Welcome to Alford

Alford is a small market town located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The town is situated on the eastern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Alford is known for its historic buildings, including the Grade I listed Alford Manor House, which dates back to the 17th century. The town also has a number of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for tourists.

One of the main attractions in Alford is the Alford Windmill, which is a five-sailed windmill that was built in 1837. The windmill is open to the public and visitors can climb to the top to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Another popular attraction is the Alford Craft Market, which is held every Tuesday and Friday in the town's market square. The market features a range of locally produced crafts, including pottery, jewellery, and textiles.

Alford is also home to a number of annual events, including the Alford Craft Market Christmas Fair, which takes place in December, and the Alford Carnival, which is held in August. The carnival features a parade, live music, and a range of family-friendly activities. Overall, Alford is a charming town that offers visitors a glimpse into Lincolnshire's rich history and culture.

Local Weather

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Temp: 4.4°C

Feels Like: -1.6°C

Wind: 26.4 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College Academy Converter Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Simon Curtis	Hanby Lane Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9BL 01507462443 School Website
Queen Elizabeths Grammar Alford A Selective Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Miss Glen Thompson	Station Road Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9HY 01507462403 School Website
Alford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Mackenzie-Snow	Hanby Lane Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9BJ 01507463414 School Website
St Helenas Church Of England Primary School Willoughby Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Belton	Main Road Willoughby Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9NH 01507462367 School Website
Huttoft Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Damian Davey	Church Lane Huttoft Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9RE 01507490284 School Website
The St Margarets Church Of England School Withern Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Siddle	Main Road Withern Alford Lincolnshire LN13 0NB 01507450375 School Website
Partney Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sue Kay	Maddison Lane Partney Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 4PX 01790753319 School Website
Sutton On Sea Community Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Rachel Green	Station Road Sutton-On-Sea Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 2HU 01507441319 School Website
Hogsthorpe Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Danielle Storey	Thames Street Hogsthorpe Skegness Lincolnshire PE24 5PT 01754872323 School Website
Mablethorpe Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Catherine L Teale	High Street Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 1EW 01507472472 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Thorpe Culvert Station Road, Thorpe St Peters, Lincolnshire, PE24 4NL 9.52 Miles

Skegness Lumley Square, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3QL 10.43 Miles

Havenhouse Croft Marsh Lane, Near Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 4AR 10.85 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Ians Taxis 01507 466650 18 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9DG 0.09 Miles
Scamans Taxis 01507 462240 47 South St, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9AN 0.26 Miles
Ace Taxis 07923 107376 9 Staveley Road, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 0PN 0.32 Miles
Marks Kars 01507 443372 8 Rossington Close, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 2GH 5.27 Miles
Street Kars 01507 477256 Rose Cottage/Theddlethorpe Rd, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 1PZ 5.97 Miles
C And K Kars 01507 478626 Ocean Court/Seaholme Rd, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 2PA 6.40 Miles
Keiths Taxis 01507 477915 98 High Street, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 1AS 6.60 Miles
Carls Kars 01507 478229 14 Tennyson Road, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 1HE 6.63 Miles
Andy's Taxis 01754 873333 26 Elliott Way, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 5FH 6.64 Miles
Streetkars 01507 477256 10 Wellington Road, Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, LN12 1HR 6.65 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Street Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alford Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Chauntry Road Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Market Place Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coles Avenue Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
South Street Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Street Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Alford Delivery Office Uso Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bilsby Bridge Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Thoresthorpe Road Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ailby Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bilsby Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Well Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rigsby Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Saleby Uso Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Merton Lodge Surgery 01507 463262	Merton Lodge Surgery 33 West Street Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9HT
Broadway Medical Centre 01507 441245	The Broadway Sutton On Sea Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 2JN
Mablethorpe Library - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Stanley Avenue Mablethorpe LN12 1DP
Mablethorpe Gp Extended Access Hub 01507 617730	Marisco Medical Practice Stanley Avenue Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 1DP
Marisco Medical Practice 01507 473483	Marisco Medical Practice Stanley Avenue Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 1DP

