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Louth
picturesque market town with delicious local food and interesting history
Enjoy a relaxing day out in Louth, explore the magnificent Georgian and Victorian architecture. Known as the ‘Capital of the Wolds’ Louth sits at the foot of the Wolds where they meet the Lincolnshire Marsh. The River Lud meanders through the town and the line of the Greenwich Meridian can be seen on Eastgate. This lovely Georgian market town is noted for its independent retailers and places to eat and drink.
Louth is a foodie's haven with its specialist grocers, and local butchers, Meridian Meats who have won numerous awards. It is also home to The Cheese Shop, which has gained nationwide recognition, including in The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, and appeared on The Hairy Bikers' Food Tour of Britain.
If getting out into nature is more your thing - on the edge of town walk to Hubbard's Hills. This steep-sided chalk valley is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is ideal for a free day out for all the family.
SPECIAL TO LOUTH
Hubbard’s Hills – great for small children who love paddling, walkers, picnickers and for keen birdwatchers too.
- The shopping scene and Market Days – great for ‘foodies’ and those who love independent retailers.
- The Georgian architecture – great for heritage lovers, if you’re not wowed by St James’, you will be by the charming street scene.
highlight
Hubbard's Hills
Opened in 1907, the park on the edge of the town follows the course of the meandering and pristine chalk stream between steep Beech wooded slopes on either side. There is a delightful café which remains true to its Edwardian roots.
This beautiful green space has maintained its rural charm and is free to visit. It’s great for small children who love paddling, walkers, picnickers and for keen birdwatchers too.
did you know?
Louth is home to the tallest steeple of any medieval parish church in Britain.
When approached across the Lincolnshire Wolds the first sight of Louth is the beautiful spire of St James’.
It has the tallest steeple of any medieval parish church in Britain and was described by Simon Jenkins in England’s Thousand Best Churches as “the most perfect Perpendicular Gothic steeple in England”.
Completed in 1515, to the top of the weather vane is 293 feet one inch (89.33m) and it comes complete with its own nesting peregrines.
The church was the site of the Lincolnshire Rising in 1536, this followed national discontent as a result of Henry VIII’s taxation. It was led by the vicar who was drawn and quartered for his actions. As a result of the rebellion Lincolnshire was described by Henry VIII as ‘the most brute and beastly shire in the whole realm’.
The interior of St James’ is as magnificent as the exterior and well worth a visit, café at rear of the church.
things to do in and around Louth
Louth panorama
In the Louth Town Council Old Courtroom can be found the Louth Panorama. An extraordinary 360 degrees panorama on two huge canvasses. Painted by artist William Brown in 1844 when he climbed the scaffolding that had been erected to repair the spire, truly a terrifying place to sketch!
This bird’s eye view shows the street layout in the town which has barely changed.
The small independent Louth Museum has a digitally recreated replica of the Panorama.
walking routes in the Louth area
Variety is the key to walks in the Louth area. Explore attractive Wolds villages and hilly countryside or go to the coast and discover the Coastal Country Park where you will find sandy beaches, nature reserves and unusual structures like the Round & Round House, Sound Tower and Cloud Bar!
The Louth Navigation Canal Trust
Louth Canal enabled vessels to sail the 11 miles from the coast at Tetney Lock to the edge of Louth at River Head, where the 18th century Navigation Warehouse, restored in 1999, can be found. The trade in wool and corn played an important role in Louth’s prosperity. The Louth Navigation Trust work to enhance the canal corridor through sustainable programmes of canal and building restoration. Louth Navigation Trust have also published a selection of walks, find the routes on the link below.
food & drink
The Cheese Shop
An award-winning, independent cheese shop in the heart of the market town of Louth. Shop a selection of locally produced cheeses including: Lincolnshire Poacher, Lincolnshire Red and Cote Hill Blue, Red, Yellow and Lindum
food & drink highlights near Louth
accommodation ideal for your visit to Louth
Explore places to stay in and around Louth with a wide selection of hotels and self-catered accommodation available.
Nearby
Cadwell Park
Discover one of the best motor cycling circuits in the UK just 10 miles north of Horncastle and 5 miles south of Louth.
more about the Wolds
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