Cromer is also close to the pretty seaside town of Sheringham with its steam railway and the Georgian town of Holt with plenty of antique shops, unusual shops and galleries. Along the coast are Blakeney and Morston famous for seal watching boat trips. Further along the coast is Wells-next-the-sea with its harbour and fine sandy beaches along with the medieval pilgrim village of Walsingham. Also within reach is Thursford with its steam organ museum and famous Xmas show.
Nearby there is the City of Norwich, considered the capital of East Anglia. Highlights include the Castle overlooking the City dating from the 12th century along with the Norman Cathedral. It also has some of the most attractive cobbled streets in the country and 2 fine shopping malls.
Cromer is also within reach of the Norfolk Broads an area of outstanding beauty and the UK’s largest and finest wetland landscape, created as a result of intensive digging of peat in the Middle Ages to provide fuel.
In addition there are several Natural Trust properties to visit including the fine 17th century Felbrigg Hall.