Lowestoft's First Park - 150 Years Old Today

Monday, 27 May 2024 15:51

Lowestoft’s first public park is celebrating its 150th anniversary today - 28th May.

Belle Vue Park, is next to the lighthouse - and a range of activities to mark the event will include tours of the area with local historian Ivan Bunn.

An interactive photo trail, information stall from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission - as well as children's activities organised by the Town Hall Project - will also help mark the occasion from 10.30am.

Online there will be an interactive collection of photos and memories that have been kindly submitted my members of the public.

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