In contrast, Lowestoft just 14 miles or a half-hour drive from Southwold on the East Suffolk coast, is deserted. The bustling pier at Southwold where second-home owners have flooded the seaside townSouthwold resident Keith Newland said: 'At the weekend it was just amazing how many people were out and about.' Many second-home owners have either decamped to Southwold or have stayed on there in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Ms Cliff said: 'We have a lot of second-home owners here who have decided to stay and people are really keen to buy fresh produce to stay healthy.' As for the second-home owners down in Southwold, Ms Davis says they would be very welcome to pay a visit to Lowestoft.

Source: Daily Mail March 21, 2020 19:07 UTC