Things To Do near Alford
Bottesford Beck, Bottesford (approx. 40 miles away)
Bottesford Beck is a fast-flowing stream with grassy banks and birch trees. It flows to the Trent and is a wonderful spot for walking. Years ago it was heavily polluted with outflow from Scunthorpe steelworks but this is now vastly improved. The Trent lies to the west, with a boundary line app...
Belton Garden Centre, Grantham (approx. 40 miles away)
Within the beautiful village of Belton, in a lovely rural location several miles from the old market town of Grantham, is the Belton Garden Centre.Owned by the Elkington family, who have farmed in Lincolnshire for many generations, the centre offers a wide selection to satisfy all those gardening ne...
Church of St Paul the Apostle, Ashby (approx. 40 miles away)
An early 20th century construction, the Church of St. Paul the Apostle is a large red-brick building and stands on the high street in Ashby.The congregation is a warm and welcoming one and services are modern-language Holy Communion, Morning Worship or Family Service, all with hymns or songs and a s...
Tuetoes Woods, Gainsborough (approx. 40 miles away)
Laughton Forest was planted by the Forestry Commission in 1927. Before this time, the area was mainly open heathland with ponds, small woodlands and shifting sand dunes. The forest still supports a wide range of these habitats, which include many locally and nationally rare plants, animals and birds...
Messingham Sands Fishery, Messingham (approx. 40 miles away)
Welcome to Lincolnshire's premiere fishing venue. Covering an extensive 66 acres, the superb fishing is set in beautiful surroundings and caters for all types of angler from top flight to the dedicated club match angler. The site includes two Syndicate Lakes catering for both specimen and...
Bourne Rugby Club (RFU), Bourne (approx. 40 miles away)
Welcome to Bourne Rugby Club! The club offer rugby for Minis & Juniors and have 2 Senior teams plus a Women's RugbyFIT class. Even if you haven't played for a while, go and join them! Find out more on the official website and facebook.
Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 40 miles away)
For centuries the thick layer of clay which borders the Humber estuary has been used to make tiles, bricks and cement.At the industry's height in the late 1800s, hundreds of men were employed to dig the clay by hand. The tile yards were abandoned in the 1950s, leaving the pits to fill naturally with...
North View Lakes Fishery, Gedney (approx. 40 miles away)
Open all year, North View Lakes is a triple lake venue in Gedney Hill. There is the main carp lake which has a variety of species but mostly carp up to 39lb. There is a match lake with a good mix of coarse fish and a pleasure lake with a mix of all species up to 20lb. Please consult the websit...
Humber Bridge, Barton-upon-Humber (approx. 40 miles away)
One of the longest single-span suspension bridges in the world bridging the Humber Estuary from Barton-upon-Humber to Hessle
Appleby Frodingham Railway Preservation Society, Scunthorpe (approx. 40 miles away)
The Appleby Frodingham Railway Preservation Society is based at Scunthorpe in the north of the county.The society owns locomotives and rolling stock but not the railway it runs on. The name comes from the Appleby-Frodingham Steel Company, now simply known as Scunthorpe Works. The railway operates en...
Bourne Eau River, Bourne (approx. 40 miles away)
Bourne Eau is a short river which rises in the town of Bourne and flows in an easterly direction to join the River Glen at Tongue End. It is an embanked river, as its normal level is higher than that of the surrounding Fens. Today it forms an important part of the drainage system that enables...
Trinity Arts Centre, Gainsborough (approx. 40 miles away)
This exciting venue based in Gainsborough offers live bands, music, theatre, stand up comedy, drama, cinema and much more every week.The auditorium is modern and seats an audience of 200 who can enjoy a wide variety of entertainment four nights a week.The centre is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sund...
Gainsborough Model Railway, Gainsborough (approx. 40 miles away)
The Gainsborough Model Railway Museum features one of the largest model railways displays in 'O' gauge. It depicts The East Coast Main Line from Kings Cross to Leeds Central and is a stunning display. The project began during the early 1950s and, today, it covers an astonishing 2500 square feet....
Grange Park Fisheries, Messingham (approx. 40 miles away)
Grange Park Fisheries is a family run all year round venue for match and pleasure alike. A friendly environment, there are extensively stocked lakes set in peaceful surroundings close to the M180. There is also an on site cafe serving a full English from 7am, toilets and a tackle & bait shop,...
Marshalls Yard Shopping Complex, Gainsborough (approx. 40 miles away)
Marshall's Yard is a truly unique retail environment in Gainsborough. Featuring historic listed buildings and sympathetically designed new structures, the courtyard setting creates a village square feeling, bringing together stunning architecture and leading retailers. With 32 fantast...