Question 1

How can we find out about hotels and guest houses in Cromer?

Accepted Answer

You'll find hotels and guest houses that are members of Cromer Chamber of Trade listed from the 'Businesses' button of this web site. That page will give you phone numbers and links for direct access to their booking schemes where appropriate.

Question 2

Is there sea fishing at Cromer?

Accepted Answer

Because Cromer does not have a harbour there is no vessel offering regularly organised sea fishing trips but there are local fishermen who may sometimes offer to take sea trips.

Sea fishing can be undertaken from the pier. There is no parking available on the promenade - the rules are strictly enforced - so you need to park on one of the town car parks and carry your kit to the pier. Please ensure that you clear up after fishing as you will be in a public area with people frequently walking past you and your kit.

Some do fish from the promenade itself. However, it probably needs to be close to high water for this to be practical.

Question 3

Where is it safe to swim and paddle in Cromer?

Accepted Answer

It is important to recognise that there can be no perfect safety but there are common sense rules that can be applied. In the summer season the two beaches at Cromer, the West Beach and the East Beach, are in the care of RNLI lifeguards from 10am to 6pm and they will give local advice. They keep constant watch on swimming areas marked by flags on the beach.

You can find beach safety advice linked from RNLI Lifeguards.

The lifeguards put out signal flags to indicate the advisability - or otherwise - of bathing, depending on the sea state.

At Cromer you are strongly advised never to enter the sea under the pier and not to swim anywhere near the first breakwater to the east of the pier. Because of the differing beach levels either side of the breakwater, a strong rip tide runs over the top. Bathing near breakwaters is never a good idea but that one in partiuclar should be avoided.
Remember that whilst the tide goes in and out twice a day, with it is an associated current. This flows east to west for about six hours, then goes slack and reverses direction, then repeats the whole process again over the next six hours. See the lifeguards information boards for details of high and low tide and ask for information on the currents.

Having said that, Cromer has two very safe bathing beaches, providing you apply common sense and follow the simple instructions on the promenade notice boards and those provided by the lifeguards. Enjoy your time by - and in - the sea!

Question 4

Can we walk our dog on the beach at Cromer?

Accepted Answer

The rules for walking dogs on the beaches in the area are set by North Norfolk District Council, who try to achieve a balance between allowing as much fredom as possible and keeping beaches in a good condition for our many visitors. For full details, including a map, go to NNDC - Environmental Health.

Question 5

How can I advertise on this website?

Accepted Answer

You have to be a member of Cromer Chamber of Trade to have your business featured on this web site. Please use the Feedback page and use the option there to enquire for further details.

Question 6

How can I become a member of the Cromer Chamber of Commerce?

Accepted Answer

Please go to the Feedback page and use the Chamber member option there.

Question 7

Can I add an event, exhibition, gig or news item to this site?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this facility is available using this online form.

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