10 Things to do Good for Kids in Lowestoft That You Shouldn't Miss

January 6, 2022 Esmeralda Fenner

Lowestoft (/ˈləʊɪstɒft/, /ˈləʊstɒft/ or /ˈləʊstəf/) is a town in the English county of Suffolk. The town is on the North Sea coast and is the most easterly settlement of the United Kingdom. It is 110 miles (177 km) north-east of London, 38 miles (61 km) north-east of Ipswich and 22 miles (35 km) south-east of Norwich. It is situated on the edge of The Broads system and is the major settlement within the district of Waveney with a population of 71,010 in 2011.
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1. Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Museum

Sparrows Nest Whapload Road Whapload Road, Lowestoft NR32 1XG England +44 1502 561963 http://www.lowestoftmaritimemuseum.co.uk
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5.0 based on 175 reviews

Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Museum

Reviewed By 368suzannep

An absolute gem of a place which is totally dedicated to Lowestoft maritime history. Well worth the visit.

2. Mincarlo -Floating Maritime Museum

Heritage Quay, South Pier, Lowestoft England +44 7758 350433 [email protected] http://www.lydiaeva.org.uk/Mincarlo%20details16.html
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5.0 based on 68 reviews

Mincarlo -Floating Maritime Museum

Reviewed By NB1957

I came across this on a brief visit to Lowestoft. My regret is that I did not have more time as it is a really interesting museum. It is quite an eye opener to see and appreciate the living conditions on board a traditional trawler. The volunteers are ethusiastic and informative and though it is free a donation is welcomed to maintain this fascinating attraction.

3. Lowestoft Museum

Nicolas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft NR33 9JR England +44 1502 511457 [email protected] http://lowestoftmuseum.org/
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5.0 based on 36 reviews

Lowestoft Museum

Covid-19 Update: To protect our community and volunteers during the current pandemic, we will be remaining closed for the time being. We'll be reviewing this over the year, and in line with government advice. We have big plans for 2021, and look forward to sharing them with you when we can. Please check here, our facebook page, or our website for updates. We will reassess this later in the year and hope to reopen as soon as we can. The Museum is housed inside Broad House, a grade 2 listed building dating from 1685, in the grounds of Nicholas Everitt Park. Lowestoft Museum collects, preserves and displays objects relating to the history of the area and its people, and promotes awareness and interest in our rich heritage.

Reviewed By 455MartinB - Cambridge, United Kingdom

Located in the lovely Nicolas Everett park we stumbled across this little gem of a museum. It contains roman and medieval artefacts found in the area including fossils, roman coins, pots etc. Everything is displayed beautifully and very clearly labelled. There is also a large collection of Lowestoft Pottery items as well as many other items of local interest. A great little museum and right next door to a kids play area and small boating lake and tea rooms.

4. Africa Alive!

Whites Lane Kessingland, Lowestoft NR33 7TF England +44 1502 740291 [email protected] http://www.africa-alive.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 1,739 reviews

Africa Alive!

Explore the sights and sounds of Africa and discover lions, giraffes, rhinos, meerkats, hunting dogs and many more animals from the African continent. The spectacular centrepiece of Africa Alive!, our "Plains of Africa" paddock, is the perfect place to spot 5 species of African savannah animals, including our graceful giraffe and heavyweight rhinos. Enjoy a bird's eye view of our magnificent lions from "Lookout Lodge", and visit "Lemur Encounters", which gives you the chance to get incredibly close to our ring-tailed lemurs as you walk through their enclosure! Bird lovers can also enjoy spotting native species from our new "Wader's Lake Boardwalk". Discover some amazing facts about our animals during our exciting feeding talks and seasonal Bird of Prey displays. Climb aboard the free Safari Roadtrain for an entertaining journey around the Park. Look, learn and play in our fun-packed Discovery Centre and meet some of our smaller residents at the animal encounter sessions. The park offers a great outdoor adventure play area, as well as restaurants, free car parking, disabled facilities and a gift shop where you can find souvenirs and gifts for everyone - including yourself! Open daily at 9.30am all year, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. For admission prices and closing times please check our website

Reviewed By hannahcC5485AL - Essex, United Kingdom

Would definitely recommend Africa Alive. The park has a great collection of animals and a clean environment. Highlights included the Amazing African Animal show and the lemur walk through which both enable you to get up close and personal with the animals. I Recommend bringing your own food as there are limited facilities for eating and not a great range of options for gluten free.

