Kevin's Guidebook
Motorsport
Cadwell Park is a jewel in the Wolds, known as the Mini-Nurburgring the track is narrow, twisty and hilly. The Mountain is famous as the only jump on a UK circuit.
You can watch top class motorcycle racing, club level car or bike racing, and watch or take part in track days. Worth noting that whilst races are ticketed (cheaper in advance) track days are free to spectate.
Nice facilities, food and drink, toilets etc.
10 locals recommend
Cadwell Park Circuit
Cadwell ParkCadwell Park is a jewel in the Wolds, known as the Mini-Nurburgring the track is narrow, twisty and hilly. The Mountain is famous as the only jump on a UK circuit.
You can watch top class motorcycle racing, club level car or bike racing, and watch or take part in track days. Worth noting that whilst races are ticketed (cheaper in advance) track days are free to spectate.
Nice facilities, food and drink, toilets etc.
Sightseeing
Lovely wildlife park not far from Louth, on the outskirts of Horncastle. Run by big cat enthusiasts, there are Tigers, Lions, other big cats, Bears, Zebra, etc.
We’ll kept, good food and drink, plenty of parking.
26 locals recommend
Wolds Wildlife Park
Louth RoadLovely wildlife park not far from Louth, on the outskirts of Horncastle. Run by big cat enthusiasts, there are Tigers, Lions, other big cats, Bears, Zebra, etc.
We’ll kept, good food and drink, plenty of parking.
Brilliant spot to visit the seal breeding ground. Site managed by wildlife trust, just pay ~£5 for parking. Seals arrive late October and are around until mid December. Check the Donna Nook site for details on numbers - the last few years they have had >1500 pups over the season.
22 locals recommend
Donna Nook Grey Seal Colony
Marsh LaneBrilliant spot to visit the seal breeding ground. Site managed by wildlife trust, just pay ~£5 for parking. Seals arrive late October and are around until mid December. Check the Donna Nook site for details on numbers - the last few years they have had >1500 pups over the season.
Great little museum about the town and the people who have lived here.
8 locals recommend
Louth Museum
4 BroadbankGreat little museum about the town and the people who have lived here.
Mablethorpe Beach
Unnamed RoadMablethorpe is the nearest “sea side” place to go from Louth
Castle and grounds just beyond Horncastle. Terrific views from the top of the tower.
54 locals recommend
National Trust Tattershall Castle
Sleaford RoadCastle and grounds just beyond Horncastle. Terrific views from the top of the tower.
Walk past St James church to the far end of Westgate and the park leading to Hubbard Hill is through the gateway. At the far end of the park, walk out of the gate to the right, further park is just out of sight along the lane. Or keep to the left and walk along the top of Hubbards Hills beside the golf course. Links back up with the bottom route at the far end, via some steps.
33 locals recommend
Hubbard's Hills
Crowtree LaneWalk past St James church to the far end of Westgate and the park leading to Hubbard Hill is through the gateway. At the far end of the park, walk out of the gate to the right, further park is just out of sight along the lane. Or keep to the left and walk along the top of Hubbards Hills beside the golf course. Links back up with the bottom route at the far end, via some steps.
Entertainment
Great three screen cinema that’s actually cheaper than a lot of the multiplexes!
11 locals recommend
Playhouse Cinema Louth
Cannon StreetGreat three screen cinema that’s actually cheaper than a lot of the multiplexes!
About 20-30 mins drive from Louth, some great meetings over the summer season
36 locals recommend
Market Rasen Racecourse
Legsby RoadAbout 20-30 mins drive from Louth, some great meetings over the summer season
Brilliant little theatre, mixture of professional acts and amateur theatre.
10 locals recommend
Riverhead Theatre
Victoria RoadBrilliant little theatre, mixture of professional acts and amateur theatre.
Bands playing most Saturday nights, either the house band or from further afield. Doesn’t look much from outside, but there’s a warm welcome inside.
Louth Jazz Club
51 Queen StBands playing most Saturday nights, either the house band or from further afield. Doesn’t look much from outside, but there’s a warm welcome inside.
Food scene
Greyhound Inn
38 UpgateBeautiful food in the bar or restaurant. Great outdoor terrace.
The Brown Cow
133 NewmarketGreat for lunch or an evening drink, nice outdoor space too.
The Masons Arms
13 CornmarketBrilliant Sunday lunch :)
Wetherspoons, but probably one of the nicest ones in the North :)
The Joseph Morton - J D Wetherspoon
KidgateWetherspoons, but probably one of the nicest ones in the North :)
Excellent Chinese food, being visiting this restaurant for more than 20 years (eek). Just onto Eastgate at the bottom of Church Street
Tai Pan
138 EastgateExcellent Chinese food, being visiting this restaurant for more than 20 years (eek). Just onto Eastgate at the bottom of Church Street
Beautiful Indian food, just at the corner of Church Street and Eastgate.
7 locals recommend
Asha Indian Restaurant
136 EastgateBeautiful Indian food, just at the corner of Church Street and Eastgate.