Visit Alfold Places

Welcome to Visit Alfold Places
The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Alfold

  

Alfold Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Alfold

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Alfold history

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Early glass making, evidence of which can be seen in Sidney Wood, appears to provide the oldest trace of land use in the village. The glass industry in Alfold ended around 1615 when using charcoal was banned in glass production. Four manors existed, namely Wildwood now represented by Great and Little Wildwood Farms and Wildwood Copse and Moat.

Alfold etymology

Alfold means “old fold” or clearing enclosure for cattle. It was in much-wooded area of The Weald (meaning forest in Old and Middle English) prior to being cleared for farming.

Alfold landmarks

The compact village has a red telephone kiosk, stocks and whipping post with very old paving. St Nicholas’s Church (Grade I) Alfold House, Alfold Stores/The Magnolias (Grade II*) Carrier/Cherry Tree cottages Rosemary Croft Church Cottage.

You can visit Alfold places with Walkfo Alfold to hear history at Alfold’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Alfold has 11 places to visit in our interactive Alfold map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Alfold, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Alfold places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Alfold & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 11 audio facts unique to Alfold places in an interactive Alfold map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Alfold Places Map
11 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Alfold tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Alfold

  

Best Alfold places to visit

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Alfold has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Alfold’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Alfold’s information audio spots:

Loxwood F.C. Loxwood Football Club is a football club based in West Sussex. Nicknamed “The Magpies” and affiliated to the Surrey County FA, they are currently members of the Southern Combination Premier Division and play at the Recreation Ground.

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Visit Alfold plaques