Things To Do near Alford
Tower Gardens, Skegness (approx. 11 miles away)
Originally known as "The Pleasure Gardens" when the park was opened in 1878. The gardens are home to a bandstand still in use today, youngsters playarea, adventure run and small lake. There are also plenty of open grass areas to simply sit, eat and relax.
The Clock Tower, Skegness (approx. 11 miles away)
Skegness is a seaside town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of the county, located on the North Sea coastline.The first Butlins holiday resort was opened in Skegness in 1936. Partially owing to this, the resort is one of the better known seaside resorts in the United Kingdom.At the end...
The Jolly Fisherman, Skegness (approx. 11 miles away)
John Hassall drew the original Jolly Fisherman Poster in 1908 having visited Skegness only once. The poster was commissioned by the Great Northern Railway to encourage visitors to use them for their seaside breaks. The slogan "Skegness is so bracing" formed part of the poster and is as famous as Jol...
Crazy Golf, Skegness (approx. 11 miles away)
Crazy golf pirate style. Very bright and colourful, kids will love it.
Skegness Waterway, Skegness (approx. 11 miles away)
View the Skegness foreshore from a relaxing boat ride. There are two mooring points, one off Tower Esplanade and the other next to Natureland Seal Sanctuary on North Parade.
Big Kidz Karting, Skegness (approx. 11 miles away)
Big Kidz Karting is a new family Go-Kart Track on the Skegness foreshore. Catering for everyone, whether you're tall enough to drive alone or ride with an adult, all the family can get involved and have fun at this brand new family attraction. Featuring the latest single and twin karts from th...
RNLI Lifeboat Station, Skegness (approx. 11 miles away)
The RNLI station can be found at the Tower Esplanade, Skegness. Covering part of the busy Lincolnshire coastline, it has operated an all-weather lifeboat for over 175 years. With free access, you can go inside and look around the station, see the lifeboat and, in most cases, pre-book a tour. You can...
Havenhouse Railway Station, Croft (approx. 11 miles away)
Havenhouse railway station is situated 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Skegness. The station was originally called Croft Bank. There was formerly a Seacroft railway station between Havenhouse and Skegness, but it is now closed. Owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains it is unsta...
Skegness Aquarium, Skegness (approx. 11 miles away)
Skegness Aquarium is host to a diverse range of tropical sea life including rays, seahorses and sharks as well as much more marine life to be discovered. Follow the iconic story of Treasure Island throughout our fabulously themed award winning attraction. Be entertained by our daily interactive t...
Skegness Beach, Skegness (approx. 11 miles away)
Skegness is a seaside town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of the county.The first Butlins holiday resort was opened here in 1936. Partially owing to this, the resort is one of the better known seaside resorts in the United Kingdom.Superb long stretches of sandy beach, slightly elevate...
Model Village, Skegness (approx. 11 miles away)
One of the oldest attractions in Skegness, the Model Village can be found on South Parade near the iconic Clock Tower.A quaint model village, with comical shop signs on the tiny buildings and a train line interwoven through the small houses, it doesn't actually represent Lincolnshire's popular seasi...
Wainfleet Railway Station, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 11 miles away)
Wainfleet railway station has its own signal box at the east end of the platforms. The station is 5 miles (8 km) west of Skegness on the Skegness - Grantham - Nottingham line. Owned by Network Rail and managed by East Midlands Trains the station is unstaffed and offers limited facilities. I...
Scamblesby Church, Scamblesby (approx. 11 miles away)
In the sleepy and quiet village of Scamblesby the Anglican parish church of Saint Martin stands on the brow of a wooded hill. It was partially rebuilt in the late 19th century and seats around 100. It hosts regular services and events from the local primary school. The village is a civil paris...
Batemans Victorian Brewery, Skegness (approx. 11 miles away)
Step back in time and enjoy a great family day out at Batemans Brewery Visitors Centre.Take a guided tour around the Victorian Brewhouse and learn the history of the Brewery as well as the brewing process.Based in an old windmill, dating back two centuries and overlooking the River Steeping, Bateman...
Magdalen College Museum, Wainfleet All Saints (approx. 11 miles away)
The Grade 1 Listed building is a scheduled ancient monument. William Patten known as William of Waynflete (born 1395) authorised the building of the college in 1484. Having founded the Magdalen College at Oxford, Oxfordshire, the school was originally intended to educate seven boys and send them...