Heritage Open Days Lowestoft

11/12/2025

Friday 12th December marks the anniversary of a Kindertransport arrival at Lowestoft station in 1938 which rescued over 500 children from N**i oppression in Vienna.

To mark the anniversary, in conjunction with the Lowestoft Central Project we are delighted to be hosting another opportunity to view the acclaimed Weiner Library exhibition A Thousand Kisses - Stories of the Kindertransport in the Parcels Office at Lowestoft Railway Station.

More info here:

https://wienerholocaustlibrary.org/2025/12/09/kindertransport-exhibition-at-lowestoft-railway-station-to-mark-anniversary-of-1938-arrival-of-over-500-rescued-children/

26/09/2025

21/09/2025

Thank you to everyone involved with this year’s Heritage Open Day’s events in Lowestoft and Oulton Broad.

Special thanks go to Richard, the volunteer drivers, conductors & all at East Anglia Transport Museum, Julie & all the volunteers at Lowestoft Maritime Museum, Tony & St John Ambulance Lowestoft, all the volunteers at Lowestoft Museum, local historian Bob Collis, Susan, Ivan, Harry & the Victorian Pharmacy in the High Street, Richard and members of North Lowestoft United Reform Church, all at St Margaret’s Parish Church, Christ Church, Lowestoft Arts Centre, Easterly Artists, Marina Theatre, Lowestoft Town Council, East Point Pavilion and everyone else involved in hosting activities and events.

Huge thanks to all at the Lowestoft Central Project and Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership for running our info hub, sponsoring print and hosting activities in the Parcels Office, Mark at the Lowestoft Journal and the national Heritage Open Day’s team.

And finally, thank you to everyone that took the time to visit this year’s events and helped spread the word.

Our town has such a rich heritage and we are pleased to have once again been able to support sharing this important legacy.

Hopefully we will see you all in 2026, but in the meantime, please do continue to support our town’s wonderful museums!

Lowestoft Station Shop & Visitor Information Hub Heritage Open Days Lowestoft Lowestoft Museum Lowestoft Maritime Museum Lowestoft Town Council East Anglia Transport Museum East Point Pavilion Lowestoft Town Hall Project St John Ambulance Lowestoft Lowestoft Arts Centre St. Margaret's Church, Lowestoft Heritage Open Days The Wherry Lines

21/09/2025

Today, Sunday 21st September is the final day of activities in this year’s Lowestoft Heritage Open Day’s Festival.

Free to Enjoy events today..

Lowestoft Maritime Museum – Sparrow’s Nest Gardens, Whapload Road – 10am to 4pm (Last admission at 3pm).


We Have Plans… - Lowestoft Museum, Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad – 1pm to 4pm.


Herring Girls Mini Pop Up Exhibition – East Point Pavilion, Royal Plain – 10am to 4pm.


The architecture of Sir Samuel Morton Peto – Wellesley House, 1 Wellington Esplanade, Lowestoft – Various times available. *Booking essential


Near This Place: A walk & talk with historian Bob Collis – telling how the railway station survived destruction during two World Wars - Concourse and Station surrounds, Lowestoft Railway Station – Meet on Station concourse outside Parcels Office at 3pm.

Lowestoft Kindertransport Arrival History Panel - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Railway Station – Anytime.

Lowestoft Schools Wartime Evacuation Panel - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station – Anytime.


175 years since the Railway reached Lowestoft - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station – Anytime.

For more details head to www.heritageopendays.org.uk & search Lowestoft.

Our thanks to everyone that has hosted or staged events this year.

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20/09/2025

Today, Saturday 20th September is the penultimate day of Lowestoft Heritage Open Days Festival. Here’s what is happening today…

Lowestoft Kindertransport Arrival History Panel - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Railway Station – Anytime.


Lowestoft Schools Wartime Evacuation Panel - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Railway Station – Anytime.


175 years since the Railway reached Lowestoft - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station – Anytime.


Easterly Artists Pop Up Art Exhibition ‘Sea This’ – Battery of Ideas (Old Tesco), London Rd North – 11am to 3pm.

Last chance to see: Left at the Junction Railway Photography Exhibition – Parcel Office, Lowestoft Railway Station – 10.30am to 4pm.

Last chance to see: Wherry Lines Poster Exhibition – Parcel Office, Lowestoft Railway Station – 10.30am to 4pm.


Lowestoft Maritime Museum – Sparrow’s Nest Gardens, Whapload Road – 10am to 4pm (Last admission at 3pm).


We Have Plans… - Lowestoft Museum, Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad – 1pm to 4pm.

Marina Theatre – archive event The Battery of ideas (Old Tesco), London Rd North – 11am to 3pm.

Herring Girls mini pop up Exhibition – East Point Pavilion, Royal Plain – 10am to 4pm.


Exhibition of Art – Lowestoft Art Centre, 13 St Peters Street, (Triangle) Lowestoft – 11am to 4pm.


