Accommodation & Travel
Lowestoft is the most easterly point and the first place to see the Sunrise in the UK.
Accommodation & Travel
Lowestoft is the most easterly point and the first place to see the Sunrise in the UK.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of all the useful information and links you will need to make your visit to Lowestoft stress-free and enjoyable. Whether you choose to stay in Lowestoft or nearby and travel to the town for the festival, there are plenty of options.
The best way to travel to Lowestoft from outside our local area is by train via Greater Anglia.
There are currently no planned strikes or engineering works that will affect your travel by rail to Lowestoft via the Ipswich or Norwich lines.
For international attendees, the nearest regional Airport to Lowestoft is Norwich Airport, which can be reached by international flights from Amsterdam with KLM Airlines.
Our nearest direct international Airport is Stansted. Stansted can be directly accessed from Lowestoft by train via the Greater Anglia Stansted service to Norwich, with onward travel via train from Norwich Train Station or bus via Norwich Bus Station to Lowestoft.
The festival is held at the Marina Theatre in Lowestoft Town Centre.
There are direct train services running to Norwich and Ipswich, and on-going connections to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street as well as other locations via Ipswich or Norwich.
Lowestoft train station is conveniently situated in central Lowestoft which makes for the perfect location to explore our festival, other local offerings & restaurants + hotels are all a short stroll away or further afield by taxi or one train stop back from Lowestoft to Oulton Broad North or Oulton Broad South.
Greater Anglia often have specail offers during the Summer months when booking direct with them, so it’s always good to check there website – Greater Anglia Train Tickets & Offers
Address of the Train Station: Lowestoft Rail Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft NR32 2EG
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.
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 nearest car parks:
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.
Lowestoft has plenty of options for you to choose from when it comes to finding somewhere to stay for the night, from hotels, AirBnBs, camping, caravans, and seafront B&Bs.
Alternatively, you could look at staying in Norwich and travel into Lowestoft via the Norwich trainline or stay in the nearby village of Beccles and travel via the Ipswich trainline.
Hotel Victoria, Lowestoft Seafront:
Rooms available for all dates except Saturday 22
Single Room @ £65.00 Bed & Breakfast
Double/Twin Room @ £100.00 Bed & Breakfast
Sea View Single @ £80.00 Bed & Breakfast
Sea View Double/Twin @ £120.00 Bed & Breakfast
These are all per-night prices.
Book direct with Hotel Victoria to benefit from these rates – Hotel Victoria
Tramway Hotel, Pakefield, Lowestoft:
Any 2-night stay with breakfast booked during the festival, booked directly with Tramway Hotel, will offer you 20% off, bringing the price to £160.
Book via tramwayhotel@outlook.com or call 01502 450590
Website: https://www.tramwayhotel.co.uk/
Gunton Hall or Corton, Lowestoft, Warner Hotels:
Get £50 off*
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Special pricing on a bed and breakfast basis, non-refundable at the time of booking:
The Wherry, Outlton Broad, Lowestoft:
Arrival Friday 21 August 2026, departing Sunday 23 August 2026
Room type | Number available | 1 guest | 2 guests |
Standard single | 2 | £230.00 | N/A |
Standard double | 12 | £248.00 | £272.00 |
Double with a view | 1 | £266.00 | £290.00 |
Double superior | 3 | £284.00 | £308.00 |
Double superior with a view | 4 | £302.00 | £326.00 |
Double Feature room | 1 | £311.00 | £335.00 |
Queen Suite with a view | 1 | £338.00 | £362.00 |
King suite | 1 | £320.00 | £344.00 |
Contact thewherry@innmail.co.uk or call 01502 516845
King Room in Seaside Townhouse, Lowestoft
Myana Property – Apartments & Cottages
The Corner House (Save if you book direct, instead of using booking.com)
Royal Norfolk & Suffolk Yacht Club (Rooms only available the night of Friday 21 Aug)
Hatfield Hotel (If you become a free Reward Member you can get discounted rates)
K-Suites – Lowestoft Apartments
Park Holidays – Pakefield Site (Has direct Beach access and many onsite amenities)
Parkdean Kessingland (15% off weekend breaks)
Air BnBs near the Train Station:
Lowestoft is proudly home to a variety of award-winning independent restaurants, from family favourites to quick pints over local ales. There’s lots on offer in our Town.
Our favourite family owned restuarant is JOJO’s Kitchen & Bar
During the festival you will also be able to enjoy the Marina Theatre’s own cafe and we encourage you to support them.
For a full list of all the restaurants in Lowestoft, click the link below: Tripadvisor Restaurants in Lowestoft
