The Sunrise Coast
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Discover Lowestoft, Southwold and the Southern Broads. The Sunrise Coast provides a stunning mixture of award-winning beaches and coastline, The Broads National Park, picturesque market towns and wonderful countryside. Along with the beautiful natural environment, you will find a wide range of activities for all visitors - theme and wildlife parks, stately homes and gardens. There is also an array of events, from the Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival to the Latitude Festival.
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Lowestoft
Located on the most easterly point of the British Coast, Lowestoft provides the ideal holiday location for all ages - with a mix of vibrant sandy beaches, pleasant seaside walks and quality family attractions all set in a traditional seaside town. The beaches north and south of Claremont Pier are considered to be some of the very best in Europe, and both currently hold the ENCAMS Blue Flag Award. Whilst the Royal Plain Fountains are a popular new addition to the seafront area. These
74 individual water jets provide the perfect attraction for children throughout the day and a visual spectacle in the evening. Those wishing to sample some of the town's cultural highlights will enjoy a visit to the Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Museum, or stepping onboard the floating museum of the Mincarlo located at the Heritage Quay. The Marina Theatre is the eastern region residence of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Tourist Information Centre - East Point Pavilion, Royal Plain +44 (0)1502 533600.
Beach - Blue Flag Award.
Things to do
- Ride East Anglia's largest rollercoaster at Pleasurewood Hills.
- Get lost in the famous hedge maze at Somerleyton Hall.
- Explore the plains of Africa at Africa Alive.
- Sample the entertainment at the South and Claremont Piers.
- Have fun and play in the Royal Plain Fountains.
- Discover the town's maritime heritage at the Lowestoft and East Suffolk Maritime Museum.
- Take a horse ride along the coast with Pakefield Riding School.
- See the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at The Marina Theatre.
- Step aboard a floating museum, the Mincarlo at the Heritage Quay.
- Experience a ride on the transport of yesteryear at the East Anglian Transport Museum.
Events 2009
13 April-5 May - Waveney Revels
10 May - East Anglian Dragon Boat Festival (Oulton Broad)
13-14 June - Teddy Bear Parachuting and Flower Festival (Blundeston)
23-24 July - Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival
25-26 July - Honda Powerboat Grand Prix
26 July - Eastern Lights Motorcycle Cavalcade
9 August - Lowestoft Carnival Parade
30 August - Most Easterly Classic Vehicle Run
31 August - Lowestoft Lions Oulton Broad Gala Day
6 September - Lowestoft Scores Race
3-4 September - Arts and Crafts Weekend (Blundeston)
25 December - Lowestoft Christmas Day Charity Swim
Further Information: www.visit-sunrisecoast.co.uk
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Southwold
A wonderful traditional seaside resort nestled along the beautiful Suffolk coastline. Its simplicity in character and traditional nature creates the perfect haven from the demands of a modern society. Many visitors are drawn by the classic resort style, and enjoy nothing more than an ice cream along the pier on a sunny day whilst watching the customary Punch and Judy show. The beach runs alongside rows of the famous beach huts, gleaming in the sunshine in their vibrant multicolours. The popularity of Southwold was officially confirmed after the town was voted Britain's most quintessential holiday resort in August 2007 - claiming that it is, and will always be, a nostalgic trip into the history of the British seaside. Southwold's Pier is a real breath of fresh air. It is a contemporary twist on the conventional pier, but retains a 19th C. charm in everything it offers - with luxurious gift shops,
a boardwalk cafe and the bizarre ‘Under the Pier Show'.
Tourist Information Centre - 69 High Street +44 (0)1502 724729.
Beach - Quality Coast Award.
Things to do
- Visit the award-winning Southwold Pier.
- Enjoy a performance at Southwold's Summer Theatre.
- Explore the Sailors' Reading Room, with its ship models.
- Hunt down the six 18 pound cannons on Gun Hill.
- Experience the thrills of the sea with Coastal Voyager.
- Take in the view of the town after you have climbed Southwold Lighthouse.
- Relax with a film at the amazing Southwold Picture Palace.
- Marvel at the stunning gem pieces in The Amber Museum.
- Sample a pint of the locally brewed Adnams Bitter.
Events 2009
10 May - Wings and Wheels (Henham Park)
28-31 May - Southwold Charter Fair
16-19 July - Latitude Festival (Henham Park)
2 August - National Amber Hunt
8-9 August - Southwold Model Railway Exhibition
9 August - Annual British Open Crabbing Championships (Walberswick)
19-20 September - Great Henham Steam Rally (Henham Park)
12-16 November - Southwold Literary Festival
Further Information: www.visit-sunrisecoast.co.uk
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Other 'Seaside' Places of Interest
Once rumoured to be the richest village in England, Kessingland is proud of its strong sense of community, and has created its own unique character from its depths of historical riches. The popularity of this former fishing village now owes much to its holiday accommodation, services and award-winning rural beach (Quality Coast Award). Pakefield is a small village boasting a thriving community complete with shops, art gallery and a variety of unique public houses.
