This
peaceful village is home to the national and world crabbing
championships, (normally held in August each year) this pastime
is widely enjoyed by children of all ages and makes an ideal
family day out. There are also some fine walks in this area,
one simple walk is to walk inland along the river bank until
you reach the bailey bridge. Turning left you will come to the
main part of the village near to the ancient St Andrews church.
This is walk enjoyed by many.
For
those people who enjoy ambling around a nursery, Woottens has
been featured on the 'BBC Gardener's world' it claims to stock
the largest range of plants in East Anglia. 80 varieties of
grasses, 70 varieties of penstemons, 150 varieties of pelargoniums,
and 2000 varieties of herbaceous perennials.
The nursery is found at Blackheath, a turning near the 'Star
Inn' on the main road in the village.
This
is a large American theme Park, where a wide variety of rides
and attractions are found. There are also a number of side shows
during the day. The park has become nationally known, and it
is advised for those visiting to reserve a whole day.
The park is found at the northern end of Lowestoft, in the 'Corton'
district. It is well signposted off of the main coastal A12
road as you leave the town towards Gt Yarmouth.
