Why go
- Town and civil parish in Suffolk, England.
- Served by Beccles Airfield.
History
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.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Flybe BE (D38, Dash 8-400) · 4 routes: Edinburgh, Guernsey*, Jersey, Manchester*
- Eastern Airways T3 (S20) · 2 routes: Aberdeen, Humberside
- Air Malta KM (A320) · 1 route: Malta
- Air Sicilia BM (ERJ-145, ER3) · 1 route: Aberdeen
- Alitalia AZ (F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (F70) · 1 route: Amsterdam*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Beccles Airfield; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Reedham Chain Ferry, 9.8 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lowestoft, UK. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.