Lowestoft has one of the finest sandy beaches in the East of England and is a regular winner of the 'Blue Flag' award. The annual air show bring in visitors from all over the region and the town has a festival atmosphere for the two days of the show. Entry to the beach where the flying takes place and the stalls are set up is free but a donation to keep the festival running is appreciated.
As well as being a gateway to the Norfolk Broads via Nicholas Everitt park in Outlon Broad Lowestoft also has several well-kept areas of park land catering for all needs, Sparrows nest for relaxing, Nicholas Everitt for boating including powerboat racing and walking, Normanston Park is very good for football and tennis and Kensington Gardens has tennis courts, a boating lake and a bowls green.
Lowestoft also has Pleasurewood Hills a small family-friendly theme park, Africa Alive an impressive zoo for its size, Somerleyton Hall complete with Maze, Fritton Lakes, the quintessential town of Southwold with its award winning pier and Great Yarmouth all within a simple bus journey from the town.
