Lowestoft
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Town and civil parish in Suffolk, England
Lowestoft is a coastal town and civil parish in the East Suffolk District of Suffolk, England. As the most easterly UK settlement, it is 38 miles (61 km) north-east of Ipswich and 22 miles (35 km) south-east of Norwich, and the main town in its district. Its development grew with the fishing industry and as a seaside resort with wide sandy beaches. As fishing declined, oil and gas exploitation in the North Sea in the 1960s took over. In 2021 the built-up area had a population of 71,327 and the parish had a population of 47,879.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 47,726
- Coordinates
- 52.475, 1.752
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Lowestoft
Set in England, United Kingdom, Lowestoft is a compact town. Around 47,726 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Lowestoft
Adventure in Lowestoft
(1)For adventure, expect Treasure Hunts. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Lowestoft.
Getting there & around
Small places like Lowestoft are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching England. Time zone: Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Lowestoft that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lowestoft known for?
- Lowestoft, in England, United Kingdom, is best known for adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 47,726 residents.
- What can you do in Lowestoft?
- Recorded activities in Lowestoft include Treasure Hunts. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Lowestoft located?
- Lowestoft is located in England, United Kingdom. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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