It’s all in the art of feeling good…… A relaxing staycation in Cromer, Norfolk. It’s known as ‘Cromer - Gem of the Norfolk Coast’- the place that World renowned Banksy recently put on the map in 2021 with his spraycation publicity stunt. If it’s good enough for Banksy - then it’s good enough for us!
If you are looking for a peaceful and rejuvenating staycation at a picturesque and charming seaside town - then ‘Come to Cromer’, a statement made famous by the 1920 come to the seaside railway posters. A style of artwork that is celebrated in my Pop art meets Art Deco fusion.
I champion the town as it is my hometown. I was born here and I grew up here. I’ve seen the place change - as I have also changed and grown along the way. But I have learnt that from time to time when we are worn out and in need of a holiday - we should do what the Victorians did - and head to the seaside for some rest and rejuvenation.
To enjoy the place as much as you can, here are 7 things to do in Cromer, (and the surrounding areas)
7 Best things to see and do in Cromer, Norfolk ……..
1) Visit the End Of The Pier Show , it’s one of the last remaining end of the pier shows remaining in Great Britain. The pier itself retains the Victorian splendour from its hay day, of which you can learn about the history of the traditional fishing town in Cromer Museum.
2) Visit Rocky Bottoms, the family run seafood restaurant to try a world famous Cromer Crab. It’s run by the local fishing family ‘The Matthews’ situated on the cliff top and it has some beautiful sunset views. The restaurant itself and the grounds have been lovingly presented and it’s the perfect setting to try the top quality local seafood caught fresh that morning. Find out more here
3) Visit the Garden House Gallery in central Cromer, a collective of local artists have been brought together by the community minded Kate Gale, the gallery owner who brings such delight to tourists and local people by running this charming and quirky art gallery. She has great taste, so obviously she has featured my work in her vibrant collection !! Find out more here
4) Stay at the Grove Guest House, the owner has a unique vision for creating a guest house with a real difference. There is the historic guest house to stay in, or opt to stay in their luxury log cabins in the garden grounds, or choose to join them on their glamping site during the summer, Find out more here
5) Walk the beautiful cliff top pathway and visit Sheringham and Overstrand along the cliff tops and back along the beach. This is part of the beautiful hiking pathway known as The North Norfolk Coast Path. Cromer is one of the only places where you can watch the sunrise and the sunset on the same day from down on the beach.
6) Visit Felbrigg Hall National Trust site, just a 5 minute drive on outskirts of Cromer. Many of my woodland and tree inspired paintings were inspired by this place. Discover my woodland inspired artworks here
7) Visit the beautiful beach - see the red arrows fly over if you are lucky to be if you happen to be in Cromer for the world famous Cromer Carnival . See my Red Arrow inspired artworks here
If you are planing to go or have recently been to Cromer, then here are some of my Cromer inspired artworks that celebrate the historic fishing town. These limited edition prints come from my large collection of diverse artworks. I began my painting career back when I was 22, living in Cromer, and therefore it was Cromer that caught my imagination and offered me so much inspiration as I grew into the artist that I am today.
