Cromer Chamber of Commerce www.thisiscromer.co.uk recently launched a poll to encourage locals and visitors to get behind 'North Norfolk Beaches.' The most popular beach winning with 39% of the votes was Cromer. Mundesley took second place with 29% and Holkham came in third with 11% of the votes. 

Martin Torrens marketing director at www.thisiscromer.co.uk said of the results “We are really pleased to see Cromer come in top, it really is a great destination and we are happy to discover we are not the only ones who think so, Cromer is clearly a favourite for locals and visitors alike.“

Thanks to everyone who supported the campaign and took the time to vote. Cromer's holiday season has kicked off to a great start with the Crab and Lobster Festival receiving bumper visitor numbers for a fifth year running. 

The sun is shining and summer is finally here for all to enjoy. Those keen to hit the beach this summer should head to Cromer Pier, with a packed programme of shows for the season including the summer show which runs from June to September 2014. Join us for Carnival week during the third week of August, come anytime just to enjoy the beach or wait for an artistic inspired autumn break and visit at the end of October and into November during COAST art and literature festival. 

The summer season is booking up fast, to secure your accommodation and avoid disappointment see www.thisiscromer.co.uk  or check our, Facebook or Twitter for the latest news.

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Editors Notes:

Cromer Chamber of Trade was established in 1945, created by a key group of local entrepreneurs keen to see the region continue to flourish for years to come. The Chamber is an association of nearly one hundred shops, accommodation providers and businesses across Cromer and the North Norfolk area.

From its world famous pier and two museums, wide open beaches, spectacular cliffs, to the nationally renowned pier show, cinema and glorious local walks, there is plenty to tempt locals and visitors to this diverse area. Key events for Cromer Chamber members include the town's Folk Festival, Carnival, Lifeboat Day, Crab Festival and Firework displays.

The town dates back to medieval times, once known as Shipden it was then a modest settlement of fishermen and merchants. During the Victorian era the railways arrived and Cromer was born. Many well-to-do Victorian "summer timers" visited the area as a holiday retreat from nearby cities by the 1890s Cromer was fashionable and booming. Cromer's reputation for crab fishing remains to this day with several flourishing fish shops and restaurants in the town.

As well as one of Norfolk's most attractive seaside resorts, Cromer provides a key residential, administrative business and service centre for the growing population of North Norfolk. A recent regeneration programme has enhanced its old world charm whilst introducing new facilities.

The Cromer Chamber of Trade was created to provide its members with a voice to promote the wide range of local business and services available. It is an independent, not-for-profit business support and networking organisation that puts the needs and interests of its members and stakeholders at the heart of everything it does. The aim of Cromer Chamber of Trade is to promote, support and develop the wide range of businesses and services based in Cromer and North Norfolk area while also encouraging and supporting new businesses and industry into the region.