Cromer and Sheringham
Seaside towns on the North Norfolk coast.
About four milesGlen Farm, Metton, near Cromer, Norfolk
NR11 8SA · about four miles from Cromer, close to Sheringham
Checked 18 Sep 2026 Carp to 20lb+ CarpTenchRoachRuddCrucian carp 20lb+ carpDog-friendly cottageNear Cromer beach
Family Glamping and a Dog-Friendly Cottage With Carp Over 20lb
A glamping unit and The Roost holiday cottage, both sleeping four, at a small fishery near Cromer in North Norfolk. The day ticket lake holds a good number of 20lb plus common and mirror carp, and the cottage takes dogs.
A small family fishery break a few miles from the North Norfolk coast. Glen Farm has a three quarter acre day ticket lake with a good number of 20lb plus carp, a one acre season ticket lake, a glamping unit and a dog-friendly cottage. Fishing stops at dusk, which reviewers say leaves a quiet lake in the evening. It suits a family weekend where the fishing is paired with Cromer and Sheringham.
Good for
- Family fishing weekends near the coast
- Carp over 20lb on a small lake
- Bringing a dog: The Roost is dog friendly
Think twice if
- You want night fishing: fishing is dawn to dusk
- You want the season ticket lake: it has a waiting list
Ask whether your stay includes fishing
Day tickets are £15 for adults and £5 for children in 2026. The venue's pages do not say whether glamping or cottage guests fish free, so check when booking.
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What a Stay at Glen Farm Is Like
Glen Farm is at Metton, about four miles from Cromer and close to Sheringham in North Norfolk. There is a glamping unit sleeping four and The Roost, a dog-friendly holiday cottage that also sleeps four.
Reviewers call it a great place for a family fishing weekend, mention the hosts' attention to detail and the pristine lake, and several come back every year.
There are two lakes: a one acre season ticket lake, which has a waiting list, and a three quarter acre day ticket lake open all year. The day ticket lake holds roach, rudd, tench, crucian carp, double-figure fish and a good number of 20lb plus common and mirror carp. Fishing runs from dawn to dusk.
Written from guest reviews and the venue’s published details. We have not stayed here ourselves.
The Fishing at Glen Farm
A three quarter acre day ticket lake with a good number of 20lb plus carp, and a one acre season ticket lake. Dawn to dusk only.
20lb+Common and mirror carp
£15Adult day ticket, 2026
2Lakes
Which lake is which
| Lake | Type | Pegs | Size | Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day ticket lake | Day ticket, all year | – | 3/4 acre | – | 20lb+ carp, crucians, tench, roach, rudd |
| Season ticket lake | Season ticket, waiting list | – | 1 acre | – |
Tickets, times and rules
| Day tickets | £15 adult, £5 child (2026), paid before fishing |
| Hours | Dawn to dusk, no night fishing |
| Rods | Maximum 2 |
| Hooks and line | No barbed hooks; carp anglers 15lb minimum line |
| Fish care | Unhooking mats at all times |
| Bait | No tiger nuts, no live bait |
| Juniors | Under 16s supervised |
| Licence | EA rod licence for anyone 13 or over |
The Lodges
A glamping unit and a dog-friendly holiday cottage, each sleeping four.
Glamping (sleeps 4)The Roost Holiday Cottage (sleeps 4)
Dog friendly
The Roost cottage
Sleeps four
Both stays
What Guests Say
Consistently praised
- Great for a family fishing weekend
- Hosts' attention to detail
- Pristine lake
- Close to Cromer and Sheringham
Summarised in our own words from public reviews.
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Things to Do Around Cromer
The North Norfolk coast is a few miles away.
Questions About Glen Farm
How much is a day ticket at Glen Farm?
£15 for adults and £5 for children in 2026, paid before fishing.
Source: glenfarmnorfolk.co.uk fishing page
How big are the carp?
The day ticket lake holds a good number of 20lb plus common and mirror carp.
Source: glenfarmnorfolk.co.uk fishing page
Can I night fish?
No. Fishing is dawn to dusk.
Source: glenfarmnorfolk.co.uk fishing page
Are dogs allowed?
The Roost holiday cottage is dog friendly.
Source: glenfarmnorfolk.co.uk
Getting There
Glen Farm, Metton, Norfolk, about four miles from Cromer. Postcode NR11 8SA.
Open in Google Maps · Phone 07827 322679
Email [email protected].
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Last checked 18 Sep 2026. The facts on this page come from these sources. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will check it.