Alford
Ward in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.269, 0.235 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 49 77 |
| Dialling code: | 01507 |
Alford is a small market town and ward in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, sitting on the eastern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The surrounding rolling chalk hills and proximity to the coast give it a scenic setting popular with walkers and cyclists, and its market‑town origins are still visible in the high street and independent shops.
The town is noted for a distinctive restored windmill and the well‑preserved Alford Manor House, now a local museum and community hub; these attractions, together with craft galleries, seasonal events and a largely agricultural hinterland, help sustain a modest tourist and service economy. Social life is typically rural and community‑led, with volunteer groups and parish activities playing an important role in local identity.
Postcode districts covering Alford
Most populated places nearby
- Grimsby 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Boston 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Cleethorpes 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Skegness 9.3 miles15 km
- Louth 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Mablethorpe 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Mablethorpe and Sutton 3.8 miles6.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Markby Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Bilsby Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Huttoft Built-up area 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Hannah cum Hagnaby Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Farlesthorpe Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Mumby Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Beesby with Saleby Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Cumberworth Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Alford Built-up area 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Anderby Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Sutton on Sea Ward 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Well Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
Example postcodes in Alford
LN13 0EW, LN13 0AJ, LN13 0AA, LN13 9TR, LN13 0AG, LN13 9PZ, LN13 9DY, LN13 9FD, LN13 9HF … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 53.2 miles85.6 km
- Norwich International Airport 59.9 miles96.3 km
- Skegness Railway Station 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Thorpe Culvert Railway Station 10.2 miles16.4 km
Hotels near Alford Ad
- Seashells Beach Hotel 5 3.7 miles6 km
- The Windmill 2.3 miles3.8 km
- The Anchor Hotel & Bars 3 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Bacchus Hotel 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Southview Park Hotel 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Hotel No 8 3 9.9 miles16 km
- The Vine Hotel 5.3 miles8.5 km
- North Shore Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Premier Hotel 9.3 miles15 km
- Driftwood 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Alford
- Alford Primary School Primary
- Huttoft Primary & Nursery 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 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Legbourne Priory Historic site 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Louth Park Abbey Historic site 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Revesby Abbey Historic site 14.5 miles23.4 km