The Lincolnshire branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) gave only its second award of the year to the trust to recognise its sympathetic restoration.

The award is awarded to promote good environmental and architectural good practice in the county.

Alford Manor House is a grade II listed and was built in 1611. It is one of the most prominent buildings in the town.
After lengthy preparation, work began on restoring the building in November 2004. The trust and its team faced many difficult challenges in their quest to bring back the house's former glory.

Chairman of Lincolnshire CPRE John Rose said: "This restoration project was a huge undertaking for a small voluntary organisation and the end result is a credit to all those involved.
"The restoration project has enabled the trust to bring this building to life.
"It is good to see the Manor House being used and enjoyed by so many people and for such a range of events."
As well as being an operational museum, the Manor House is used for the craft markets, children's activities and latterly, as a unique wedding venue.

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