5. East Anglia Transport Museum

Chapel Road Carlton Colville, Lowestoft NR33 8BL England +44 1502 518459 [email protected] http://eatransportmuseum.co.uk/index.html
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4.5 based on 602 reviews

East Anglia Transport Museum

A Heritage Transport museum which includes buses, cars, vans, trams, trolleybuses, a narrow gauge railway and a 'Tar, Sweat and Steam' building displaying the history of roadbuilding. Enjoy unlimited rides on vintage buses, trams, trolleybuses and narrow gauge railway all included in the entry price. There are many examples of vintage street furniture, a cafe, well stocked shop and free car parking. The museum is well served by public transport with half hourly services from Lowestoft & Norwich (X22) (Mon-Sat, 2 hourly on Sun) and from Kessingland, Norwich & Southwold (146) half hourly AM and Hourly PM, Mon-Sat, all stopping right outside the museum.

Reviewed By mumofboys22

We came here with my 4 year old and 4 month old and our dog :) this is such a lovely place and you really get a sense that the workers here love what they do. Upon entry the greeting we received was lovely and welcoming. I asked if we could bring our dog in and were informed that the location was very dog friendly with lots of fresh water dotted around. The teams and displays are so well looked after and you really get a sense of the history of the vehicles. My son went on the little train and the driver made his day by allowing him to sit in the drivers seat. The place is run by volunteers and they were very friendly and knowledgeable. The gentleman who served is in the little cafe was jolly and very friendly. I fully urge people to visit and keep this location going, it’s a tiny piece of history that is kept alive by amazing people.

6. The Marina Theatre

The Marina, Lowestoft NR32 1HH England +44 1502 533200 [email protected] http://www.marinatheatre.co.uk
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4.5 based on 174 reviews

The Marina Theatre

The Marina Theatre, located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, has a mixture of live entertainment and great cinema. It is at the cultural heart of the community.

Reviewed By mariodI4934XN - Lowestoft, United Kingdom

it was snow white this year great panto first Christmas panto here in lowerstoft and thank you to the staff very friendly thanks again lowerstoft marina we will try to be back for the 2020 panto and good luck for the new year guys ooh happy New year to you guys at the marina lowerstoft .

7. Lowestoft Ferry

6 Sea Lake Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft NR32 3LQ England +44 7402 128311 [email protected] http://www.lowestoftwatertaxi.co.uk
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Lowestoft Ferry

Come and take a cruise along Lake Lothing on our Motor Launch that was built in 1954 and use in Glasgow and the Clyde. We operate a service hourly from Oulton Broad to Lowestoft from April to October. We can also do charter tours in and around the local area. For more information please see our website.

Reviewed By D768TCjohnb

From J Boy of Derby Great little ferry running from Lowestoft Harbour to Oulton Road. Can be used as a pleasure sail up the river or as a commute during the months of May to September. Brilliant crew ask any questions you want and they have the answers,Lowestoft harbour is a very interesting place with lots of different boats there.Chance to try and learn how to steer a boat on the return journey Return trip approx 1 hour.

8. Corton Woods Local Nature Reserve

Corton Road, Corton, Lowestoft England http://www.rspb.org.uk/groups/lowestoft/places/197173/
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Corton Woods Local Nature Reserve

Reviewed By susanbarrett842 - Lowestoft, United Kingdom

Just a lovely walk under mature trees. Well kept pathways. Grandchildren love it. Especially the little ruined stone summerhouse which they think it a castle. Imaginations running wild!

9. Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve

Burnt Hill Lane, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft NR33 8HU England +44 1502 359480 [email protected] http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/carltonmarshes
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve

Carlton Marshes lies in the Waveney Valley at the southern tip of the Norfolk Broads. This Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve is a mosaic of marshland habitats and supports a wide variety of wildlife including marsh harrier, water vole and fen raft spider.

Reviewed By gergly

So the new visitor center looks nice we took the scenic walk as we have many times but from the new car park and grassed area. It is a stunning part of the world, the walk out of the car park and on to the marshes takes you across a water meadow and over to an pathway that boarders Oulton Broad. It is so tranquil and idylic. There are lots of birds from Heron to Hobby and other hawks. Just great, well worth the visit, there is not a firm footpath all the way but its not a struggle, just lovely.

10. Nicholas Evirett Park Oulton Broad

Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft England +44 1502 531451 https://www.everittparkcafe.com/about
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Nicholas Evirett Park Oulton Broad

Reviewed By I6412MEmatthews - Norwich, United Kingdom

Visited as we walked from Carlton Marshes and ended up stumbling into the park about 20mins later. Lots of lovely scenery to look at, countless benches to sit and have a picnic or just watch the swans and boats going by. Lowestoft Museum is in the middle of the park but we didn't go in (not sure if it was open currently but it's listed as free to enter). Also free toilets, always welcome! There are a few different circular paths to take round here so you can spend an hour or so enjoying it, or just wander round where all the boats are.

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