East Suffolk Council

Posted by on 15 July 2022 | Comments

As part of ambitious plans to enhance Lowestoft and help the town gain further recognition as a visitor destination, 72 striking new beach huts are now officially open.

The contemporary beach huts, known as Eastern Edge, have been built on the site of the former Jubilee Terrace huts on Lowestoft’s seafront.

Designed by Norwich-based architects Chaplin Farrant, the new huts are positioned on two levels and face partially south to ensure maximum sunshine throughout the day. The tips of the structures face eastwards, reflecting Lowestoft’s position as the most easterly location in the country.

Cllr Craig Rivett, East Suffolk’s Deputy Leader and cabinet member for Economic Development said: “I am delighted to see these bold new beach huts officially open and available to use, ready for the summer season. Thanks to ambitious plans to regenerate the town, Lowestoft is gaining national recognition as a visitor destination and even more people are discovering all that the town has to offer, including our award-winning South Beach, the recently refurbished East Point Pavilion and now Eastern Edge.

“All of these projects, as well as other major redevelopments planned for the town centre, will help to really put Lowestoft on the map, encouraging more people to spend time here, while also creating a thriving place to live for local communities.”

Work began in September 2021, with the huts manufactured by Lowestoft-based PJ Spillings, and the platform, hut installation and ancillary works undertaken by M S Oakes, also from the town.

36 of the beach huts are available to hire on a weekly basis through a dedicated booking website.

10 of the new huts have been designed with accessibility in mind. These are located on Eastern Edge’s lower tier and are accessed directly from the promenade. Some of these huts can be linked together, by arrangement, for those needing a larger accessible space. These are also ideal for hire by community groups, schools, for team activities or corporate use. For more details, please email lowestoft.beach@eastsuffolk.gov.uk or call 01502 586167.

Some of the huts remain available for sale and sales enquiries can be made to Paul Hubbard Estate Agents by calling 01502 531218 or emailing info@paulhubbardonline.com.

Danny Steel, Company Director and Head of Commercial Property Management at Steel & Co said: “The Eastern Edge huts are bold, truly unique and something for our town to be proud of. Lowestoft’s South Beach is one of the best around and purchasing or hiring one of these new huts is the perfect way to enjoy it.”

Plans are also currently underway for community activities to take place at Eastern Edge later this year. Anyone interested in beach hut hire for a group community, school or corporate event at Eastern Edge should contact lowestoft.beach@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

An official opening took place on Friday 15 July, attending by Peter Aldous MP and representatives from East Suffolk Council, Paul Hubbard Estate Agents, Steel & Co, MS Oakes, PJ Spillings and Chaplin Farrant.

To celebrate the opening, special hire rates are available.