The venues in Norfolk our readers wish would return in 2024

These are the venues you wish would make a triumphant return.

1. The Grand Hotel

Readers wish they could visit The Grand Hotel in Cromer again (Image: Newsquest)

Originally opened in 1891, the former Grand Hotel stood at Cromer seafront through two world wars and survived multiple Luftwaffe bombing raids in the early 1940s. 

It was renamed to the Albany in October 1966 and in 1969 it was demolished after a fire made it unsafe.

2. The Oval Rockhouse

Members of Iron Maiden pictured with the Oval Rockhouse landlord in 1992

This city spot was a popular music venue from 1991 where Hall of Fame heavy-hitters such as Iron Maiden played. 

The last show was in May 1998 before the venue was bought by a pub group and refurbished.

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It was reopened in November 1998 as the Waggon & Horses but it has since closed. 

3. The Owl Sanctuary

The Owl Sanctuary closed in 2016 (Image: Newsquest)

Sitting empty in Cattle Market Street, The Owl Sanctuary played a major part in the city's live music scene throughout the early 2000s before its closure in 2016.

The building dates back to 1833 and was originally called the Shirehall Arms, but also spent many years as The Marquee when it was a "cornerstone" of the city's rock music scene.

Developer Richard Pratt bought the property with plans to redevelop it into flats.

4. West Runton Pavilion

Many major bands passed through the West Runton Pavilion in its time (Image: Newsquest)

The old pavilion in West Runton was the haunt of many major bands such as The Clash and Thin Lizzie. 

World-famous singers like Tina Turner were even said to have played there.

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The venue closed in 1983 and was demolished, with flats later built over the site.

5. The Ferryboat

The Ferryboat in Norwich closed nearly 20 years ago (Image: Newsquest)

These days The Ferryboat pub in Norwich remains shuttered and quiet, but back in the day, it was the favourite venue for those on a night out in the city. 

It could host more than 160 people for musical acts and dates as far back as 1822.

The building closed in 2006 and has recently been approved for redevelopment.