Alford Town Football Club

You won't find Premier League glamour at Alford Town Football Club, and that's precisely why it's worth an afternoon if you're staying nearby. This is proper grassroots football - the kind of place where the club shop sells tea and the pitch actually gets used by the community rather than corporate boxes. The ground sits in the heart of Alford itself, easy to spot and accessible for a quick look around on match days.

What you're looking at is a traditional English non-league setup. On matchdays, you can catch Alford Town playing in the Lincolnshire League, which means competitive but genuinely friendly football. The atmosphere is as authentic as it gets - no pretence, just locals supporting their town's team. If you've got kids who fancy seeing football without the ticket prices and queues of the big stadiums, this delivers exactly that.

Admission is minimal (usually just a few quid for non-members), and a match takes the standard 90 minutes plus a bit. Not all matches are worth the journey, though - check ahead when fixtures fall during your park holiday. You're well-placed from either Sutton-on-Sea Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite or Cherry Tree Springs Touring Park, both within easy reach. Combine it with exploring Alford's market town centre, and you've got a proper local afternoon sorted. It's not for everyone, but if you want to see how football operates outside the mainstream, this is genuinely worthwhile.