This has now changed its' name to Martins but is still a well stocked newsagents. It sells a wide…read morerange of magazines some of which cannot be found elsewhere locally such as various tattoo magazines. It also has a good stock of confectionary and drinks as well as being an outlet for the National Lottery.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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!

There are lots of charity shops in Louth, but I wanted to mention this one specially because it's…read moresuch a very good cause. The St Andrew's Hospice in Grimsby does an absolutely fantastic job and needs all the support local people can give it. This shop is a good size for a charity shop with lots of window space for displays. Prices are good (it's cheap, even for a charity shop) and there is a good range of books, toys and clothing. The shop run raffles at Christmas and last year were handing out free little presents to children, whether or not you spent any money - a really nice touch.

Situated in the old Kwik Save building in the town centre this is an excellent shop for bargains…read more They sell a wide selection of products from groceries to toiletries, seasonal items, bedding, household items, tables, beds, childrens nightwear, toys, etc. The prices are really cheap especially on grocery items where you can pick up brand names at half the supermarket price. The store is well laid out with lots of good quality products, however it does get very busy and there is never enough checkout staff to meet the demand meaning you are often left queueing and the staff are less then helpful, they never offer bags or help to pack and leave you stood there with your goods yet in a bag whilst they start serving the next customer.