Cromer
Things to do in Cromer, Norfolk
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Cromer is a Norfolk coastal town with solid accommodation options: fifteen hotels and guest houses, ranging from the Red Lion Hotel (rated 4.5 from nearly 2,000 reviews) down through mid-range choices like the Dormy House and Cliftonville, to the Cromer Country Club (rated 4.6 from over 1,200 reviews). There's enough variety to make it a workable base for a seaside break, though the listings suggest a traditional rather than trendy lodging scene.
The attractions cluster around family activities and local curiosities. Amazona Zoo (rated 4.3 from 2,446 reviews) and Karttrak Cromer (rated 4.7 from 485 reviews) draw children, while Felbrigg Hall, Gardens and Estate—a National Trust property rated 4.6 from over 2,700 reviews—offers something for those wanting a country house visit nearby. The RNLI Lifeboat Station on Cromer Pier (rated 4.7 from 217 reviews) reflects the town's maritime heritage, and there's a cinema in the Regal Movieplex (rated 4.5 from 779 reviews) if weather turns.
For eating, there's a small but well-regarded cluster. North Sea Coffee Co stands highest at 4.9 from 325 reviews, and Whitewater (4.4 from 260) and About With Friends (4.7 from 22) provide dinner options. Sticky Earth Cafe at one of the attractions is rated 4.8 from 184 reviews. This is not a destination for restaurant exploration, but you won't go hungry.
Where to stay in Cromer(15)
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Virginia Court Hotel
Cliff Avenue, Cromer
Albury House
20 Alfred Road, Cromer
Cliftonville Hotel
Runton Road, Cromer
Cromer Country Club
127 Overstrand Road, Cromer
Hotel De Paris
High Street, Cromer
Links Country Park Hotel
Sandy Lane, Cromer
Mill House Bed and Breakfast
53 Mundesley Road,, Cromer
Ogilvy House
7 St Marys Road, Cromer
Things to Do in Cromer(8)
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Where to Eat in Cromer(2)
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Attractions Near Cromer
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Cromer Beach
Norfolk · ⭐ 4.6
1 mi
East Runton Beach
East Runton · ⭐ 4.7
Overstrand Beach
Overstrand · ⭐ 4.7
West Runton Beach
West Runton · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Beeston Hills Putting Green
Sheringham · ⭐ 4.6
Hilltop Outdoor Centre
Sheringham · ⭐ 4.8
4 mi
The Mo Sheringham Museum
Sheringham · ⭐ 4.7
Sheringham Beach
Sheringham · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Cromer
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Self-Catering Cottages in Cromer
All cottages in Cromer →The Colman
2 bed · sleeps 5 · from £657
Melrose Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 4 · from £493
Villa Otto
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,076
Surf Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,592
The Bath House
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £977
Stradbroke House
4 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,047
The Lookout
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £477
Samphire Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 4
Common questions about Cromer
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We list 15 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Cromer.
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