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
Round-Up: More Electricity Upgrades, Transport, And Dapper Hats
A round-up of local news, including new electricity grid upgrades, a delay from the transport board, and a new hat shop.April 2024
Round-Up: Co-op Changes, Farming, And Petitions
A round-up of local news, including changes to the Co-op, developments in farming, news from The Mansion Farm, and the progress of local petitions.March 2024
Round-Up: The British Legion Hall, Shop Changes, And The Run For Life
The campaign to save the British Legion Hall on Northgate gets a boost as the hall is declared an Asset of Community Value.February 2024
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
