Markets in Louth

Louth is chiefly a market town. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays the centre livens up as the Cornmarket is taken over by market stalls. There are auctions of plants, game and household items on certain days. But that's not all.

On Friday mornings the Louth Town and Country market takes place in the British Legion Hall on Northgate. This features various craft and produce stalls, such as jewellery, clothing and cakes.

Every three weeks or so there is a farmers market, again in the Cornmarket. Ostrich burgers have been available at this in the past, and there are usually good speciality meats, cheeses and local produce to be bought. The timing of this is not very regular, normally it's the second to last Friday in every month.

Louth has an indoor market every day of the week, with entrances from New Street and the Cornmarket. However, the biggest market of the year is the annual Christmas market. This doubles as a fair and a public concert and features a lot of local craft and charity stalls that don't appear at any other time.

Articles about markets and shopping

2011 Christmas Craft Market

The market organised by Louth Lions featured all kinds of crafts and local creativity.

Focus on Food Waste

Local people offer their practical advice about tackling the food waste scandal.

Round-up: Elections and Volunteers

The names of people standing for town council elections are announced, and the council's reaction to cattle market planning proposals.

Victorian Family Fayre A Resounding Success

Nostalgia rules as Ludensians hark back to the days of corsets and consumption.

Lidl Proposes New Store at Tattershall Way

The discount retailer reveals its plans in a public consultation.

2008 Christmas Craft Market

Fine weather encouraged crowds to come and soak up the party atmosphere of the annual Christmas Market on December 7th.

Sainsburys Lays Out Its Plans For A Charles Street Store

The supermarket is soliciting opinions on its proposals for a new store near the centre of town.

2007 Christmas Craft Market

The 2007 Christmas Craft Market was opened by Look North presenter Hannah Moffat and featured a wide range of craft and charity stalls.

Christmas Lights Are Switched On

The 2007 switching-on ceremony was wet but well-attended.

Oxfam Goes Plastic Bag Free

The Louth charity shop will charge for plastic bags in order to help the environment.

Newmarket Post Office Vigil

Campaigners gathered outside Newmarket Post Office to stage a vigil in protest against its plans to close it in the New Year.

Buying Property in Louth

If you are interested in buying something a lot more substantial than fruit and veg, check out our guide to buying property in Louth.