A Norfolk pier's been named 'Pier of the Year'
It's the third time it's won the award
Cromer Pier's been named Pier of the Year 2024.
This is the third time North Norfolk's 'jewel in the crown' has won the National Piers Society award since it was formed in 1996.
Previous wins were in 2000 and 2015.
Tim Wardley, Chairman of the National Pier Society said: "I am delighted that Cromer Pier has again been voted the prestigious ' Pier of the Year' award by our members.
"A most worthy winner, Cromer demonstrates the very best in public/private partnership providing a unique and popular visitor experience.
"North Norfolk District Council are to be applauded for their continued investment to ensure the pier remains in good structural condition with excellent visitor facilities, while Openwide bring their vast entertainment and leisure experience to ensure the highest quality visitor attractions, including the world's only full season pier theatre variety show.
"The success of this combination is one of the main reasons cited by our members for their votes.
"The pier theatre, one of only five still open in the country is a major tourist attraction and the pier contributes greatly to the Norfolk coastal tourism economy attracting visitors from the UK and world over."
Sean Garrett, General Manager at Cromer Pier said: “We are delighted to receive the Pier of The Year award from the National Pier Society for a third time.
"It is a lovely reward for the hard-working team on the Cromer Pier.
"The working partnership we have built up with North Norfolk District Council over the past 20 years, has helped bring the iconic Norfolk pier to the forefront, both as a year round tourist destination and also helping to keep theatre alive, in the Pavilion Theatre.”
Sarah Hunter, Managing Director for Openwide Coastal said: “As the operator of Cromer Pier, It is an honour for us to receive recognition for our continued investment into the shows, events, restaurant, bar and retail shop on Cromer Pier.
"It is an absolute pleasure working in partnership with NNDC to improve the pier and theatre offer for both locals and tourists, ensuring visitors are delighted for years to come.
"I would like to say a huge thank you to all the NPS members who voted for Cromer Pier as Pier of the Year 2024.”