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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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Stories & Inspiration from Lowestoft

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Posted: 12th Mar 2026

Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle’s Beatles-inspired hit film Yesterday has Lily James and Himesh…

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Where was Yesterday filmed in East Anglia

Posted: 12th Mar 2026

Richard Curtis and Danny Boyle’s Beatles-inspired hit film Yesterday has Lily James and Himesh…

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Why East Anglia is a 'must see' Lonely Planet location

Posted: 10th Mar 2026

It’s no surprise to us that Lonely Planet chose East Anglia, made up of Suffolk and Norfolk, as one…

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Where are the best seaside towns on the East Coast UK

Posted: 10th Mar 2026

Explore the East Coast and discover the best seaside towns. East Anglia has a diverse coastline…

Top Attractions in Lowestoft

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Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…

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Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm

Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…

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For an award-winning family day in Suffolk, visit Pleasurewood Hills! With over 30 rides, shows,…

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Pleasurewood Hills

For an award-winning family day in Suffolk, visit Pleasurewood Hills! With over 30 rides, shows,…

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Africa Alive

Suffolk's Wildest Day Out!

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Africa Alive

Suffolk's Wildest Day Out!

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Jet Adventures

Thrilling seal watching and coastal sightseeing boat trips along Norfolk and Suffolk’s Sunrise…

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Jet Adventures

Thrilling seal watching and coastal sightseeing boat trips along Norfolk and Suffolk’s Sunrise…

Featured Events in Lowestoft

Pleasurewood chills

Date: 24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween half term in Lowestoft with Pleasurewood Chills at…

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Pleasurewood Chills

Date: 24th Oct - 1st Nov 2026

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Date: 22nd Oct - 1st Nov 2026

The ultimate family spooky show

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Halloween Spectacular

Date: 22nd Oct - 1st Nov 2026

Hippodrome Circus Christmas Norfolk Great Yarmouth

Date: 3rd Dec 2026 - 5th Jan 2027

Our magical show will return in December!

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Christmas

Christmas Circus & Water Spectacular

Date: 3rd Dec 2026 - 5th Jan 2027

AA Halloween VE

Date: 23rd Oct - 1st Nov 2026

Get ready for a day of wickedly wild adventure this October half-term at Africa Alive.

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Boo at the Zoo

Date: 23rd Oct - 1st Nov 2026

Featured Businesses in Lowestoft

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Marina Theatre

The Marina Theatre is at the cultural heart of the Lowestoft, Waveney and Suffolk community.

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Marina Theatre

The Marina Theatre is at the cultural heart of the Lowestoft, Waveney and Suffolk community.

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Potters Resort

Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea is the UK's First All-Inclusive Resort offering entertaining short…

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Potters Resort

Potters Resorts Hopton-on-Sea is the UK's First All-Inclusive Resort offering entertaining short…

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Wilderness Reserve

Wilderness Reserve is a 6,000-acre Suffolk estate offering luxury accommodation, outdoor…

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Wilderness Reserve

Wilderness Reserve is a 6,000-acre Suffolk estate offering luxury accommodation, outdoor…

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The UK's ONLY FREE beachfront festival taking place on Lowestoft's South Beach across Saturday 20th…

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First Light Festival

The UK's ONLY FREE beachfront festival taking place on Lowestoft's South Beach across Saturday 20th…

Featured Itineraries in Lowestoft

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Short break on the Suffolk Coast - 3 night break

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Featured Points Of Interest in Lowestoft

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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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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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Kessingland Beach

Kessingland Beach lies just south of Lowestoft on the Suffolk Coast. The shoreline is backed by low…

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Kessingland Beach

Kessingland Beach lies just south of Lowestoft on the Suffolk Coast. The shoreline is backed by low…

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Pakefield Beach

Pakefield Beach lies on the southern edge of Lowestoft on the Suffolk Coast. It is backed by cliffs…

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Pakefield Beach

Pakefield Beach lies on the southern edge of Lowestoft on the Suffolk Coast. It is backed by cliffs…

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