Lowestoft should not really be in this section since it is actually situated in Suffolk. Having said that, any visitor to Great Yarmouth is likely to pay a visit to Lowestoft.
This is the most easterly town in the UK and also acts as the southern gateway to the Broads. It is a popular holiday destination as well as being the second largest town in Suffolk.
The town takes its name from the Viking name Hlothver and toft, meaning homestead. Lowestoft is mentioned in the Domesday Book as a small village with around 20 families.
Originally a fishing village, the decline of the fishing industry and the rise of tourism led to significant expansion and the development of leisure facilities.
Although tourism remains vital to the town’s prosperity, population growth has brought challenges. Several regeneration schemes have been introduced to address these issues.
Lowestoft has two piers, only one of which remains open, along with a harbour and a railway station. The port is set to become the operations centre for the world’s largest offshore wind farm, with turbines located approximately 15 miles off the Suffolk coast.
Lowestoft’s award-winning beaches host an annual Air Festival on the seafront. A favourite attraction for children near the South Pier entrance is the interactive water fountains, where visitors dodge the unpredictable jets of water.
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