Cromer

Cromer is a favourite with families looking for a more traditional seaside holiday. With great sandy beaches, museums, surfing, plenty of attractions and wonderful walking along the Norfolk Coast Path, Cromer is a great place for a holiday, any time of the year.

Cromer is a traditional seaside resort and is famous for Banksy's Great British Spraycation artwork, Cromer Pier, which is home to a lifeboat station and Pavilion Theatre, where the UK’s only remaining traditional end of the pier variety show takes place each Summer and Winter. The pier is an enduring example of Victorian architecture, having withstood many storms, tidal surges and even an attempt to blow it up by the Government in WW2 to prevent the pier being used as a landing strip for enemy invaders!

Close to the shore, and part of the Deep History Coast, you will find ‘Britain’s Great Barrier Reef’, the Cromer Shoal Chalk Bed, created in the Mesozoic Era when dinosaurs roamed. It is the longest in the world at 20 miles long and you can see it by swimming out and snorkelling. Cromer is on the Deep History Coast Discovery Trail and has its own Discovery Point.

Unmissable on the skyline is the 160ft tower of 14th century church St Peter & Paul with vast stained glass windows commemorating Cromer's lifeboat crew, the most decorated in RNLI history. Home to a diverse range of people from lifeboat men to writers, there are nine blue plaques commemorating some of the significant figures associated with the town as well as a museum named after Henry Blogg, who served for 53 years on Cromer's lifeboats. With his crew, Blogg saved over 873 lives. Discover more history at the Lifeboat Museum and Cromer Museum.

Back in the 19th century, the town was developed into a seaside resort by the late Victorians. Today, the streets and alleys are bustling with shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants where you can enjoy the famous Cromer crab!

In the summer, Cromer celebrates its maritime heritage with the famous Cromer Carnival and Crab & Lobster Festival. There are events throughout the year including the Folk on the Pier on Cromer Pier as well as the winter and summer variety shows at the Pavilion Theatre. 

Spending time on the beach at Cromer is a must. Have a go at crabbing, building sandcastles on the family friendly sands or try surfing and paddle boarding. The Norfolk coast path passes through the area offering fantastic scenic walks. With a great choice of hotels, guest houses and B&Bs, Cromer is ideal for a beachside holiday, all year round.