Contact us

We’re happy to answer any queries you may have about visiting North Norfolk.

  • Email:

    nnvc@north-norfolk.gov.uk

  • Call:

    01263 512497

  • Address:

    North Norfolk Visitor Centre
    Louden Road
    Cromer
    NR27 9EF

  • Visitor Centre opening times:

    Summer: 15 May 2023 to 10 September 2023
    Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm
    Sunday from 10am to 4pm

    Winter: 11 September 2023 to 12 May 2024
    Monday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm

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Where to find us

The Visitor Centre is next to the Meadow Road pay and display car park, which North Norfolk District Council owns. It sits in the heart of Cromer, only a few minutes walk from the sea.

About us

The North Norfolk Visitor Centre is housed in an award-winning environmentally friendly building constructed in 2008, incorporating solar power and ground source heat pumps to provide 60% of the building’s energy needs.

The Visitor Centre has several leaflets and maps available for various days out in North Norfolk, as well as souvenirs for sale. Our friendly staff will be happy to provide you with information on destinations, attractions and events, purchasing of National Express tickets, and bus and train times.

North Norfolk visitor centre exterior

The North Norfolk Visitor Centre’s distinctive building is only a short walk from Cromer’s seafront.

Facilities

Public toilets:
Includes Changing Places accessible toilets (with RADAR key access), in the same building and are open daily from 8.30am to 8pm (6pm in winter).

Wifi:
Free wifi is available.

Accessibility:
The building is wheelchair accessible.

North Norfolk Visitor Centre interior

A range of souvenirs and leaflets is available.

Getting here

  • By bus:

    Directions from Cadogan Road bus station: From the bus station, cross Prince of Wales Road and turn right, heading away from the seafront. The road bends to the left. The Visitor Centre is on the opposite side of the road in front of Meadow Street car park.

  • Visit Traveline or call 0870 6082608 for further information.
  • By train:

    The nearest train station is Cromer. 

  • Leaving the station, turn left and follow Holt Road, then West Street for about 300 metres until the junction with Meadow Road and Louden Road (A149). Crossing over onto Louden Road, the Visitor Centre is on your right in front of Meadow Street car park.

  • Visit National Rail for local rail information or call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950.

Deep History Coast

The Visitor Centre underwent renovations in 2020 to install the Deep History Coast Gateway Discovery Centre.

Did you know that Norfolk used to sit at the edge of a vast plain connecting Britain to mainland Europe, on which roamed giant deer, scimitar-toothed cats, lions, monkeys, mammoths, and hominin (human) species.

Discover more about North Norfolk’s Deep History Coast and start your journey at the North Norfolk Visitor Centre. Who knows? Perhaps you’ll make a historical find of your own!

Deep History Coast information centre

The Gateway Discovery Centre, where you can learn all about North Norfolk’s Deep History Coast!

Leaflets and guides

There is a selection of guides and leaflets available about what to see and do in North Norfolk.

Useful websites

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