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Lowestoft
Located on the most easterly point of the British coast, Lowestoft provides an ideal holiday location for all ages. With a mix of sandy beaches, pleasant seaside walks and quality family attractions all set in a traditional
seaside town.
This once flourishing fishing port is now renowned for the quality of its golden sandy beaches. The North & South beaches are considered to be some of the very best in Europe and both currently hold the ENCAMS Blue flag award. The Victorian garden provide the perfect surrounds to one of the east coasts highlights.
The town centre and seafront areas have seen some recent changes to make them more accessible to visitors. The improvements also included the introduction of the Princess Royal Fountains. The fountains consist of 74 individual waters jets that provide the perfect attraction for children through the day and a visual spectacle in the evenings.
Lowestoft also offers a unique shopping experience. The main town centre provides all the high street names, Kirkley offers a choice of independent stores whilst the High Street provides an opportunity to shop in one of the
most interesting and historical parts of the town.
Those wishing to indulge into Lowestoft's Rich Maritime History will be able to explore Heritage Quay and the Maritime Museum. There is also the opportunity to buy some local fish from one of the merchants or from the local
smoke house.
Heading away from the beach, the town is surrounded by a wide choice of attractions, ranging from museums, wildlife parks, piers and other facilities that will keep all visitors entertained.
The Marina Theatre in the town provides a number of high quality acts throughout the year and is also the eastern home to the internationally
acclaimed Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Those wishing to be a little more active may decide to follow the coastal walk and horse riding along the coast or for the more adventurous why not try your
hand at kite boarding.
The famous Lowestoft Porcelain - previously produced in the 18th
Century - consisted of mainly domestic wares designed for a
middle class audience and is now extremely valuable and popular
with collectors. Recently it was put back into production, a new factory,
shop and information centre can be found on Battery Green
Road.
Not to be missed is the legendary Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival on 24-25 July.
seaside town.
This once flourishing fishing port is now renowned for the quality of its golden sandy beaches. The North & South beaches are considered to be some of the very best in Europe and both currently hold the ENCAMS Blue flag award. The Victorian garden provide the perfect surrounds to one of the east coasts highlights.
The town centre and seafront areas have seen some recent changes to make them more accessible to visitors. The improvements also included the introduction of the Princess Royal Fountains. The fountains consist of 74 individual waters jets that provide the perfect attraction for children through the day and a visual spectacle in the evenings.
Lowestoft also offers a unique shopping experience. The main town centre provides all the high street names, Kirkley offers a choice of independent stores whilst the High Street provides an opportunity to shop in one of the
most interesting and historical parts of the town.
Those wishing to indulge into Lowestoft's Rich Maritime History will be able to explore Heritage Quay and the Maritime Museum. There is also the opportunity to buy some local fish from one of the merchants or from the local
smoke house.
Heading away from the beach, the town is surrounded by a wide choice of attractions, ranging from museums, wildlife parks, piers and other facilities that will keep all visitors entertained.
The Marina Theatre in the town provides a number of high quality acts throughout the year and is also the eastern home to the internationally
acclaimed Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Those wishing to be a little more active may decide to follow the coastal walk and horse riding along the coast or for the more adventurous why not try your
hand at kite boarding.
The famous Lowestoft Porcelain - previously produced in the 18th
Century - consisted of mainly domestic wares designed for a
middle class audience and is now extremely valuable and popular
with collectors. Recently it was put back into production, a new factory,
shop and information centre can be found on Battery Green
Road.
Not to be missed is the legendary Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival on 24-25 July.