Guidebook for North Somercotes
Food Scene
Local Public House with a good range of food served daily up to 9pm. Quiz night weekly on a Friday and occasional live music at a weekend and on special events. 10% discount on some menu items upon production of your official Cottage keys.
Axe and Cleaver
Keeling StreetLocal Public House with a good range of food served daily up to 9pm. Quiz night weekly on a Friday and occasional live music at a weekend and on special events. 10% discount on some menu items upon production of your official Cottage keys.
You can eat light with a selection of Greek salads or choose from numerous dips and pitta bread combinations, such as; Tzatziki - yoghurt, cucumber and garlic, Tirokafteri - spicy feta vheese or Melitzanosalata - aubergine.
The venue prides itself on its charcoal grill and offers wraps and charcoal cooked skewers; chicken, pork, lamb and beef options. Main meals are all oven cooked and there's a separate seafood (whitebait, prawns and calamari) and extras menu.
Kostas Greek Taverna is a family owned business (taken over from his parents in 1964, in Melbourne Australia, now run by their son Kosta) in the centre of Marshchapel.
Kostas Greek Taverna
Sea Dyke WayYou can eat light with a selection of Greek salads or choose from numerous dips and pitta bread combinations, such as; Tzatziki - yoghurt, cucumber and garlic, Tirokafteri - spicy feta vheese or Melitzanosalata - aubergine.
The venue prides itself on its charcoal grill and offers wraps and charcoal cooked skewers; chicken, pork, lamb and beef options. Main meals are all oven cooked and there's a separate seafood (whitebait, prawns and calamari) and extras menu.
Kostas Greek Taverna is a family owned business (taken over from his parents in 1964, in Melbourne Australia, now run by their son Kosta) in the centre of Marshchapel.
Most certainly not your 'average' sweet shop or Coffee Shop. Based in the historic market town of Louth, Lincolnshire, Jassies can be found down the cobbled side street that is Pawnshop Passage (off Mercer Row). Where you will find us serving freshly ground Stokes Coffee & Teas. We also have a fantastic range of Danish pastries, croissants, cakes & brownies. But the thing we are most well known for are our freshly made pancakes with both sweet & savoury fillings. Why not come along & sample one of our ten lovely flavours of Award-Winning Blyton Ice Cream with a selection of cones and toppings? Or you can have any one of these wonderful flavours blended into a milkshake. If you fancy trying a speciality milkshake go that one step further and add your choice of 'extra', from cookies to traditional sweets, fudge or even sherbert! Make your milkshake as individual as you are! You can come in and purchase your favourite traditional and retro sweets, in bags, jars, gift boxes and hampers.
Jassies
Pawnshop PassageMost certainly not your 'average' sweet shop or Coffee Shop. Based in the historic market town of Louth, Lincolnshire, Jassies can be found down the cobbled side street that is Pawnshop Passage (off Mercer Row). Where you will find us serving freshly ground Stokes Coffee & Teas. We also have a fantastic range of Danish pastries, croissants, cakes & brownies. But the thing we are most well known for are our freshly made pancakes with both sweet & savoury fillings. Why not come along & sample one of our ten lovely flavours of Award-Winning Blyton Ice Cream with a selection of cones and toppings? Or you can have any one of these wonderful flavours blended into a milkshake. If you fancy trying a speciality milkshake go that one step further and add your choice of 'extra', from cookies to traditional sweets, fudge or even sherbert! Make your milkshake as individual as you are! You can come in and purchase your favourite traditional and retro sweets, in bags, jars, gift boxes and hampers.
Parks & Nature
The reserve consists of dunes, slacks and inter-tidal areas. Coastal processes alter the natural features from year to year. Sand from the beach and offshore sandbanks is blown inland by easterly winds to form dune ridges. Deposition of material from the River Humber has resulted in mudflats and saltings. The advancing dunes have trapped areas of saltmarsh behind them, and these areas have gradually become less saline, allowing an interesting plant community to develop.
In winter, there is a breeding colony of grey seals, with more than 2,000 pups born annually. A viewing area at the foot of the sand dunes reduces disturbance to the seals and ensures the safety of visitors.
