Cromer is a lovely Victorian seaside town with a long and unique history. It is regularly featured in the top 10 costal resorts of the UK in many publications and polls. Praised for it's 'blue flag' sandy beaches, proudly boasting a thriving pier end theatre and renound for it's speciality crabs the town is well established as the 'Gem of the North Norfolk Coast'.
Cromer is postcard pretty with cliff-top gardens, spendid golf course, a boating lake, promenades, pristine sand and deliciously sweet crabs to catch and eat.
You can enjoy a traditional seaside break with a stroll down the pier, a walk on the beach followed by the modern twist of a latte in the new modern glass fronted cafe on the beach. Local attractions include the Cromer Zoo where visitors can see the towns latest residents including pumas, snakes, piranha fish and flamingos.
Golf and tennis are both catered for in Cromer with the Royal Cromer Golf Club and the Cromer Lawn Tennis facilities. There is also a surf school in the town for those wishing to ride the waves. Walkers and cyclists delight in the abundance of great walks and routes available in this coastal area of outstanding natural beauty.
Cromer has a fabulous Carnival each year which has events starting from early August, the carnival is very popular and is usually opened by the Red Arrows display team. Carnival week is arranged around the the 3rd Wednesday of August each year.
The first two weeks of August are children's weeks where a host of free activities and events are organised by the town. Full details about the Carnival can be found on the Cromer Carnival website.
Cromer is postcard pretty with cliff-top gardens, spendid golf course, a boating lake, promenades, pristine sand and deliciously sweet crabs to catch and eat.
You can enjoy a traditional seaside break with a stroll down the pier, a walk on the beach followed by the modern twist of a latte in the new modern glass fronted cafe on the beach. Local attractions include the Cromer Zoo where visitors can see the towns latest residents including pumas, snakes, piranha fish and flamingos.
Golf and tennis are both catered for in Cromer with the Royal Cromer Golf Club and the Cromer Lawn Tennis facilities. There is also a surf school in the town for those wishing to ride the waves. Walkers and cyclists delight in the abundance of great walks and routes available in this coastal area of outstanding natural beauty.
Cromer has a fabulous Carnival each year which has events starting from early August, the carnival is very popular and is usually opened by the Red Arrows display team. Carnival week is arranged around the the 3rd Wednesday of August each year.
The first two weeks of August are children's weeks where a host of free activities and events are organised by the town. Full details about the Carnival can be found on the Cromer Carnival website.
In the centre of the town is a majestic church with a very high tower which is possible to climb at certain times of the day the view is fantastic. Next to the church is the Cromer museum where the history of Cromer can be viewed including a reference to Tudor House, now known as Tudor Villas, famous for it's first owners Royal links.
The small streets provide delightful local shops specialising in fresh sea food, fine fish and chips, art galleries and many individual gift shops. The high street has a good variety of shops and a supermarket is close by ensuring that everything for your stay can be found within easy reach. Local Gastro pubs provide great food options.
Cromer's famous pier still houses a theatre providing all year round entertainment, it's an experience not to be missed. After an evening performance you will see the cliffs lit up by the towns twinkling lights as you walk back ensuring your evening is memorable.
At Christmas a 20 minute drive takes you to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, the ultimate Christmas musical experience is simply one of the most exciting Christmas Spectacular shows ever. It is the most popular Christmas show of all time in England and is a blend of exciting Christmas entertainment, with Christmas songs, carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, outstanding music and singing from the cast of over one hundred. The new year is then welcomed in style with when Cromer hosts a spectacular firework display over the sea every new Years Day.
Norfolk, and in particular North Norfolk, is one of the UK's top tourist destinations. It boasts fine sandy beaches, beautuful countryside and is a haven for wildlife with the area being particularly famous for seeing rare birds. The Queens Sandringham residence is nearby and it is said that she can often be seen walking her beloved corgis on Holkhams fantastic sandy beach.
The regional capital city of Norwich is easily accessible where it's shops and castle can be explored. The poppy line steam railway runs regularly between Sheringham and Holt. A boat trip on the Norfolk broads or a boat ride to see the seals are equally enjoyable. Wells, Cley and Blakeney are also fabulous places to visit with Holt being a shoppers paradise.
The small streets provide delightful local shops specialising in fresh sea food, fine fish and chips, art galleries and many individual gift shops. The high street has a good variety of shops and a supermarket is close by ensuring that everything for your stay can be found within easy reach. Local Gastro pubs provide great food options.
Cromer's famous pier still houses a theatre providing all year round entertainment, it's an experience not to be missed. After an evening performance you will see the cliffs lit up by the towns twinkling lights as you walk back ensuring your evening is memorable.
At Christmas a 20 minute drive takes you to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, the ultimate Christmas musical experience is simply one of the most exciting Christmas Spectacular shows ever. It is the most popular Christmas show of all time in England and is a blend of exciting Christmas entertainment, with Christmas songs, carols, dazzling dancers, beautiful costumes, outstanding music and singing from the cast of over one hundred. The new year is then welcomed in style with when Cromer hosts a spectacular firework display over the sea every new Years Day.
Norfolk, and in particular North Norfolk, is one of the UK's top tourist destinations. It boasts fine sandy beaches, beautuful countryside and is a haven for wildlife with the area being particularly famous for seeing rare birds. The Queens Sandringham residence is nearby and it is said that she can often be seen walking her beloved corgis on Holkhams fantastic sandy beach.
The regional capital city of Norwich is easily accessible where it's shops and castle can be explored. The poppy line steam railway runs regularly between Sheringham and Holt. A boat trip on the Norfolk broads or a boat ride to see the seals are equally enjoyable. Wells, Cley and Blakeney are also fabulous places to visit with Holt being a shoppers paradise.
