English Heritage sites near Alford Parish
BOLINGBROKE CASTLE
9 miles from Alford Parish
The remains of a 13th-century hexagonal castle, birthplace in 1367 of the future King Henry IV, with adjacent earthworks. Besieged and taken by Cromwell's Parliamentarians in 1643.
SIBSEY TRADER WINDMILL
17 miles from Alford Parish
Built in 1877, this restored six storey mill with complete gear, sails and fantail still works today.
TATTERSHALL COLLEGE
18 miles from Alford Parish
Remains of a grammar school for church choristers, founded in the mid-15th century by Ralph, Lord Cromwell, the builder of nearby Tattershall Castle (National Trust).
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
29 miles from Alford Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
THORNTON ABBEY AND GATEHOUSE
34 miles from Alford Parish
Thornton Abbey’s enormous and ornate fortified gatehouse is the largest and amongst the finest of all English Monastic gatehouses.
CREAKE ABBEY
34 miles from Alford Parish
The ruined church of an Augustinian abbey, reduced in size after fire and plague.
Churches in Alford Parish
St Wilfrid
Church Street
Alford
01507 464855
http://www.alfordgroup.org.uk
WELCOME! St Wilfrid's is the heart of the Anglican community in Alford and is a prominent building in the town. Adjacent to the church is the Church Hall You can also follow us on Facebook.
Our church building, which dates from the mid-14th century, is normally open every day for prayer and quiet reflection, closing in the late afternoon.
In the St Lawrence Chapel, on the far side of the church, you can sit comfortably and pray, lighting a candle if you wish. There is a prayer board where requests for prayer can be left, and/or there is a prayer request book on your right as you first enter the church. Requests for healing prayer are included in the monthly Healing Service.
An illustrated guide to the church building, and postcards, as well as souvenirs, prayer cards and a small selection of Christian literature, are on sale at the bookstall.
There are no toilets in the church, but we do have toilets in the church hall building.
(licensed photograph by Andrew Telfer, Geograph project collection)
Pubs in Alford Parish
Anchor Inn
Anchor Inn, Alford
Black Horse
George Inn
Standing next to St Wilfred’s Church this 18th century Inn has two separate bar areas, the rear including a pool table and dart board. Parking is available through a narrow side entrance.
Half Moon
West Street, Alford, LN13 9DG
(01507) 463477
halfmoonhotelalford.com
White Hart
Small traditional pub, one handpull with Batemans XB.
Windmill Family & Commercial Hotel
Market Place, Alford, LN13 9EB
(01507) 462124
windmillhotelalford.co.uk