Cromer – gem of the Norfolk coast
With a traditional pier, two museums, wide open beaches, spectacular cliffs, a famous end-of-the-pier show, many glorious walks in the area, the town’s Folk Festival and Carnival, Lifeboat Day and Fireworks displays, and many places of interest to visit - there’s lots to enjoy in Cromer.
This gem of a town boasts an ancient history, as seen in its magnificent medieval church, a legacy from the days when Cromer was a modest settlement of fishermen and merchants.
The town was ‘discovered’ by travellers in the 18th century and in 1877, when the railway linked Cromer with London, development gathered pace so that by the 1890s, the town was fashionable and booming. In 1900, a new pier was erected and the promenade was lengthened and enhanced.
The streets of Cromer today are little changed from how they looked in the Victorian era with many of the town’s landmarks still enjoyed by visitors.
One can still watch the crab boats arrive every morning with their catch, and there are several fish shops in the town where you can sample the day's fresh fish.
For over 200 years, the town's lifeboats have helped those in trouble off the open north-east Norfolk coast. Today, on the east promenade, the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum tells the story of its most famous lifeboatman and his brave colleagues.
As well as one of Norfolk's most attractive seaside resorts, Cromer is also an important residential, administrative and service centre, yet still retains an air of Victorian and Edwardian charm.
We hope you'll come and explore all this for yourself!