Things To Do near Alford Craft Market
Sleaford Castle Earthworks, Sleaford (approx. 30 miles away)
The castle was built by the Bishop of Lincoln in the early 1120s. Habitable as late as 1555 it fell into disrepair during the later half of the 16th century and all that remains are earthworks. Two English monarchs are known to have stayed at the castle, King John and Henry VIII. Image cour...
Lincoln Indoor Bowls Club, Lincoln (approx. 30 miles away)
The Lincoln Indoor Bowls Club opened in 1972 with 4 rinks and was enlarged in 1986 to 8 rinks. Over the years various developments at the club have helped membership rise to over 1400 and they now boast the largest indoor bowls membership in the country! The facilities at LIBC are the envy of...
St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gosberton (approx. 30 miles away)
St Peter & St Paul’s is a large and magnificent village church with lots of history. Its spire reaches nearly 200 feet above the countryside and the tower gives tremendous views of the fens. There are regular weekly services, baptisms and weddings. The hall is very smart with modern toilet...
Lakeside Farm Fishery, Quadring (approx. 30 miles away)
A beautiful peaceful location with a wide range of fish, some harder than others to catch but something for everyone. The site allows most usual baits - maggots, boilies, worms, no floting bread baits though as there is a lot of geese and ducks. The owners ask that no carp...
River Witham Walks, Bracebridge (approx. 30 miles away)
Bracebridge is a village located south of Lincoln. It is one of the starting points in two circular walks (the other from North Hykeham) that offer stunning views from the banks of the River Witham and the Lincoln Cliff. The two walks are 4.5 miles and 2.5 miles, respectively....
St Andrew's Church, Boothby Graffoe (approx. 31 miles away)
The Anglican parish Church of St Andrew is a Grade II listed building and was rebuilt in the early-mid 19th century, designed by W A Nicholson. The original Church was destroyed by a hurricane in the late 17th century.Inside, the only remains of the original building is an inscribed tablet beneath t...
Boultham Library, Boultham (approx. 31 miles away)
With ample nearby parking space The Boultham Library has hundreds of well stocked shelves. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. There are thousands of hardbacks and paperbacks to borro...
Moorland Park Methodist Church, Lincoln (approx. 31 miles away)
The church has stood for years and there is a lovely and friendly atmosphere. There is a long history to the place and this can be researched on the official website.
Mrs Smiths Cottage Museum, Navenby (approx. 31 miles away)
Now closed, the cottage is believed to have been built in two stages in the mid nineteenth century. Named after its last resident, Mrs Smith, who lived there happily and independently until 1995, when she was 102 years old. When she died there was strong concern to see the cottage kept as 'someth...
Wellingore Viking Way Circular Walk (8.4 miles), Navenby (approx. 31 miles away)
The Village & Viking Way walk takes you through the countryside around Wellingore and is on quiet tarmac lanes and track and fairly easy underfoot. It's an 8.4 mile circular walk and should take about 4 hours at a leisurely pace. The starting point is Navenby High Street (Grid Ref: TF 9880 5750)...
The River Slea Walk, Sleaford (approx. 31 miles away)
The beautiful River Slea is an 18-mile long tributary of the River Witham. It was once a thriving hub of industry and featured 18 watermills. Now, only Cogglesford Mill remains. These were once considerd the most important mills in the country. The waterway and surrounding countryside is brimm...
All Saints Church, Harmston (approx. 31 miles away)
Located in the village of Harmston, a civil parish in the North Kesteven district of the county, this pleasant and delightful Church is a marriage of historical and modern times. The origins of the building date back to the doomsday book. However, only the tower resonates with the echos of the or...
Knights Templar Circular Walk (6.1 miles), Navenby (approx. 31 miles away)
The Knights Templar walk takes you through the countryside around Temple Bruer and is over footpaths and quiet country roads and fairly easy underfoot. It's a 6.1 mile circular walk and should take about 3.5 hours at a leisurely pace.The starting point is St John�s the Baptist Church (Grid Ref:...
Navenby Community Library, Navenby (approx. 31 miles away)
The new Navenby library opened its doors within the popular and splendid Venue during February 2016. There is a small selection of library services and they are run by local volunteers and Navenby Parish Council. Opening times: Mon 9.30pm - 12.30pm & Wed 1.00pm - 4.00pm.
Swallowbeck Methodist Church, North Hykeham (approx. 31 miles away)
Swallowbeck Methodist Church is situated at the junction of Newark Road and Doddington Road. There has been a church building on the site since 1903. The present building opened in March 1953 with the new church hall opened in September 1980. The building provides comfortable, spacious and warm a...