Ness Point, Lowestoft

Name: Ness Point
Address: Gas Works Rd., Lowestoft, United Kingdom

#12 among attractions in Lowestoft

View point, Surf spot, Monuments and statues

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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. The site is located to the north of the town centre, overlooking the North Sea, and has a direction marker, known as the Euroscope, marking locations in other countries and their distance from Ness Point. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°28'52"N, 1°45'46"E

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Gas Works Rd.Lowestoft United Kingdom

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Ness Point – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lowestoft Maritime Museum, Mincarlo, North Quay Retail Park, Lowestoft War Memorial Museum.

0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
Lowestoft Maritime Museum, Lowestoft
13 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.
0.8 miSW
Ship
Mincarlo, Lowestoft
20 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.
1.2 miW
52°28'40"N • 1°44'3"E
North Quay Retail Park, Lowestoft
32 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.5 miNW
Museum, Military museum
Lowestoft War Memorial Museum, Lowestoft
14 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.
0.5 miNW
Lighthouse
Lowestoft Lighthouse, Lowestoft
13 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.
~1630 ftNW
City hall
Lowestoft Town Hall, Lowestoft
8 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.
1.1 miW
Cemetery
Lowestoft Cemetery, Lowestoft
28 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.
0.9 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Edwardian architecture
Marina Theatre, Lowestoft
25 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.
1.3 miSW
Outdoor activities, Piers and boardwalks
Claremont Pier, Lowestoft
33 min walk • The Claremont Pier is a traditional seaside pier in Lowestoft in the English county of Suffolk. Opened in 1903 and named after nearby Claremont Road, the pier was sectioned during the war through fear it could be used for an enemy invasion. It was subsequently restored using a Bailey Bridge and used as a training facility for the army.
0.9 miW
Church
St Margaret's Church, Lowestoft
25 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.
0.8 miSW
Sailing, Yacht club
Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club, Lowestoft
21 min walk • The Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club is a private yacht club based in Lowestoft in Suffolk. It was founded on 9 April 1859.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ness Point?

Nearby attractions include Lowestoft Town Hall, Lowestoft (8 min walk), Lowestoft Lighthouse, Lowestoft (13 min walk), Lowestoft Maritime Museum, Lowestoft (13 min walk), Lowestoft War Memorial Museum, Lowestoft (14 min walk).

How to get to Ness Point by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ness Point:

Bus

Lowestoft Bus Station (14 min walk)
Bus Station • Lines: 60, X1, X2 (14 min walk)

Train

Lowestoft (19 min walk)