Celebrating 125 years

Cromer Pier Future

North Norfolk District Council has owned the pier since its formation in 1974, and manages a programme of maintenance and repairs to ensure the pier has a secure future, despite the challenging environment it sits in.

Preserving Cromer Pier

The future of the pier

Over the coming 5 years, substantial works are planned, amounting to more than £3m of investment. These include structural repairs to the pier’s steel frame and new seabed piling to protect against wave action, using specialist divers and engineers. Cromer Pier will also get a new coat of paint on the handrails and the main buildings to ensure it looks its best this special year.

Celebrating 125 years

Maintaining Cromer Pier

It takes the dedicated efforts of a team to maintain Cromer Pier, preserving this historic landmark for future generations and ensuring it remains a beloved destination for visitors and a vital part of our coastal heritage.

From routine inspections to essential repairs, discover the fascinating work behind the scenes that preserves this historic landmark for generations to come.

In this video short, we take you behind the scenes of the welding process for Cromer Pier's substructure.

Celebrating 125 years

Pier Past

For more than 600 years, Cromer has been home to a stunning pier (or jetty) that boasts a rich and captivating history. Whether you’re admiring the breathtaking views or taking a stroll, this historic landmark is a treasure that has withstood the test of time.

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Celebrating 125 years

Pier Present

Cromer Pier today is a significant focus for culture, tourism and heritage in North Norfolk, acting as driver to the local economy with its fame and reputation reaching far beyond the county of Norfolk.

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The pier is owned and managed by North Norfolk District Council, and as proud guardians of this historic landmark NNDC is working with partners across Norfolk to celebrate the Pier’s extraordinary story throughout 2026.