18 locals recommend
Donna Nook
The reserve consists of dunes, slacks and inter-tidal areas. Coastal processes alter the natural features from year to year. Sand from the beach and offshore sandbanks is blown inland by easterly winds to form dune ridges. Deposition of material from the River Humber has resulted in mudflats and saltings. The advancing dunes have trapped areas of saltmarsh behind them, and these areas have gradually become less saline, allowing an interesting plant community to develop.
In winter, there is a breeding colony of grey seals, with more than 2,000 pups born annually. A viewing area at the foot of the sand dunes reduces disturbance to the seals and ensures the safety of visitors.
The pits and reedbeds at Far Ings and along the south Humber bank are a legacy of the tile and cement industry which flourished in between 1850 and 1959. Thanks to pioneering management by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve is now rich in wildlife and one of the UK strongholds for bittern. In spring and autumn you may see migration in action. Look for pipits, finches, swallows, martins, swifts, larks, starlings, waders and wildfowl as they move along the estuary.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust - Far Ings National Nature Reserve
Far Ings RoadThe pits and reedbeds at Far Ings and along the south Humber bank are a legacy of the tile and cement industry which flourished in between 1850 and 1959. Thanks to pioneering management by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, the reserve is now rich in wildlife and one of the UK strongholds for bittern. In spring and autumn you may see migration in action. Look for pipits, finches, swallows, martins, swifts, larks, starlings, waders and wildfowl as they move along the estuary.
These constantly changing habitats shaped by the wind and sea are home to a wealth of plants, birds and insects. The reserve can be enjoyed all year, although May and June are the recommended visiting times to see dune flora.
47 locals recommend
Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve
Gibraltar RoadThese constantly changing habitats shaped by the wind and sea are home to a wealth of plants, birds and insects. The reserve can be enjoyed all year, although May and June are the recommended visiting times to see dune flora.
Sightseeing
The Lincolnshire Wolds is a range of hills in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the highest area of land in eastern England between Yorkshire and Kent.
Lincolnshire Wolds Countryside Service
Riverhead RoadThe Lincolnshire Wolds is a range of hills in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the highest area of land in eastern England between Yorkshire and Kent.
Situated in a beautiful part of Lincolnshire in countryside between the Wolds and the coast, LWR is only a short distance from Grimsby, the seaside resort of Cleethorpes and the historic market town of Louth. The railway operates on a stretch of line that was once part of the Great Northern route from Boston to Grimsby.
After the last section of line was closed by BR in 1980, a preservation society was formed with the aim of restoring it. Heritage steam trains once again run between Ludborough and North Thoresby and work is now in progress to extend the line southwards towards Louth. What visitors to the railway see today is a result of all the time and effort that a small, but dedicated band of volunteers have put in over many years.
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Lincolnshire Wolds Railway
Station RoadSituated in a beautiful part of Lincolnshire in countryside between the Wolds and the coast, LWR is only a short distance from Grimsby, the seaside resort of Cleethorpes and the historic market town of Louth. The railway operates on a stretch of line that was once part of the Great Northern route from Boston to Grimsby.
After the last section of line was closed by BR in 1980, a preservation society was formed with the aim of restoring it. Heritage steam trains once again run between Ludborough and North Thoresby and work is now in progress to extend the line southwards towards Louth. What visitors to the railway see today is a result of all the time and effort that a small, but dedicated band of volunteers have put in over many years.
Lincoln is the County town of Lincolnshire. It’s known for the medieval Lincoln Cathedral, with early printed books in a Wren-designed library. Lincoln Castle houses a Victorian prison and a copy of the Magna Carta. The Museum of Lincolnshire Life has social history exhibits in Victorian barracks. The Collection is a museum displaying local archaeology. Nearby, the Usher Gallery has works by Turner and Lowry.
154 locals recommend
Lincoln
Lincoln is the County town of Lincolnshire. It’s known for the medieval Lincoln Cathedral, with early printed books in a Wren-designed library. Lincoln Castle houses a Victorian prison and a copy of the Magna Carta. The Museum of Lincolnshire Life has social history exhibits in Victorian barracks. The Collection is a museum displaying local archaeology. Nearby, the Usher Gallery has works by Turner and Lowry.
A fun day out for all ages, come and meet a wide range of farm animals including pigs, sheep, pygmy goats, horses, Billy the miniature Hereford bull, chickens, Bernard the turkey and Meeka the Raccoon Dog. They also have an awesome range of Birds from Owls, falcons and Harris Hawks and now includes Phoenix the Eagle.
