Eastern Counties
Places of Interest - Days Out in Cromer & Sheringham
Cromer and Sheringham, on the North East Norfolk coast, have much to offer. Cromer boats two museums, the RNLI Henry Blogg Museum on the seafront and the greatly enhanced town museum in Church Street and the famous Pavilion Theatre at the end of the Victorian pier presents its popular Seaside Special shows.
Sheringham grew up around the railway and the station and steam railway provide a highlight for any visit. The town centre is unspoiled, featuring a wide range of small scale family run businesses where you are sure to find items of interest.
Visit www.visitnorthnorfolk.co.uk for more information on this fascinating area of Norfolk
CROMER PAVILION
The Pavilion Theatre, perched at the end of the pier is a 510-seat venue which is best known for hosting its famous 'end-of-pier' show "The Seaside Special" as well a high quality mix of comedy, music, drama and opera. In addition to enjoying a great show you can dine in theatre's very own restaurant or enjoy a drink in the impressive bar.
www.cromer-pier.com (opens in a new window)
CROMER MUSEUM
After a bracing seaside walk, why not step inside Cromer Museum, and have a look around the cosy Victorian fisherman's cottage and imagine what it was like to live in Cromer at the end of the 19th century. Or, delve into the Old Cromer Gallery with its displays of historic photographs and illustrations of the town and discover Cromer’s history as a Victorian seaside resort.
How to get there: Take service 50
www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk (opens in a new window).
HILLSIDE ANIMAL & SHIRE HORSE SANCTUARY
Take a visit to the Hillside Aninal Sanctuary & Shire Horse centre at West Runton. View the beautiful shire horses and the many other animals on display.
How to get there: Take service 50 to West Runton.
Website: www.hillside.org.uk
