Visiting Lowestoft
Lowestoft is home to Ness Point & is famous for being the most easterly town & the first place to see the sunrise in the UK.
Welcome to officially britain's most easterly town
We can’t wait to welcome you to our town this October for a celebration of independent film, and a discovery of undiscovered talent that deserves to be championed!
Below we’ve compiled a list of all the useful information and links you will need, to help make your visit and experience to Lowestoft stress free.
How To Get Here
The best way to travel to Lowestoft from outside our local area is by rail using TrainSplit!
There are currently no planned strikes or engineering works that will affect your travel by rail to Lowestoft via the Ipswich or Norwich lines.
International Attendees
For international attendees, the nearest Airport to Lowestoft, is Norwich Airport which can be accessed by air internationally via flights to Amsterdam.
Our nearest international Airport is Stanstead, Stanstead can be directly accessed to and from Lowestoft by train booking, and booking via TrainSplit.
You can find directions to all of our venues by Clicking Here
Travel Smarter & Greener to Sunrise Film Festival with TrainSplit!
We’re all about sustainability here at Sunrise Film Festival, which is why we’re thrilled to have TrainSplit as our official Sustainability Sponsor!
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Why travel with TrainSplit?
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Getting to Sunrise Film Festival has never been easier or greener!
Download the TrainSplit app today and book your journey to join us for an unforgettable celebration of film and sustainability.
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Let’s make this year’s festival our most sustainable yet!
Ps, we’re running a competition with TrainSplit, scroll below for more info.
More information:
There are direct train services running to Norwich and Ipswich, and on-going connections to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street.
Lowestoft train station is conveniently situated in central Lowestoft which makes for the perfect location to explore our venues, other local offerings & restaurants + hotels are all a short stroll away.
Address of the Train Station: Lowestoft Rail Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG
If travelling by car, we encourage you where possible to car share.
From Norwich, follow the A146 and follow the local signs to Lowestoft, and look for Town Centre.
From Ipswich, follow the A12 and follow the local signs to Lowestoft, and look for Town Centre.
From Cambridge, take the A14 followed by the A143 or A11 and follow the local signs to Lowestoft, and look for Town Centre.
From London, take the A12 or M11 followed by the A11, A14 and A143 and follow the local signs to Lowestoft, and look for Town Centre.
Car Parks
There are a number of car parks in Lowestoft to choose from, however parking can become limited so if you are able, please take the train, catch a bus or walk to our venues.
The most convenient way to find parking places is via the council’s RingGo parking service where you can see which car park is the quietest and how much parking is.
Win with
TrainSplit
We’re thrilled to have TrainSplit on board as both our official train ticket provider and sustainability sponsor for the Sunrise Film Festival.
To celebrate, they’re giving YOU the chance to win one of three cash prizes – £250, £100, or £50!
It’s simple: enter the competition, and you could be a winner.
Whether you use it for travel, treats, or your next film adventure, it’s cash in your pocket!
Don’t miss out, enter now and be part of something amazing. Sustainable travel, amazing films, and now a chance to win.
What’s not to love? ENTER NOW!
Where To Stay
Lowestoft has plenty of options for you to choose from when it comes to finding somewhere to stay for the night from hotels to B&Bs.
Budget Hotels:
Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club (Budget Rooms)
Air BnBs:
Air BnB Lowestoft – Rooms from £41
Other Options:
Bridge Apartments – (Up to 10% off)
Camping/Glamping (Feeling adventurous?)
Find campsites in Lowestoft here
For other options visit the Lowestoft – Tripadvisor Accommodation page here
Alternatively, you could look at staying in Norwich and travel into Lowestoft via the Train or stay in Great Yarmouth and travel into Lowestoft via Bus.
Where To Eat
Lowestoft is proudly home to a variety of award-winning independent restaurants, from family favourites to quick points over some of the best local ales there’s lots on offer in our Town.
A few of our favourites:
Door To The Cosmos
For a full list of all the restaurants in Lowestoft click the link below: Tripadvisor Restaurants in Lowestoft
- Explore everything else Lowestoft has to offer with our friends at The Suffolk Coast
For any accessibility questions please email info@sunrisefilmfestival.co.uk