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Pro
Has a very nice relaxed feel to the place.
Con
Not very prosperous
In a nutshell
Watch the Brits watching the surf
arturowan Says: The fictional Walmington-on-Sea, a supposedly typical English seaside resort, where all the characters live & work, who comprise the Homeguard that is Dad's Army, takes many of its scene settings from Thetford, Norfolk. However, Thetford isn't a seaside resort, so when an...
suvanki Says: On a wall near the entrance to Martellos Cafe in Sparrows Nest Park, was this plaque, which I took a quick snap of, before dashing into the cafe. The rain was getting heavier by the minute. So, I didn't really take much notice of the information, and forgot about it.Leaving...
suvanki Says: From the sea wall, we could see Gulliver (The largest onshore wind turbine - I should imagine that it is credited with being the UK's 'Most Easterly onshore wind turbine' too)!Well we had read about 'Gulliver' standing at 126 metres tall - so when we actually saw it, we were...
Maritime Heritage Walk - North Denes
suvanki Says: Leaving Sparrows Nest Gardens at the exit near the Maritime Museum, we headed for the beach - It was still drizzling with rain, but it's 'one of those unspoken rules' that you have to go and look at the sea!Cutting across an open space (Which I now know is the Denes) I...
Royal Naval Patrol Service Museum
suvanki Says: Looking for some place to escape the persistant rain, we decided to visit this museum with free admission. Unfortunately it's only open Mon/Wed/Friday 09.00 -12.00 (subject to availability of volunteer staff), so we were a few hours too late. There was a bit of interest...
suvanki Says: Adjacent to Belle Vue Park, are the Sparrows Nest Gardens. These are named after Robert Sparrow (one of the founders of the Lowestoft Lifeboat Society) who built a house here between 1820-30 (Where the tea rooms are sited now) - it was once known as Cliff Cottage, but was...
Naval Memorial - Belle Vue Park
suvanki Says: Our B&B was a few minutes walk from Belle Vue Park, so we headed here -In the pouring rain!The Lowestoft Naval Memorial is situated in a pleasant park (and on a clear day you have panoramic views of the coastline from here!)The memorial commemorates the Officers and men of...
Tiger_greeneyes Says: The object of the game is self explanatory and has many levels, read on for a description of how to play - the bigger your vehicle, the more taxing it gets.LEVEL 1 - PLANNING STAGE1. Locate Lowestoft town centre on a map. Don't be too specific about which road you take,...
kevin36 Says: A new feature on lowestoft Seafront is the fountains which keep the kids amused for hours.This used to be a car park ,but is now for pedestrians only which makes it safer and more pleasent for the public.
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Sgt Peppers: Sounds of the 60's! - Themed Family Restaurant
suvanki Says: This place was recommended by the landlady of our B&B, and the builder/handyman who checked us in to the B&B. We were advised that there weren't too many good places to eat - Sgt Peppers and a couple of Indian restaurants appeared to be our only options. We were hoping to...
Norfolk Kitchen: For a good fry up come here
black-saturn Says: Don't expect anything posh. But the breakfast's here are lovely. You can have a large or small breakfast with bacon, sausage, beans, tomatos, toast/fried bread, bread and butter and egg. The milky coffee is also nice there. They also do other meals such as roast dinner,...
Dolly's Diner: Another lovely roast dinner
black-saturn Says: This is a cafe/restaurant at the top of the main shopping street in Lowestoft called London Road North. Their roast dinners and all their other meals are really lovely. The service is friendly and the food is cooked well. It's £4.15 for a roast dinner but if you arn't too...
"Howards Tea Rooms": Sunday Roast
kevin36 Says: One of my favorites for a Sunday lunch, don't expect posh ,but do expect "Good Food", this is the place to go for value for money, the service is good and the readiness of the food fairly quick and the food is very good.You are always welcomed as you arrive by either Howard...
kevin36 Says: This Restaurant is situated on the green at the seafront promenade and is in a nice location with a nice ambience.Servis is good and prompt and the food is prepared nicely.Value for money is very good.Approx 200yds away is Capt Nemos cafe on the pier,howeverI found it...
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Not so much a custom but a trend,there a fair few tri bikes in the area, and as you can see by the pics they look after them well
Written Apr 30, 2006
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There are major traffic works in progress in Lowestoft so you may experience delays at certain times, this is due to last 12moths while major roads plans are worked on.
Updated Apr 30, 2006
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Like most British seaside resorts / towns Lowestoft has a Pier where you can eat fish and chips, gamble your money away and buy useless stuff you don't need.
Unique Suggestions: Just get some fish and chips and get out quickly.
Fun Alternatives: Eat somewhere else (not at the McDonalds though).
Written Jan 7, 2004
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Luggage and bags: Normal baggage and bags,dont forget your bucket and spade.
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: A rain Jacket and fleece would be sensible,although the weather on the east coast can be very good in summer
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Suncream is a must, if you get the onshore breeze be careful, although like air conditioning the sun will still burn.
Photo Equipment: At least a 3.2mpixel digital camera.
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: A wind break
Written Apr 30, 2006
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Head south down the A12 to kessingland Wildlife park,there is a Car Boot sale there every Sunday and is very very popular.
This Car Boot is not normally advertised,but all the locals know about it.
Allow at least 2hrs to look around and expect to be delayed getting out, as there is so many people there and only one way out.
Written Apr 30, 2006
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Favorite thing: Visit Ness point the most easterly point in Britain and see the giant wind turbine 'Gulliver' standing some 126m (413 ft) high, so it can be seen towering over the town.
Renowned for the quality & cleanliness of its beaches Lowestoft holds two Blue Flag Awards for the beaches of North & South of Claremont Pier. Considered some of the very best beaches in Northern Europe. Lowestoft Seafront has two piers and the newly developed 'Royal Plain Fountains' is a hit with the kids. It consists of 74 individual interactive water jets with variable lighting, forming a striking centrepiece to the recently enhanced Royal Plain area. The fountains provide interactive play for children of all age’s .
Fondest memory: Lowestoft is the most easterly point of the British coast. Lowestoft once played a major part in the UK's fishing industry. Today Lowestoft is know for the annual airshow held on the beach which often features the Red Arrows.
My Fondest Memory is The Fresh North Sea Air and laid back lifestyle
Updated Oct 26, 2008
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The gardens have been landscaped old car parks removed, and now a major road improvement scheme is under way. The promenade itself has had an uplift too and the place is really starting to look...
Lowestoft - Englands most Easterly Town
Lowestoft is located on the East Anglian coast, in the north of Suffolk. It is sandwiched between (and overshadowed by) the Norfolk resort of Great Yarmouth, and the iconic Suffolk town of...
Lowestoft, a fishing town on the East Coast
This is the place where we made our landfall when we crossed the North Sea from Holland. It is a nice place on first sight, but when you scratch away some of the varnish (read, walk further than the...
Midsize town on the North Sea coast. Not as trendy as Gt Yarmouth- but has a wide beach area. Nice day out.
We walked the cold and windy beaches of Lowestoft. It was in April, the boadwalk was empty. Little multicolored pastel cottages, boarded up, waited longingly for the arrival of happy tourists to fill...
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