There are some great things to do in Alford, with many of them being free! So come along to Alford and explore what this great little market town has to offer!

Alford Pottery is a must visit for any Pottery fan! Heather and Michel Ducos, have been making pots for a living since 1972 and their passion for all things pottery is contagious! 

Watch pots being made and learn about the different glazes and techniques. 

This is a working workshop, where you can buy and commission your own sculpture or items of pottery.

Situated in the heart of the Market Place, the Corn Exchange has been very much part of the town's history. This listed building which has undergone a major restoration campaign is cared for by a dedicated team of volunteers. 

Alford Manor House, a Grade 2* listed building, is one of the few remaining thatched manor houses in the country. The grounds and walled gardens are worth exploring and are a haven for wildlife. 

The Museum of Rural Life is situated within the grounds of Alford Manor House.

It has fine examples of farming machinery used throughout the ages and traditional tools, together with an eclectic collection of artefacts related to Trades and Professions. An absolute must for enthusiasts of all ages!

 CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR FURTHER RESTORATION.

Alford is known for its Grade I listed five-sailed windmill, a tower mill built c1835-36 by Richard Oxley, an Alford millwright. 

In its heyday it could grind 4–5 tons of corn a day. 

It is the only surviving windmill out of the original 4 working mills in Alford.

Alford Memorial Park has so much to offer with areas of interest within the park, a traditional bandstand and a children’s adventure playground. It is always a hit with young and old alike. 

A great place to picnic and bird watch.

Alford Focal Point and Library is so much more than "just" a library. There is a computer suite should you wish to go online, a children's library with toys and seating to encourage children in the joys of reading. If you struggle to read and want to learn, the helpful team of library volunteers, will be able to point you in the right direction. From storytimes to lunchtime recitals you will always be made welcome at Alford Library.

The Anglican Parish Church of Alford is dedicated to St Wilfrid, a 7th-century English bishop. Built in the 14th century, then restored with additions from 1860, it stands proudly in the centre of Alford. It includes St Lawrence's Chapel. The original features include a 14th-century rood screen, a Jacobean pulpit, traces of 16th-century glass within the stained-glass windows, and a 17th-century tomb in the chancel. It is believed that the original home of Alford Grammar School was the Parvis Room, the room over the church porch.  The school was founded in 1566 by Alford merchant and churchwarden, Francis Spanning.  Ten years later the school was granted a charter by Queen Elizabeth I.  Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School thrives today, over 450 years later, as one of Lincolnshire’s leading schools.

Alford is steeped in history and we are proud of our historic connections. It doesn't take long before you realise how important Alford has been not just to England but also the whole world.