Alford Manor House, dating from 1611, is of Georgian and Victorian design and is one of the largest thatched manor houses in the country. Visitors can also explore Hackett's Barn Museum, which houses over 300 years worth of Alford's historic artefacts.
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visit Hackett's Barn Museum
Visit the Hackett's Barn Museum, also known as the Museum of Rural Life and experience a glimpse of daily domestic life from a bygone era through a fascinating collection of artefacts.
Events & Festivals
Alford 1940s weekend
Make your way to Alford town centre on 14th-15th August 2021 for Alford 1940s Weekend. Spanning many venues, including the Manor House and Corn exchange. Enjoy classic cars, vintage traders, WW2 re-enactors and much more.
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things to do in the area
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre
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Gunby Hall
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Tattershall Castle
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Brook House Farm Riding School
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Claythorpe Watermill
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Cote Hill Cheese
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EBB & FLO Living
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Hubbard’s Hills
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Kenwick Park Golf Club
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Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
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Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese
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The Lindsey Trail
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Market Rasen Golf Club
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Market Rasen
Market Rasen Racecourse
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Ovens Farm Vineyard
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Rand Farm Park
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Red Hill Nature Reserve
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Rushmoor Farm Country Park
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Stourton Estates
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The Cheese Shed @ Cote Hill Farm
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Wild Pines Park
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Wolds Wildlife Park
The county's newest zoo with an exciting variety of animals including wild mammals and domestic animals. Book an amazing wildlife experience. ...
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Woodhall Spa Woods
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Bolingbroke Castle
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Hall Farm Park
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Lincolnshire Limewoods
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Lincolnshire Wolds Cycle Route
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Louth Llama Trekking
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South Ormsby Estate’s Lincoln Red Beef
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St Wilfred’s Church
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Tattershall Lakes Water Park
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Walking with Alpacas
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Willingham Woods
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Belvoir Castle
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The Collection Museum
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Doddington Hall & Gardens
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Gainsborough Old Hall
A hidden gem found in the North of Lincoln. Built by Thomas Burgh in 1460, Gainsborough Old Hall is over 500 years...
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Gunby Hall
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Harlaxton Manor
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Tattershall Castle
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Usher Art Gallery
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Boston Guildhall
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Cogglesford Watermill
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Grantham Museum
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Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre
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Museum of Lincolnshire Life
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Normanby Hall
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The Old Rectory, Epworth
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Caistor Arts and Heritage Centre
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Cranwell Aviation Heritage Museum
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Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum
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Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
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The Bubblecar Museum
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We’ll Meet Again WW2 Homefront Museum
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