Alford is a historic market town on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds and just 7 miles to the East Coast. Quiet and picturesque with good road links in all directions, Alford is a great base for exploring rural Lincolnshire.
If you visit Alford you will find it is full of historic interest with a working 5 sailed windmill (currently awaiting repairs), 17th century manor house and a 14th century church. The town hosts several craft markets each year, as well as a popular 1940’s weekend and Christmas event.
Where is Alford?
Alford is in the East Lindsey district of the county of Lincolnshire in Great Britain. It’s just a few miles from the East Coast and the popular seaside resort of Mablethorpe. Surrounded by farmland at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds, Alford has good access to Boston, Lincoln and Grimsby.
Whether you are planning to visit Alford or you are part of our community, discover Alford online at alford.info – the original, biggest and best website for the town and surrounding villages since 2001. Locally run and created with the support of the community, alford.info has benefited from contributions from various residents and groups over the years, many of which can be found in the articles section.
