Cromer views from Cromer Pier
Cromer Pier and Victorian Hotels
Cromer Beach
Pavilion Theatre Cromer Pier
RNLI Henry Blogg Museum Cromer
Edwardian Cromer Pier entranceCromer is a Victorian seaside resort gem on the North Norfolk Coast with highlights including the Edwardian Cromer Pier, beautiful cliff top gardens and Grade listed historic seaside hotels. Attractions in Cromer alongside the spectacular heritage Cromer Pier and Pavilion Theatre include the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum. The story of Cromer's famous son Henry Blogg, the RNLI's most decorated crew member is explored in the RNLI Museum. Visit the Cromer Museum housed in a Victorian fisherman's cottage to discover the history of Cromer as a Victorian seaside resort.
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Cromer accommodation includes spectacular Edwardian hotels and classic Victorian seaside guesthouses. Caravan parks in Cromer can be found on the Cromer cliffs from which are panoramic views of the Cromer coast. Cromer is a superb central touring base with direct trains from Cromer station running to Wroxham and the Norfolk Broads. Attractions on the Norfolk Coast and in Norwich are also just a short drive from Cromer.
Historic Cromer Pier with pier end Pavilion Theatre is an Edwardian seaside pier first opened in 1901. This iconic landmark pier replaced former wooden jetty structures which had been on this site since 1391. Supported by the great Victorian railway companies operating in Cromer at the time, Cromer Pier's opening in 1901 attracted huge crowds.
The Pavilion Theatre on Cromer Pier hosts the successful Summer Seaside Special Show as well as the Crhistmas Seaside Special. A great mix of music, dance, opera, musicals and comedy shows at the Pavilion Theatre Cromer feature all year round. The theatre has an onsite public bar. Other attractions on Cromer Pier include the Cromer Pier bar and restaurant with spectacular views of the Victorian Cromer coastline. Crab fishing is also popular off the pier end and gift shops and ice cream parlours also feature around the Cromer Pier entrance.
Cromer is a stunning Victorian seaside resort on the North Norfolk Coast with a spectacular Edwardian Pier, pretty cliff top gardens and elegant historic seaside hotels. Attractions in Cromer alongside the beautiful Cromer Pier and Pavilion Theatre include the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum. Henry Blogg from Cromer joined the Cromer lifeboat crew in 1894 aged 18 and was the RNLI's most decorated crew member. His story is explored in-depth in the museum which also details the history of RNLI lifeboats. The RNLI Henry Blogg Museum is located on the Cromer seafront at The Rocket House near Cromer Pier.
Cromer Museum is housed within a heritage Victorian fisherman's cottage and offers an insight into what it was like to live in Cromer in the Victorian era. Also within the Cromer Museum is the 'Old Cromer' Gallery which displays fascinating historic photographs and posters of the town. The Cromer Museum digs deep into the town's history as a popular Victorian seaside resort with its spectacular Victorian seaside hotels. Cromer seafront promenade contains a wide choice of seaside cafes, gift shops and seaside amusement arcades.
Premier golf at Cromer can be found at the Royal Cromer Golf Club founded in 1888 at the height of the resort's Victorian seaside boom. The Royal Cromer Golf Club offers a warm welcome to visitors all year round. A clubhouse and pro shop are onsite and the cliff top course affords spectacular views of the Cromer coast. Family attractions in Cromer include the popular Cromer Road Train which runs every weekend during the summer from Forest park through the town.
Attractions around Cromer include Felbrigg Hall, Garden & Park (National Trust) situated 2 miles south west of Cromer off the B1436. A copy of Dr Johnson's famous dictionary is on display in the Gothic Library at Felbrigg Hall. Family attractions near Cromer include The Wizard Adventure Maze close to Felbrigg Hall. Things to do at The Wizard Maze feature the 12 acre Maize Maze, junior play areas, a train ride, a petting farm animals area and numerous rides. More family fun days out near Cromer are at Amazona Zoo just south of the town and clearly signposted from Cromer centre. Hillside Animal Sanctuary with Norfolk Shire Horse Centre also sits close to Cromer off the A149 Sheringham Road.
Discover an outstanding choice of classic Victorian and Edwardian seaside hotels in Cromer overlooking the seafront and Cromer Pier. The cliffs gently rise up from the promenade at Cromer and historic Cromer hotels are almost embedded in the cliffside to great effect. Many of the historic seaside hotels in Cromer are Grade listed buildings like the beautiful Edwardian Cliftonville Hotel.
Seaside guesthouse accommodation and B&Bs in Cromer are also widely available, with ample choice of historic Cromer Victorian bed and breakfast guesthouses. Caravan parks in Cromer are also widely available situated in spectacular locations on the Cromer cliffs. Browse historic Cromer hotels, seaside guesthouses and caravan parks in Cromer listed here on iknow East Anglia.
Cromer station offers train links into the Norfolk Broads with direct trains from Cromer running to Hoveton and Wroxham (National Express East Anglia). Visitors based in Cromer hotels also have easy access to Norwich via the A149/A140. A host of North Norfolk Coast attractions are within easy reach of Cromer including the North Norfolk Railway at Sheringham, craft shopping at both Holt village and Wells and the nature reserves on the Norfolk Coast at Blakeney and the Burnhams. Cromer's position makes it an ideal touring base from which to explore the Norfolk Broads, Norwich and the Norfolk Coast.
