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Cromer is a charming and picturesque Victorian seaside town in North Norfolk. There are beaches, walks, stunning scenery, museums, cinema, lovely sunsets, mini-golf, amusements and surfing lessons to name a few things. Cromer is a quaint town with many independent shops and plenty of places to eat all within walking distance. It also has the only pier with an end-of-pier theatre featuring a large variety of different acts throughout the year. Cromer is also a good base for exploring the rest of the North Norfolk coast.
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Cromer Beach
Cromer is a charming and picturesque Victorian seaside town in North Norfolk. There are beaches, walks, stunning scenery, museums, cinema, lovely sunsets, mini-golf, amusements and surfing lessons to name a few things. Cromer is a quaint town with many independent shops and plenty of places to eat all within walking distance. It also has the only pier with an end-of-pier theatre featuring a large variety of different acts throughout the year. Cromer is also a good base for exploring the rest of the North Norfolk coast.
Sightseeing
The Henry Blogg Museum celebrates the most decorated lifeboatman in RNLI history, who served for 53 years on Cromer’s lifeboats. With the assistance of his crew, he saved 873 lives from the North Sea.
As well as the vintage lifeboat which makes the centerpiece of the museum, there are a lot of activities inside the museum for the kids (brass rubbing, semaphore flags, morse-code generator, embossing, jigsaws, Q&A games) plus lots of factual and historical information for the adults.
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RNLI Henry Blogg Museum
The GangwayThe Henry Blogg Museum celebrates the most decorated lifeboatman in RNLI history, who served for 53 years on Cromer’s lifeboats. With the assistance of his crew, he saved 873 lives from the North Sea.
As well as the vintage lifeboat which makes the centerpiece of the museum, there are a lot of activities inside the museum for the kids (brass rubbing, semaphore flags, morse-code generator, embossing, jigsaws, Q&A games) plus lots of factual and historical information for the adults.
The Galleries at Cromer Museum
Browse around the Geology Gallery and see an amazing collection of fossils - all found in Norfolk. Enjoy fascinating displays revealing why Cromer is renowned as a geological area of international importance.
Find out about the famous West Runton mammoth, Britain’s oldest and most complete mammoth fossil and marvel at a cast of the skull of a Mosasaur - a huge marine reptile common in the seas that covered Norfolk over 80 million years ago.
Admire the beautiful series of portrait photographs of North Norfolk fishermen taken by Olive Edis, Norfolk’s pioneering female photographer. Her work includes a selection of autochromes – rare early 20th century colour photographs.
Step inside the cosy Victorian fisherman's cottage and imagine what it was like to live in Cromer at the end of the 19th Century.
Delve into the 'Old Cromer' Gallery with its displays of historic photographs and illustrations of the town. Discover Cromer's history as a Victorian seaside resort with its fine hotels and scandal of mixed bathing. Learn about the daring rescues of Henry Blogg and the Cromer lifeboatmen.
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Cromer Museum
4 Tucker StThe Galleries at Cromer Museum
Browse around the Geology Gallery and see an amazing collection of fossils - all found in Norfolk. Enjoy fascinating displays revealing why Cromer is renowned as a geological area of international importance.
Find out about the famous West Runton mammoth, Britain’s oldest and most complete mammoth fossil and marvel at a cast of the skull of a Mosasaur - a huge marine reptile common in the seas that covered Norfolk over 80 million years ago.
Admire the beautiful series of portrait photographs of North Norfolk fishermen taken by Olive Edis, Norfolk’s pioneering female photographer. Her work includes a selection of autochromes – rare early 20th century colour photographs.
Step inside the cosy Victorian fisherman's cottage and imagine what it was like to live in Cromer at the end of the 19th Century.
Delve into the 'Old Cromer' Gallery with its displays of historic photographs and illustrations of the town. Discover Cromer's history as a Victorian seaside resort with its fine hotels and scandal of mixed bathing. Learn about the daring rescues of Henry Blogg and the Cromer lifeboatmen.
The lighthouse is situated on the clifftop on the East side of Cromer. You can walk to it using the cliff path, which takes approximately 40 minutes from the centre of Cromer Town. The views from the cliff path and the top of the cliff are beautiful and well worth the (at points) steep terrain!
There has been a lighthouse on the cliff top at Foulness, east of the town of Cromer since 1669. Before this time a light was shone from the top of Cromer parish church to act as a guide to passing shipping. Although this light was small it had always been useful, as had many similar ecclesiastical lights that were dotted around the coastline of Great Britain from medieval times.
Cromer Lighthouse
The lighthouse is situated on the clifftop on the East side of Cromer. You can walk to it using the cliff path, which takes approximately 40 minutes from the centre of Cromer Town. The views from the cliff path and the top of the cliff are beautiful and well worth the (at points) steep terrain!
