Copper Beach Camping

The seaside town of Cromer is packed with things to do: along the beach there’s plenty of space for sandcastle-building, swimming and various watersports, and there’s a section just to the east of the pier that’s popular with surfers. Speaking of the pier, it’s a splendid place for a stroll, an afternoon of fishing or crabbing, or some live entertainment at the Pavilion Theatre. Cromer’s likely to take up a fair bit of your time while you’re here but if you fancy branching out there are plenty of walks in the local area (try the gardens at Felbrigg Hall, a mile and a half away), or you could head out to see the seals at Blakeney (25 minutes’ drive) or the colourful beach huts at Wells-next-the-Sea (35 minutes). For a different day out, there are lots of exotic beasts to meet at Amazona Zoo (five minutes), a South America-themed animal park that’s home to flamingos, monkeys and pumas. Another good option is the chance to step back in time with a ride on the North Norfolk Railway (10 minutes), whose heritage trains run through some of the finest coastal scenery Norfolk has to offer.