Old Victorian Pharmacy – 59 High Street, Lowestoft – 10am to 4pm.


North Lowestoft United Reformed Church – 166a London Road North – 10am to 5pm.


St Margaret’s Church Open to Visitors – Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft – 10am to 4pm.


Christ Church Open to Visitors – Christ Church Square, Whapload Road – 10am to 5pm.

Commonwealth War Graves Commission: Lowestoft Cemetery Tour – Normanston Drive, Lowestoft – 2pm. *B

The Hanging ‘Kitchen’ Gardens of Lowestoft – North Cliff Community Garden, Crown Score, Lowestoft – Talks at 11am.


Sparrow’s Nest at War - Walk & Talk – The Lodge, Belle Vue Park, Yarmouth Road – 11am. *B

The architecture of Sir Samuel Morton Peto – Wellesley House, 1 Wellington Esplanade, Lowestoft – Various times available.

*Booking essential.

For full details, please head to www.heritageopendays.org.uk and search Lowestoft or call at our info hub inside Lowestoft railway station shop (open Sat 10.30am - 4pm).

19/09/2025

Today (Friday 19th September) Free to enjoy events in Lowestoft & Oulton Broad as part of Heritage Open Days.


Herring Girls Mini Pop Up Exhibition – East Point Pavilion, Royal Plain – 10am to 4pm.

Exhibition of Art – Lowestoft Art Centre, 13 St Peters Street, Lowestoft – 11am to 4pm.

Old Victorian Pharmacy – 59 High Street, Lowestoft – 10am to 4pm.

North Lowestoft United Reformed Church - Open to Visitors – 166a London Road North – 10am to 4pm.


St Margaret’s Parish Church Open to Visitors – Hollingsworth Road, Lowestoft – 10am to 4pm.


Free Coffee Concert: The Tootie Flooties – St Margaret’s Church, Hollingsworth Road – 1.15pm.

Lowestoft Kindertransport Arrival History Panel - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Railway Station – Anytime.

Lowestoft Schools Wartime Evacuation Panel - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station – Anytime.

175 years since the Railway reached Lowestoft - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station – Anytime.

Easterly Artists Pop Up Art Exhibition ‘Sea This’ – Battery of Ideas (Old Tesco), Lowestoft London Rd North – 11am to 3pm.
Left at the Junction Railway Photography Exhibition – Parcel Office, Lowestoft Railway Station – 10.30am to 4pm.

Wherry Lines Poster Exhibition – Parcel Office, Lowestoft Railway Station – 10.30am to 4pm.

Lowestoft Maritime Museum – Sparrow’s Nest Gardens, Whapload Road – 10am to 4pm (Last admission at 3pm).

We Have Plans… - Lowestoft Museum, Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad – 1pm to 4pm.

Marina Theatre archive info – The Battery of ideas (Old Tesco), London Rd North – 11am to 3pm.

For full details please go to www.heritageopendays.org.uk and search Lowestoft or call in at our info hub inside Lowestoft railway station shop open 10.30am to 4pm.

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18/09/2025

Free to Enjoy Heritage Open Day’s Activities in Lowestoft & Oulton Broad today, Thursday 18th September 2025.

Easterly Artists Pop Up Art Exhibition ‘Sea This’ – Battery of Ideas (Old Tesco), London Rd North, Lowestoft – 11am to 3pm.

Left at the Junction Railway Photography Exhibition – Parcel Office, Lowestoft Railway Station – 10.30am to 4pm.

Wherry Lines Poster Exhibition – Parcel Office, Lowestoft Railway Station – 10.30am to 4pm.

Lowestoft Maritime Museum – Sparrow’s Nest Gardens, Whapload Road – 10am to 4pm (Last admission at 3pm).

We Have Plans… - Lowestoft Museum, Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad – 1pm to 4pm.

Marina Theatre archive exhibits– The Battery of ideas (Old Tesco), London Rd North – 11am to 3pm.

Herring Girls Mini Pop Up Exhibition – East Point Pavilion, Royal Plain – 10am to 4pm.

The Hanging ‘Kitchen’ Gardens of Lowestoft – North Cliff Community Garden, Crown Score, Lowestoft – Talks at 11am & 2pm.

Exhibition of Art – Lowestoft Art Centre, 13 St Peters Street, (Triangle) Lowestoft – 11am to 4pm.

Old Victorian Pharmacy – 59 High Street, Lowestoft – 10am to 4pm

Lowestoft Kindertransport Arrival History Panel - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Railway Station – Anytime.

Lowestoft Schools Wartime Evacuation Panel - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station – Anytime.

175 years since the Railway reached Lowestoft - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station – Anytime.

For more information please visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk and search Lowestoft or call in at our info hub inside Lowestoft railway station shop.

