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Louth is a market town in Lincolnshire, one of the eastern counties of England. It is claimed to be the oldest town in England.

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[edit] 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 [1](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.

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• 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 the previously mentione 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

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

Find out more at Visit Lincolnshire [2]

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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, indepently run outfits.

• Spencer's is a bookseller's, stationer's and newsagent. It also sells a variety of cards and gifts.
• CoJo's[3] is a sports shop, selling all manner of sporting clothing and equipment. The shop sign also, rather confusingly, claims it sells 'Pop accessories' as well
• 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 or Debenhams.
• Dragonfly is four shops-the original, Dragonfly Gifts, Dragonfly 2 and Dragonfly Kitchen.All places to go for a special gift or home accessory-a great range of unusual and desirable 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!

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• 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 scome with cream and jam for a delightfully English tea.

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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.

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• Number Nine, [4]. Fully equipped and re-furbished Georgian cottage, self-catering, sleeps 4. Parking, garden and patio. Close to close to Westgate Fields and Hubbards Hills, church and pubs and restaurants. edit

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