Near the Norfolk/Suffolk border, the family-friendly town of Lowestoft sits at Great Britain’s most easterly point on the Suffolk Sunrise coast, home to some of the region’s finest sandy beaches and a variety of fun things to do with the kids. At Claremont Pier there’s a new roller skating rink, and at Pleasurewood Hills Leisure Park, there are thrilling rides and a traditional Victorian Seafront Gardens. There are two theatres, shops, restaurants, cafes, and bars in the town, and its maritime heritage is celebrated at the Lowestoft & East Suffolk Maritime Museum and the floating “Mincarlo” museum on Heritage Quay. The Transport Museum, with its collection of vintage buses, trams, and other modes of transportation, is about a 15-minute drive away. The classic seaside resort of Southwold, with its beach huts, traditional pier, and the nearby Minsmere RSPB nature reserve, can be found along the coast. Benacre Nature Reserve in Covehithe is the site of BBC’s Springwatch. The beautiful Stately Hall of Somerleyton is a must-see, as is the world-famous Norfolk Broads and a slew of charming country towns.
