Great Plumstead

Settlement in Norfolk Broadland

England

Great Plumstead

View along Middle Road, Great Plumstead
View along Middle Road, Great Plumstead Credit: Evelyn Simak

Great Plumstead is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. Situated approximately 5 miles east of the city of Norwich, it falls within the Broadland district. The village sits on the northern bank of the River Yare and is surrounded by picturesque countryside.

The community of Great Plumstead is home to around 1,500 residents. It is a close-knit and friendly village, known for its peaceful and rural atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional cottages and newer housing developments. Many residents commute to nearby Norwich for work, taking advantage of the village's convenient location.

Despite its small size, Great Plumstead offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a primary school, a village hall, and a local pub. The village is well-served by public transportation, with regular bus services connecting it to Norwich and other nearby towns.

Great Plumstead is surrounded by beautiful countryside, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The nearby River Yare offers fishing and boating opportunities, adding to the village's charm.

Overall, Great Plumstead offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while still being within easy reach of the amenities and employment opportunities of Norwich.

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Great Plumstead Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.639914/1.399655 or Grid Reference TG3010. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View along Middle Road, Great Plumstead
View along Middle Road, Great Plumstead
Houses in Low Road, Great Plumstead
Houses in Low Road, Great Plumstead
Path to playing fields, Great Plumstead
Path to playing fields, Great Plumstead
Low Road, Great Plumstead
Low Road, Great Plumstead
Seat by the junction of Low, Middle and Hare Roads
Seat by the junction of Low, Middle and Hare Roads
Middle/Hare Road junction, Great Plumstead
Middle/Hare Road junction, Great Plumstead
Middle Road past the Forge, Great Plumstead
Middle Road past the Forge, Great Plumstead
Middle Road through Great Plumstead
Middle Road through Great Plumstead
Driveway to Hall Farm from Middle Road, Great Plumstead
Driveway to Hall Farm from Middle Road, Great Plumstead
Middle Road, Great Plumstead
Middle Road, Great Plumstead
To Thorpe End on Middle Road
To Thorpe End on Middle Road
Public footpath to Low Road, Great Plumstead
Public footpath to Low Road, Great Plumstead
Large field between Middle Road and Low Road
Large field between Middle Road and Low Road
Bridge over the Bittern Line
Bridge over the Bittern Line
Bridge 365 The bridge takes Middle Road over the Bittern Line.
Bridge 365
The bridge takes Middle Road over the Bittern Line.
Broad Lane/Norwich Road junction, Thorpe End
Broad Lane/Norwich Road junction, Thorpe End
House by Broad Lane/Norwich Road junction, Thorpe End
House by Broad Lane/Norwich Road junction, Thorpe End
Norwich Road, Thorpe End
Norwich Road, Thorpe End
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Great Plumstead is located at Grid Ref: TG3010 (Lat: 52.639914, Lng: 1.399655)

Administrative County: Norfolk

District: Broadland

Police Authority: Norfolk

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.639914,1.399655
Great Plumstead
Place: village
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 52.6416187/1.3996831
Bus Stop
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Source: naptan_import
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Bus Stop
old school, adj
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Naptan Locality: Great Plumstead
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Post Box
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Disused Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 52.6385105/1.4008719
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 52.6384657/1.4006536
Give Way
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Give Way
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Give Way
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Great Plumstead
Inscription: Toad Lane / Middle Road / Hare Road / Broad Lane / Low Road / Water Lane / Smee Lane / Witton Lane / Church Road
Man Made: village_sign
Material: metal
Start Date: 2016-06-11
Lat/Long: 52.6407873/1.3972566
Bench
Backrest: yes
Colour: brown
Material: wood
Seats: 2
Lat/Long: 52.6407946/1.3971613
Historic: city_gate
Lat/Long: 52.6426261/1.4032985
Historic: city_gate
Lat/Long: 52.6425268/1.4031741
Marker: aerial
Utility: gas
Lat/Long: 52.6426508/1.4033326
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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