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

Wayside

3 out of 5
Honeycombe Road Norwich England
The price is ₹6,055 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
₹6,055
₹7,266 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
Clean room, very friendly, lovely breakfast

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

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 ₹13,299 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
₹13,299
₹15,959 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Didn't have a spa so couldn't say. But the staff were really good especially Kirstie at breakfast. She sorted my gluten-free breakfast out for me which was very tasty. Bed's were really comfortable so had a lovely sleep for journey next day. Nice hot shower. Couldn't fault the Hotel.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

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

The Maids Head Hotel

4 out of 5
Tombland Norwich England
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The price is ₹13,854 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
₹13,854
₹16,625 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (1,011 reviews)
Very nice & comfortable, staff were great

Reviewed on 10 Mar 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (87 reviews)
Clean room, very friendly, lovely breakfast

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

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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. ...
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! (428 reviews)
Staff very friendly, room was clean and had everything we needed.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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