Little Plumstead

Travel 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

Wayside

3 out of 5
Honeycombe Road Norwich England
The price is HK$523 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
HK$523
HK$627 total
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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

Wayside
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 HK$1,061 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$1,061
HK$1,273 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
Staff friendly and helpful and the leisure facilities are pretty good. Food was as you would expect , good and tasty

Reviewed on 3 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 HK$1,042 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
HK$1,042
HK$1,251 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,008 reviews)
Room. clean except for top of TV Excellent central situation great place to stay

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

The Maids Head Hotel
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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

Wayside
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! (1,004 reviews)
Had a studio apartment for two for just two nights. Accommodation very clean, with well equipped kitchen, lounge and dining seating and large comfortable bed. Sadly, the purpose of our trip was to attend a funeral, but would definitely return in happier circumstances.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Cromer Country Club
Wellington Apartments

Wellington Apartments

4 out of 5
St Faiths Ln Norwich England
Stay at this aparthotel in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (421 reviews)
Lovely place to stay, clean and nice reception staff! We will be back x

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Wellington Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts showing art and interior views

University of East Anglia

4.5/5(51 reviews)

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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BeWILDerwood

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Bring your family to BeWILDerwood and enjoy this exciting theme park in Hoveton. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

BeWILDerwood
Norwich Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage elements

Norwich Cathedral

4.5/5(131 reviews)

Visit this spectacular historic building to attend a service, event or exhibition, or simply to marvel at its splendid Romanesque architecture.

Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Castle which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

Norwich Castle

4/5(84 reviews)

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

Norwich Castle
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Banham Zoo

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Banham Zoo home during your trip to Banham? Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Banham Zoo
Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts showing modern architecture and a park as well as a small group of people

Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts

3.5/5(6 reviews)

Housed in a striking building, this highly regarded arts space hosts exhibitions of contemporary art alongside 20th-century and earlier works.

Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts

Things to do

Seals on Scroby Sands

Scroby Sands Seal Watching

HK$615
per adult
Scroby Sands Seal Watching
Leaving Lowestoft Harbour

Lowestoft Coastal Sightseeing

HK$511
per adult
Lowestoft Coastal Sightseeing
Nightmare Norwich - Norwich's funnest Ghost Walk!!

Nightmare Norwich - Norwich's funnest Ghost Walk!!

HK$188
per adult
Nightmare Norwich - Norwich's funnest Ghost Walk!!
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