From air displays to fireworks, Cromer Carnival Week offers a jam-packed programme of events for all the family. 

An equestrian display at Cromer Carnival DayAn equestrian display at Cromer Carnival Day (Image: Denise Bradley)

When is Cromer Carnival Week 2024?

Cromer Carnival Week takes place from Saturday, August 17 until Friday, August 23.

It will follow a fortnight of children's weeks, with a whole host of activities for families. 

What is the location?

Cromer Carnival takes place across the town centre, with the main action centred in the Carnival Field in Runton Road (NR27 9AU).

There will be a funfair on Carnival DayThere will be a funfair on Carnival Day (Image: Denise Bradley)

When is Carnival Day and what time is the parade?

Carnival Day is on Wednesday, August 21 and it takes place on the Carnival Field.

The gates open at 9.30am and tickets cost £8 for adults, £6 for children and seniors and £25 for a family (two adults and two children). 

Expect a funfair, stalls, barbecues, a bar and entertainment all day - from horse riding to quad biking. 

There are two air displays, with an Avro Lancaster Bomber at 2.45pm and The Titans Display Team at 4.30pm.

The Carnival Parade will then assemble in the Runton Road Car Park from 5.15pm.

After the judging of floats and fancy dress, it will set off at 7pm with bucket donations encouraged.

The parade ends back at Runton Road Car Park, with music from The Floating Greyhounds on the Carnival Field from 8.30pm.

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Fireworks at Cromer CarnivalFireworks at Cromer Carnival (Image: Newsquest)

When is the Torchlight Parade and fireworks display?

The Torchlight Parade starts at the Meadow, just off the Pitch & Putt Course by Meadow Road, at 8.30pm on Thursday, August 22, with the assembly of illuminated floats and umbrellas from 7.30pm.

LED torches will be on sale beforehand, with prices from £2.50. 

The parade will finish in the Carnival Field, with free entry from 6pm with donations encouraged.

There will be evening entertainment, finishing with a fireworks display at 9.15pm. 

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What else is happening during Cromer Carnival Week?

See the full event programme and timings at cromercarnival.co.uk

Carnival Day is the busiest day in Carnival WeekCarnival Day is the busiest day in Carnival Week (Image: Denise Bradley)

Where can I park?

The North Norfolk District Council-run car parks include The Meadow, Cadogan Road and Runton Road.

On Carnival Day, cars parked in Runton Road at 6pm will not be able to leave until after the parade at approximately 9.30pm. 

There is additional parking at Amazona Zoo on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5pm and a relief car park close to the field will be open on Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

There is a park-and-ride service running on Carnival Day, priced at £10 per car, with details on the Cromer Carnival website.