Louth

Worth seeing in and around Louth

8 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Louth Park Abbey

   Louth Park Abbey was a Cistercian abbey in Lincolnshire, England. It was founded in 1139 by the Bishop Alexander of Lincoln as a daughter-house of Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire.

   2.9 km · Cistercian abbey in Lincolnshire, England, UK · Wikipedia
2. 02
   St Mary's Church, North Cockerington

   St Mary's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Alvingham, adjacent to the village of North Cockerington, Lincolnshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

   5.6 km · church in Alvingham, Lincolnshire, England, UK · Wikipedia
3. 03
   The Priory

   The Priory Hotel in Louth, Lincolnshire is a building of historical significance and is listed on the English Heritage Register. It is described as an accomplished example of an early 19th Century villa of fine quality.

   600 m · Historical building in Louth, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Louth Museum

   Louth Museum is a visitor attraction in the historic market town of Louth in Lincolnshire, close to the Lincolnshire Wolds. Located at 4 Broadbank, Louth, LN11 0EQ, the museum has four galleries, a library which doubles as a space for exhibitions, and a gift shop.

   200 m · museum in Louth, England, United Kingdom · Wikipedia
5. 05
   St Helen's Church, Little Cawthorpe

   St Helen's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Little Cawthorpe, Lincolnshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

   4.7 km · grade II listed church in Little Cawthorpe, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Wolds College

   The Wolds College was a further education college based in Louth, Lincolnshire.

   800 m · fe college in Louth, Lincolnshire, England · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Louth Cemetery

   Louth Cemetery on London Road is the cemetery for Louth in Lincolnshire. Opened in 1855, the cemetery's distinctive gate lodge and two cemetery chapels were designed by Lincoln architects Bellamy and Hardy.

   800 m · Cemetery in Lincolnshire, England · Wikipedia
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   Hubbard's Hills

   Hubbard's Hills is an area of natural beauty directly to the west of Louth, Lincolnshire, England and is popular for family picnics, school field trips and dog walking. The park is dedicated to the memory of Annie Pahud.

   1.4 km · a park in Louth, Lincolnshire, England · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to 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.

1. 01
   Lincolnshire Wolds Railway

   Station Road, Ludborough, DN36 5SH (7 miles north of Louth),.

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Things to 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.

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Where to 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.

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Getting to Louth

Airports

East Midlands (EMA), 106 km · Leeds Bradford (LBA), 122 km · Manchester (MAN), 151 km

Stations

Withcall railway station, 5.9 km

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  113 km · quickest by road, 2h 39m · £13–18
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  148 km · quickest by road, 3h 15m · £19–25
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