Great Plumstead Travel Guide

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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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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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A large field This field is located beside Smee Road; it extends all the way to the outskirts of the village of Great Plumstead further to the north (in the adjacent grid square), which can be seen in the distance. The straw is still waiting to be baled.
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View north along Witton Lane Witton Lane connects Little Plumstead with the hamlet of Witton, further to the south.
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Remains of an ancient tree This tree trunk beside the path in the churchyard of St Gervase & St Protase church has been planted with flowers.
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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 £120 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£120
22 Mar - 23 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! (1,002 reviews)
The spa was inviting and the staff very good. Made to feel comfortable and the treatment was great. The pool area was okay and while we did enjoy it we just feel it lacked an intimate atmosphere as was a gym club. Definitely could have done with either drinks service for guests or a bar. However ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 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 £122 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
£122
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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! (1,010 reviews)
No information on WiFi in room, but it was available. Staff pleasant and room clean. Hotel a little tired in places. Breakfast expensive so ate out. Noisy building work going on, could maybe have offered some sort of compensation, drink or breakfast perhaps. Also water in room, but unclear if this ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

The Maids Head Hotel
Sprowston Manor Hotel, Spa & Golf

Sprowston Manor Hotel, Spa & Golf

4 out of 5
Wroxham Road Norwich England
The price is £69 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£69
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
Hotel was so hot boiling hot temperature eating area including all Bedroom Rooms requested fan for cooling down in the room but that still didint help Then we was kept up all night from 1230 am through till 4.30am we had noises like pipes rumbling and pipes being filled including loud filling noises ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Sprowston Manor Hotel, Spa & Golf
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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

Wellington Apartments
3 Bed House - Sleeps 5 - Garden - Parking - Wifi

3 Bed House - Sleeps 5 - Garden - Parking - Wifi

3 out of 5
Norwich England
Stay at this apartment in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Mousehold Heath and Badminton at Blyth Jex are located ...
3 Bed House - Sleeps 5 - Garden - Parking - Wifi
Number 82 The Unthank

Number 82 The Unthank

4.5 out of 5
Unthank Road Norwich England
Stay at this luxury apartment in Norwich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions St John the Baptist Cathedral and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (169 reviews)
Nice room but a little tired in areas, door handle fell off bathroom door and no TV remote available. But good location and nearby facilities and free parking.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Number 82 The Unthank
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University of East Anglia

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