You won't miss it. Travel from the Wolds towards the coast and you focus on St James' spire, 500 years old and 295 feet high, your first glimpse of Louth. As you get closer its warm stone contrasts with the red brick and pantiles of the houses. A concoction of different styles in an intricate network of streets. Altogether a satisfying blend.
The town stands directly on the Meridian line at 0°, so bridging two hemispheres, and on the River Lud, a more visible divide. Not much has changed here. The ancient market square echoes to the traders' cries as they offer their wares, there’s the produce auction, the cattle market - its a perfect microcosm of rural life.
Louth is built in a wealth of styles, and is a mélange of masonry to delight and fascinate. Discover Tennyson's legacy, and there’s a lively arts programme to be enjoyed, from drama to dance, classics to rock, recitals to readings - take the Louth Arts Tour and enjoy.
Situated on the very edge of the town is Hubbards Hills, a pretty valley and superb area of naturally-formed parkland which was given to the town at the beginning of the century. Its riverside setting makes the perfect Lincolnshire picnic location.
As well as the markets, the surrounding farmland provides mouth-watering, fresh produce for the local shops, cafes and tea rooms, pubs and restaurants.