Cromer

Having spent a lot of time in Southwold on the Suffolk coast, we decided to move further northwards this year, to visit Cromer in Norfolk. Tempted by the many good reviews of Cromer Crabs and an unspoilt coast, we set off with our tent to explore. When we arrived, we were not disappointed. Cromer is a small seaside town that has kept much of its character and charm. This very traditional town manages to combine the conventional seaside attractions with Victorian appeal. Perhaps a little seedy and run down, it has none of the big, glaring amusement arcades or loud funfair thrills of bigger and more popular resorts, but offers a more sedate type of ...  Read the complete review

I have very fond memories of Norfolk and in particular Cromer as this is somewhere i used to holiday with my dad. A lasting memory for anyone visiting Cromer must surely be going crabbing, Selecting the bait then sitting on the sea edge dangling a rod with your bucket at the ready is such a lasting memory!!! There is a lot to enjoy in Cromer, be it the pier, museums, or the lovely stretch of beach, it will surely appeal to all. If you didn't manage to catch a crab of decent proportions then you must buy one of the famous Cromer crabs... they really can't be beaten! There are plenty lot of places to eat and drink, and all ...  Read the complete review

Cromer. Where I Stayed:- A nice little place I stayed was the Kings Chalet Park. As the name suggests the accommodation provided is chalets. Each Chalet is well equipped with, two bedrooms (sleeping a Max of 4 people), bathroom, fitted kitchen, microwave, and colour TV. The park itself is situated on a quiet landscaped site, adjacent to sandy beaches, woods, cliff top walks the Lighthouse and golf courses. The site is just a ten minutes walk from town, and there are local shops nearby. The Town :- An idyllic town, with narrow winding streets and a huge open seafront. The Seafront is home to Cromer pier, a great place to try your hand ...  Read the complete review

When I was a young girl my parents would drag me, kicking and screaming, on holiday to Norfolk every year for the summer holidays. I hated it. Every year there seemed less and less to do, having exausted all the options the year before. A year ago my parents retired to Cromer from Hertfordshire and I have to say it was the best decision they ever made. They seem happier, healthier, younger even. For one the air up there is so much cleaner and crisper than in London. The pace of life off-season there, is much more relaxed too ( Cromer being almost entirely occupied by retired people.) There are some fantastic restuarants as well in the ...  Read the complete review

Sunday morning, late November. It's supposed to be a Photo Society trip to Cromer, but apathy prevails, and the group consists of me (the society president) and two of my housemates (who are both members). A shame really, as the day is bright and clear, although a bit cold, and it's the right place in the term for a bit of sea breeze to blow away the cobwebs. Still, their loss. We take the little train from Norwich (Anglia Railways, 01603 764776) - just £3.50 return, less with a railcard - and it only takes an hour or so, passing through the open countryside of North Norfolk, the fields either stubbled or bare beneath a crystal blue sky. Suddenly, ...  Read the complete review