Pakefield Beach

A little more wild than the neighbouring beach at Lowestoft, Pakefield Beach is made up of a sand and pebble beach, with marram grass and dunes and fishing boats to sunbathe amongst.

Children will love searching the shores for flotsam and jetsum and throwing stones in the sea.

The promenade, which leads from Lowestoft Beach, runs as far as the Church and is lined with pretty-pastel coloured beach huts, some of which are available to hire. This stretch is a popular spot for fishing, horse riding, wind surfing and kite surfing and those looking for a more rural beach experience.

Safety Notice:

Storm conditions have led to erosion of the cliffs at Pakefield.

This affects ordinary access to the beach via the steps from Arbor Lane.

People are asked to avoid the area and stay away from locations which may still be vulnerable. There may be debris and the possibility of further collapse and public safety is a priority.

Essential Information:

• There are no public toilets along this stretch of the beach, the nearest are along the promenade towards Lowestoft.
• The nearest beach kiosk and cafe is Zak's Sunrise Cafe on Lowestoft South Beach and the cafe in Kensington Gardens. However, head off the beach and walk up the beach slopes and you can enjoy a meal and drink at The Jolly Sailors and tea and cake at Tea by the Sea plus a selection of shops and fish & chip shops.
• Please note, there is no lifeguard patrol on this beach.
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• Tide Times for Pakefield (Lowestoft) can be found at https://www.tidetimes.org.uk/lowestoft-tide-times
• For places to eat, places to stay and travel information check out our Pakefield Guide.

Car parks are located at:

• East Suffolk Council car parks use several cashless providers which allow drivers to locate a parking place before starting their journey, receive navigation to it, pay for their parking session and even extend it should they need to. Find out more about registering and using the services at www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/visitors/parking/car-parks: -
• All Saints Road, NR33 0JN - 2 hours free parking.
• Pakefield Street, NR33 0HS - Pay & Display, £2 for 2 hours parking
• Pakefield Road, NR33 0HS - Pay & Display, £2 for hours parking

Be Wildlife Wise

• Dogs are allowed on Pakefield Beach throughout the year, but please remember to pick up any mess and use one of the dog bins located along the beach.
• Please do not bring or leave sources of fire such as barbeques, cigarettes, and litter near to plants and habitats at risk of fire. This includes dunes and grassland. They will be at particular risk of fire during periods of drought and high temperatures.