Gunton, Lowestoft

Name: Gunton
Address: Lowestoft, United Kingdom

#30 among attractions in Lowestoft

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Gunton is a suburb of Lowestoft, in the East Suffolk district, in the English county of Suffolk. Gunton was a small coastal village, but over the years it has been suburbanised. Gunton has an estimated population of 6,640. The main A12 or Yarmouth Road runs through the area. The eastern part of Gunton, from Yarmouth Road to Gunton Cliff, is one of the most affluent parts of Lowestoft, after the North Broads area of Oulton Broad. In 1931 the parish had a population of 110. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°30'0"N, 1°45'0"E

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Gunton – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pleasurewood Hills, Lowestoft Maritime Museum, Lowestoft War Memorial Museum, Lowestoft Lighthouse.

0.6 miNW
Amusement, Theme park, Amusement park
Pleasurewood Hills, Lowestoft
15 min walk • Pleasurewood Hills is a vibrant theme park nestled in the coastal town of Lowestoft, England, offering a fun-packed day out for families and thrill-seekers alike. Established in the early 1980s, this park has evolved into one of the most beloved attractions in the East...
0.9 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
Lowestoft Maritime Museum, Lowestoft
24 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.
0.9 miS
Museum, Military museum
Lowestoft War Memorial Museum, Lowestoft
23 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 miS
Lighthouse
Lowestoft Lighthouse, Lowestoft
24 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.
1.2 miS
City hall
Lowestoft Town Hall, Lowestoft
31 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.
~1580 ftW
Park
Gunton Wood, Lowestoft
8 min walk • Gunton Wood is a 2.8 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is owned by Waveney District Council and managed by the Gunton Wood Community Project. This was formerly part of the gardens of Gunton Old Hall, which was demolished in 1963.
0.5 miW
Park
Gunton Meadow, Lowestoft
14 min walk • Gunton Meadow is a 2 hectare nature reserve in Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Gunton Meadow was saved from development as a planning condition for the expansion of a local supermarket.
1 miS
Church
St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft
26 min walk • Saint Margaret's Church is the parish church of Lowestoft in the English county of Suffolk. It is dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch and is notable for its large illuminated blue spire which can be seen across the town. The church is located on a hilltop on the north-western edge of the town centre and was used as a navigation landmark.
0.6 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Wipeout Roller Coaster, Lowestoft
15 min walk • Wipeout is a roller coaster located at Pleasurewood Hills theme park in Lowestoft, England. Vekoma designed the roller coaster. Wipeout uses a boomerang design.
~430 ftNE
Park
Gunton Warren and Corton Woods, Lowestoft
3 min walk • Gunton Warren and Corton Woods is a 31.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Lowestoft in Suffolk. The site is owned by Waveney District Council, and Gunton Warren is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust while Corton Woods are managed by local volunteers of the Corton Woods Project.
0.5 miNW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Cannonball Express Roller Coaster, Lowestoft
13 min walk • Cannonball Express is a roller coaster located at Pleasurewood Hills, Corton, near Lowestoft, Suffolk. It is the only Schwarzkopf Jumbo V coaster to be manufactured.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gunton?

Nearby attractions include Gunton Warren and Corton Woods, Lowestoft (3 min walk), Gunton Wood, Lowestoft (8 min walk), Gunton Meadow, Lowestoft (14 min walk), Pleasurewood Hills, Lowestoft (15 min walk).

How to get to Gunton by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gunton:

Bus

St Peter's Avenue • Lines: X1 (14 min walk)
Tesco • Lines: X1 (17 min walk)