Little Plumstead Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Thorpe End Garden Village Thorpe End was developed in the 1930s as a "Garden Village" by Percy and Leonard Howes of the Norwich estate agents Percy Howes and Co, who saw a potential market in the provision of new middle class houses, within easy commuting distance of the city, but in rural surroundings, and bought a site of 90 acres in open country straddling the Plumstead Road. Their brochure offered “the ideal home at Thorpe End” - house designs were not stipulated, but they had to be designed and built under the supervision of members of the Royal Institute of British Architects. The use of “mellow bricks” and thatched roofs was encouraged to lend the development an “old-world character”. The houses were to be built at a density of no more than three to the acre, all gardens having room for a tennis court, a quintessential thirties middle-class aspiration. Although later development has diluted these high ideals, much of the Garden Village has survived. This house, on the north east side of the central green, was occupied by Leonard Howes himself, and is one of the largest and most eleborately picturesque in the development.
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Thorpe End Garden Village Thorpe End was developed in the 1930s as a "Garden Village" by Percy and Leonard Howes of the Norwich estate agents Percy Howes and Co, who saw a potential market in the provision of new middle class houses, within easy commuting distance of the city, but in rural surroundings, and bought a site of 90 acres in open country straddling the Plumstead Road. Their brochure offered “the ideal home at Thorpe End” - house designs were not stipulated, but they had to be designed and built under the supervision of members of the Royal Institute of British Architects. The use of “mellow bricks” and thatched roofs was encouraged to lend the development an “old-world character”. The houses were to be built at a density of no more than three to the acre, all gardens having room for a tennis court, a quintessential thirties middle-class aspiration. Although later development has diluted these high ideals, much of the Garden Village has survived. This house, on the north east side of the central green, was occupied by Leonard Howes himself, and is one of the largest and most eleborately picturesque in the development.
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St Mary's church. St Mary's C18 red-brick tower > 920077 was built onto the foundations of a medieval tower; the tower survived a fire that destroyed most of the church building in December 1891. Consequently, the interior > 312369 - 920082 - 920084 and glass windows date from this time. The church is kept locked. See also: http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/greatplumstead/index.html
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View west along field boundary Toad Lane is hidden by the hedge at right.
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The Bittern Line by Thorpe End
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Wayside

3 out of 5
Honeycombe Road Norwich England
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8.8/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
Everything good. Stayed for 2 nights. Heating was off on second night so made the room very cold in November. Would stay again if room was warm

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

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Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort

4 out of 5
Ipswich Road Norwich England
The price is NZ$270 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$270
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Stay at this spa hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
I'm afraid that Q hotels have gone a little backwards compared with our last stay two years ago

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort
The Maids Head Hotel

The Maids Head Hotel

4 out of 5
Tombland Norwich England
The price is NZ$269 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$269
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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Stay at this historic hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Room. clean except for top of TV Excellent central situation great place to stay

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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Wayside

Wayside

3 out of 5
Honeycombe Road Norwich England
Stay at this holiday home in Norwich. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a picnic area. Popular attractions Salhouse Broad and BeWILDerwood are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
Everything good. Stayed for 2 nights. Heating was off on second night so made the room very cold in November. Would stay again if room was warm

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

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Cromer Country Club

Cromer Country Club

4 out of 5
127 Overstrand Road Cromer England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cromer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Staff very polite and helpful. Accommodation was lovely, just right for 2 adults. However, I’m glad we visited in February as the front door/terrace where there are chairs and table for outdoor use, literally faced a 6ft wall, so definitely no sun even in summer months.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Cromer Country Club
Wellington Apartments

Wellington Apartments

4 out of 5
St Faiths Ln Norwich England
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9/10 Wonderful! (421 reviews)
Lovely place to stay, clean and nice reception staff! We will be back x

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

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University of East Anglia

3/5(1 review)

Explore the campus of University of East Anglia during your stay in Norwich. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

University of East Anglia
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Norwich Cathedral

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Norwich Castle

4/5(12 reviews)

Norwich’s most prominent historic site is now home to a splendid museum and art gallery, with exhibits spanning many centuries.

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Banham Zoo

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Norwich City Hall

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