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
Africa Alive
Suffolk's Wildest Day Out! Suffolk's Wildest Day Out!
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…
First Light Festival
The UK's ONLY FREE beachfront festival taking place on Lowestoft's South Beach across Saturday 19th… 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 19th…
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.
Featured Events in Lowestoft
Christmas Circus & Water Spectacular
Date: 3rd Dec 2026 - 5th Jan 2027
Our magical show will return in December! Our magical show will return in December!
The Pavilion Sessions
Date: 3rd Jan - 3rd Jan 2027
The Pavilion Sessions are ‘come all’ inclusive folk get-togethers and anyone is welcome to join the… The Pavilion Sessions are ‘come all’ inclusive folk get-togethers and anyone is welcome to…
Date: 18th Nov - 18th Nov 2026
Storytime for Under 5’s with National Literacy Trust Storytime for Under 5’s with National Literacy Trust
Pavilion Performers Open Mic
Date: 13th Dec - 13th Dec 2026
Join us for our monthly open mic night. Bring along your favourite tune and step up to the mic at… Join us for our monthly open mic night. Bring along your favourite tune and step up to the mic…
Featured Businesses in Lowestoft
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…
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…
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.
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…
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
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…
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…
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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.
Date: 13th Dec - 13th Dec 2026
Join us for our monthly open mic night. Bring along your favourite tune and step up to the mic at… Join us for our monthly open mic night. Bring along your favourite tune and step up to the mic…
First Light Festival
The UK's ONLY FREE beachfront festival taking place on Lowestoft's South Beach across Saturday 19th… 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 19th…
Suffolk Coastal Escapes
A collection of six luxury holiday cottages in Pakefield on the Suffolk Coast A collection of six luxury holiday cottages in Pakefield on the Suffolk Coast
Suffolk Coastal Escapes
A collection of six luxury holiday cottages in Pakefield on the Suffolk Coast
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