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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,…
First Light Festival
The UK's ONLY FREE beachfront festival taking place on Lowestoft's South Beach across Saturday 20th… The UK's ONLY FREE beachfront festival taking place on Lowestoft's South Beach across Saturday…
First Light Festival
The UK's ONLY FREE beachfront festival taking place on Lowestoft's South Beach across Saturday 20th…
East Point Pavilion
Enjoy fantastic food, grab a drink and take in the sea views at Lowestoft's latest good times spot. Enjoy fantastic food, grab a drink and take in the sea views at Lowestoft's latest good times…
East Point Pavilion
Enjoy fantastic food, grab a drink and take in the sea views at Lowestoft's latest good times spot.
Africa Alive
Suffolk's Wildest Day Out! Suffolk's Wildest Day Out!
Featured Events in Lowestoft
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This year, André Rieu celebrates a spectacular milestone — the 20th anniversary of his iconic… This year, André Rieu celebrates a spectacular milestone — the 20th anniversary of his iconic…
West End Does: Lowestoft
Date: 20th Sept - 20th Sept 2026
Starring KATIE TONKINSON, ROB HOUCHEN, NIC MYERS and IAN MCINTOSH! Hosted by JOE TRACINI and… Starring KATIE TONKINSON, ROB HOUCHEN, NIC MYERS and IAN MCINTOSH! Hosted by JOE TRACINI and…
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
East Point Pavilion
Enjoy fantastic food, grab a drink and take in the sea views at Lowestoft's latest good times spot. Enjoy fantastic food, grab a drink and take in the sea views at Lowestoft's latest good times…
East Point Pavilion
Enjoy fantastic food, grab a drink and take in the sea views at Lowestoft's latest good times spot.
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,…
Waveney River Tours & Day Boats
Waveney River Tours have been sailing on the Broads & Rivers in Norfolk and Suffolk since 1970. Waveney River Tours have been sailing on the Broads & Rivers in Norfolk and Suffolk since 1970.
Waveney River Tours & Day Boats
Waveney River Tours have been sailing on the Broads & Rivers in Norfolk and Suffolk since 1970.
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, then the Suffolk Coast is the perfect… If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of a city, then the Suffolk Coast is the…
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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