Things To Do near Alford Manor House
Grantham House, Grantham (approx. 41 miles away)
Originally a country residence but over time it was gradually surrounded by the growing town of Grantham. Dating from 1380 and reportedly subject to a number of hauntings, most of the building seen today dates from the 16th - 18th centuries.Both Princess Margaret, the daughter of Henry VII and Cardi...
The Baths Hall, Scunthorpe (approx. 41 miles away)
The Baths Hall is a popular venue in Scunthorpe, hosting a variety of entertainment including live music, dance and comedy.Historically, the building was once a public bath house from before the Second World War and was rebuilt and renovated into a modern venue no more than a decade ago. Since then...
Grantham Tennis Club, Grantham (approx. 41 miles away)
Grantham tennis club features 4 indoor acrylic courts, 5 floodlit synthetic clay courts, 4 floodlit artificial grass courts and 4 floodlit mini courts. Open seven days a week it is ideal for both amateur and experienced players alike. There is also a state of the art gym and a cafe open t...
The King's School, Grantham (approx. 41 miles away)
Its lineage can be traced back as far as 1329, making it amongst the oldest in the country. Alumni included the "Cambridge Platonist", Henry More, Poet Laureate Colley Cibber, and Sir Isaac Newton.
St Wulfram's Church, Grantham (approx. 41 miles away)
The church is built of Lincolnshire limestone and seats some 700 people. Constructed in the early 1300s and at 282 ft, the spire is one of the highest in the country on a parish church. It is also one of the largest medieval churches in the country.
Brumby Wood Local Nature Reserve, Scunthorpe (approx. 41 miles away)
Brumby Wood is an ancient semi-natural woodland. There are 12.2 hectares, divided across the Kingsway road, filled with various plants and in places, a good growth of scrub and brambles, especially on the eastern side of the road where the canopy is more open. The ground fl...
Blue Owl Art Gallery, Grantham (approx. 41 miles away)
Blue Owl Art is a partnership between Jette Rasmussen and Belinda Thomas, both BA (Hons) Fine Art from University of Lincoln. Their passion for art has led them to conceive Blue Owl Art at Grantham Tennis Club where they exhibit contemporary fine art, unique contemporary craft work and quality ca...
The Beehive Sign, Grantham (approx. 41 miles away)
The Beehive Inn is one of the oldest pubs in Grantham and since at least 1830 there has been a hive of bees in a lime tree above the pub's sign. Due to its uniqueness, the hive has protected status from the local council.Its also the reason the pub is named "The Beehive".
The Reel Cinema, Grantham (approx. 41 miles away)
This venue has now closed. Information for reference only. The splendid Reel Cinema in busy Grantham has two screens and both are fitted with Dolby Digital Surround sound systems for maximum movie enjoyment. The sound quality is also enhanced for the hard of hearing with an induction loop syst...
Birth Place of Margaret Thatcher, Grantham (approx. 41 miles away)
Born on 13 October 1925. Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1979 to 1990 and leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the first woman to have held either post.
Laughton Wood Equestrian Centre, Laceby (approx. 41 miles away)
Laughton Wood Equestrian Centre (LWEC) is a riding school and livery yard set in 40 acres on the edge of Gainsborough. There is easy access to miles of off-road hacking through open countryside and the beautiful Laughton forest. Horse owners will find a livery package to suit their needs...
Grimsthorpe Castle, Grimsthorpe (approx. 42 miles away)
Grimsthorpe Castle is a country house four miles (6 km) north-west of Bourne on the A151. It lies within a 3,000 acre park of rolling pastures, lakes, and landscaped woodland. While not a castle in the strict sense of the word, its character is massive and martial – the towers and outlying pavilio...
The Angel & Royal Inn, Grantham (approx. 42 miles away)
One of Britain's oldest Inns. Also an historic hotel having hosted seven Kings over 600 hundred years.
Grantham Tourist Information Centre, Grantham (approx. 42 miles away)
Lincolnshire's Tourist information centres are a useful resource for planning your trip to the county. The staff are brimming with local knowledge and ideas on how to get the most out of your visit.
Grantham Museum, Grantham (approx. 42 miles away)
Grantham Museum contains displays of archaeology and social history for this market town. Includes exhibits and information on Sir Isaac Newton, the Dambusters and Margaret Thatcher.