Cromer Carnival 2024
Congratulations to Our Carnival Royals 2024
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It's always a good sign when Cromer's royal family are chosen and they're gathered for a formal photo. They're all ready for their part in the year's festivities and we're gradually adding full details of all programmes to this website. Use the Events tab to see more.
Charlotte Spendlove - Miss Cromer 2024
Phoebe Muirhead - Senior Attendant
Bonnie Wymer - Junior Attendant
Shannon McGregor - Junior Attendant
Carnival Prince Robin Banfield
Carnival Princess Gracie-Mae BallCarnival Day Air Display
The Red Arrows have announced their 2024 display schedule where they are performing in Canada for most of August. Unfortunately, this means they will not be attending Cromer Carnival 2024.
However, Cromer Carnival has been successful in being allocated a 'Spitfire and Hurricane Display' from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Carnival Video 2023
Here are a couple of 360 videos from Wednesday evening and one from Thursday evening. Click and drag to move around, though they may not work on iPhone browsers.
We're adding to our selection of pictures from the week - they're on the Photos/Videos tab. There are some 360 images you can move these around and zoom in and out, with your mouse or finger.
Andreas has been busy with his camera as well; you can see his Carnival Collection here.
And if you enjoy playing with the 360 pictures, here's some more video in 360, though it won't currently play on iPhones.
And for a bit of fun, a couple more 360s. You can zoom in and out and move the picture around.
We've recently been celebrating 50+ years of the current series of Carnivals. Our appeal for pictures brought in hundreds of images - some from earlier Carnivals! Here's one of our 'nostalgia' sequences.
The Carnival videos are sponsored by Poppyland Publishing
Carnival Events
Cromer Collage Postcard at the Museum!
Before Children's Weeks start, come and create a Cromer Collage Postcard. Choose from a range of fabrics, threads and coloured pencils. The postcard could be sent, given as a gift or used as a bookmark - and feature Cromer Carnival. Just drop in.
Children's Week One
Games and challenges for all ages - 5 and under, 6-9 years and 10-13 years.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Click for details
Children's Week Two
Games and challenges for all ages - 5 and under, 6-9 years and 10-13 years.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Click for details
Carnival Saturday
There will be a full programme of events on the Carnival Field, with the Car Boot Sale running all day, Saturday 13th August. Plenty of craft stalls in the marquee and events in the arena on the field. Click for details.
Cromer Carnival Craft Fayre
The Saturday of Carnival Week is Craft Fayre day. Come and explore the stall in the marquee from 9 am to 3 pm, running alongside the Car Boot Sale on the Carnival field. We'd love to see you there! Stall space still available - Click for details.
Carnival Sunday
Starting at the parish church or gymkhana, the crowning on the pier forecourt and then up to the Carnival Field for the afternoon and evening. Click for full programme. A busy day!
Carnival Monday
Another full day - the Waiters' competitions in the afternoon. Download the schedule for the whole day here.
Carnival Tuesday
Music, bingo and an evening concert - with Children's Fun Day on the Carnival Field. Here's full details for the day
Carnival Day - Main Arena & Parade
Events through the day, with equine action, quad bike stunts & stunning Bolddog FMX, with the air display centred on the Carnival field at 16.30pm. Click for the full programme for the day.
Ollie's Equestrian for Carnival Day
Oliver Phillips, alongside his team of specialist riders and horses will be showcasing the Equestrian Arts of Trick Riding, Dressage and Airs Above the Ground. With his Spanish horses from his family stud, expect to see beauty, power and jaw dropping tricks combined.
Paul Hannam - Back by Popular Demand
Quad bike precision riding, multiple roll stunts, jumping anything he can get his hands on - cars vans and tractors.
Flying Motorcycles with Bolddog FMX
The UK's number one motorcycle display team, the Bolddog FMX team base their show around the world's largest and most sophisticated mobile landing system. The show features the UK's top-ranked freestyle motocross riders, incorporating the latest heart stopping tricks.
In the Air on Carnival Day
For this year, 80 years on from the D-Day landings, it's great to have a 'Spitfire and Hurricane Display' from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Flying with the Titans
A great flying addition - we're pleased to announce that 'The Titans Display Team' will be performing on Carnival Day. They're the UK's premier dissimilar formation team with a thrilling aerobatic air show.
Travel and Parking Carnival day
Travelling to Cromer Carnival on the Wednesday can take a bit of planning! Click here for some ideas and this year's arrangements for trains, parking and Park and Ride.
Carnival Thursday
Time for a party on The Lawns, with all sorts of entertainments for children. For the evening, it's the Torchlight Parade and time for Fireworks. Here for details.
Carnival Friday - Including Fancy Dress
Crab catching, Walking Treasure Hunt and yes, the Fancy dress at the Marquee, Carnival Field. Click for full details
Carnival Week 2025
So you're already looking for the dates for Carnival Week in Cromer, 2025? Carnival Week is always based around the 3rd Wednesday in August, which for 2025 is 20th August. See you then!