Cromer Museum

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Regal Movieplex.In the summer of 1914 the Cromer Theatre of Varieties opened as one of the earliest cinemas in the count...
02/06/2026

Regal Movieplex.
In the summer of 1914 the Cromer Theatre of Varieties opened as one of the earliest cinemas in the country. It was opened by a local greengrocer and butcher. It would show films, live shows and boxing. It then became the Central Cinema and specialised in movies and talkies. Over time it was greatly expanded and had a 160 seat balcony installed in the 20's. Then it became the Regal. Eventually it suffered dwindling visitors and had to close in 1976. It then reopened and closed again before finally being opened for good in 1985. In 2007, merlin cinemas took ownership of the venue and refurbished it. Today, known as the Regal Movieplex, popular films are shown across 4 screens.

The Gangway, , circa 1930/40.
01/06/2026

The Gangway, , circa 1930/40.

Photograph of Comer Church n 1874. On the right can be seen the remains of the chancel - the Bishop of Norwich had gran...
31/05/2026

Photograph of Comer Church n 1874. On the right can be seen the remains of the chancel - the Bishop of Norwich had granted permission for demolition in 1681, as a cost saving. The rector used gunpowder... It wasn't until 1887 that the current chancel was built.

Black and white photograph taken around 1912 showing Norfolk House on the corner of West Street and Hamilton Road, Crome...
30/05/2026

Black and white photograph taken around 1912 showing Norfolk House on the corner of West Street and Hamilton Road, Cromer, in use as the London Boot and Shoe Company, with a fine display of wares outside. We have attached a pic taken today for comparison!

Southern Bungalow.Built around 1890 on the Norwich Road, this building is instantly recognisable for its highly decorati...
28/05/2026

Southern Bungalow.
Built around 1890 on the Norwich Road, this building is instantly recognisable for its highly decorative design that almost appears oriental. Notably its wrap around cast iron veranda. Originally called the Northern and Southern Bungalows they were two separate properties, probably built to let.
In 1898 Northern Bungalow was occupied by Mrs Carman, later around 1900 by R. Bone, retired licensee of the Red Lion Hotel. Southern Bungalow was occupied in 1898 by Frank Hartt and later by Barrington Hooper and family, when Northern Bungalow became vacant Barrington Hooper took it over, converted the two properties into one and opened the Southern Bungalow Hotel.
Later it was empty for some time but then became part of Sutherland House School for Girls, an independent school. Then in 1962 the building was converted into flats which it remains as today.

A photograph taken on Cromer's East Beach below the Gangway, where bathing machines are lined up along the promenade and...
27/05/2026

A photograph taken on Cromer's East Beach below the Gangway, where bathing machines are lined up along the promenade and in the water, children are playing and holiday makers are sitting on the metal beach chairs. On the skyline the Metropole Hotel can be seen and the Hotel de Paris has been extended. 1895.

Come along to Family Fossil Day 11am -4pm at Cromer Museum!Create your own fossil timeline and go home with your own cla...
26/05/2026

Come along to Family Fossil Day 11am -4pm at Cromer Museum!
Create your own fossil timeline and go home with your own clay fossil.
Between 11am & 2pm get hands on with Mini Monsters and explore the creepy crawlies of the present.
Events are included in the general admission charges.

A photograph taken outside the Cromer Lifeboat Station where Lord Suffield is addressing a large crowd at the launch by ...
25/05/2026

A photograph taken outside the Cromer Lifeboat Station where Lord Suffield is addressing a large crowd at the launch by Lady Suffield of the 'Louisa Heartwell' Lifeboat on Tuesday September 9th, 1902.

Photograph of the cliff at Cromer looking towards the pier 1901-1906, inc the Grand Hotel. Given to the museum by the Lo...
24/05/2026

Photograph of the cliff at Cromer looking towards the pier 1901-1906, inc the Grand Hotel. Given to the museum by the Louth Naturalists', Antiquarian and Literary Society. Various other shots showing a similar view before the gardens & greens evolved... and the Grand was pulled down...

Following the comments earlier this week on Nelson and Cromer, we know Horatio Nelson was at school in North Walsham and...
22/05/2026

Following the comments earlier this week on Nelson and Cromer, we know Horatio Nelson was at school in North Walsham and in later life visited the Assembly Rooms in Aylsham, but we have no definitive proof he ever visited Cromer. He did come very close in September 1773, when a young midshipman on HMS Carcass, returning from the Arctic. Given the considerable error in their logbook longitude reading, they were doubtless very pleased to see Cromer lighthouse!

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East Cottages Tucker Street
Cromer
NR279HB

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+441263513543

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