Lowestoft - South of Claremont Pier Beach
Lowestoft, Suffolk
Lowestoft's fine sandy South Beach is the main resort beach in North Suffolk. A successful events area has been established at Royal Green adjacent to the promenade.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Improvements in recent years include the East Point Pavillion Visitor Centre; refurbished seafront; promenade and the re-opened South PierCafe / restaurants
Also shops; lost child centre; first aid post; slip-way; toilets (including disabled)
Activities
SwimmingScuba diving
Surfing
Sailing
Jet ski-ing
Water ski-ing
Windsurfing
Snorkelling and fishing
There is zoning when necessary for water sports (contact the Beach Officer on 01502 523 012)
Beach activities include children's corner
Nature and Wildlife
There is a broad expanse of coastline to explore and a large variety of bird life in the area.Parking
There is parking for 500 cars including disabled spaces. There is a charge for using the car park.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
YesCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned manually on a daily basis by Waveney District Council. Litter and dog bins are provided but dogs are banned from certain areas of the beach from 1st May to 30th September.Awards and Recommendations
Blue Flag BeachMarine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: LowestoftCounty: Suffolk
Latitude/Longitude: 52.4634, 1.74704
Postcode: NR33 0DE
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Located centrally in Lowestoft adjacent to the main A12 trunk road; approx 400 yards from the main train station. The coach drop off point (Royal Plain) and bus stop are also adjacent.Public Transport
Lowestoft Train Station (Anglia Railways) is 200 yards from Children's Corner. Buses are available to Lowestoft from the west. south and north (First Eastern Counties Buses - tel: 08456 020121). The main bus station is 600 yards from Children's CorneNearest Railway Stations
Lowestoft (Less than half a mile away)Oulton Broad North (About a mile and a half away)
Oulton Broad South (About a mile and a half away)
Somerleyton (Approx. 5 miles away)
Haddiscoe (Approx. 7 miles away)