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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
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.
Africa Alive
Suffolk's Wildest Day Out! Suffolk's Wildest Day Out!
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,…
The 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.
The Marina Theatre
The Marina Theatre is at the cultural heart of the Lowestoft, Waveney and Suffolk community.
Featured Events in Lowestoft
Bluey
Date: 15th Aug - 15th Aug 2026
This August, get ready for a super-duper fun day at Africa Alive with Bluey! Enjoy family fun,… This August, get ready for a super-duper fun day at Africa Alive with Bluey! Enjoy family fun,…
Salsa Party Night
Date: 7th Aug - 7th Aug 2026
Live DJ, SocaSalsa, bringing you a mix of timeless Salsa classics & the hottest modern beats. Live DJ, SocaSalsa, bringing you a mix of timeless Salsa classics & the hottest modern beats.
The Pavilion Sessions
Date: 2nd Aug - 2nd Aug 2026
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…
Sunrise Film Festival
Date: 20th Aug - 23rd Aug 2026
Suffolk’s largest film festival is BACK! Suffolk’s largest film festival is BACK!
Featured Businesses in Lowestoft
Wilderness Reserve
Wilderness Reserve is a 6,000-acre Suffolk estate offering luxury accommodation, outdoor… Wilderness Reserve is a 6,000-acre Suffolk estate offering luxury accommodation, outdoor…
Wilderness Reserve
Wilderness Reserve is a 6,000-acre Suffolk estate offering luxury accommodation, outdoor…
Set within 400 acres of Norfolk countryside, Caldecott Hall Country Estate offers a range of… Set within 400 acres of Norfolk countryside, Caldecott Hall Country Estate offers a range of…
Caldecott Hall Country Park - Disc Golf & Swimming
Set within 400 acres of Norfolk countryside, Caldecott Hall Country Estate offers a range of…
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…
Jet Adventures
Thrilling seal watching and coastal sightseeing boat trips along Norfolk and Suffolk’s Sunrise…
The 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.
The Marina Theatre
The Marina Theatre is at the cultural heart of the Lowestoft, Waveney and Suffolk community.
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
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…
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…
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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,…
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…
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