Lake Lothing, Lowestoft

#23 among attractions in Lowestoft

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Facts and practical information

Lake Lothing is a saltwater lake located in Lowestoft in the English county of Suffolk. The lake, which is believed to be the remnant of medieval peat cutting, flows into the North Sea and forms part of the Port of Lowestoft. The area was the major industrial centre of Lowestoft with ship building and other engineering industries, much of which has now closed. ()

Elevation: 20 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°28'27"N, 1°45'8"E

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Lowestoft United Kingdom

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Day trips

Lake Lothing – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lowestoft Maritime Museum, The Seagull, Mincarlo, North Quay Retail Park.

1 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
Lowestoft Maritime Museum, Lowestoft
25 min walk • Lowestoft Maritime Museum is a private museum in the town of Lowestoft in Suffolk, England that is dedicated to local and national maritime history.
1.4 miSW
Nightlife, Theater, Cinema
The Seagull, Lowestoft
36 min walk • The Seagull is a theatre and cinema in Pakefield, a suburb of Lowestoft in Suffolk, run almost entirely by volunteers from the local community.
~810 ftS
Ship
Mincarlo, Lowestoft
4 min walk • Mincarlo is the last surviving sidewinder fishing trawler of the Lowestoft fishing fleet. She is also the last surviving fishing vessel built in Lowestoft, with an engine made in the town.
0.8 miW
52°28'40"N • 1°44'3"E
North Quay Retail Park, Lowestoft
21 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.9 miN
Museum, Military museum
Lowestoft War Memorial Museum, Lowestoft
24 min walk • The Lowestoft War Memorial Museum is a museum located in Lowestoft in the English county of Suffolk. It is housed in the World War II headquarters of the Royal Naval Patrol Service in Sparrows Nest Gardens in the north of the town. The museum is dedicated to all of the people of Lowestoft who served during World War I and World War II.
0.9 miN
Lighthouse
Lowestoft Lighthouse, Lowestoft
23 min walk • Lowestoft Lighthouse is a lighthouse operated by Trinity House located to the north of the centre of Lowestoft in the English county of Suffolk. It stands on the North Sea coast close to Ness Point, the most easterly point in the United Kingdom.
0.6 miN
City hall
Lowestoft Town Hall, Lowestoft
17 min walk • Lowestoft Town Hall is a municipal building in the High Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England. The town hall, which was the meeting place of Lowestoft Council, is a Grade II listed building.
0.7 miNE
View point, Surf spot, Monuments and statues
Ness Point, Lowestoft
17 min walk • Ness Point, also known as Lowestoft Ness, is the most easterly point of England, Great Britain, the United Kingdom and the British Isles. It is located in Lowestoft in the East Suffolk district of the county of Suffolk.
0.8 miNW
Cemetery
Lowestoft Cemetery, Lowestoft
21 min walk • Lowestoft Cemetery is a burial ground in the town of Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is best known for its large number of Royal Navy burials from World War I and World War II; these are maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
1.2 miW
Park
Leathes Ham, Lowestoft
30 min walk • Leathes Ham is a 6 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is owned by Waveney District Council. In the medieval period this site was turbary, an area which was dug for peat, and it later flooded and became a lake.
~1600 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Edwardian architecture
Marina Theatre, Lowestoft
8 min walk • The Marina is a theatre and cinema in Lowestoft, Suffolk, originally opened in the Victorian era. The venue has an auditorium seating 800.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lake Lothing?

Nearby attractions include Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club, Lowestoft (4 min walk), Mincarlo, Lowestoft (4 min walk), Marina Theatre, Lowestoft (8 min walk), Claremont Pier, Lowestoft (17 min walk).

How to get to Lake Lothing by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lake Lothing:

Bus

Railway Station • Lines: 60, X2 (3 min walk)
Lowestoft Bus Station (6 min walk)

Train

Lowestoft (3 min walk)