The Arts in Cromer
Photo: Dave Hubba Roberts
Stunning Cromer, with its impressive beach,
Both music and theatre also play a large part in
picturesque coastline and iconic pier, has long
the life of the town. The town’s grade II-listed pier
provided artists and photographers with
is home to the Pavilion Theatre which has a
inspiration. The town itself is also home to many
varied programme of concerts and productions
artists and galleries with a range of exhibitions
throughout the year, including its famous End of
taking place over the year.
the Pier show which opens in June.
In May, the town’s Crab and Lobster Festival holds a very popular art trail, lighting up the town in a blaze of colour and creativity. Previously held in May but now moved to September, Norwich Open Studios offers local artists the chance to open their studios to the public, allowing people to see how they work. It’s a perfect opportunity to purchase work direct from the artist themselves while gaining an insight into the creative process behind the end product.
The extremely popular Folk on the Pier, in May, is a fantastic celebration of folk music. Cromer hit the headlines in August 2021 when elusive graffiti artist Banksy chose the town’s sea wall as the site for one of his famous pieces of work during what he has dubbed his ‘Great British Spraycation.’ The work depicts a group of hermit crabs with one in a shell holding up a sign stating ‘Luxury Rentals Only.’ North Norfolk District Council has applied a protective coating over the work to help preserve it from the elements for as long as possible. | 29
