Near This Place - Walk
Concourse and station surrounds, Lowestoft Central Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2EG
Lowestoft's iconic railway station, built in 1855 is a rare survivor and narrowly escaped total destruction in both the Great War and World War 2. The former Great Eastern Railway Stables are believed to be the first railway building in the country to be bombed by a Zeppelin Air Raid in 1915 and during World War 2, prominent buildings including the former Imperial Hotel opposite were badly damaged. Through Bob's detailed research he will share some fascinating stories and debunk some local myths about how the station and its surrounds were affected.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 15 September:
- 3pm - 4pm
Location & directions
Concourse and station surrounds, Lowestoft Central Railway Station, Denmark Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2EG
- Contact on day:
- [email protected]
- Telephone number:
- +447889707531
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The 3pm walk will be approx 1 mile in length and include some level yet uneven ground.
Additional information
A great opportunity to hear from Lowestoft's eminent authority on wartime bombing raids and see how the station and its surrounds were changed forever, the later walk includes a visit to the former railway stables, believed to be the first railway premises in the UK to be bombed by a Zepellin in 1915.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 50
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
