Richard and Shellys guidebook
Sightseeing
Wonderful wildlife reserve for local Birds. The Marsh Harrier is a big attraction
33 locals recommend
Cley Marshes Visitor Centre
Coast RoadWonderful wildlife reserve for local Birds. The Marsh Harrier is a big attraction
Holt
Lovely Market town for shopping and eating. A must visit while your here
A truly famous Life boat station. Often practice launches on a Sunday (esp in Summer). Do come down and see
9 locals recommend
RNLI Cromer Lifeboat Station
The EsplanadeA truly famous Life boat station. Often practice launches on a Sunday (esp in Summer). Do come down and see
Amazona Zoo
Hall RoadGreat for the kids
Take the steam train to Holt, enjoy a relaxing meal and some shopping and then back again. A perfect day out
69 locals recommend
North Norfolk Railway PLC (Sheringham)
Station ApproachTake the steam train to Holt, enjoy a relaxing meal and some shopping and then back again. A perfect day out
Walk from East Runton to West Runton along our fabulous beach. Tide permitting go all the way to Sheringham! Stop for a pint and ice cream and head back along the cliff tops. Your dogs and legs will love you for it.
21 locals recommend
West Runton Beach
Water LaneWalk from East Runton to West Runton along our fabulous beach. Tide permitting go all the way to Sheringham! Stop for a pint and ice cream and head back along the cliff tops. Your dogs and legs will love you for it.
Lifeboat Museum
West CliffSee some of our history and the bravery of our Men and Women over the ages
Interactive for the children and free entry. A great educational trip and so interesting. Henry Blogg is a legend in Cromer, come and see why
19 locals recommend
RNLI Henry Blogg Museum
The GangwayInteractive for the children and free entry. A great educational trip and so interesting. Henry Blogg is a legend in Cromer, come and see why
If you love gardens then spend a whole day here. Stunning is the only word to use. Fab cafe too :)
53 locals recommend
East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden
Vicarage RoadIf you love gardens then spend a whole day here. Stunning is the only word to use. Fab cafe too :)
Look up these walks and many others in the area. www.norfolktrails.co.uk
15 locals recommend
Weavers Way
Weavers WayLook up these walks and many others in the area. www.norfolktrails.co.uk
Coast Path
Norfolk Coast PathNo words needed here. Just walk it and enjoy the views
Coastal Exploration Co
29 E QuayBook a trip trip on a traditional wooden sailing boat
This is an absolute must while you are here. Then stop at the local pub for Lunch. A wonderful day out
46 locals recommend
Beans Seal Trips
This is an absolute must while you are here. Then stop at the local pub for Lunch. A wonderful day out
Lovely for local crafts and early Christmas present shopping.
10 locals recommend
Alby Crafts & Gardens
Lovely for local crafts and early Christmas present shopping.
Take a small gage train to Wroxham, enjoy a day out on the broads and then back again. You will have some happy but exhausted children!
24 locals recommend
Bure Valley Railway
Norwich RoadTake a small gage train to Wroxham, enjoy a day out on the broads and then back again. You will have some happy but exhausted children!
Lovely for Kids and families. Theres a petting farm and play area. Cafes and a children friendly venue.
70 locals recommend
Wroxham Barns
Tunstead RoadLovely for Kids and families. Theres a petting farm and play area. Cafes and a children friendly venue.
For older Kids why not book ahead and have a family adventure. You will be smiling for 24hrs after this one. Min age 8
13 locals recommend
Hilltop Outdoor Centre
For older Kids why not book ahead and have a family adventure. You will be smiling for 24hrs after this one. Min age 8
A lovely nature reserve and plenty of bird watching. A spring watch venue a few years ago
128 locals recommend
Pensthorpe Natural Park
Pensthorpe RoadA lovely nature reserve and plenty of bird watching. A spring watch venue a few years ago
Is just stunning! In Summer the Queens Cavalry come for their summer break locally and can be seen here on the beach with the horses
153 locals recommend
Holkham beach
Is just stunning! In Summer the Queens Cavalry come for their summer break locally and can be seen here on the beach with the horses
Felbrigg Hall
Another National trust treasure
Blickling Estate
Lovely Hall and Gardens. National Trust.
Sheringham Park
National Trust park. A great park and a Park Run venue
Check the tide then just go for a walk on the marches.
19 locals recommend
Morston Quay National Trust
Check the tide then just go for a walk on the marches.
City/town information
A lovely Cathedral City. Not dissimilar to York in age and historic venues. Some lovely places to eat as well. The train goes hourly from West Runton and Cromer, so no need to drive
115 locals recommend
Norwich
A lovely Cathedral City. Not dissimilar to York in age and historic venues. Some lovely places to eat as well. The train goes hourly from West Runton and Cromer, so no need to drive
Food scene
One of my favourites for eating. Local sea food and BYO alcohol makes this place affordable. Recommend prebook though
41 locals recommend
Rocky Bottoms
Cromer RoadOne of my favourites for eating. Local sea food and BYO alcohol makes this place affordable. Recommend prebook though
Lovely Bistro. Fab wine. Spoil yourself, but book ahead so your not disappointed
15 locals recommend
No. 10
10 Augusta StLovely Bistro. Fab wine. Spoil yourself, but book ahead so your not disappointed
Another great place with amazing views and walking distance to Melinda Cottage . Upstairs is a sit down restaurant, downstairs a famous fish and chip shop. You will never be disappointed here.
51 locals recommend
No1 Cromer
1 New StAnother great place with amazing views and walking distance to Melinda Cottage . Upstairs is a sit down restaurant, downstairs a famous fish and chip shop. You will never be disappointed here.
Another place with amazing views. Cafe/bistro vibe but has a balcony for those balmy days when you want to have a glass or two over looking Cromer beach
31 locals recommend
Rocket House Cafe
The GangwayAnother place with amazing views. Cafe/bistro vibe but has a balcony for those balmy days when you want to have a glass or two over looking Cromer beach
The Pigs
Norwich RoadVery popular for Sunday lunches and the Puddings are to die for!
After a walk on the Marshes come here for a pint, (or rather yummy G&T) and enjoy locally sourced food overlooking the marshes. Always busy and very popular
65 locals recommend
Dun Cow Salthouse
Purdy StreetAfter a walk on the Marshes come here for a pint, (or rather yummy G&T) and enjoy locally sourced food overlooking the marshes. Always busy and very popular
Now this is my Favourite place for afternoon tea. Amazing cakes with all tastes catered for. Its a must and a perfect stop off if your walking along the beach from East Runton to West Runton (makes the calories free!!!)
Corner House
2 Station RdNow this is my Favourite place for afternoon tea. Amazing cakes with all tastes catered for. Its a must and a perfect stop off if your walking along the beach from East Runton to West Runton (makes the calories free!!!)
The Bank
7 Church StNepalese and Asian Cuisine
The Butchers Joint
69 Church StThe best butchers in the area ;)
Essentials
Morrisons
Holt RoadGood local supermarket
Tesco Superstore
Cromer RoadGlaven Veterinary Practice
Old Station WayCromer Group Practice
Mill RoadLocal GP's
Cromer and District Hospital
Mill RoadFor Minor injuries
Boots
54-56 Church StFor OTC meds and prescriptions