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Things to see in Cromer (United Kingdom): 12 places and when to go
Cromer is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (4), Nature (3), History (2). The best known are Blickling Hall, Cromer Lighthouse and Gresham Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.9264, 1.2971
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (4) · Nature (3) · History (2) · Museums and art (2) · Architecture (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 137 km as the crow flies
What to see in Cromer
The places in and around Cromer, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Blickling HallCountry house in Norfolk, England, UK14 km
- Cromer LighthouseLighthouse in Cromer, North Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK1.3 km
- Gresham CastleCastle in Norfolk, England, UK6.2 km
- The Mo Sheringham MuseumMuseum in Sheringham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom6.0 km
- Saint John the Baptist's Head, TriminghamChurch in Trimingham, Norfolk, England, UK6.8 km
- Muckleburgh CollectionMilitary museum in Norfolk, United Kingdom11 km
- Abel Heath - Open Access LandProtected area15 km
- Amazona ZooWith kids · Wildlife457 m
- King Charles III England Coast Path: Sea Palling to WeybourneHiking8.1 km
- Pigney's WoodProtected area12 km
- Poppyland Crafts and GinBrewery450 m
- Salthouse MarshesProtected area14 km
When to go to Cromer
The best time to visit Cromer is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:52
- FebPossible9:34
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:34
- JunBest time16:38
- JulBest time16:11
- AugBest time14:32
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovBetter not8:21
- DecPossible7:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22. In April, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cromer
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 137 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Norwich104 places33 km
- Wells-next-the-Sea15 places33 km
- Swaffham12 places51 km
- Sandringham19 places54 km
- Lowestoft27 places58 km
- Harleston13 places64 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cromer?
The best known: Blickling Hall, Cromer Lighthouse, Gresham Castle, The Mo Sheringham Museum, Saint John the Baptist's Head, Trimingham. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cromer?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 22.
How do you get to Cromer?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 137 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cromer as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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