Alford (Lincolnshire)

Alford is a town of 3,500 people (2011) in Lincolnshire.

See

• 1 Alford Manor House, ☏ +44 1 507 463 073. It was built in 1611 and is reputedly the largest thatched manor house in the country. Inside the house there are examples of Georgian and Victorian modifications as well as a collection of furniture. The house is open Tuesday-Friday and Sunday from July to September, and Tuesday, Friday and Sunday for the remainder of the year.  

Buy

• 1 Alford Craft Market, 1 West Street, alfordcraftmarket@gmail.com. M-W FSa 10AM-4PM. is one of the largest craft markets in the region and events are held on regular dates during the year in the grounds of Alford Manor House. (updated May 2017)

Eat

• 1 Nayeema’s Indian Restaurant and Takeaway, 10 Market Place (inside the Windmill Hotel), ☏ +44 1507 462124. Noon-2PM, 5-11PM. Cooked to order meals in a 34-person dining room. Delivery is available for free within 4 miles. Fee is charged outside of 4 miles. (updated May 2017)

Drink

• 1 The Windmill Hotel Bar, 10 Market Place (inside The Windmill Hotel), ☏ +44 1507 462124. Su-Th 10:30AM-midnight, F Sa 10:30AM-1AM. Two floor pub with a pool table on the second floor. Music provided via jukebox with occasional karaoke nights. (updated May 2017)

Sleep

• 1 The Half Moon Hotel, 25-28 West St, ☏ +44 1507 463477. All rooms have colour television, tea & coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. Dog friendly rooms are available for a charge of £5 per night. Free wi-fi is available. (updated May 2017)
• 2 The Windmill (The Windmill Family & Commercial Hotel), 10 Market Place, ☏ +44 1507 462124, fax: +44 1507 371111, ron@windmillhotelalford.co.uk. Check-in: 2-10:30PM, check-out: 10:30AM. A grade 2 listed historical hotel that dates back to the 18th century. All rooms are on the second floor and there is no lift so the rooms are not disabled accessible. Pet are allowed for an extra fee. No 24-hour access so staff must be aware of late arrivals/returns. (updated May 2017)

Connect

As of Nov 2022, Alford and its approach roads have 4G from EE, O2 and Three, but only a patchy signal from Vodafone. 5G has not reached town.

• 1 Alford Library, 6 South Market Place, ☏ +44 1522 782010, Jill.Trowsdale@gll.org. Tu 10AM-2PM, F 10AM-6PM, Sa 10AM-1PM. (updated May 2017)