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Town and civil parish in Suffolk, England
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126-metre-high wind turbine.
The most easterly point in Britain, and a signpost noting distances to various major British and international cities.
Transport museum on a greenfield site with nostalgic buildings, a tram route, trolleybus route, and narrow-gauge railway. One of only two sites in Britain where preserved trolleybuses can be operated.
A museum run by Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Society.
A small family-friendly theme park.
Zoological Society of East Anglia (formerly Suffolk Wildlife Park)
An impressive zoo for its size.
Has a maze.
An Indian restaurant that is very good.
Restaurant and accommodation.
A free house with a large outside seating area. You'll most likely find it packed to the brim though. Wi-Fi.
Being by the coast it’s no surprise that fresh fish is a popular choice for diners. A restaurant for fishermen at reasonable prices.
Pleasant clifftop site south of town, open all year.
Electrical Retailer
Has a number of outlets including Next, Halfords, Dreams (Beds), Curry's, Argos Extra, Superdrug, Morrisons (Supermarket),Subway, TK Maxx, Home Bargains, Tapi Carpets & Floors, Pets at Home, Burger King, Costa and The Food Warehouse (Iceland). Free Wi-Fi, ATM.
By train
By bus
All buses terminate at the town centre bus station. There's no direct service from Ipswich and the most useful bus is the hourly express coach from Peterborough via Norwich and Great Yarmouth.
By bicycle
On foot
Lowestoft is a compact and pleasant town to walk around, boasting award winning Blue Flag beaches. Biking can be a fast way to get around Lowestoft, or you could walk and soak up those memories of a new town.
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