Cromer, Norfolk, England
Royal Cromer Golf Club
Perched on the clifftops above the North Sea at Cromer, Royal Cromer is one of England's most dramatically positioned golf courses — with the iconic lighthouse as a backdrop and sweeping views across the Norfolk coast.
About the Course
Royal Cromer Golf Club
Royal Cromer Golf Club was established in 1888 and is one of the oldest golf clubs in Norfolk. Designed by Tom Dunn, the course is perched on the clifftops above the North Sea at Cromer — a position of extraordinary natural drama, with the iconic Cromer lighthouse as a backdrop and sweeping views across the Norfolk coast.
The course plays to 6,508 yards from the championship tees and is characterised by the dramatic elevation changes, the clifftop terrain, and the ever-present North Sea wind. The design rewards accurate shot-making and intelligent course management, with the natural terrain changes, the clifftop exposure, and the views creating a golf experience of great character and challenge.
Royal Cromer has hosted numerous county and regional championships and is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive golf courses in East Anglia. The combination of the dramatic clifftop setting, the historic lighthouse backdrop, and the quality of the golf creates a golf experience that is unique in English golf.
By the Numbers
Course Statistics
Based on course length, terrain & layout
Handicap index suggested for full enjoyment
The Course
Why It Stands Out
Clifftop Drama
Royal Cromer is perched on the clifftops above the North Sea — a position of extraordinary natural drama. The dramatic elevation changes, the clifftop exposure, and the ever-present North Sea wind create a golf experience of great character and challenge.
The Cromer Lighthouse
The iconic Cromer lighthouse provides a distinctive backdrop to the course — one of the most recognisable landmarks in Norfolk golf. The lighthouse, the clifftops, and the North Sea create a sense of place that is unique in English golf.
Historic Pedigree
Royal Cromer was established in 1888 and is one of the oldest golf clubs in Norfolk. Its historic pedigree, combined with the dramatic clifftop setting and the quality of the golf, creates a golf experience of genuine historical and sporting significance.
North Norfolk Coast
The course sits on the North Norfolk coast — an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with vast skies, dramatic cliffs, and the ever-present North Sea. The natural beauty of the setting adds a dimension to the golf that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.
The Course
Course Views
Extend Your Itinerary
The Norfolk Links Circuit
Royal Cromer sits on the northeastern tip of the Norfolk links circuit. Sheringham is a short drive west, and the full range of Norfolk golf is accessible for a multi-day programme.
Golf Travel
How It Is Included
Royal Cromer is the dramatic clifftop experience within our East Collection Norfolk programme. We arrange tee times, accommodation on the North Norfolk coast, and every detail of the routing across East Anglia's finest golf.
To explore how Royal Cromer fits into a wider route, visit our The East Collection page or our England golf tours page.
Begin Your Journey
Play Royal Cromer
Speak with our team to arrange tee times at Royal Cromer and build a private itinerary across the Norfolk links circuit.