Lowestoft

Civil Parish in Suffolk East Suffolk

England

Lowestoft

Lowestoft is a civil parish and a town located in the county of Suffolk, England. Situated on the eastern coast of England, it is the most easterly settlement in the United Kingdom. Lowestoft is situated on the North Sea coast at the mouth of the River Waveney, and it is approximately 110 miles northeast of London.

The town has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Paleolithic era. Lowestoft was originally a fishing village, and its economy was primarily based on fishing until the decline of the industry in the 20th century. Today, it is a popular seaside resort and a major port.

Lowestoft is known for its beautiful sandy beaches, which attract tourists from all over the country. The town has a lively seafront area with amusement arcades, cafes, and restaurants. There are also several piers and a lighthouse that are popular attractions for visitors.

In addition to its tourism industry, Lowestoft is home to a variety of industries, including offshore energy, oil and gas exploration, and renewable energy. The town is a hub for the offshore wind industry and has several wind farms located off its coast.

Lowestoft is well-connected to the rest of the country by road and rail. The A12 road connects the town to London and other major cities, while the town's railway station provides regular services to Norwich and Ipswich.

The population of Lowestoft is approximately 70,000, and the town is served by several primary and secondary schools, as well as a college. Overall, Lowestoft offers a combination of natural beauty, historical significance, and economic opportunities, making it a vibrant and attractive place to live or visit.

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Lowestoft Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.484626/1.750288 or Grid Reference TM5494. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

On the great Eastern Linear Park

The Former path of the Lowestoft to Great Yarmouth Railway intersects this grid square. A cycle path along an old railway line, all the original bridges are still intact.

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View of the Park in winter

This is part of the Great Eastern Linear Park. A cycle and footpath on the bed of a disused railway which ran from Great Yarmouth to Lowestoft

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Lowestoft Beach - "Sunrise Coast" on the dawn of the millennium

This picture shows some of the people of Lowestoft (most easterly town in the British Isles) waiting to see the sun rise across the North Sea on 1st January 2000. Being at the far east of the country, this coast (depending upon the time of year) is often the first to receive the rays of the rising sun. The tourism local authority use the title of "Sunrise Coast" in their promotional literature. This particular sunrise was definitely the "morning after the night before". A proportion of the people here slept on the beach following the 40000 strong millennium eve party that had taken place a few hours earlier. (Seemed like a good idea at the time!)

Pete Chapman

Plaque at Centre of The EuroScope, Ness Point, Lowestoftness, Lowestoft, Suffolk

Lowestoftness is the most easterly point of the British Isles. This auspicious site is marked with a gas holder, frozen food factory, the town dump and a relatively small commemorative piece: the Euroscope. The Euroscope is a large flat indicator set into the concrete of the sea wall structure showing directions and distances to various places. In the centre of the Euroscope is the above plaque. Since this photo was taken (December 2004), the Tallest Wind Turbine in the UK has been built near this point - a long over-due structure to be proud of at one of the cardinal points of these islands

Pete Chapman

Ness Point, Lowestoft Ness, Lowestoft, Suffolk - Most Easterly Point in the British Isles

A view looking east from Ness Point from the position of the (then) future Euroscope (see supplemental picture). This photo was taken soon after sunrise on Easter Morning 1990. A groyne (characteristic of the coastal defences in this area) points defiantly towards Europe like a finger, marking the easternmost point of the kingdom.

Pete Chapman

South Pier, Lowestoft

Lowestoft's South Pier

GaryReggae

Lowestoft beach

The beach at Lowestoft, looking South from by the East Point Pavilion.

GaryReggae

Terraced Houses in Riverside Road, Lowestoft

A row of Victorian terrace houses in an industrial part of Lowestoft. These houses are right outside the gate of one of the larger factories (visible in the background): the Co-op canning factory (now no longer in operation). Interestingly, the doors are all painted "Co-op blue", so these may've been factory owned at the time.

Pete Chapman

Local Council Plaque marking the Easterly Extremity of the British Isles.

Mounted on the sea wall adjacent to the Euroscope.

Pete Chapman

The Euroscope at Ness Point at Lowestoft

The most easterly point in Britain. I was cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats but taking in the four cardinal points of the British mainland too. Lowestoft is well off the sensible route from LE to JOG, if there is such a thing! The Euroscope is a nice touch - pity it's hidden away behind an industrial estate!

Ron Strutt

Lowestoft Promenade

The refurbished promenade at Lowestoft, Suffolk - the sunrise coast.

Christine Matthews

Lowestoft Fishing Boats 1954

Chris Nockolds

Lowestoft Ness

This imposing looking structure which stands immediately behind the Euroscope at Lowestoft Ness is not in fact a tourist attraction but part of a new water treatment works

Oliver Dixon