Cromer, Cambridgeshire and PeterboroughCromer LighthouseBeacon HillGresham CastleSheringham ParkBaconsthorpe CastlePigney's Wood
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Cromer

Cromer is a town in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough district, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, United Kingdom of about 8,801 people. Within 50 km by road there are 161 places to visit: 80 churches, 22 forts & heritage and 17 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cromer Lighthouse, Beacon Hill and West Runton Methodist Church.

52.9312° N, 1.2989° EPop. 8,801

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Within 30 km113 places
Within 50 km161
Must-see137
Notable91
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Cromer Lighthouse, beach near Cromer
Must-see

Cromer Lighthouse

Beach · 2 km

Beacon Hill, hill near Cromer
Must-see

Beacon Hill

Hill · 4 km

Must-see

West Runton Methodist Church

Church · 5 km

Places near Cromer by type

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One day from Cromer

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

55 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cromer
  2. Beacon Hillhill · 1 hrs
  3. Sheringham Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Baconsthorpe Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Gresham Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Pigney's Woodnature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Cromer
Today’s loopCromerStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cromer?

Cromer Lighthouse (beach, about 2 km), Beacon Hill (hill, about 4 km), West Runton Methodist Church (church, about 5 km), Gresham Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Sheringham Park (park, about 10 km), Baconsthorpe Castle (heritage site, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cromer?

161 places on Spotwander: 80 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 14 museums, 11 parks.

Which is the nearest church to Cromer?

Saint Peter and Saint Paul, about 1 km by road; Saint Martin's Church (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Cromer?

War Memorial, about 1 km by road; Cromer Museum (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cromer?

Start in Cromer, visit Beacon Hill, then Sheringham Park, then Baconsthorpe Castle, then Gresham Castle, then Pigney's Wood, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.