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Louth Museum -
New for 2006
Louths museum is on Broadbank and has been several
years in the making.
Re-opeed in March 2006 the museum is a far
cry from many stuffy Victorian town museums.
Louths museum has had considerable time and money
spent refurbishing and extending and it is now a
museum to be proud of.
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The museum is small but will still entertain the visitor for
an hour or so especially with its impressive display of Browns
Panoramic. The panoramic was painted in 1840 by William Brown who
was a house painter and reporter and took the opportunity to paint the
views from the scaffolding around the spire during some restoration
work.
Click on below for a closer look at Browns work
Also featured are a working printing press,
artifacts from Roman and Medieval period and many items associated
with the Georgian and Victorian period.
Of particular interest is the
wonderful architecture of this quirky Edwardian building including the
internal balustrade and the fine display featuring the 1920s flood
disaster.
Louth Museum, 4 Broadbank, Louth Lincs,
Lincolnshire, LN11 0EQ
telephone 01507 601211
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St.
James Church
The parish church has the tallest spire (295 feet)
of any medieval parish church in the country. It is a magnificent
fifteenth century building that is featured in Sir Simon Jenkin's
book, England's 1000 Best Churches.
Visitors are welcomed by church
guides, a shop
and the possibility of refreshments
served under the tower. St Stephen's chapel is set aside for
reflection and prayer with aids to contemplation and prayer available
there.
Of Particular Note is the tower which one can climb
for £1 the view is fantastic and is a photographers dream. caution is
needed though as the steps are steep and uneven and they go on and on
and on .....
View from Tower along Eastgate.
Opening Times:-
From the first Monday in April
until Christmas
Monday to Saturday
10:30am to 4:00pm
From Christmas until the first
Monday of April
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday
8:00am to 12:00 noon
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Hubbards Hills
Located on the South West edge of Louth
Lincs with access from the Louth bypass via Horncastle Road (A153) and
Halfpenny Lane (first turn left travelling towards Louth) parking at
the bottom of the Hills or from Louth using Crowtree Lane and
following this road to the car park.
This beautiful ravine and riverside
walk is stunning at any time of year. It is busy with local families
and children playing in the cool water of the river Lud during any
hot summer but it is out of season when it comes into its own.
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During Autumn the trees are glowing in
reds and browns and golds and in winter the area is a haven for
birds. Indeed there is sign here which says "Please feed the
birds".
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Facilities:
Café (privately operated)
Open Grass Areas
Riverside Walks
Valley Top Walks
Paddling Area in River/Duck Feeding
Seating
Varied Levels of Access
On site parking.
On site toilets open through the day.
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Lincolnshire
Wolds Railway
Situated near Ludborough just 5 miles north of Louth off the A16 to
Grimsby.
The Lincolnshire Wolds Railway is the only standard gauge
steam railway in Lincolnshire open to the public.
The location is part
of the original Great Northern Railway, which opened in 1848.
The line has
now been extended towards North Thoresby and are continuing to lay
more track as money allows.
Ludborough Station
Station Road
Ludborough
North East Lincolnshire
DN36 5SQ
Telephone 01507 363881
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Rushmoor Country Park
Situated at North Cockerington. A great family day out set in the 5
acre grounds of a Grade II listed farmhouse.
Visitors will find an
extensive collection of rare, ornamental and traditional breeds of
domestic fowl. There are herb gardens, a children's play area and also
many baby animals to hold. The wildlife pond is a haven for wild birds
and many different species. Amongst the regular visitors to the pond
are dragonflies, water vole and moor hens.
As well as a picnic area,
there are tearooms, and surplus stock and plants are available to buy.
Open Easter to end October daily 10am-6pm/ November to Easter:
weekends 10am-4pm
Tel: 01507 327184
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Louth
Navigation Trust
The trust is based at the Navigation Warehouse along
the canal adjacent to the Woolpack Public House.
The trust has an ambitious project to one day
re-open the canal. The canal is an ideal spot for a leisurely walk
from Louth to Alvingham, the Pub is an ideal finishing point and the
walk is about 6 miles there and back
The
Secretary,
Louth Navigation Trust,
Navigation Warehouse,
Riverhead Road,
Louth Lincs, LN11 0DA
email
Telephone:01507
600655
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Eastgate
As the name suggests this ancient street stretches from upgate and
leads on towards the East side of town. Eastgate is the back bone of
the town and features many of Louths most famous shops and
establishments. Along the way one can find one of Louths oldest public
houses, Ye Olde Whyte Swan and the Townhall.