They have 3 daily displays five days a week (Wednesday to Sunday). Each one different incorporating both Traditional and Modern methods in Falconry.
The friendly staff will be on hand to help you and answer any questions as you get a chance to interact with all the animals up close and at your own pace. They have all day small animal holding with lots of stokes and cuddles.
New to Rushmoor Creepy Crawlies handling at 2.30pm. What do you dare to hold?
For that little something extra check out the experience days that include a farmer for a day & falconry experiences. Also offers various packages for birthday parties & school visits that provide an unforgettable connection with the the animals.
7 locals recommend
Rushmoor Farm Park & Falconry Centre
Louth RoadA fun day out for all ages, come and meet a wide range of farm animals including pigs, sheep, pygmy goats, horses, Billy the miniature Hereford bull, chickens, Bernard the turkey and Meeka the Raccoon Dog. They also have an awesome range of Birds from Owls, falcons and Harris Hawks and now includes Phoenix the Eagle.
They have 3 daily displays five days a week (Wednesday to Sunday). Each one different incorporating both Traditional and Modern methods in Falconry.
The friendly staff will be on hand to help you and answer any questions as you get a chance to interact with all the animals up close and at your own pace. They have all day small animal holding with lots of stokes and cuddles.
New to Rushmoor Creepy Crawlies handling at 2.30pm. What do you dare to hold?
For that little something extra check out the experience days that include a farmer for a day & falconry experiences. Also offers various packages for birthday parties & school visits that provide an unforgettable connection with the the animals.
The largest Bomber Command museum in the country!
Relive A World War Two Bomber Airfield Here At East Kirkby.
Experience The Sights And Sounds, Smells and Atmosphere of a bomber airfield.
The only place in the country to see a Lancaster Bomber on an original wartime airfield, and ride in it! (pre book only). Including, original Control Tower, welcoming NAAFI and an emotionally evocative Memorial Chapel containing the 848 names of personnel who gave their lives from this airfield.
Opening times: WE ARE OPEN ALL YEAR AROUND
(except for a closed period over Christmas/New Year)
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon - Sat 9.30am-5pm Summertime (Easter Weekend- Last Weekend in October)
Mon-Sat 10am- 4pm Wintertime (Last Monday in October - Easter Weekend)
36 locals recommend
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
East KirkbyThe largest Bomber Command museum in the country!
Relive A World War Two Bomber Airfield Here At East Kirkby.
Experience The Sights And Sounds, Smells and Atmosphere of a bomber airfield.
The only place in the country to see a Lancaster Bomber on an original wartime airfield, and ride in it! (pre book only). Including, original Control Tower, welcoming NAAFI and an emotionally evocative Memorial Chapel containing the 848 names of personnel who gave their lives from this airfield.
Opening times: WE ARE OPEN ALL YEAR AROUND
(except for a closed period over Christmas/New Year)
(Closed on Sundays)
Mon - Sat 9.30am-5pm Summertime (Easter Weekend- Last Weekend in October)
Mon-Sat 10am- 4pm Wintertime (Last Monday in October - Easter Weekend)
Enjoy a waterside walk along the Louth Canal from Louth to Tetney Marshes. Along the way there's the lovely scenery of the Lincolnshire Wolds countryside and nice views of the River Lud. You can walk the length of the canal along the towpath which runs for about 12 miles.
The walk starts from the interesting market town of Louth in the Lincolnshire Wolds. It's a very pretty town with Georgian streets including several fine buildings such as Louth Manor House and many others dating from 17th century onwards. Other highlights include St. James church where you can climb the tower for nice views over the town. You should also visit the interesting Louth Museum, the Greenwich meridian line plaque and the delightful Hubbard's Hills park.
You can pick up the canal towpath on the eastern side of the town and follow it north east towards Keddington and Alvingham. On your right hand side around Keddington you can take a short detour to visit the remains of Louth Abbey which dates from 1139.
At High Bridge the canal turns towards the North West, passing Conisholme Fen and Covenham Reservoir. The final sections takes you over Thoresby Bridge before passing Tetney Lock and finishing at Tetney Marshes Nature Reserve on the Humber Estuary. The RSPB reserve makes a lovely end to the walk. It's situated on the north Lincolnshire coast and includes coastal mudflats, salt marsh, dunes and saline lagoons. The reserve is a fantastic place for bird watching with brent geese, knots, golden plovers, redshanks and sanderlings to look out for.
