Cromer/Norwich - what to see & do
 

I will be staying at the Cromer Country Club for a week in October. I'm looking for any insights and info I can get. What to see and do. Closest/most accessible airport and means to get from there to Cromer. My nephew is stationed at Mildenhall so our travels will most likely be centered around the area between and around these two communities (Mildenhall and Cromer)

Cromer is on the north coast of Norfolk and Mildenhall is in Suffolk. They are no very near each other. But there is a lot to see within a day's journey of either one. Norwich is a nice town with a wonderful Cathedral. Cambridge is close to Mildenhall. Sandringham is about eqidistant from each. The whole of east Anglia is very interesting - windmills, flower growers, castles, etc. Plus you would not be too far from Lincoln, Stamford and Rutland Water. it is an easy day trip into London by train from several places.

Try to get to see Castle Rising - not too far from Nowich and most impressive - if you get there go to the little village postoffice/tea shop/convenience store for tea.

this is the local tourist offices page:<BR><BR>http://www.north-norfolk.org.uk/<BR><BR>make sure you eat some crabs!<BR>

I'm sure a look at the website suggested has given you lots of ideas.<BR><BR>Personally I'm not a big fan of Cromer. However, there are lots of interesting places nearby. Blicking Hall in Aylsham is the most attractive National Trust property in the vicinity (more interesting than Felbrigg Hall). A day trip to Holkham Hall (plus a walk on the huge Holkham beach at the end of Queen Anne's Drive)is an option and you could combine it with a visit to Walsingham. (If you're into religious history then the attractive quaint town of Walsingham is a must. It has been a pilgimage centre for hundreds of years.)<BR>There are many lovely seaside villages and towns just north of Cromer - for example Blakeney. <BR>We've had some pleasant lunches at the Jolly Sailors at Brancaster Straithe (afterwards you can walk on a walkway alongside the coastal marshes).<BR><BR>Sheringham Park makes for a nice stroll(a Humphrey Repton landscape)and if you climb up the tallest viewing tower you'll get wonderful views.<BR>Of course, the city of Norwich (about 40 mins away) has lots to see - especially if you're into medieval churches. The protestant cathedral is glorious. (I'm from Norwich.)<BR><BR>However, I've just noticed you're looking for places between Cromer and Mildenhall (that's quite a distance in terms of driving times). It's such a big area it's hard to make suggestions without knowing your preferences. Here are a few Suffolk suggestions (although more towards the Suffolk coast):<BR>We like visiting Somerleyton Hall because it's still lived in and has a great maze.<BR>Southwold is a delightful old fashioned sea-side town caught in a time warp. If you like beer it's the place to be as Adnams is brewed there. We enjoy a circular walk from Southwold, along the beach (past the famous beach huts), up the estuary and back across the common (or you could take the little ferry boat across the river to Walberswick and extend your walk). Good places (not cheap) to eat in Southwold eg The Crown. <BR><BR>Lavenham in Suffolk is famous for being a quaint town.<BR><BR>I think you need to get yourself some guide books. There's so much to see!<BR>Have a good time,<BR>Paeony<BR>

Birds and gold come to mind.<BR><BR>Stansted is the nearest commercial airport of any size (I'm not counting places like Norwich)

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When in Cromer, you must eat the Cromer crabs, they are delicious.<BR>Regards<BR>Maggie

I'm thinking about taking the Bittern Line from Norwich to Cromer in early June. Any recommended Cromer restaurants for eating those crabs?

Can't help you with restaurants David, but you will see many roadside pubs advertising these delicious crustaceans.<BR>Pick a nice sunny day and sit in the pub garden to eat your crab meal.<BR>Regards<BR>Maggie

Can't help you with restaurants David, but you will see many roadside pubs advertising these delicious crustaceans.<BR>Pick a nice sunny day and sit in the pub garden to eat your crab meal.<BR>Regards<BR>Maggie

I go to cromer every year for the "folk on the pier" festival and there are a few good restaurants, and quite a lot of downright horrible ones.<BR><BR>The best seafood restaurant (and good for other stuff too) is in the clifton hotel on the sea front to the left of the pier as you face the sea. It si the big hotel that looks over the bowling green.<BR><BR>There is also the cromer grill which has the biggest portions ever (probably not that big to an american but big for us) and the fish and chips at Mary Janes are just brilliant. The REd Lion is good too. <BR><BR>I like to have a pint in the Grand hotel de Paris, which is a very faded Edwardian grand hotel. (Don't stay there it is VERY faded and full of old people on coach trips). Makes me feel like Leslie Howard.<BR><BR>As for crabs, the fishermen sell them from little stalls infront of their houses, annd all the local pubs offer salds and sandwiches with crabs in.<BR><BR>Hope you enjoy it. I always do.

Thanks Maggie & David. I really appreciate the suggestions. I'm going to be taking the Bittern Line to Cromer from Norwich for a day trip in early June. This will certainly help me pick a place to lunch and a place to have a pint.