Alford
Built-up area in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.26, 0.175 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TF 45 75 |
| Population: | 3,459 |
| Dialling code: | 01507 |
Alford in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England is a compact historic market town sitting on the eastern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town benefits from rolling chalk hills and farmland close by, with a recognisable centre of traditional stone and brick buildings gathered around a market place and crossroads.
Historically a market and agricultural centre, Alford still has farming at its core but has diversified into tourism, crafts and independent shops, helped by a restored windmill that forms a local landmark. The town maintains a lively community scene with regular markets, small festivals and social clubs, giving it the feel of an active rural hub rather than a dormitory settlement.
Postcode districts covering Alford
Most populated places nearby
- Grimsby 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Boston 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Cleethorpes 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Skegness 10 miles16 km
- Louth 10.5 miles16.8 km
- Mablethorpe 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Mablethorpe and Sutton 5.6 miles8.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Well Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Rigsby with Ailby Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Bilsby Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Farlesthorpe Parish 1.8 miles3 km
- Beesby with Saleby Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Haugh Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Aby with Greenfield Parish 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Willoughby Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Claxby St. Andrew Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Ulceby with Fordington Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Willoughby with Sloothby Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Claythorpe Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Alford
LN13 9DJ, LN13 9AY, LN13 9BU, LN13 9HH, LN13 9HL, LN13 9AG, LN13 9ES, LN13 9EU, LN13 9AT … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 51 miles82.1 km
- Norwich International Airport 61.2 miles98.6 km
- Thorpe Culvert Railway Station 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Skegness Railway Station 10.4 miles16.7 km
Hotels near Alford Ad
- The Windmill 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Seashells Beach Hotel 5 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Anchor Hotel & Bars 3 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Best Western Plus Kenwick Park Hotel 4 8.7 miles14 km
- The Bacchus Hotel 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Southview Park Hotel 3 9 miles14.4 km
- The Vine Hotel 7.2 miles11.5 km
- The Bell Hotel 7.3 miles11.8 km
Schools in Alford
- Alford Primary School Primary
- John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College Secondary
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Greenfield Priory Historic site 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Legbourne Priory Historic site 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Louth Park Abbey Historic site 10.1 miles16.2 km
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 11 miles17.7 km
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 18.4 miles29.6 km