Start this festive season in style and head to Cromer and Norfolk for some celebratory theatre. Cromer is synonymous with crabs and the traditional British beach holiday but this town is not just about the summer months.

"Cromer and our neighboring Norfolk towns have a great deal to offer visitors in the winter months. Below are a few of our favorite reasons for visiting but it's advisable to book soon to avoid disappointment as these classic Christmas shows are very popular and often sell out."

Comments Martin Torrens, marketing manager for thisiscromer.co.uk  

The Cromer Christmas Show - 30th November - 29th December

A great mix of variety, song and dance created to spread Christmas cheer to all who watch it. Local Norfolk entertainer Olly Day and vocalist Eddie Bushell return for 2014, joined by Comedy Illusionist Martyn James in a show that promises all the magic of Christmas. The show runs from 30th November - 29th December at 2.00pm and 7.00pm almost every day and promises to deliver buckets of glitz, glamour, comedy and dance. Prices start from just £5.00 for children up to £19.50 for adults, for more  details see www.thisiscromer.co.uk or call the box office on 01263 512495.

Thursford Christmas Spectacular - Now - 23rd December (availability for December Dates)

For the festive wow factor book now for the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, this show has an impressive budget and delivers a three-hour fast moving celebration of all things Christmas. An eclectic fusion of the seasonal and sacred, famous pop songs are sung alongside traditional carols. Thursford is the largest show of its kind in the country, with a skilled cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and musicians. From solo singers, to a full four part coral number with amazing dancing and costumes. For more details and to book tickets see www.thursford.com or call 01328 878477

Cromer Christmas Lights Up Festival

Every year Cromer hosts a 'Christmas Lights Up festival.' Taking place during the first or second weekend in December, this year it will be 6th and 7th December. Highlights include; a Christmas market in the town square, decorated Christmas trees and of course switching on the Cromer Christmas lights. Last year appropriately, the display was made up of Crab and Lobster pots. Accommodation in Cromer is available from £35-£150 per night, in a choice of guest house, self-catering and hotel accommodation for more details see www.thisiscromer.co.uk

Virginia Court Hotel www.virginiacourt.co.uk have a special weekend break during Lights Up Festival offering two nights dinner bed and breakfast for £250 per couple sharing a room, saving over 25% off the usual winter weekend
rates, http://www.virginiacourt.co.uk/special-offers/cromer-festive-break-weekend-6th-8th-december/ or a three night

Christmas break package
http://www.virginiacourt.co.uk/special-offers/enjoy-cromer-for-christmas-2013/

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For more details or images call Rachele Snowden on 0208 9815466 or 07793 844274 alternatively email rachele@crocodilepr.co.uk

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.