Places to visit and explore
Activities locally and in the surrounding area
Kensington Gardens is a small but lovely park with a boating lake right on the seafront and a two minute walk away from our holiday home.
It also has tennis courts and two crown green bowling lawns, all of which are free to the general public and for a small returnable deposit, the groundsman will lend you all the equipment you need.
We've had hours of fun here (adults and children alike) and would recommend a walk around the corner to explore.
6 locals recommend
Kensington Gardens
Kensington RoadKensington Gardens is a small but lovely park with a boating lake right on the seafront and a two minute walk away from our holiday home.
It also has tennis courts and two crown green bowling lawns, all of which are free to the general public and for a small returnable deposit, the groundsman will lend you all the equipment you need.
We've had hours of fun here (adults and children alike) and would recommend a walk around the corner to explore.
All electric boats hired by the day and a great place to explore the broads from. The staff are really friendly and will be able to tell you where to head and what you might find along the way.
Moor up at the Locks Inn community pub for lunch for example but whatever you decide to do, Hippersons provide great eco friendly boats and great service to their customers.
9 locals recommend
HE Hipperson Ltd
Gillingham DamAll electric boats hired by the day and a great place to explore the broads from. The staff are really friendly and will be able to tell you where to head and what you might find along the way.
Moor up at the Locks Inn community pub for lunch for example but whatever you decide to do, Hippersons provide great eco friendly boats and great service to their customers.
A really tranquil site on the broads where you can hire Paddle boards, kayaks, canoe's and rowing boats.
The Wherry Pub is just around the corner or you can paddle for 40 minutes and have a drink or lunch at the Locks Inn community Pub.
A fun but peaceful way to see the Broads somewhat away from the madding crowds.
7 locals recommend
Three Rivers - Pitch & Paddle
Station RoadA really tranquil site on the broads where you can hire Paddle boards, kayaks, canoe's and rowing boats.
The Wherry Pub is just around the corner or you can paddle for 40 minutes and have a drink or lunch at the Locks Inn community Pub.
A fun but peaceful way to see the Broads somewhat away from the madding crowds.
South beach at Lowestoft is one of the finest on the Suffolk coastline and about two minutes walk from home. There's plenty of room for families to enjoy the golden sands and life guards are present daily throughout the summer months.
Head a little further south (just past the new beach huts - you can't miss them!) and you can then also walk your furry friend too.
8 locals recommend
South Beach
South beach at Lowestoft is one of the finest on the Suffolk coastline and about two minutes walk from home. There's plenty of room for families to enjoy the golden sands and life guards are present daily throughout the summer months.
Head a little further south (just past the new beach huts - you can't miss them!) and you can then also walk your furry friend too.
Pleasurewood Hills is just what it says, a family theme park and only four miles away from home!
Great fun and a great day out.
87 locals recommend
Pleasurewood Hills
Leisure WayPleasurewood Hills is just what it says, a family theme park and only four miles away from home!
Great fun and a great day out.
A day out at the Pleasure Beach is still as good today as it has been for many years.
Regularly updated with new rides and positioned near the southern end of Great Yarmouth's golden mile it is a day out on it's own or can be integrated with a day out on the Golden Mile itself.
76 locals recommend
Pleasure Beach
South Beach ParadeA day out at the Pleasure Beach is still as good today as it has been for many years.
Regularly updated with new rides and positioned near the southern end of Great Yarmouth's golden mile it is a day out on it's own or can be integrated with a day out on the Golden Mile itself.
There's so much to see and do here (including a Banksy) that you might wish to google it to find out more but there is something for everyone situated in beautiful gardens and views over the broads.
15 locals recommend
Nicholas Everitt Park
Bridge RoadThere's so much to see and do here (including a Banksy) that you might wish to google it to find out more but there is something for everyone situated in beautiful gardens and views over the broads.
Carlton Marshes is the southern gateway to the Broads National Park and has free parking, a visitor centre, bird hides, cafes and restaurants and a picnic area.
Open daily dawn to dusk all year round.
20 locals recommend
Carlton Marshes Suffolk Wildlife Trust
Burnt Hill LaneCarlton Marshes is the southern gateway to the Broads National Park and has free parking, a visitor centre, bird hides, cafes and restaurants and a picnic area.
Open daily dawn to dusk all year round.
Local Nature reserve with paths, seats and a pond to provide a haven for wild life and nature lovers.
Gunton Wood
Gunton Church LaneLocal Nature reserve with paths, seats and a pond to provide a haven for wild life and nature lovers.
Close to home Pakefield riding school can cater for larger groups and all abilities.
A hack along the beach is a certainly a great experience.
11 locals recommend
Pakefield Riding School
200a Carlton RdClose to home Pakefield riding school can cater for larger groups and all abilities.
A hack along the beach is a certainly a great experience.
For a trip down memory lane for the older generation or something very different for the younger ones, a few hours here and you can ride on trams, a miniature railway and trolley buses and just generally step back in time with a great selection of transport from years gone by.
There is also a small shop and cafe.
15 locals recommend
East Anglia Transport Museum
Chapel RoadFor a trip down memory lane for the older generation or something very different for the younger ones, a few hours here and you can ride on trams, a miniature railway and trolley buses and just generally step back in time with a great selection of transport from years gone by.
There is also a small shop and cafe.
Africa Alive!
Whites LaneAfrica alive is a zoological reserve and a very enjoyable day out!
Sightseeing
There's not a great deal to do here but...if you want to see the sunrise at the most easterly point of the British Isles (or just say you've been there) then Ness point it is!
14 locals recommend
Ness Point
There's not a great deal to do here but...if you want to see the sunrise at the most easterly point of the British Isles (or just say you've been there) then Ness point it is!