Wrights has a good range of books, but the shop isn't laid out particularly well and it can be…read moreconfusing - I think they try to have too many different services within one shop. However, they do sometimes have events to meet local authors, and the staff are nice and friendly. Book prices tend not to be discounted but there are occasional special offers. Wrights has a good range of newspapers and magazines and also sells a small range of snacks, plus stationery, art supplies, cards and gift wrap and cake decorating equipment. The shop has been in Louth for years and is famous for its upside-down sign (it used to be Parkers).

A very conveniently located newsagents within the hospital. It not only sells newspapers and…read moremagazines but also confectionary, drinks and basic toiletries.

A local newsagents run by two families offering a friendly service to all their customers. The shop…read morealso stocks gifts and a wide range of cars for every occasion.

This is a very small independent bookshop, with limited stock. It does however give a small amount…read moreof extra choice and competition for WH Smith's as the towns only other book store. Prices are typical of an independent store. Be warned!

I'd reckon that this is the largest of the charity shops in Horncastle, and it's handily situated…read moreright next door to Sue Ryder and two or three doors down from The British Red Cross shop. This is actually my favourite, because it's always bustling with people and the layout's organised (and colour-coordinated). Also I've never not bought anything when I've been here so it's clearly the one everyone brings their stuff to.

One of the largest retailers on the High Street offering a wide range of newspapers, magazines,…read morestationary and cards for all occasions on the ground floor. Whilst upstairs there is an extensive range of books, games, CDs and DVDs available. Sadly the reward card is no longer in use but there are other great offers regularly available.

We went in a couple of months back and the first thing that struck me was how untidy and dirty the…read moreshop was, it was only half nine in the morning but the carpet looked like it hadnt been hovered in a bout a week, the book shleves were grimy and things were jus thrown on the shelves higgeldy piggeldy.

Spinning Wheel is a fantastic little shop in the heart of Louth town centre…read more When i say little shop i mean it is little, there isnt a great deal of room inside, though they do seem to maximise the use of the space without it appearing to be overcrowded. They have 3 changing rooms at the back of the shop which have always been clean and tidy everytime i have been in there. The staff are always pleasant and polite. They stock a range of designer and non designer clothes and i think the cheapest i have seen an item in there was a top for a fiver! If you like Spinning Wheel be sure to check out the Spinning Wheel Clearance shop round the corner in Aswell Street which sells all of Spinning Wheels old stock at usually less than half price! Between Spinning Wheel and Spinning Wheel Clearance these two shops saved my sanity and actually gave me somewhere decent to shop whilst living in Louth.

It's a great shop, but I prefer the prices in its clearance store round the corner on Aswell…read moreStreet! Spinning Wheel stocks labels such as Jackpot, Lipsy, etc - slightly different funky pieces that stand out from the New Look/Peacocks crowd! However, with the unusual styles comes higher prices, although these are worth it. It's also a very small shop, and hard to shop in if you have a buggy (lots of shops in Louth suffer in this way!). Staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the clothes they sell, and it's a nice shopping experience.

There is a small town center in Louth. It is filled with teenagers in the afternoon hours…read more Sometimes, said teenagers will zoom around the town square in their little scooters to show off. There is always a hot blond willing to watch for a little while. New Look is just across the street from this town center. It's a small store since this is a really small town. But it has the essentials. I don't know what it is about England but things are trendier. I have issue with the wide use of jersey. But that's because I'm built like a pork pie. On the day I came in to purchase a belt, the credit card machine was not working. Luckily the belt was on sale and I had enough cash. There was a good chunk of the store on sale. The store sells everything from shoes, to belts, to clothing, to underwear. I was told that New Look has some nice bras. I walked by this store frequently, since it was on the way to the bakery. And the chip shop. And the drugstore. And it was always busy. Must be the sale. The shop is kept pretty organized and clean. Well lit. Trendy store for trendy pieces.

Probably one of the best New Looks I've ever been in - not as crowded as they usually are, and with…read morea good range for a small store. And it ought to be good, as it's one of Louth's very few clothes shops! Leaving aside the fact that we really need more clothes-shopping choice in this town, I do recommend New Look. Their £10 jeans are a bargain for a start! They have a good range of well-priced basics which are good quality for the price, and they also do very funky shoes. The staff are friendly and helpful and welcoming, which is important in a clothes shop, and no one seems to mind if you drag the kids with you - another important plus point for clothes shops. The changing rooms are a bit small, but that frees up more space for clothes stock so no-one's moaning. And they're very good about returns anyway if you don't have time to try before you buy.