Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre - Open Doors

Cromer Pier, the jewel of the Norfolk coast, celebrates its 125th Anniversary in 2026. Stretching 151 metres into the sea, this iconic Victorian landmark has welcomed generations of visitors since officially opening in June 1901, complete with a bandstand at its head. In 1905, this was expanded into the Pavilion Theatre, now home to the world-famous Cromer Pier Show – the only remaining full-season end-of-pier variety show of its kind.

Fresh from being named Pier of the Year by the National Piers Society, Cromer Pier continues to blend heritage, entertainment and seaside charm in spectacular fashion.

To honour the pier’s remarkable milestone, the Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band will perform live on the pier, bringing a celebratory soundtrack to the seafront.

Visitors are also invited to step inside the Pavilion Theatre to enjoy a specially created short documentary for Heritage Open Days, narrated by Norfolk’s very own Olly Day.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

Screening: 1000-1500. Brass Band: 1300-1500

Location & directions

Cromer Pavilion Theatre, The Pier, Promenade, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 9HE

Directions:

The Cromer & Sheringham Brass Band will be performing from 1pm until 3pm on the pier itself. The short documentary will be playing on a loop all day in the Pavilion Theatre.

Contact on day:

Naomi Bushell

Telephone number:

+441263512495

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The North Norfolk District Council pay and display disabled parking bays are located on promenade. Please visit their website for more information. Cromer Pier proudly welcomes dogs in all areas of the pier including Tides Bistro, Pavilion Bar, Gift Shop and Box Office. However, dogs are not permitted into the Pavilion Theatre, minus assistance dogs.

Additional information

For those keen to discover what happens behind the curtain, Cromer Pier will also host exclusive backstage tours of the Pavilion Theatre. Guided by staff, small groups will explore the newly refurbished dressing rooms, hear stories from the theatre’s rich history, and enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of The Cromer Pier Show 2026. See the 'Cromer Pier & Pavilion Theatre - Backstage Tours' event listing for more information.

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