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Here you can find out all the latest news and views from Lowestoft in Suffolk.

Lowestoft’s Marvellous Markets

There’s nothing quite like pottering around a marketplace, taking in the sights and smells and discovering that special something. Today we’re taking a look at the market days for Lowestoft and the surrounding area, so you can be sure you don’t miss out on that bargain of a lifetime. Britten Centre Market is a small […]

Green Flag Success for Nicholas Everitt Park in Oulton Broad

Nicholas Everitt Park in Oulton Broad has kept its prestigious Green Flag status for a 10th year. 2023 is a bumper year for the nation’s parks, with a record-breaking 1,797 sites across the UK being awarded Green Flag status. The award, which aims to recognise the best parks and green spaces in the country, is […]

Remember When Fibreglass Turtles Invaded Lowestoft?

in 2015 Fourteen gigantic fibreglass turtles were placed around Lowestoft, forming a ‘Turtle Trail’ for avid adventurers to find. It came after the success of Norwich’s ‘Gorilla Trail’, a collection of gorillas around the city which significantly boosted Norwich’s economy. Lowestoft’s turtley equivalent featured several of these amusing creatures, each a metre long and painted […]

Tips for kite flying in Lowestoft

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There is something relaxing about flying a kite by the beach. However there are a few tips to help ensure that your kite actually does fly! Type of kite The type of kite you use will depend on conditions- a diamond or dragon shaped kite is best suited to light winds (6-15mph) while in heavier […]

Yo Dude have you tried surfing in Lowestoft?

You don’t need to travel out to Hawaii or Thailand to hang ten! Lowestoft offers some great places to go surfing and here are a few tips to get you started! If you want to learn how to surf there are a few basic tips to help get you started- The right board As with […]

Lowestoft set for big summer of tourism

Lowestoft is set for another big year for tourism as the region bids to spread the word Historically Lowestoft benefited from maritime industries. However as this has declined the town is looking for more ways to generate income. One of the biggest these is tourism and with recent summers being some of the hottest on […]

Enjoy Lowestoft’s Fantastic Public Parks

Lowestoft is famous for its sandy Blue Flag beaches and proximity to the Broads, but in addition to these wonderful natural features, there are some amazing parks and gardens to enjoy. If you’re looking for a park in Lowestoft where you can enjoy some sports and leisure activities, then make for the the Normanston Park […]

A guide to HMS Lowestoft

A guide to this historic ship and its relation to the local area The name “HMS Lowestoft” has been used for a number of boats throughout history, although the first ships that refer to the area were named “Lowestoffe”. The first was a 28 gun ship launched in 1697. Over the years a number of […]

What are the Lowestoft Marine Frequencies?

If you want to go out on the water or want to know who to contact in an emergency it helps to know the Lowestoft Marine Frequencies If you have a radio scanner it helps to be aware of the different radio frequencies when on the water. There are various tables you can find with […]