The Silver Lincs Way long distance trail also starts in Louth and runs all the way to Grimsby. You could pick this up and follow it to the delightful Hubbard's Hills with its lovely woodland trails along the River Ludd.
Louth Canal
Enjoy a waterside walk along the Louth Canal from Louth to Tetney Marshes. Along the way there's the lovely scenery of the Lincolnshire Wolds countryside and nice views of the River Lud. You can walk the length of the canal along the towpath which runs for about 12 miles.
The walk starts from the interesting market town of Louth in the Lincolnshire Wolds. It's a very pretty town with Georgian streets including several fine buildings such as Louth Manor House and many others dating from 17th century onwards. Other highlights include St. James church where you can climb the tower for nice views over the town. You should also visit the interesting Louth Museum, the Greenwich meridian line plaque and the delightful Hubbard's Hills park.
You can pick up the canal towpath on the eastern side of the town and follow it north east towards Keddington and Alvingham. On your right hand side around Keddington you can take a short detour to visit the remains of Louth Abbey which dates from 1139.
At High Bridge the canal turns towards the North West, passing Conisholme Fen and Covenham Reservoir. The final sections takes you over Thoresby Bridge before passing Tetney Lock and finishing at Tetney Marshes Nature Reserve on the Humber Estuary. The RSPB reserve makes a lovely end to the walk. It's situated on the north Lincolnshire coast and includes coastal mudflats, salt marsh, dunes and saline lagoons. The reserve is a fantastic place for bird watching with brent geese, knots, golden plovers, redshanks and sanderlings to look out for.
The Silver Lincs Way long distance trail also starts in Louth and runs all the way to Grimsby. You could pick this up and follow it to the delightful Hubbard's Hills with its lovely woodland trails along the River Ludd.
Shopping
Adorning the Louth skyline is the parish church of St James. With its 300 foot tower standing high above the town, it is the most famous landmark in the immediate area. Other historic buildings include a number of coaching inns, as well as fine period houses in Westgate and Upgate.
Louth is a historic Georgian Market town still offering markes 3 times weekly.
The town sits on the Greenwich meridian and a small plaque in Eastgate marks the line.
In 1920 disaster struck the prosperous town when the river and canal flooded, destroying large areas of Louth and killing 23 people. The waterway finally closed in 1924, after a period of decline following the opening of the railway.
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Louth
Adorning the Louth skyline is the parish church of St James. With its 300 foot tower standing high above the town, it is the most famous landmark in the immediate area. Other historic buildings include a number of coaching inns, as well as fine period houses in Westgate and Upgate.
Louth is a historic Georgian Market town still offering markes 3 times weekly.
The town sits on the Greenwich meridian and a small plaque in Eastgate marks the line.
In 1920 disaster struck the prosperous town when the river and canal flooded, destroying large areas of Louth and killing 23 people. The waterway finally closed in 1924, after a period of decline following the opening of the railway.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you are looking for a warm welcome and a cosy atmosphere, The Wheatsheaf is the perfect destination. With three lovely open fires, The Wheatsheaf is all contained within a beautiful listed building. With it’s Georgian facade, it has historical charm and is a nationally recognised protection area near Hubbards Hills.
We have a selection of real ales, including our regulars Green King IPA, Bass and our very own brew Tipsy Toad.
We also offer delicious home cooked meals, including seasonally changing evening specials. We have a lot of pub favourites on offer, or why not try one of our famous Steaks. All of our food is made using locally suppliers and only the best local produce.
Wheatsheaf
62 WestgateIf you are looking for a warm welcome and a cosy atmosphere, The Wheatsheaf is the perfect destination. With three lovely open fires, The Wheatsheaf is all contained within a beautiful listed building. With it’s Georgian facade, it has historical charm and is a nationally recognised protection area near Hubbards Hills.
We have a selection of real ales, including our regulars Green King IPA, Bass and our very own brew Tipsy Toad.
We also offer delicious home cooked meals, including seasonally changing evening specials. We have a lot of pub favourites on offer, or why not try one of our famous Steaks. All of our food is made using locally suppliers and only the best local produce.