Lowestoft Station Shop & Visitor Information Hub Heritage Open Days Lowestoft The Wherry Lines Heritage Open Days Lowestoft Maritime Museum Lowestoft Museum East Point Pavilion Lowestoft Arts Centre

17/09/2025

Today’s (Wednesday 17th September) Free to Enjoy activities in Lowestoft & Oulton Broad as part of Heritage Open Day’s….

Thankfully most events are taking place inside today.

Indoor activities:

Easterly Artists Pop Up Art Exhibition ‘Sea This’ – Battery of Ideas (Old Tesco), London Rd North – 11am to 3pm.

Left at the Junction Railway Photography Exhibition – Parcel Office, Lowestoft Railway Station – 10.30am to 4pm.


Wherry Lines Poster Exhibition – Parcel Office, Lowestoft Railway Station – 10.30am to 4pm.


Lowestoft Maritime Museum – Sparrow’s Nest Gardens, Whapload Road – 10am to 4pm (Last admission at 3pm).


We Have Plans… - Lowestoft Museum, Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad – 1pm to 4pm.

Marina Theatre archive exhibition– The Battery of ideas (Old Tesco), London Rd North – 11am to 3pm.


Herring Girls Mini Pop Up Exhibition – East Point Pavilion, Royal Plain – 10am to 4pm.

Lowestoft Town Hall Tour – Town Hall, High Street – Tours at 3pm & 4pm - *Bookable

The Hanging ‘Kitchen’ Gardens of Lowestoft – North Cliff Community Garden, Crown Score, Lowestoft – Talks at 11am & 2pm.

Outdoor activities:

Lowestoft Kindertransport Arrival History Panel - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Railway Station – Anytime.


Lowestoft Schools Wartime Evacuation Panel - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station – Anytime.


175 years since the Railway reached Lowestoft - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station – Anytime.

For more info please visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk and search Lowestoft or call in at the info hub at Lowestoft railway station shop.

Lowestoft Station Shop & Visitor Information Hub Heritage Open Days Lowestoft The Wherry Lines Lowestoft Museum Lowestoft Maritime Museum Lowestoft Town Council East Suffolk Council Lowestoft Town Hall Project East Point Pavilion

16/09/2025

Today’s Free to Enjoy activities in Lowestoft & Oulton Broad…

Please see event programme for full details.
*B = Booking required

Lowestoft Kindertransport Arrival History Panel - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Railway Station – Anytime.


Lowestoft Schools Wartime Evacuation Panel - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station – Anytime.


175 years since the Railway reached Lowestoft - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station – Anytime.

Easterly Artists Pop Up Art Exhibition ‘Sea This’ – Battery of Ideas (Old Tesco), Lowestoft London Rd North – 11am to 3pm.

Left at the Junction Railway Photography Exhibition – Parcel Office, Lowestoft Railway Station – 10.30am to 4pm.


Wherry Lines Poster Exhibition – Parcel Office, Lowestoft Railway Station – 10.30am to 4pm


Lowestoft Maritime Museum – Sparrow’s Nest Gardens, Whapload Road – 10am to 4pm (Last admission at 3pm).


We Have Plans… - Lowestoft Museum, Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad – 1pm to 4pm.


Marina Theatre Archive Exhibition – The Battery of ideas (Old Tesco), London Rd North – 11am to 3pm.


Herring Girls mini pop up exhibition– East Point Pavilion, Royal Plain – 10am to 4pm.


Commonwealth War Graves Commission: Lowestoft Cemetery Tour – Normanston Drive, Lowestoft – 10.30am. *B

Full details of all events are listed at www.heritageopendays.org.uk & then search Lowestoft or call in at Lowestoft Railway Station Shop open 10.30am to 4pm.

15/09/2025

Heritage Open Days activities in Lowestoft & Oulton Broad today…

Lowestoft Kindertransport Arrival History Panel - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Railway Station – Anytime.

Lowestoft Schools Wartime Evacuation Panel - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station – Anytime.

175 years since the Railway reached Lowestoft - Main Concourse, Lowestoft Central Railway Station – Anytime.

Easterly Artists Pop Up Art Exhibition ‘Sea This’ – Battery of Ideas (Old Tesco), London Rd North 11am to 3pm.
Left at the Junction Railway Photography Exhibition – Parcel Office, Lowestoft Railway Station – 10.30am to 4pm.


Wherry Lines Posters Exhibition – Parcel Office, Lowestoft Railway Station – 10.30am to 4pm

Lowestoft Maritime Museum – Sparrow’s Nest Gardens, Whapload Road – 10am to 4pm (Last admission at 3pm).


We Have Plans… - Lowestoft Museum, Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad – 1pm to 4pm.


Marina Theatre archive event – The Battery of ideas (Old Tesco), London Rd North – 11am to 3pm.

For more information go to www.heritageopendays.org.uk & search Lowestoft

Or call in at the Festival Information Hub inside Lowestoft railway station shop. (Open 10.30am - 4pm).

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