The North Norfolk Visitor Centre on The Deep History Coast

Head long to the North Norfolk Visitor Centre in Cromer and immerse yourself in the interactive Deep History Coast discovery zone showcasing the incredible deep history of north Norfolk.

Take a mammoth step back in time at the North Norfolk Visitor Centre in Cromer. The tactile and interactive displays tell the story of the Deep History Coast, taking you on a journey back to the deepest depths of history!

The many displays showcase the incredible story of the area from millions of years ago and this story is set to continue as new treasures are unearthed on our beaches every day. Fossils finds, flint hand axe discoveries and mammoth skeleton remains being unearthed, all help shape our understanding of Britain’s earliest inhabitants.

Audio visual displays using augmented reality scenes bring the past to life and find out more about north Norfolk’s rich geological and archaeological past. Also, see a 3D display of the Discovery Trail and find out what you'll be able to see along the route. And you can videos on a big screen about how the Deep History Coast story evolved and things to do.

At the visitor centre, there is a Changing Places accessible facility as well as general visitor information and access to online information.

Inspiration

Cromer Museum

Cromer Museum is set in a row of late 19th Century Victorian fisherman's cottages. The displays include geology, archaeology, old Cromer Gallery, Cromer lifeboatmen, the growth of tourism and Poppyland, and a Cromer At War presentation.
Sheringham Museum at The Mo

A stunning museum located on Sheringham's seafront which tells the fascinating story of Sheringham's history.
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery

One of the city’s most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle was built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago. Now a museum and art gallery, it is home to some of the most outstanding collections of fine art.