There has been a lighthouse on the cliff top at Foulness, east of the town of Cromer since 1669. Before this time a light was shone from the top of Cromer parish church to act as a guide to passing shipping. Although this light was small it had always been useful, as had many similar ecclesiastical lights that were dotted around the coastline of Great Britain from medieval times.
This quaint cinema in Cromer has 4 theatres of various sizes, ranging from approx 60 to 120 seats. Screen 1 still contains the old-fashioned organ under the screen. Known for its iconic neon 'Movieplex' sign it's a must-do if you're visiting Cromer
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Regal Movieplex
2-4 Hans PlThis quaint cinema in Cromer has 4 theatres of various sizes, ranging from approx 60 to 120 seats. Screen 1 still contains the old-fashioned organ under the screen. Known for its iconic neon 'Movieplex' sign it's a must-do if you're visiting Cromer
Felbrigg Hall is a 17th-century English country house near the village of that name in Norfolk. Part of a National Trust property, the unaltered 17th-century house is noted for its Jacobean architecture and fine Georgian interior. Outside is a walled garden, an orangery and orchards.
It's possible to park and simply enjoy the many woodland walks too.
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Felbrigg Hall
Felbrigg Hall is a 17th-century English country house near the village of that name in Norfolk. Part of a National Trust property, the unaltered 17th-century house is noted for its Jacobean architecture and fine Georgian interior. Outside is a walled garden, an orangery and orchards.
It's possible to park and simply enjoy the many woodland walks too.
A small zoo on the outskirts of Cromer Town. A unique zoo featuring over 200 South American animals, plus an indoor play area, cafe & gift shop.
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Amazona Zoo
Hall RoadA small zoo on the outskirts of Cromer Town. A unique zoo featuring over 200 South American animals, plus an indoor play area, cafe & gift shop.
Activities
Operating from Northrepps on the outskirts of Cromer in Norfolk, Karttrak Cromer is a lively company offering possibly the best karting experience to clients throughout the UK. Karttrak Cromer offer a wide range of enjoyable events, from practice sessions and exclusive track hire to full-blown Grand Prix events and everything in between! All ages from 8 upwards are welcome. Previous experience is not necessary, as our fully trained staff will be more than happy to help improve your kart control, and help you knock those vital 1000ths off lap times.
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Karttrak Cromer
Hall RoadOperating from Northrepps on the outskirts of Cromer in Norfolk, Karttrak Cromer is a lively company offering possibly the best karting experience to clients throughout the UK. Karttrak Cromer offer a wide range of enjoyable events, from practice sessions and exclusive track hire to full-blown Grand Prix events and everything in between! All ages from 8 upwards are welcome. Previous experience is not necessary, as our fully trained staff will be more than happy to help improve your kart control, and help you knock those vital 1000ths off lap times.
Located on the East promenade right next to the prominent iconic pier, we provide daily Surf & SUP (stand up paddle board) lessons with an extensive range of equipment if you just want to hire.
Our surf shop has all your essential surfing, SUP and water based accessories, catering from beginner to advanced. Our online shop will be coming soon!
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The Glide Surf School
EsplanadeLocated on the East promenade right next to the prominent iconic pier, we provide daily Surf & SUP (stand up paddle board) lessons with an extensive range of equipment if you just want to hire.
Our surf shop has all your essential surfing, SUP and water based accessories, catering from beginner to advanced. Our online shop will be coming soon!
Entertainment
The Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre is best known as the venue to the ONLY ‘End of the Pier’ show of its kind in the World!, where audiences can be entertained by a line up of traditional variety acts for three months throughout the summer. The Cromer Pier Show, also known as Seaside Special, is one of the few true live variety shows in Britain and it showcases live variety acts at their best. No other pier in the world can boast the same credentials which makes The Cromer Pier Show a ‘must-see’ experience and, as Bradley Walsh recently said: “it should be on everyone’s to-do list”.
Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre has approx. 450 seats making for an intimate experience but drawing quality acts who always enjoy returning to the stage here. In the past we’ve had many now familiar names developing their careers here, including Bradley Walsh who is a staunch supporter of the show, Steve Hewlett, the hilarious ventriloquist, who made it to the finals in 2013’s Britain’s Got Talent, Danny Posthill who also made it as a finalist in Britain’s Got Talent 2015, crazy pair, comedian Phil Butler and comedy juggler James Bustar and with the voice of an angel, singing sensation Emily Yarrow. The Cromer Pier Show is nationally famous as an “incubator” for true, quality talent for dancers, singers, actors, magicians, comedians and other variety acts so, by coming to see the Summer Show, you could be seeing the stars of the future.
