Lowestoft, a Town within the District of Waveney on the North Sea Coast of Suffolk County, England
The town of Lowestoft is UK’s most easterly town located on the North Sea coast in the English county of Suffolk. It is located on the tip of The Broads system and is the leading settlement within the Waveney district. It is 22 miles south-east of Norwich, 38 miles north-east of Ipswich, and 110 miles north-east of London.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Lowestoft
Shopping in this town is the perfect retail therapy for dedicated shoppers. It has a shopping mall, retail park a large collection of independent and family-owned shops, and more than forty national chain shops; there is no shortage of choice.
For those looking for a place to eat, whether it is for breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee or tea after lunch or dinner, an appetising choice of locations to eat awaits them in this town. Restaurants and pubs are offering British, Mexican, American, Indian, Chinese and an international array of foods.
For a place to stay, there is no shortage of accommodation in Ipswich. There are hotels, family-owned B&Bs and self-catering accommodation that will suit everyone’s budget and taste.
Things to See and Do in Lowestoft
The town has two piers, a vast expanse of sandy beaches and several other tourist attractions.The Lowestoft Beach wins hands down as the favourite destination for both locals and visitors. From the beach, the Kensington Gardens, a Victorian Seafront garden, and the Royal Plain Fountains, two “must-visits” while in Lowestoft are accessible.
Another place of interest that should not be missed in town is the Oulton Broad, the gateway to the Broads National Park for its parks, water sports, riverside cafes, bars and restaurants. A “must do” in this town is a walk along the historic Scores, a trail created through the years by people travelling between the Beach Village and the High Street. It is a unique element of this town that gives visitors a glimpse of the town’s history and its deep attachment to the sea.