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Things to see in Lowestoft (United Kingdom): 27 places and when to go
Lowestoft is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (7), With kids (6), Museums and art (5). The best known are Burgh Castle, Lowestoft Lighthouse and Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.4735, 1.72
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (7) · With kids (6) · Museums and art (5) · Architecture (4) · Nature (4) · Food and drink (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 121 km as the crow flies
What to see in Lowestoft
The places in and around Lowestoft, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Burgh CastleRoman archaeological site13 km
- Lowestoft LighthouseLighthouse in Waveney, Suffolk, England, UK2.9 km
- Great Yarmouth Pleasure BeachHistoric amusement park in Norfolk, England13 km
- Pleasurewood HillsAmusement park in Lowestoft, eastern UK4.1 km
- Berney Arms WindmillWindmill in Reedham, Broadland, England, UK14 km
- Worlingham HallGrade I listed building in Waveney, United Kingdom8.8 km
- Africa AliveBritish Zoo6.9 km
- All Saints Church, ElloughChurch in Ellough, Suffolk, England, UK10 km
- Gorleston (Range Rear) LighthouseLighthouse in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK11 km
- Gorleston South Pier LighthouseLighthouse in Norfolk, England11 km
- Great Yarmouth Grey FriaryGrade I listed building in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK15 km
- St Mary's Church, Great YarmouthCatholic church in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK15 km
- Castle MarshesSuffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve5.8 km
- East Anglia Transport MuseumBritish open-air transport museum3.4 km
- Gunton MeadowSuffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve3.5 km
- Lowestoft Maritime MuseumMaritime museum in Lowestoft, United Kingdom3.0 km
- North Cove Nature ReserveSuffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve6.1 km
- Great Yarmouth Row HousesHouse in South Quay, Great Yarmouth15 km
- The TolhouseGrade I listed building in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, UK15 km
- Time and Tide MuseumMuseum dedicated to the maritime history of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk14 km
- Carlton MarshesProtected area2.5 km
- Green Jack BreweryBrewery2.1 km
- Hektor's BreweryBrewery16 km
- Lacons BreweryBrewery13 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- With kids: The Sealife Centre, Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
- Food and drink: Trinity Ales Brewery
When to go to Lowestoft
The best time to visit Lowestoft is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:57
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:40
- MayBest time15:30
- JunBest time16:33
- JulBest time16:07
- AugBest time14:29
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:18
- NovBetter not8:25
- DecPossible7:27
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27. In April, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lowestoft
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 121 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Harleston13 places26 km
- Leiston27 places32 km
- Norwich104 places33 km
- Mill Road42 places53 km
- Cromer12 places58 km
- Ipswich49 places58 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lowestoft?
The best known: Burgh Castle, Lowestoft Lighthouse, Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, Pleasurewood Hills, Berney Arms Windmill. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lowestoft?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 33 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 27.
How do you get to Lowestoft?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 121 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lowestoft as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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