rescue, rehabilitation and eventual release back into the wild of numerous abandoned seal pups each year. |
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Self Catering near Alford
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Rigsby Wold Cottage
(2 Miles)*
Rigsby Wold Cottage is in an idyllic location, situated at the entrance to the owners Farm in the picturesque hamlet of Rigsby (population 9 residents), 1.5 miles west of Alford, a charming historic market town. |
Country Retreat Equestrian Lodges
(4 Miles)*
Handmade luxury Scandinavian log cabin, finished to very high standards to ensure a luxurious and restful holiday. Set in the landscaped grounds of a British Horse Society approved riding school. |
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