Cromer

Cromer deserves a straight answer rather than a sales pitch: from May to September, dogs are banned from the main beaches here and along the neighbouring coast at East Runton, West Runton, Overstrand and Sheringham. If you are planning a summer beach holiday centred on the sand, this stretch of Norfolk makes you work for it.

When is Cromer best for a dog-friendly visit?

From October to April, the picture flips completely. The same beaches open up to dogs, the crowds go home, and Cromer becomes one of the best off-season dog destinations on the east coast: miles of firm low-tide sand below the pier, rockpools at the Runtons, and a proper seaside town with fish and chips at the end of it.

Where can you eat with a dog in Cromer?

The cafe scene holds up all year. Our directory lists 25 reported dog-friendly places in town, with Fika East and North Sea Coffee Co among the highest rated anywhere on this site. Time your visit for the quieter months and Cromer is a gem; visit in August and treat it as a cafe-and-clifftop trip rather than a beach one.