Alford Manor House

A very rare example of a composite structure, featuring a wooden frame with reed and plaster (visible from within the house), encased in brick.

Ground floor and first floor rooms feature design interventions from Georgian through to Victorian times, whilst the attic floor is virtually untouched since 1611.

Alford Manor House owes much of its existence to the wealth of one of its owners, Sir Robert Christopher, and through marriage to the Manners dynasty (the Dukes of Rutland), as well as to its tenants, most notably the Higgins family. Following a major restoration project the house is now open to visitors.

Hackett Barn Museum

The Hackett Barn is part of the Alford Manor House Complex. Situated at the rear of the 17th century thatched Manor, it houses many of the towns historic artifacts.

A rare, complete, man-driven, wheelwrights lathe, complete with tools and samples, is a major exhibit. A Winnower, Huller and Threshing Machine are reminders of our farming heritage.

Many old workmens tools, including a carpenters chest, complete with all the tools, that once belonged to one of the town's doctors, are on display.

A feature is the Bootmakers shop, with leather patterns, old studded boots, clogs, hobbing iron.

Also many items from one of the towns old chemist shops are in a pharmacy display.A beautiful Victorian covered hearse is an interesting exhibit. Also an outside wooden lavatory causes many comments and amusing stories!