Trinity Ales Brewery

Trinity Ales sits just outside Lowestoft, a proper working brewery where you can actually see beer being made rather than just drink it in a pub. The operation is straightforward - they brew on-site and sell their own ales, and if you're timing it right, you might catch fermentation in progress or watch the bottling line do its thing.

It's worth a stop if you're into craft beer or fancy something a bit different from the usual seaside park activities. The brewery appeals mainly to adults after their morning coffee, or anyone who gets excited about local producers doing their own thing. You won't need more than an hour here unless you're buying cases to take back to your caravan.

Being so close to Lowestoft town centre and practically on the doorstep of The Hollies and Pakefield Holiday Park, Trinity Ales works well as a quick morning jaunt from your accommodation. If you're staying further afield at Parkdean Resorts Kessingland Beach or Hidden Meadows, it's still only a short drive across. The brewery gives you a reason to head inland from the seafront without straying too far.

Check opening hours before you go - brewery schedules aren't always regular - and phone ahead if you want a proper tour rather than just turning up hoping to browse the shop. Free admission is likely but worth confirming. Go midweek if you want a quieter visit; weekends tend to draw more crowds.