Things To Do near Alford
Epworth Old Rectory, Epworth (approx. 45 miles away)
Transport back to life in the early 18th century with a visit to this impressive Grade I listed building.Built at the beginning of the 18th century, in Queen Anne style, this was the home of Samuel Wesley, rector of Epworth, his wife Susanna and their sons, John, a preacher and writer, and Charles,...
Shepherds Place Farm, Haxey (approx. 45 miles away)
Shepherds Place Farm is a great day out for all the family and the place to get up close and personal with many farmyard favourites.There is a new lovely on-site cafe with great low prices serving hot and cold foods, drinks and all manner of snacks and sweets to feed every hungry mouth! A picnic are...
Axholme Line Nature Reserve, Haxey (approx. 45 miles away)
The reserve is a 2 km stretch of a former railway line consisting of areas of grassland, woodland and scrub. The Axholme Joint Railway traversed the area, but the line has now been abandoned. There are still railway stations in Crowle and Althorpe on the line between Scunthorpe and Sheffield....
The Exotic Pet Refuge, Deeping St James (approx. 45 miles away)
The Exotic Pet Refuge is a small charity that offers a loving home to all kinds of animals. Founded in 1984 by Pam Mansfield and her late husband, Mel, the sanctuary began life in the caring couple’s home nine years earlier. "Someone came to us one day with an injured bird – and...
St Andrew's Church, Epworth (approx. 45 miles away)
Epworth is a small town and civil parish in the Isle of Axholme, in the north of the county. The town lies on the A161, about halfway between Goole and Gainsborough.Its historic Church is dedicated to Saint Andrew and the old building is located on a hill overlooking the town. Deemed the home of Met...
Trentside Fishery, Burton Stather (approx. 45 miles away)
A 7 acre lake set in untouched countryside, just at the side of the river Trent with plenty of reeds and weed less areas ideal for many specialist anglers. Roach to 3lbs, Perch to 4lbs, Tench to 13lbs (was in top ten tench waters in the country), Bream to 12lbs many species of Carp to 34lb,...
Stone Bridge, Deeping St James (approx. 45 miles away)
If you see a postcard of the Deepings, it will usually feature the stunning stone bridge which links Deeping St James to Deeping Gate. The bridge was constructed in 1651 and was designed to allow horse drawn carts to cross the river in the days when the Welland was a busy trading route. A...
Deepings Community Library, Market Deeping (approx. 45 miles away)
Deepings library is a well stocked and vital part of the local community, despite efforts to have the building closed down. Organised, spacious and wheelchair friendly there is comfortable seating and helpful staff on hand with any questions or inquiries you might have. Opening times: Mon 1...
Julian's Bower Maze, Alkborough (approx. 46 miles away)
A turf-cut maze (sometimes known as a miz-maze), Julian's Bower stands on a hillside overlooking the confluence of the River Ouse and River Trent, with an earthwork known as Countess Close above it.No-one knows who originally cut this 12 metre maze, or when, but it is only first recorded in 1697 by...
Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth (approx. 46 miles away)
The birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton in 1642. He made many of his most important discoveries about light and gravity here and you can still see the famous apple tree from Newton's bedroom window.
Gerard's Carp Lake, Market Deeping (approx. 47 miles away)
Gerards Carp Lake is situated in the village of Maxey, 1/2 mile from the A15 & 1 mile to Deeping. Situated in 18 acres, with 12 acres of water, stocked with mirror carp, common carp, crucian carp, roach, breem & chub. The lake fishes well throughout the year, including the winter months, with som...
Tallington Lakes Leisure & Ski Centre, Stamford (approx. 47 miles away)
Tallington Lakes is a modern leisure park set within over 200 acres of spring water fed lakes. Exciting and thrilling, at Tallington you can embrace the adrenaline junkie within and enagage in water skiing, waterboard, jet ski, dinghy sail, windsurfing and canoe. There is also a dry ski slope,...
7 Lakes Country Park Fishery, Crowle (approx. 47 miles away)
A well-stocked 40 acre site with Carp, Pike, Tench, Ide. 7 lakes is no day ticket fishery where the fish are pressured and subject to large amounts non-natural food. Our fish enjoy natural surroundings and thrive on the ecological balance at the heart of the park, with our fishing rules reflectin...
Uffington Riding Stables, Ryhall (approx. 47 miles away)
Uffington Riding Stables near Stamford, is a family run business. Lisa and her daughter Demi are passionate about horses and about teaching. It's the perfect place to learn to ride, or even revisit a childhood hobby as an adult. The stables have horses and ponies to suit all levels of rid...
Buckminster Park, Buckminster (approx. 48 miles away)
Buckminster Park stands to the north-east of the village. It was never a medieval hunting park but has its origins in a lease of land in 1532 near the former manor house. The house was demolished in 1951. The park is ideal for long walks, especially during the warmer months.