Local Stores

Alford
8A Church Street
Alford
Lincolnshire
LN13 9EG
01507 462405
Store Website
0.28 miles

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SPAR - Alford
Kwik E Mart
6 West Street
Alford
LN13 9DG
01507 463588
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Aldervale Vets Alford
24 Market Place Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9EB 01507 464821 rasevets@btconnect.com 0.19 miles

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Norfolk Farm Ltd
Furzehill Farm Bilsby Alford Lincolnshire LN13 9QS 07977 564882 molly.mckay@btopenworld.com 2.09 miles

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Aldervale Vets
Rase Vs Ltd 1 Trusthorpe Road Sutton On Sea Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 2LY Website 5.82 miles

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Aldervale Vets
The Forecourt Scremby Road Ashby By Partney Spilsby Lincolnshire PE23 5RG Website 5.96 miles

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Orby Vets Ltd
Ranby House Marsh Lane Orby Skegness Lincolnshire PE24 5HY 01754 810895 5.97 miles

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Fenwold Veterinary Practice Ltd
Fenwold Veterinary Group 110 High Street Mablethorpe Lincolnshire LN12 1BG 01507 478182 fenwoldvets@btconnect.com Website 6.51 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Gunby Hall
A Linear Dog Friendly Walk From Gunby Hall To Bratoft Manor, Around The Estate And Parkland. You Will Cross The Former East Lincolnshire Line On The Route. PE23 5SS 5.68 miles On A158 Off Gunby Roundabout Between Spilsby And Skegness. Signposted From A158. 13 Miles East Of Horncastle.

Anderby Creek
Miles Of Beautiful Sandy Beach Plenty Of Space For Dogs And Humans Alike To Have A Good Run And Play. Sand Dunes For Nosey Canine Friends To Investigate Or To Give A Little Shelter. It Also Has The Worlds First "Cloud Bar" A Viewing Place Complete With Seating And Mirrors For Cloud Spotting! Not A Lot More Going Off At Anderby But Worth A Visit. 18 Sandy Ln Anderby Creek Skegness Lancashire PE24 5XX 6.15 miles

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Hubbards Hills
A Beautiful Park Filled With Streams Shallow Enough For Small Dogs And Deep Enough For Larges Dogs To Have A Paddle In. It Has A Great Running Area For Dogs, On And Off The Lead. There Is A Walk Around The Stream And Through The Woods. It's A £1 To Park Between May And October. Hubbard'S Hills Trust Upgate Lancashire 7.96 miles Hubbards Hills Trust The Sessions House Eastgate, Louth Lincolnshire Ln11 9Aj

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Rimac Nature Reserve
Very Secluded Area That Is Mostly Visited By Locals, Has A Free Car Park And Toilet Facilities. This Has A Number Of Walks, From The Nature Reserve Itself, To The Beaches Or Just A Cross Country Walk. Once On The Beach There Is An Old Ww2 Tank That Is Slowly Dissolving And Eroding Into The Sand. There Are Miles And Miles Of Sand When The Tide Is Out And Is A Great Walk For Letting The Dogs Off To Run And Play And Would Highly Recommend. Louth LN11 7TS 9.81 miles Best Car Park Postcode Is : Rimac Rd, Louth Ln11 7Ts

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Hubbards Hills
Hubbard's Hills Is Located Close To Louth, In The Lincolnshire Wolds. The Hills Form A Picturesque Valley Which The River Ludd Flows Through. LN11 9QU 10.62 miles Hubbard's Hills Is Located Off The A16 Road, Reached From The A46 To The West Of Lincoln.

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Hubbards Hill
Has Restrictions For Dogs Being Off Lead In Certain Areas Between March And September.. Plenty Of Streams For Dogs To Splash Bout In Hubbard'S Hills Crowtree Lane Lancashire 10.84 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

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