Just over a century ago, there was only one place to take a weekend break in Norfolk and that was Cromer on the North Norfolk coast. After the railway opened in 1877 linking Cromer with London, the seaside resort became the place for wealthy townies to take their holidays and consequently Cromer boomed.
In the 1890s Cromer was particularly fashionable and a great deal of its infrastructure and architecture still dates back to those heady times. Well-to-do Victorian visitors made their mark on this popular seaside town and many of the North Norfolk Hotels still hark back to that wealthy era, however, for those visiting North Norfolk Hotels today, there is plenty to see and do in Cromer, thanks to its lovely open beaches, clifftop walks, museums and famous promenade and pier. The town hosts a fun-filled carnival each summer and there are also many other annual events in the calendar, from a folk festival and lifeboat day to colourful firework displays.
The RNLI lifeboat is based at the end of Cromer Pier and there's also a fabulous museum on the east promenade which is dedicated to legendary lifeboatman Henry Blogg and other brave members of the lifeboat crew. And as visitors to Norfolk Luxury Hotels will know, Cromer crab is a much-loved local delicacy, with the crab boats setting out early each morning to catch the shellfish which features on menus throughout the town.
There are plenty of places to have fish and chips in Cromer, too, and also lots of little shops which are well worth a look - most dotted around the enormous medieval church which dominates the centre. But no trip to Cromer is complete without a stroll on the pier which has something to offer all year round. In the summer months you can simply buy an ice cream, find a seat and people-watch for a while, while in the winter you can enjoy something to eat and drink in one of the cafes or take in a show at The Pavilion Theatre. Thanks to its many facilities and welcoming people, Cromer is a popular place for modern holidaymakers and no doubt will have plenty to offer for centuries to come.