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Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre
PromenadeThe Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre is best known as the venue to the ONLY ‘End of the Pier’ show of its kind in the World!, where audiences can be entertained by a line up of traditional variety acts for three months throughout the summer. The Cromer Pier Show, also known as Seaside Special, is one of the few true live variety shows in Britain and it showcases live variety acts at their best. No other pier in the world can boast the same credentials which makes The Cromer Pier Show a ‘must-see’ experience and, as Bradley Walsh recently said: “it should be on everyone’s to-do list”.
Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre has approx. 450 seats making for an intimate experience but drawing quality acts who always enjoy returning to the stage here. In the past we’ve had many now familiar names developing their careers here, including Bradley Walsh who is a staunch supporter of the show, Steve Hewlett, the hilarious ventriloquist, who made it to the finals in 2013’s Britain’s Got Talent, Danny Posthill who also made it as a finalist in Britain’s Got Talent 2015, crazy pair, comedian Phil Butler and comedy juggler James Bustar and with the voice of an angel, singing sensation Emily Yarrow. The Cromer Pier Show is nationally famous as an “incubator” for true, quality talent for dancers, singers, actors, magicians, comedians and other variety acts so, by coming to see the Summer Show, you could be seeing the stars of the future.
Surrounding areas
Situated 15 minutes from Cromer by car, Sheringham Park is a landscape park and gardens near the town of Sheringham, Norfolk, England. The park surrounds Sheringham Hall, lying mostly to its south. The hall is privately occupied, but Sheringham Park is in the care of the National Trust and open to visitors.
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Sheringham Park
Situated 15 minutes from Cromer by car, Sheringham Park is a landscape park and gardens near the town of Sheringham, Norfolk, England. The park surrounds Sheringham Hall, lying mostly to its south. The hall is privately occupied, but Sheringham Park is in the care of the National Trust and open to visitors.
Situated 15 minutes from Cromer by car, Sheringham Little Theatre is an intimate and welcoming arts venue packed with entertainment for all tastes and ages.
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Sheringham Little Theatre
2 Station RdSituated 15 minutes from Cromer by car, Sheringham Little Theatre is an intimate and welcoming arts venue packed with entertainment for all tastes and ages.
A 15 minute drive from Cromer, this is North Norfolk's largest indoor adventure play experience. STOMP is JR's play area where children can have bags of fun!
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JR's - Indoor & Outdoor Play, Bowling, American Diner, Maize Maze
Tungate RoadA 15 minute drive from Cromer, this is North Norfolk's largest indoor adventure play experience. STOMP is JR's play area where children can have bags of fun!
Situated just 20 minutes from Cromer by car, the Muckleburgh Collection is a military museum sited on a former military camp at Weybourne, on the North Norfolk coast, England. It was opened to the public in 1988 and is the largest privately owned military museum in the United Kingdom
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Muckleburgh Collection
Situated just 20 minutes from Cromer by car, the Muckleburgh Collection is a military museum sited on a former military camp at Weybourne, on the North Norfolk coast, England. It was opened to the public in 1988 and is the largest privately owned military museum in the United Kingdom
Situated a 25 minute drive from Cromer, Blickling Hall is a stately home which is part of the Blickling estate. It is located in the village of Blickling north of Aylsham in Norfolk, England and has been in the care of the National Trust since 1940.
Blickling is a great place for those wanting to get active and explore the great outdoors in Norfolk. From walking and cycling to running and fishing, there's plenty to do.
And for families, collect a map on arrival and head out on an adventure around the colourful gardens. Find the secret tunnels, squishy trees, sundial and more. There's plenty of fun to be had, from a family game of hide and seek between the yew hedges, to a picnic in the long grass.
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Blickling Estate
Situated a 25 minute drive from Cromer, Blickling Hall is a stately home which is part of the Blickling estate. It is located in the village of Blickling north of Aylsham in Norfolk, England and has been in the care of the National Trust since 1940.
Blickling is a great place for those wanting to get active and explore the great outdoors in Norfolk. From walking and cycling to running and fishing, there's plenty to do.
And for families, collect a map on arrival and head out on an adventure around the colourful gardens. Find the secret tunnels, squishy trees, sundial and more. There's plenty of fun to be had, from a family game of hide and seek between the yew hedges, to a picnic in the long grass.
Situated 45 minutes from Cromer by car, BeWILDerwood is an adventure park for families. Get ready to run WILD at BeWILDerwood, the curious treehouse adventure! A marvellous family day out full of fun, with all incloosive activities!
This is a whole-day adventure. There's plenty for the little ones to climb on, through and under. There are a couple of food stations on-site (or you can take a picnic). All set outdoors in the woodland.
