General
The village's name means "North Summer Grazing Area" as only in Summer would it be dry enough for sheep and cattle to be able to graze in this area. It is located midway between the towns of Mablethorpe and Cleethorpes.
North Somercotes has two public houses, the Axe and Cleaver and the Bay Horse. There are two convenience stores, including a Costcutter supermarket, Indian, Chinese and kebab take-aways, a restaurant, two hairdressers and a tile shop. A Post Office has existed in the village since the 1840s; its services include motor vehicle licensing and foreign currency purchase.
There is a youth club for 12 to 17 year olds which meets in a dedicated building on The Birkbeck School grounds. The village is home to the North Somercotes Detachment of the Army Cadet Force, which meets at either North Somercotes Primary School or The Birkbeck School and Community Arts College.
The Primary School, dating back to 1691, is one of the oldest in the East Midlands region.
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