Cromer Beach

Cromer Beach is the main beach of the Norfolk coast's most celebrated seaside resort, known as the Gem of the Norfolk Coast. The beach is sand and shingle, flanked by the famous Victorian pier, and backed by a long promenade with the town rising behind it on the cliffs. Cromer is a busy, well-equipped traditional resort with a full range of cafes, restaurants, pubs, amusements and the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum, which tells the extraordinary story of Britain's most decorated lifeboatman. The beach holds a Blue Flag award and receives lifeguard patrols in season. Cromer crab is a local delicacy, and the crab boats that still launch from the beach give it an authentic working character alongside the visitor trade.

Dogs are banned from Cromer Beach between 1 May and 30 September under the North Norfolk PSPO, covering the stretch either side of the pier for the full promenade length. During this period, dogs are also required to be on leads on the promenade. This makes it a poorly rated dog friendly beach for summer visitors. Outside the restricted season, the full beach is available and offers good off-lead walking, particularly at low tide when the sand is wide. Year-round parking is available in several car parks on the clifftop and in the town; the Runton Road NNDC car park is the largest option for beach access.