At 112 Eastgate is a blue plaque commemorating the first currys
electrical store which started life as a cycle shop at 112 and a half
Eastgate.
All Seasons Holidays are situated along Eastgate opposite The Louth
Manor House.
The meridian line bisects the street nearby and further out towards
the East past the war memorial was the former house of Correction
which are now peaceful almshouses surrounded by doves.
Nearby is the Priory Hotel Louth were the artist and architect, Thomas Espin is
buried in his own mausoleum in the grounds. Further down is the
Lincolnshire Poacher Hotel Louth.
There are a huge range of shops along this street in particular
Forbes & Son ladies and menswear , Lakins and Jacksons the
butchers and the cheese shop as well as a host of others. The street
is well served with places to eat and drink including the Tai Pan
Chinese Restaurant, Serendpity Restaurant, The Woodman pub and
packhorse pub.
Bargain of the day has to be the small fish and chips for under £2
to take away at Parkinson fish and chip shop on Eastgate, the haddock
melts in your mouth - lovely and locally sourced from Grimsby too!.
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Westgate
Standing majestically for all to see near the town end of Westgate
is St. James Church with its enormous spire. From the tower one can
get a splendid view of all the houses.
View of Westgate from St. James tower..
Within its shadow is the Wheatsheaf Pub and the towns tennis
courts. The pub is a favourite meeting place and is often busy.
A stroll along Westgate will lead one to an alley called
Westgate Place which is a delightful pedestrian back lane filled with
little private back gardens with potted plants and Victorian lanterns
along its whitewashed walls.
Westgate house is situated opposite as well as a number of other
delightful Georgian properties.
Continue along towards the west were one comes to Westgate fields.
Here the path takes you to Hubbards Hills and into the Wolds.
Westgate House
In association with English Heritage. Recently opened to the public
an outstanding Grade II property following restoration to a dwelling.
Grade II* Georgian town house in brick and stone, with 1775
neo-classical additions and proto-Regency remodelling c1799 on the
Westgate façade. Interior contains fine plasterwork, mahogany doors,
Carrara fireplaces and other fine details. Used as a school 1937-1980s
but now in course of restoration as a residence by the present owners,
after dereliction.
Open: Easter Monday to end of September Wed and Sat only
11.30-4.30
telephone. Mr and Mrs Byrne 01507 354388
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Cadwell Park
Cadwell Park is one of British motorsport's best-kept
secrets, despite the fact it has hosted car, bike and kart races since
its creation.
The land on which the circuit stands was originally
purchased in 1926 by Mr. Mansfield Wilkinson, who bought the land for
shooting upon. However, his son Charles persuaded his father to let
him run a motorcycle meeting on the land in 1934, and this was the
first circuit used at Cadwell Park. The corners of Charlies, Chris and
Mansfield all celebrate the founders in the Wilkinson family, who once
had Cadwell park offices at 140 Eastgate, Louth - now All
Seasons Holidays.
For 1952, the circuit was extended to
one and a quarter miles with the addition of Mansfield Corner. Some of
the motorcycle meetings also featured Formula 3 races. However,
regular car meetings didn't take place until May 1962, after Charles
Wilkinson purchased some adjoining land and extended the circuit
length to 2.176 mile/ 3.49 km. Cadwell Park was then purchased by
Grovewood Securities, before becoming part of the Brands Hatch Leisure
group.
A combination of long fast curves and some very tricky
tight bends, hills with a nasty hairpin. The track can be split into
two main sections, the section from Coppice through to Chris Curve
(Club Circuit) is fairly simple but the section from Gooseneck through
to Barn requires a lot of concentration, a lot of accidents occur at
this section.
As well as the VSCC's annual visit in June and the
Radical Festival in August, Cadwell's highlight of the season will be
the British Superbike meeting on the August Bank Holiday weekend. This
is when the circuit's true character comes out. Car or bike, Cadwell
sorts the men from the boys.
From the North; Approach using the M180 southbound and follow signs
to Humberside Airort. Take the A18, then the A16 to Louth and from
there follow the A153 towards Horncastle.
To view map click here
Cadwell Park Circuit
Louth Lincs,
Lincolnshire LN11 9SE
Tel: 01507 343248
Fax: 01507 343519
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