Travel Guides
Lowestoft is a charming coastal town with plenty to see and do. Here are some suggestions for how to spend two days in town.
Start your day with a visit to the historic Claremont Pier, which dates back to 1903. Here, you can enjoy a breakfast with sea views or have a go on the traditional arcade games. This will take around 1-2 hours.
Next, head to the Lowestoft Maritime Museum, which is located in a former fisherman's cottage. The museum covers the maritime history of the town and has a range of interactive exhibits. You can easily spend 1-2 hours here.
For lunch, head to the famous fish and chip shop, the Marina Theatre, or one of the many cafes in the town. This will take around 1 hour.
In the afternoon, take a stroll along the seafront to see the two piers, the South Pier and the Claremont Pier. If the weather is good, you can also relax on the beach. This can take around 1-2 hours.
In the evening, enjoy a meal at one of the town's many restaurants or take in a show at the Marina Theatre.
Start your day with a visit to the East Anglia Transport Museum, which features a collection of historic transport vehicles and a narrow-gauge railway. This will take around 2-3 hours.
Next, head to Ness Point, which is the easternmost point in the UK. Here, you can take in the sea views and enjoy a walk along the coast. This can take around 1-2 hours.
For lunch, enjoy a seafood platter or other local dishes at one of the town's many restaurants. This will take around 1 hour.
In the afternoon, visit Oulton Broad and take a boat tour of the area or hire a paddleboard or canoe and explore the waterways yourself. This can take around 2-3 hours.
For accommodation, there are plenty of options in and around the town. The Hotel Victoria and the Wherry Hotel are both centrally located and offer comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price.