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Lowestoft (/ ˈ l oʊ (ɪ) s t ɒ f t, ˈ l oʊ s t ə f / LOH-(ih)-stoft, LOH-stəf) is a coastal town and civil parish in the East Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. As the most easterly UK settlement, it is 38 miles (61 km) north-east of Ipswich and 22 miles (35 km) south-east of Norwich, and the main town in its district.
Jun 15, 2024 · Lowestoft, town, Waveney district, administrative and historic county of Suffolk, eastern England. It originated as a Danish settlement on Lowestoft Ness, the most easterly point in the United Kingdom.
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- The Broads. Lowestoft is at the southern end of the Broads, a big network of rivers and lakes protected as a National Park and Ramsar Wetland. Like most of the Broads, Oulton Broad in Lowestoft is a flooded depression most likely caused by peat cutting in Medieval times.
- Lowestoft Beach. South of Lowestoft’s harbour there’s a long, flat sandy beach, traced by a promenade, gardens, bowling greens and some handsome Victorian houses.
- The Scores. In Lowestoft’s harbour ward, the Scores are steep lanes descending to the sea between the High Street and Whapload Road. In the past, Beach Village sat at the bottom of the cliff, and these passages were worn from the soft rock by people making their way up and down the slope over hundreds of years.
- Lowestoft Maritime Museum. In a rather small space, this award-winning museum is busting with interesting objects covering different aspects of seafaring in Lowestoft.
Sitting proudly in the northernmost part of The Suffolk Coast is Lowestoft. Famous for being the most easterly town and the first place to see the sunrise in the UK, it's also the birthplace of composer Benjamin Britten. With its alluring sandy beach and the beautiful Broads, Lowestoft is a place that connects with and celebrates the sea.
Things to Do in Lowestoft, England: See Tripadvisor's 53,319 traveller reviews and photos of Lowestoft tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Lowestoft. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Dec 23, 2014 · Things to Do in Lowestoft, England: See Tripadvisor's 53,301 traveler reviews and photos of Lowestoft tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Lowestoft. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
With a mix of sandy beaches, pleasant seaside walks and quality family attractions all set in a traditional seaside town, Lowestoft is an idyllic beach setting for a holiday getaway. This once flourishing fishing port is now renowned for the quality of its wide, golden sandy beaches.
