Louth (England)

Louth is a market town in Lincolnshire, one of the eastern counties of England.

Get around
Louth is a fairly small town, and is largely walk-able, especially all the main points of interest around the Church area. Stagecoach Lincolnshire (formerly RoadCar) run the local bus service, although it can be rather unreliable at times. A 'Nipper' ticket is available to travel around Louth-ask the bus driver about this.

See

 * St James' Church The tallest parish church spire in the UK and also Lincolnshire's top tourist church.
 * Hubbard's Hills a well-loved area of green space in the town, with an ice cream shop, a lake great for paddling and lots of ducks to feed.
 * Westgate Fields nearer the middle of town than Hubbard's Hills, Westgate Fields is a nice location for a picnic or just to see the giant Wooden Leaves there.
 * Louth Art Trail consisting of the Wooden Leaves, three Meridian Line sculptures and a rather disappointing 'Wind Directional Pointer', following the Art Trail is a good way to explore the town.
 * The Meridian Line runs through the town. A plaque outside Moby Dick's Fish and Chip Shop commemorates where East and Western Hemispheres meet.

Do

 * Go up the spire - a rather tiring journey to the top, but on a nice day there are lovely views to be had.
 * Go paddling at Hubbard's Hills - fun for everyone, especially if followed by a picnic or an ice cream.

Buy
Louth's centre isn't large, but has some charming shops on offer. Most of the larger chains (e.g. WHSmiths, HMV, M&S) have stayed out of Louth, and the shops are still mostly local, independently run outfits.
 * Spencer's is a bookseller's, stationer's and newsagent. It also sells a variety of cards and gifts.
 * Eve and Ranshaw proudly states it has been open 'Under 9 Reigns' on a sign by the door, and it is respected as such. A large department store, it is renowned for its homewares, and is where many people in the area buy their tablecloths, generally 'for best' (its history means it can charge a little extra). Sells everything else expected in an English department store, with a rather more refined style than, say, Binns.
 * Dragonfly is four shops - the original, Dragonfly Gifts, Dragonfly 2 and Dragonfly Kitchen. All good for a special gift or home accessory - a great range of unusual items.
 * For Your Walls sells original art and prints as well as offering an excellent framing service. Gift items are also available. Don't forget to take a dog treat for the boys!
 * For Your Walls sells original art and prints as well as offering an excellent framing service. Gift items are also available. Don't forget to take a dog treat for the boys!

Eat

 * Mr Chip's is a legendary (in the area) chip shop, and well worth a visit. Fish and Chips to eat in or take away
 * The Wheatsheaf is a pub on Westagte serving a variety of traditional ales and delicious (mostly locally produced) pub food
 * Chuzzlewits is a fine tea shop on Upgate. Being served afternoon tea by waitresses in Victorian dress is an experiece perfectly suited to the charming surroundings of Louth. Try a Fat Rascal (brilliant scone-type cake) or a more traditional scone with cream and jam for a delightfully English tea.

Drink
Locals will tell you Louth has over fifty pubs - pretty impressive considering its fairly small size. Although fifty might not be altogether accurate, it's not far off, so finding a drinking hole to suit won't be much of a challenge.

Connect
As of Nov 2022, Louth has 4G from all UK carriers, but the signal from Vodafone is patchy. 5G has not reached town.