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 from 10am to 4pm. It features plants, crafts, food and drink, and clothes stalls, amongst other items. But that's not all.

There are occasionally other special markets, such as farmers' markets or event markets, again in the Cornmarket but sometimes extending along Mercer Row and part of Eastgate. These can be Christmas markets or celebration markets organised by local groups, and they often fall on a Sunday. These infrequent events do not take place to a regular schedule, and will be advertised separately. Often they double as a fair and public concert, featuring local craft and charity stalls that don't appear at any other time.

Louth has an indoor market every weekday and Saturday, with entrances from New Street and the Cornmarket.

The Louth Livestock Market, also known as the Cattle Market, operates on Thursdays and is located on London Road, with another entrance off Linden Walk. It is operated by Masons Chartered Surveyors on a site owned by East Lindsey District Council, and is the last remaining livestock market in Lincolnshire.

Articles about markets and shopping

24 Acre Northfields Park Retail And Industrial Development Plans Announced

Developers announce plans for a retail and industrial development including a Tesco, a petrol station, and industrial units on land next to DS Smith Packaging.
May 2023

Dismay At County Council Handling Of The Active Travel Scheme

A county council officer was on hand to answer questions from residents about the Active Travel Scheme that has impacted greatly on visits to the town centre.
October 2022

Active Travel Becomes Weird Lounging, And The Questions That Still Need Answers

Problems abound with the Active Travel Scheme, while some questions need answering to understand barriers to cycling and walking in Louth.
September 2022

Plans For Pedestrianisation Announced

Following consultation, finalised proposals to pedestrianise Louth Town Centre have been announced by the county council.
May 2021

Lockdown Two In Louth

As England prepares for a second lockdown to combat Covid-19, there will be changes in local retail, and support available for those self-isolating.
November 2020

Louth Livestock Market Still Needs Saving

ELDC may have voted to refurbish the cattle market, but more must happen to secure its future.
October 2017

ELDC Ponders The Livestock Market Again

The district council has launched a consultation over the cattle market, and the decision will profoundly affect the farming community and retail in Louth for years to come.
August 2017

Town Council Round-Up: Town Partnership, Housing Fund, And Fulmar Drive

The town partnership may have lost its funding, but other organisations have emerged to take over some of its roles. The town council also scrutinises detailed plans for 148 homes.
March 2015

Town Council Round-Up: Markets, Council Tax, And Ramsgate Road

Town councillors slam the decline of the Louth market and discuss its cause.
January 2015

Events Round-Up: Food Festival, Opening Of The Horse Steps, And Louth In Bloom

Louth was abuzz thanks to events celebrating the regeneration of a historical beauty spot, floral enhancements, and local food.
July 2014

Should The Town Centre Be Pedestrianised On Market Days?

We polled people about a proposal to block Mercer Row and part of Eastgate to vehicles.
June 2014

ELDC Recommends The Sale Of The Cattle Market

The ELDC executive met to consider the future of the cattle market. Is its sale a done deal?
June 2014