There is a plethora of pretty market towns and historic villages in the Lincolnshire Wolds. Discover more about these hidden gems and their history here.
From Plum Bread to Poacher Cheese, you will find plenty of opportunities to enjoy some local produce in the Lincolnshire Wolds. With farmers’ markets, farm shops and independent eateries dotted across the region, you will find homegrown delicacies in every town.
If you’re not sure where to start, the Lincolnshire Wolds Food Map will take you on a journey of culinary discovery. Covering the whole region, this self-guided trail highlights all of the places that serve locally produced food in the Wolds. Featuring some of the county’s finest eateries, you can track down the best spots for coffee, lunch, dinner – even afternoon tea!
Lincolnshire Delicacies
With so much food grown, produced and reared in the rural parts of the county, the Lincolnshire Wolds is a must-visit for foodies.
Bite into a piece of history by trying one of our county’s most famous culinary traditions - the Lincolnshire Sausage. This culinary gem was first created in the 19th century, with the earliest recorded reference to a recipe made in May 1886.
Ask any Yellowbelly and they will confirm that no English breakfast or toad in the hole is complete without a Lincolnshire sausage. You will find this beloved local delicacy on offer at cafés and restaurants across the Wolds, as well as farm shops, farmers' markets, and butchers. As you explore the Wolds, keep your eyes peeled for our other beloved pork specialities, like haslet and stuffed chine.
Besides the humble sausage, Lincolnshire Plum Bread is probably one of the county’s best-known exports. Despite the name, this tasty loaf contains no plums at all; the name simply refers to the dried fruit used in the recipe. Although the plum bread itself is sweet, it is traditionally served with delicious local cheeses, such as Lincolnshire Poacher or Cote Hill Blue.
You can try this award-winning local delicacy at various cafés across the Wolds, including Horncastle's very own Myers Bakery, Café & Deli – the very place it was invented.
In 1901, Charles Myers moved to Alford, where he purchased a historic six-sailed windmill and store. That same year, he crafted his first batch of Lincolnshire plum loaves. Over a century later, Myers continues to bake their loaves using the founder's original recipe, right here in the Wolds.
