Norfolk

RPWC · 7th February 2019, 18:21

Anyone know what Cromer is like? A friend is considering taking his caravan there for a week in June.

Russp · 7th February 2019, 18:27

Not too bad , sheringham is nicer and the area heading west along the north coast is nice. There are some good sites round here Kelling heath is the biggest with decent amenities

Rogue · 7th February 2019, 18:29

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Originally Posted by RPWC

Anyone know what Cromer is like? A friend is considering taking his caravan there for a week in June.

It's quite a pleasant town with a pier.. More a traditional seaside town than an arcade busting touristy place like Gt Yarmouth. Not a bad part of Norfolk to be based in.

Jay · 7th February 2019, 18:39

I have worked in Cromer for a while. As Rogue said is true. Cromer is excellent with the amenities, The further left or right you go is more sandy beaches . Wells is a good place North East of Cromer plus it has a notified chippy

But as Rogue said Gt Yarmouth

MSS · 7th February 2019, 18:43

Other places such as Blakeny (Nature Reserve & Seals) and Wells Next the Sea are easily accessible from Cromer by car.

They are all nice places to spend some time.

Snetty · 7th February 2019, 19:30

Cromer is a nice traditional seaside town with a pier and summer shows etc, as has been mentioned Sheringham is very nice too.
I may be biased but the coastline west of Sheringham through to Hunstanton would be my choice. Wells next the sea is virtually unspoilt and the Golden Fleece on the harbourside does good food too. Holt, Burnham Market, Blakeney are all worth a visit as is Holkham Hall.
On the minus side this part of Norfolk has a high percentage of holiday homes with that comes the higher prices😡
Be careful of the beaches as the tide comes in very fast if you venture too far out at low tide.

Goldrover · 7th February 2019, 19:54

When we go to this area we are usually based in Fakenham. This gives you a short drive to all the above mentioned places and also south toward Thetford,west to Kings Lynn etc and east over towards North Walsham.
Plenty of sites around there and there is the racecourse at Fakenham.

regards Dave.

WillyHeckaslike · 7th February 2019, 21:09

Many rural parts of Norfolk can leave you with the feeling of having stepped back in time. My last trip there was to a little place called Elsing, a couple of weeks of mainly hot still summer in a location which was very noticeable for its peace and tranquility. There was only the sound of a distant tractor working a field for company during the day and it was pitch black at night with little or no street lighting. Most days ended with a visit to the Mermaid Pub which was a focal point for residents and visitors alike. Norwich was not too far away and provides some respite for those who feel the need to keep in touch with a faster way of life but for me Elsing was just fine.

Rogue · 8th February 2019, 00:23

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Originally Posted by WillyHeckaslike

Many rural parts of Norfolk can leave you with the feeling of having stepped back in time. My last trip there was to a little place called Elsing, a couple of weeks of mainly hot still summer in a location which was very noticeable for its peace and tranquility. There was only the sound of a distant tractor working a field for company during the day and it was pitch black at night with little or no street lighting. Most days ended with a visit to the Mermaid Pub which was a focal point for residents and visitors alike. Norwich was not too far away and provides some respite for those who feel the need to keep in touch with a faster way of life but for me Elsing was just fine.

Will be passing by Elsing tomorrow morning on my way to Rebertson barracks just up the road in Swanton Morley

RPWC · 8th February 2019, 07:03

Thanks everyone, will send this info on.

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Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	I have worked in Cromer for a while. As Rogue said is true. Cromer is excellent with the amenities, The further left or right you go is more sandy beaches . Wells is a good place North East of Cromer plus it has a notified chippy But as Rogue said Gt Yarmouth __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

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Russp Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: holt Posts: 296 Thanks: 219 Thanked 112 Times in 49 Posts	Not too bad , sheringham is nicer and the area heading west along the north coast is nice. There are some good sites round here Kelling heath is the biggest with decent amenities

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Snetty Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ingoldisthorpe Posts: 1,114 Thanks: 731 Thanked 415 Times in 274 Posts	Cromer is a nice traditional seaside town with a pier and summer shows etc, as has been mentioned Sheringham is very nice too. I may be biased but the coastline west of Sheringham through to Hunstanton would be my choice. Wells next the sea is virtually unspoilt and the Golden Fleece on the harbourside does good food too. Holt, Burnham Market, Blakeney are all worth a visit as is Holkham Hall. On the minus side this part of Norfolk has a high percentage of holiday homes with that comes the higher prices😡 Be careful of the beaches as the tide comes in very fast if you venture too far out at low tide.

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Goldrover Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Lincoln Posts: 281 Thanks: 242 Thanked 231 Times in 93 Posts	When we go to this area we are usually based in Fakenham. This gives you a short drive to all the above mentioned places and also south toward Thetford,west to Kings Lynn etc and east over towards North Walsham. Plenty of sites around there and there is the racecourse at Fakenham. regards Dave.

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WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,522 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	Many rural parts of Norfolk can leave you with the feeling of having stepped back in time. My last trip there was to a little place called Elsing, a couple of weeks of mainly hot still summer in a location which was very noticeable for its peace and tranquility. There was only the sound of a distant tractor working a field for company during the day and it was pitch black at night with little or no street lighting. Most days ended with a visit to the Mermaid Pub which was a focal point for residents and visitors alike. Norwich was not too far away and provides some respite for those who feel the need to keep in touch with a faster way of life but for me Elsing was just fine.