Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Lowestoft

Lowestoft is a town in Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom, home to about 70,945 people. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 71 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 parks. The must-see places are Lowestoft Lighthouse (2 km), St Margaret's Church (2 km) and Gunton Warren (3 km).

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Lowestoft, Kent
Lowestoft, Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lowestoft at a glance

Location
Kent district, Kent, United Kingdom
Population
about 70,945
Coordinates
52.4752° N, 1.7517° E
Places within 50 km
162 (66 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Lowestoft

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lowestoft: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Lowestoft

88 churches within 100 km of Lowestoft. The closest is Our Lady Star of the Sea (1 km); the best-known is St Margaret's Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Lowestoft

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lowestoft. The closest is Lowestoft Naval War Memorial (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lowestoft

28 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lowestoft. The closest is Gunton Warren (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Lowestoft

26 parks within 100 km of Lowestoft. The closest is Sparrow's Nest Park (2 km); the best-known is Pakefield Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Lowestoft

21 museums within 100 km of Lowestoft. The closest is Lowestoft Maritime Museum (2 km); the best-known is The Tolhouse Gaol (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Treks near Lowestoft

8 treks within 100 km of Lowestoft. The closest is Wherryman's Way (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Lowestoft

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lowestoft
  2. 2 km Lowestoft Lighthouse · beach, Kent
  3. 2 km Gunton Warren · nature spot, Kent
  4. 2 km St Margaret's Church · church, Kent
  5. 6 km Saint Peter's · church, Kent
  6. 3 km Pakefield Park · park, Kent
  7. 3 km Back to Lowestoft

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How to reach Lowestoft

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    Within 15 km of Lowestoft

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lowestoft by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7188Our Lady Star of the Sea (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2545Lowestoft Naval War Memorial (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1528Gunton Warren (3 km)
    Parks1226Sparrow's Nest Park (2 km)
    Museums1621Lowestoft Maritime Museum (2 km)
    Treks48Wherryman's Way (25 km)
    Beaches & coast57Lowestoft Lighthouse (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Leathes Ham (2 km)
    Other attractions44Lowestoft Town FC (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints14Ness Point (1 km)
    Caves11Aladdin's Cave (18 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Cobholm Island (18 km)

    Lowestoft: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lowestoft?

    Lowestoft Lighthouse (beach, about 2 km), St Margaret's Church (church, about 2 km), Gunton Warren (nature spot, about 3 km), Pakefield Park (park, about 3 km), Saint Peter's (church, about 6 km), Africa Alive (nature spot, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lowestoft?

    162 places on Spotwander: 71 churches, 25 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 parks, 16 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Lowestoft?

    Our Lady Star of the Sea, about 1 km by road; St Andrew (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lowestoft?

    Lowestoft Naval War Memorial, about 2 km by road; Richard Henry Reeve Memorial (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lowestoft?

    Gunton Warren, about 3 km by road; Africa Alive (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lowestoft?

    Start in Lowestoft, visit Lowestoft Lighthouse, then Gunton Warren, then St Margaret's Church, then Saint Peter's, then Pakefield Park, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lowestoft?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Lowestoft

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lowestoft’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Lowestoft on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.