For those of you who haven't been fortunate enough to visit the town, Cromer is situated on the Norfolk coast and is 24 miles from the city of Norwich. Cromer has a population of roughly 8,000 people and is an extremely popular place to visit. It's not just the carnival that brings people to the town in the summer though, the nice beaches and the famous pier are also popular attractions.
For historical information on the town click here.

For those of you who are planning a visit to the town, here is a quick guide to the attractions:

Things to see: The Pier - boasting the only remaining 'End of the Pier Show'. The Carnival - obviously! The Fishing boats on the gangway. The Church - boasts the highest tower in the county. The Cromer Museum - enjoy the history of the town and the surrounding area. Cromer Lifeboat Museum - in the Old Lifeboat House, 100 years old this year.	Some places to eat: The Cottage Bar B Q Shop - Great for take away food for a picnic on the beach, but sitting in space also available. Buffers - Offer a great carvery on a Sunday. The Red Lion - Good hearty pub meals. The Bengal Cottage - An Indian restaurant. Mary Janes fish and chip shop
Things to do: Crazy golf - not just for the kids! See a film at the Regal Cinema. Pitch and Putt. Gamble away your 2ps at the arcade. An evening walk on the beach or the cliff top - won't cost you a penny! See the end of the pier show. Try and catch a crab from the pier.	How to get here: By train - change at Norwich to the Sheringham line. Trains run almost every hour. By car - click here for a map at multimap.com. By bus - a good bus service runs between Norwich and all the main towns on the Norfolk coast. By coach - many bus companies run coach trips to the town, especially for Carnival Week.