Lowestoft beach and promenade
Lowestoft
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Lowestoft
Lowestoft is a charming traditional seaside town with long sandy beach in Suffolk, England, with a rich maritime history and a good rail service to Ipswich and on to London. It is also on the Wherry Line from Norwich.
The most easterly point in the British Isles, Lowestoft hosts the annual free First Light Festival.
Nearby attractions include Pleasurewood Hills and Africa Alive, Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s 151-hectare Carlton and Oulton Marshes nature reserve, and is close to Great Yarmouth, the east coast’ premier seaside resort with its Golden Mile of amusements, rides and attractions.
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Top Attractions in Lowestoft
Pleasurewood Hills
For an award-winning family day in Suffolk, visit Pleasurewood Hills! With over 30 rides, shows,… For an award-winning family day in Suffolk, visit Pleasurewood Hills! With over 30 rides,…
Pleasurewood Hills
For an award-winning family day in Suffolk, visit Pleasurewood Hills! With over 30 rides, shows,…
Marina Theatre
The Marina Theatre is at the cultural heart of the Lowestoft, Waveney and Suffolk community. The Marina Theatre is at the cultural heart of the Lowestoft, Waveney and Suffolk community.
Marina Theatre
The Marina Theatre is at the cultural heart of the Lowestoft, Waveney and Suffolk community.
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect… Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…
Jet Adventures
Thrilling seal watching and coastal sightseeing boat trips along Norfolk and Suffolk’s Sunrise… Thrilling seal watching and coastal sightseeing boat trips along Norfolk and Suffolk’s Sunrise…
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Thrilling seal watching and coastal sightseeing boat trips along Norfolk and Suffolk’s Sunrise…
Featured Events in Lowestoft
Autumn Wild Cocktails
Date: 18th Sept - 18th Sept 2026
Join Suffolk Wildlife Trust and foraging enthusiast, Jon Tyler, for an evening of wild cocktail… Join Suffolk Wildlife Trust and foraging enthusiast, Jon Tyler, for an evening of wild…
Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm
Date: 24th Sept - 24th Sept 2026
Starring Tom Ball! If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby – it would be Emerald Storm! Starring Tom Ball! If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby – it would be Emerald Storm!
New Dawn Fades
Date: 25th Sept - 25th Sept 2026
A Play About Joy Division & Manchester A Play About Joy Division & Manchester
Russell Watson: An Intimate Evening with 'The…
Date: 8th Oct - 8th Oct 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable night with one of the world’s most captivating performers. Get ready for an unforgettable night with one of the world’s most captivating performers.
Featured Businesses in Lowestoft
Lodge Farm Cottages
Two luxurious, spacious and well equipped converted barns on an arable farm between Southwold and… Two luxurious, spacious and well equipped converted barns on an arable farm between Southwold…
Lodge Farm Cottages
Two luxurious, spacious and well equipped converted barns on an arable farm between Southwold and…
Pleasurewood Hills
For an award-winning family day in Suffolk, visit Pleasurewood Hills! With over 30 rides, shows,… For an award-winning family day in Suffolk, visit Pleasurewood Hills! With over 30 rides,…
Pleasurewood Hills
For an award-winning family day in Suffolk, visit Pleasurewood Hills! With over 30 rides, shows,…
Africa Alive
Suffolk's Wildest Day Out! Suffolk's Wildest Day Out!
Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre
1,000 acres of wilderness in the Broads National Park, with floodplain marsh and lowland fen home… 1,000 acres of wilderness in the Broads National Park, with floodplain marsh and lowland fen…
Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre
1,000 acres of wilderness in the Broads National Park, with floodplain marsh and lowland fen home…
Featured Itineraries in Lowestoft
If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a city for a long weekend or short break, then… If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a city for a long weekend or short break,…
Featured Points Of Interest in Lowestoft
Kessingland Beach
Kessingland Beach lies just south of Lowestoft on the Suffolk Coast. The shoreline is backed by low… Kessingland Beach lies just south of Lowestoft on the Suffolk Coast. The shoreline is backed…
Kessingland Beach
Kessingland Beach lies just south of Lowestoft on the Suffolk Coast. The shoreline is backed by low…
Pakefield Beach
Pakefield Beach lies on the southern edge of Lowestoft on the Suffolk Coast. It is backed by cliffs… Pakefield Beach lies on the southern edge of Lowestoft on the Suffolk Coast. It is backed by…
Pakefield Beach
Pakefield Beach lies on the southern edge of Lowestoft on the Suffolk Coast. It is backed by cliffs…
Lowestoft Beach
Lowestoft Beach runs along the town's seafront on the Suffolk Coast and is one of the main sandy… Lowestoft Beach runs along the town's seafront on the Suffolk Coast and is one of the main…
Lowestoft Beach
Lowestoft Beach runs along the town's seafront on the Suffolk Coast and is one of the main sandy…
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Jet Adventures
Thrilling seal watching and coastal sightseeing boat trips along Norfolk and Suffolk’s Sunrise… Thrilling seal watching and coastal sightseeing boat trips along Norfolk and Suffolk’s Sunrise…
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Lodge Farm Cottages
Two luxurious, spacious and well equipped converted barns on an arable farm between Southwold and… Two luxurious, spacious and well equipped converted barns on an arable farm between Southwold…
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Two luxurious, spacious and well equipped converted barns on an arable farm between Southwold and…
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