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Cromer is a coastal town on the north coast of the English county of Norfolk. It is approximately 23 miles north of the city of Norwich and 4 miles east of Sheringham on the North Sea coastline.
Cromer beach and pier are part of the Victorian seaside resort of Cromer, on the popular North Norfolk coast. With an abundance of attractions, it is not surprising that this Norfolk coastal town and centre is the first choice of holiday destination for many families, and Cromer beach is definitely one of the main reasons why this stunning Norfolk town gets picked for holidays over and over again.
In addition to Cromer beach, other beaches nearby include Sheringham Beach and overstand beach.
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Beach facilities are good with toilets, shops, food stands and a slipway.
Cromer Pier is one of the most picturesque landmarks on the entire Norfolk coast. It is a beautiful and Grade II listed, 151 metre long traditional Victorian pier.
One of only five UK seaside pier’s with a full working theatre and home to the only end of pier show of it’s kind in the World! The Cromer Pier Show now in its 41st year has been enjoyed by generations of visitors.
In addition to Cromer Norfolk has a number of stunning beaches including Holkham and Hunstanton beach among others.
Cromer Beach is well worth a visit, but while you are in the area why not also pop to Sheringham
Frequently asked question about Cromer and Cromer Beach
With vast sandy beaches, delicious food, and plenty of attractions, it is a beautiful, friendly place to visit and has something for everyone.
The beach is sandy and flat and you can enjoy watching the fishing boats catching the crabs. Near to the shore you will find the Cromer Shoals Chalk Bed, created when dinosaurs roamed.
When the tide is coming in, Cromer is an excellent beach for swimming
There are numerous car parks in Cromer which will all require only a short walk to reach the beach. The largest car park is the Runton Road car park which is a huge expanse of grass. It's easy to walk down the slight tarmac incline which takes you to the steps or path down to the promenade. The postcode for this is NR27 9AU.
There is also the promenade car park near the beach. In addition to travelling by car there is also a train station.
Both have unique qualities that make them worth visiting. Our suggestion is if you have the spare time, go visit both.
Cromer does have indeed have a museum. Go inside a Victorian fisherman's cottage and imagine what it was like to live in Cromer at the end of the 19th Century. The museum includes the Old Cromer Gallery with its huge archive of historic photographs and illustrations of the town. Discover Cromer's history as a Victorian seaside resort with its fine hotels and see an amazing collection of fossils – all found in North Norfolk.
In addition to amazing beaches, Norfolk has a number of places worth visiting including Norwich, Burnham Market and Burnham Thorpe where Lord Nelson was born. Norfolk is referred to as Nelson’s county.