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BeWILDerwood
Situated 45 minutes from Cromer by car, BeWILDerwood is an adventure park for families. Get ready to run WILD at BeWILDerwood, the curious treehouse adventure! A marvellous family day out full of fun, with all incloosive activities!
This is a whole-day adventure. There's plenty for the little ones to climb on, through and under. There are a couple of food stations on-site (or you can take a picnic). All set outdoors in the woodland.
Situated 40 minutes from Cromer, Wroxham Miniature Worlds is the largest indoor modelling attraction in the UK stretching over 10,000 square feet with some of the largest model railways in the world on permanent public display. The attraction is made up of many zones including model railways in various scales, slot car displays, a whole city made from LegoTM bricks, model boat displays, Vintage Penny Arcade, Interactive Flight Simulators, Train Simulators, new railway layouts some of which you can drive yourself, and a host of toys from across the decades there is something for the whole family to enjoy. We have an onsite café and a small toy shop and model shop. So if you’re after a ice cream or a little something to remember your visit with us then pop on over on your way out. We are Norfolk’s newest attraction and something truly unique.
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Wroxham Miniature Worlds
Horning Road WestSituated 40 minutes from Cromer, Wroxham Miniature Worlds is the largest indoor modelling attraction in the UK stretching over 10,000 square feet with some of the largest model railways in the world on permanent public display. The attraction is made up of many zones including model railways in various scales, slot car displays, a whole city made from LegoTM bricks, model boat displays, Vintage Penny Arcade, Interactive Flight Simulators, Train Simulators, new railway layouts some of which you can drive yourself, and a host of toys from across the decades there is something for the whole family to enjoy. We have an onsite café and a small toy shop and model shop. So if you’re after a ice cream or a little something to remember your visit with us then pop on over on your way out. We are Norfolk’s newest attraction and something truly unique.
Situated a 45 minute drive froom Cromer, Roarr! is the No. 1 Dinosaur Themed Adventure Park in the UK.
ROARR! includes over 25 dinosaur themed attractions across 85 acres, complete with play areas, splash park, theatre, eateries and a secret animal garden.
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Roarr! Aventura de Dinosaurios
Situated a 45 minute drive froom Cromer, Roarr! is the No. 1 Dinosaur Themed Adventure Park in the UK.
ROARR! includes over 25 dinosaur themed attractions across 85 acres, complete with play areas, splash park, theatre, eateries and a secret animal garden.
Approximately 45 minutes by car or train (or 1hr by bus), Norwich is a wonderful fusion of the modern and historic, one complementing the other. Like any great city its centre is easy to walk around and has a river at its heart. As well as being the most complete medieval city in the UK with stunning Norman Cathedral and Castle, it has a flourishing arts, music and cultural scene, superb independent as well as High Street shopping, quaint covered market, lively restaurants, bars and nightlife and a heritage that is a delight to explore. It was also England’s first UNESCO City of Literature – this is a city of stories!
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Norwich
Approximately 45 minutes by car or train (or 1hr by bus), Norwich is a wonderful fusion of the modern and historic, one complementing the other. Like any great city its centre is easy to walk around and has a river at its heart. As well as being the most complete medieval city in the UK with stunning Norman Cathedral and Castle, it has a flourishing arts, music and cultural scene, superb independent as well as High Street shopping, quaint covered market, lively restaurants, bars and nightlife and a heritage that is a delight to explore. It was also England’s first UNESCO City of Literature – this is a city of stories!
Approximately 30 minutes from Cromer, Bishops offers daily boat trips to see Blakeney Point’s famous seals and birds in their natural habitat
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Bishops Boats Seal Trips
Quay LaneApproximately 30 minutes from Cromer, Bishops offers daily boat trips to see Blakeney Point’s famous seals and birds in their natural habitat
A 20 minute drive from Cromer, the historic Georgian town of Holt is a charming rural north Norfolk town surrounded by parks.
Holt's fine 18th century Georgian buildings make the town one of the most attractive in north Norfolk. The town is home to many art galleries, antique and book shops and places to eat located along the high street and tucked away in hidden, charming courtyards and alleyways. Bakers and Larners department store and Byfords are two landmark establishments in the town.
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Holt
A 20 minute drive from Cromer, the historic Georgian town of Holt is a charming rural north Norfolk town surrounded by parks.
Holt's fine 18th century Georgian buildings make the town one of the most attractive in north Norfolk. The town is home to many art galleries, antique and book shops and places to eat located along the high street and tucked away in hidden, charming courtyards and alleyways. Bakers and Larners department store and Byfords are two landmark establishments in the town.