Beaches
The Sunrise Coast has some of the best beaches in the country, and the awards to prove it!
For 2009, six of The Sunrise Coast’s beaches won awards that prove that The Sunrise Coast has achieved the highest levels of cleanliness and safety possible. Lowestoft North of Claremont Pier and Lowestoft South of Claremont Pier Resort beaches were awarded the prestigious FEE Blue Flag Awards. Kessingland, Southwold Denes, Southwold Pier and Southwold North of Pier beaches were awarded Keep Britain Tidy Quality Coast Awards.
Gently sloping golden beaches provide the ideal place for you to relax and for children to indulge in swimming, sandcastle building and outdoor games. There are many cafes, kiosks and restaurants to be found along our beautiful promenade where you can choose a light bite, traditional fish & chips or that much-deserved ice cream.
Take a walk along Lowestoft seafront, where children will soon be trying to choose from the variety of activities available, including having fun dancing around in the Royal Plain Fountains, playing in the sand or visiting ‘Mayhem Adventure Play’ – an indoor soft play area located at the East Point Pavilion – which is an ideal place for children to let off steam!
The uncommercialised rural beaches along The Sunrise Coast are ideal if you enjoy walking along the shoreline, wandering through the dunes or just relaxing and soaking up the sun in peaceful surroundings.
A watchful eye is kept over the resort beaches at Lowestoft and Southwold, as fully trained lifeguards patrol them.
Colourful, traditional beach huts overlook the award-winning beaches at
Lowestoft and
Southwold. The beach huts can be hired on a daily, weekly or seasonal basis throughout the summer months
Beach Awards 2009
Our Sunrise Coast beaches hold the following awards:
| Beach |
FEE
Blue Flag Award |
Keep Britian Tidy
Quality Coast Award |
| Lowestoft, North of Claremont Pier (Resort) |
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N/a |
| Lowestoft, South of Claremont Pier (Resort) |
|
N/a |
| Southwold Pier |
N/a |
|
| Southwold North Pier |
N/a |
|
| Southwold Denes |
N/a |
|
| Kessingland (Rural) |
N/a |
|
Beach Huts
Lowestoft Beach Hut rentals – for daily or weekly hire, call into the East Point Pavilion on Royal Plain during early April to late October or telephone 01502 533600. For advanced bookings or seasonal hire, contact Waveney District Council on 01502 523337 (Monday – Wednesday).
For Southwold Beach Hut rentals, contact H A Adnams Estate Agent, telephone number 01502 723292.
Beach Safety
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Lifeguards - The Lifeguard Stations at Lowestoft and Southwold act as First Aid Points. To contact the lifeguards at Lowestoft or Southwold, telephone 01502 586167 (Beach Officer) or 569352. The Lifeguards are on duty from 10am to 6pm, late May to early September.
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Emergency Procedure – to raise the alarm, dial 999 and ask for the appropriate service.
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Lost Children – FREE SeaSmart wristbands are available from the East Point Pavilion, which allows your children to carry identification and contact details, to ensure that if lost, they are quickly and safely reunited with you.
Lifeguard Stations at Lowestoft and Southwold resort beaches operate as a meeting point for lost children. Telephone 01502 586167 (Lowestoft, South of Claremont Pier) or 01502 569352 (Lowestoft, North of Claremont Pier).
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Beach safety flags - Details/meanings for the flags shown on beaches in the area and further beach safety information can be found on the
RNLI website
Dog Ban
Dogs are not permitted on the Award beaches between 1 May and 30 September.
During this time, dogs must be kept on leads whilst on the promenade.
Dogs are welcome on various sections of all our beaches at certain times of the year. There are signs at
points of entry to the beaches marking these areas.
