Location: Lowestoft
Top Things to do in Lowestoft
What to do and see in Lowestoft, England: The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Lowestoft (/ˈləʊɪstɒft/, /ˈləʊstɒft/ or /ˈləʊstəf/) is a town in the English county of Suffolk. The town is on the North Sea coast and is the most easterly settlement of the United Kingdom. It is 110 miles (177 km) north-east of London, 38 miles (61 km) north-east of Ipswich and 22 miles (35 km) south-east of Norwich. It is situated on the edge of The Broads system and is the major settlement within the district of Waveney with a population of 71,010 in 2011.
Restaurants in Lowestoft
1. Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Museum
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5.0 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By 368suzannep
An absolute gem of a place which is totally dedicated to Lowestoft maritime history. Well worth the visit.
2. Mincarlo -Floating Maritime Museum
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5.0 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By NB1957
I came across this on a brief visit to Lowestoft. My regret is that I did not have more time as it is a really interesting museum. It is quite an eye opener to see and appreciate the living conditions on board a traditional trawler. The volunteers are ethusiastic and informative and though it is free a donation is welcomed to maintain this fascinating attraction.
3. Lowestoft Museum
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Covid-19 Update: To protect our community and volunteers during the current pandemic, we will be remaining closed for the time being. We'll be reviewing this over the year, and in line with government advice. We have big plans for 2021, and look forward to sharing them with you when we can. Please check here, our facebook page, or our website for updates. We will reassess this later in the year and hope to reopen as soon as we can. The Museum is housed inside Broad House, a grade 2 listed building dating from 1685, in the grounds of Nicholas Everitt Park. Lowestoft Museum collects, preserves and displays objects relating to the history of the area and its people, and promotes awareness and interest in our rich heritage.
Reviewed By 455MartinB - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Located in the lovely Nicolas Everett park we stumbled across this little gem of a museum. It contains roman and medieval artefacts found in the area including fossils, roman coins, pots etc. Everything is displayed beautifully and very clearly labelled. There is also a large collection of Lowestoft Pottery items as well as many other items of local interest. A great little museum and right next door to a kids play area and small boating lake and tea rooms.
4. East Anglia Transport Museum
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4.5 based on 602 reviews
A Heritage Transport museum which includes buses, cars, vans, trams, trolleybuses, a narrow gauge railway and a 'Tar, Sweat and Steam' building displaying the history of roadbuilding. Enjoy unlimited rides on vintage buses, trams, trolleybuses and narrow gauge railway all included in the entry price. There are many examples of vintage street furniture, a cafe, well stocked shop and free car parking. The museum is well served by public transport with half hourly services from Lowestoft & Norwich (X22) (Mon-Sat, 2 hourly on Sun) and from Kessingland, Norwich & Southwold (146) half hourly AM and Hourly PM, Mon-Sat, all stopping right outside the museum.
Reviewed By mumofboys22
We came here with my 4 year old and 4 month old and our dog :) this is such a lovely place and you really get a sense that the workers here love what they do. Upon entry the greeting we received was lovely and welcoming. I asked if we could bring our dog in and were informed that the location was very dog friendly with lots of fresh water dotted around. The teams and displays are so well looked after and you really get a sense of the history of the vehicles. My son went on the little train and the driver made his day by allowing him to sit in the drivers seat. The place is run by volunteers and they were very friendly and knowledgeable. The gentleman who served is in the little cafe was jolly and very friendly. I fully urge people to visit and keep this location going, it’s a tiny piece of history that is kept alive by amazing people.
5. Lowestoft Ferry
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Come and take a cruise along Lake Lothing on our Motor Launch that was built in 1954 and use in Glasgow and the Clyde. We operate a service hourly from Oulton Broad to Lowestoft from April to October. We can also do charter tours in and around the local area. For more information please see our website.
Reviewed By D768TCjohnb
From J Boy of Derby Great little ferry running from Lowestoft Harbour to Oulton Road. Can be used as a pleasure sail up the river or as a commute during the months of May to September. Brilliant crew ask any questions you want and they have the answers,Lowestoft harbour is a very interesting place with lots of different boats there.Chance to try and learn how to steer a boat on the return journey Return trip approx 1 hour.
6. Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Carlton Marshes lies in the Waveney Valley at the southern tip of the Norfolk Broads. This Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve is a mosaic of marshland habitats and supports a wide variety of wildlife including marsh harrier, water vole and fen raft spider.
Reviewed By gergly
So the new visitor center looks nice we took the scenic walk as we have many times but from the new car park and grassed area. It is a stunning part of the world, the walk out of the car park and on to the marshes takes you across a water meadow and over to an pathway that boarders Oulton Broad. It is so tranquil and idylic. There are lots of birds from Heron to Hobby and other hawks. Just great, well worth the visit, there is not a firm footpath all the way but its not a struggle, just lovely.
