Cromer
Parish in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England
| Coordinates: | 52.925, 1.296 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | TG 21 41 |
| Population: | 8,801 |
| Dialling code: | 01263 |
Cromer sits on the north Norfolk coast in North Norfolk, Norfolk, England, known for its steep cliffs, a long shingle and sandy beach and the much‑photographed Cromer Pier with its end‑of‑pier theatre. The town’s seafront and RNLI presence are integral to its character: the lifeboat history, famously embodied by coxswain Henry Blogg, is commemorated locally, and regular coastal change and erosion shape the landscape and outlook.
Once a Victorian seaside resort, Cromer still relies on tourism alongside a modest fishing industry famed for the local brown crab, and it has a lively programme of summer events, theatre and festivals. Good rail links on the Bittern Line to Norwich and nearby Sheringham, plus proximity to the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, keep it popular with day visitors, holidaymakers and a sizeable retirement community, while museums and local galleries preserve its maritime and social history.
Postcode districts covering Cromer
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 19.6 miles31.5 km
- North Walsham 8.2 miles13.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Cromer Built-up area 0.1 miles0.1 km
- Cromer Town Ward 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Suffield Park Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- East Runton Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Felbrigg Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Runton Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Northrepps Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Aylmerton Built-up area 2 miles3.1 km
- Overstrand Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Beeston Regis & The Runtons Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- West Runton and Beeston Regis Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Roughton Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Cromer
NR27 0BA, NR27 9EW, NR27 7SW, NR27 9FA, NR27 0BF, NR27 0HW, NR27 9ST, NR27 9JL, NR27 0EX … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Stansted Airport 84.6 miles136.2 km
- Cromer Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Roughton Road Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
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Schools in Cromer
- Cromer Academy Secondary
- Cromer Junior School Primary
- Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer Primary
Local points of interest
- Sheringham Beach Beach 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Gunton Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Weybourne Beach Beach 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Blickling Hall Historic site 8.2 miles13.3 km
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 12.1 miles19.5 km
- Cart Gap Beach 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Blakeney Harbour Harbour 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 18 miles28.9 km
- The Bink Hill 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Wells Harbour Harbour 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Plumstead Hall Estate 19.6 miles31.6 km