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 NT$2,096 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
NT$2,096
NT$2,515 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Norwich. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a picnic area. Popular attractions Salhouse Broad and BeWILDerwood are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (84 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 2025/11/19

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 NT$4,253 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$4,253
NT$5,103 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a golf course. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Third time at this hotel, we really enjoy it. It’s nothing fancy and the rooms are quite basic but they’re clean and facilities are great for a short family break away. What really makes this place though is the staff! Everyone we’ve ever encountered have been nothing but lovely whether it’s reception, ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/20

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 NT$4,373 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$4,373
NT$5,247 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Clean room nice staff great location

Reviewed on 2026/2/21

The Maids Head Hotel
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Wayside

Wayside

3 out of 5
Honeycombe Road Norwich England
Stay at this vacation home in Norwich. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a picnic area. Popular attractions Salhouse Broad and BeWILDerwood are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (84 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 2025/11/19

Wayside
Cromer Country Club

Cromer Country Club

4 out of 5
127 Overstrand Road Cromer England
Stay at this aparthotel in Cromer. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Everything was perfect. Very friendly and helpful desk staff

Reviewed on 2026/2/18

Cromer Country Club
Wellington Apartments

Wellington Apartments

4 out of 5
St Faiths Ln Norwich England
Stay at this aparthotel in Norwich. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (425 reviews)
Well equipped, spacious and right in the centre by the cathedral, yet tucked away

Reviewed on 2026/2/21

Wellington Apartments
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4.5/5(3 reviews)

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