What's on inAlford


Welcome to Alford

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Alford - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Alford to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Alford

Tourist Attractions


East Somerset Railway

Enjoy a relaxed, unhurried and civilised journey on a steam train here at the East Somerset Railway. The majestic steam engine has been around for over 200 years. Seeing the trains in all their glory brings a real sense of history to your visit and there is always…

Haynes International Motor Museum

Travel through motoring history at Britain's most spectacular international collection of historic cars from around the world. You've loved them, you've loathed them, or you've lusted after them ‐ now they're all under one roof.Founded by John Haynes OBE, Chairman of the Haynes Publishing Group, the collection of…

The Shoe Museum

Shoes and related exhibits from Roman times to the present day. Documents and photographs tell the history of shoemaking in 19th century Street. Wheelchair Access is not available at weekends.Times: Mon‐Fri 10.00‐16.45 Sat 10.00‐17.00 Sun 11.00‐17.00 Prices:Free entry …

Sherborne Museum

The museum houses an excellent collection of items based on local history, with a large archive collection of photographs, pictures and drawings relating to the town, its environs and characters. Permanent displays include Roman history and earlier; the Abbey from 705; Sherborne Old Castle from 1136; Sheborne Castle…

Glastonbury Abbey

For centuries travellers and pilgrims have visited this sacred site, situated in the heart of the beautiful county of Somerset. Traditionally the seat of Christianity in England and steeped in legend, Glastonbury Abbey attracts visitors from across the globe, who come to marvel at these romantic ruins.As well…

Fleet Air Arm Museum

In 1912 a Royal Navy aircraft took off from a platform built for the purpose over the forecastle of HMS HIBERNIA in Weymouth Bay, the first time an aircraft had ever taken off from a ship under way at sea. Since then, the Royal Navy has operated airships,…

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