Cromer
National Rail | station code CMR
Cromer is on the Bittern Line
Cromer's nearest beach is less than ½ mile from the station. The Lifeboat Station on the Pier is open most days.
TI Louden Road. Tel. 0871 200 3071.
Displays include a Victorian fisherman's cottage lit by gaslight, Cromer's history as a Victorian seaside resort,
remains of the West Runton elephant and historic photographs and illustrations of the town.
Open Apr-Oct, M-F 1000-1600, SSu 1300-1600.
www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
This museum is dedicated to the RNLI's most decorated crew member, Henry Blogg, who become known as the
'greatest lifeboatman of all time'. It tells the story of Cromer's lifeboats and their crews.
Open Feb-Nov, TWThFSSu 1000-1600.
www.rnli.org.uk
AmazonaZOO is home to a wide range of animals from tropical South America, including jaguar, otters,
spider monkeys and flamingoes. Café and Play Area.
Open Daily 1000-1700 (1530 Nov-Mar).
www.amazonazoo.co.uk
One of the finest 17th century houses in East Anglia. The Hall contains its original 18th century furniture,
a large collection of Grand Tour paintings and an outstanding library. The restored Walled Garden includes a
working dovecote. There are waymarked walks through the Park. Restaurant, tearoom and picnic tables.
Open Apr-Oct, MTWSSu 1000-1630, House 1200-1600. Estate walks open all year.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
I recommend walking from Cromer because the route is easy to follow along good paths but Felbrigg Hall is
2¼ miles from Roughton Road station
and 2½ miles from West Runton station.
