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Beaches · East of England

Lowestoft

In or near Blundeston.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Lowestoft — a beach in england-east, United Kingdom.

Memorial stone on the wall of Lowestoft Hospital - geograph.org.uk - 4224499

Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Lowestoft · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Lowestoft is a beach in england-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Official information

Lowestoft Town Council focuses on community development and sustainability in Lowestoft. Visitors can engage with various local events and initiatives aimed at enhancing the town's environment and community well-being.

Place summary

Lowestoft is a seaside town located in the East of England. It features sandy beaches and a long promenade, making it a popular destination for beachgoers. The town is part of the Suffolk coastal area, known for its natural beauty and maritime heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

Visiting

Lowestoft is a traditional seaside resort, first developed as a bathing site in the 1760s. The beach south of the Claremont Pier is a Blue Flag beach. Lifeguard facilities are provided during the summer and water sports take place along the coast. while the second is the Africa Alive! wildlife park, situated in the south at Kessingland. The town maintains a holiday park at Pakefield, operated by Pontins, From 2004, it was run by Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival Ltd, a non-profit company, but suffered financial difficulties. In 2010, the event made a loss of £40,000 and raised concerns over its sustainability, whereupon further financial difficulties coupled with bad weather and low visitor…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
52.4800, 1.7500
County
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Parish
Lowestoft
Postcode
NR32 1SD
Parliamentary constituency
Lowestoft
Phone
03300536019
Nearest railway station
Lowestoft0.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Memorial stone on the wall of Lowestoft Hospital - geograph.org.uk - 4224499📷 5

Natural landmarks · East of England

Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office

Learning Support, Northern Area Education Office — a school heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕lowestoft-arts.org
Water Lane, Lowestoft - geograph.org.uk - 2603123📷 3

Natural landmarks · East of England

Lowestoft Town FC

Lowestoft Town FC — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶
Ghost Writing - geograph.org.uk - 4307440📷 3

Galleries · East of England

Lowestoft Arts Centre

Lowestoft Arts Centre — a gallery in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free👶lowestoft-arts.org
Hanging sign for 'The Oak Tavern' in Crown Street West - geograph.org.uk - 5279208📷 4

Theatres · East of England

Crown Street Hall

Crown Street Hall — Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-east, United Kingdom.

Freelowestoft-arts.org
Water Lane, Lowestoft - geograph.org.uk - 2603123📷 5

Natural landmarks · East of England

Lowestoft College

Lowestoft College — a school heritage in england-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕eastcoast.ac.uk
Lowestoft shops 2 - geograph.org.uk - 7936462📷 3

Theatres · East of England

Odeon Lowestoft

Odeon Lowestoft in England East, United Kingdom.

Freemarinatheatre.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Lowestoft

Places to stay

Lowestoft Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 764574📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Tingdene North Denes

Tingdene North Denes — a caravan park in england east.

The entrance to Pleasurewood Hills - geograph.org.uk - 2970078📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Azure Seas Holiday Village

Azure Seas Holiday Village — a caravan park in england east.

lovatparks.com
Oulton Broad Marina - geograph.org.uk - 4406019📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Broadlands Park & Marina

Broadlands Park & Marina — a caravan park in england east.

Footpath along Pakefield Cliffs - geograph.org.uk - 2603187📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Pakefield Holiday Park

Pakefield Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.

Freeparkholidays.com
Former railway line from Coast Road - geograph.org.uk - 7332045📷 5

Caravan parks · East of England

Broadland Sands Holiday Park

Broadland Sands Holiday Park — a caravan park in england east.

Freebroadlandsands.co.uk
Former railway line from Coast Road - geograph.org.uk - 7332045📷 5

Campsites · East of England

Broadland Sands Holiday Park

Broadland Sands Holiday Park — a campsite in england east.

Places to eat & drink

WW1 War memorial inside Gorleston Baptist church - geograph.org.uk - 7543749📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Feathers Inn

Feathers Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

Detail, Edward VII postbox on Trafalgar Road East, Gorleston-on-Sea - geograph.org.uk - 4948948📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

The Short Blue Public House

The Short Blue Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Former Fish Wharf Refreshment Rooms – 2 - geograph.org.uk - 7838780📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Dolphin Public House, Great Yarmouth

Dolphin Public House, Great Yarmouth in England East, United Kingdom.

Sir John Leman, in Beccles Town Hall - geograph.org.uk - 7634118📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Swan House

Swan House in England East, United Kingdom.

The former 'Crown and Anchor' public house in Ballygate, Beccles - geograph.org.uk - 5281263📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Crown And Anchor Public House

Crown And Anchor Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

The Hippodrome, Great Yarmouth - geograph.org.uk - 7841447📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

Barking Smack Public House

Barking Smack Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lowestoft?
Lowestoft is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR32 1SD), in the parish of Lowestoft.
What is Lowestoft?
Lowestoft — a beach in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Lowestoft?
The nearest railway station is Lowestoft, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR32 1SD.
Is Lowestoft free to visit?
Yes, Lowestoft is free to enter.
How do I get to Lowestoft?
The nearest railway station is Lowestoft, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR32 1SD.