Towns & cities · East of England
Plumstead
Plumstead — village and civil parish in North Norfolk, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holt · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Plumstead, the nearest railway station is Holt, located 6.1 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is NR11 7LG.
About
Plumstead is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 5 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 120 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North Norfolk, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.8692°, 1.1653°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Plumstead is a village and a civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. The village is 19.7 miles (31.7 km) north north west of Norwich, 9.5 miles (15.3 km) south-west of Cromer and 134 miles (216 km) north-east of London. The nearest town is Holt which is 4.8 miles (7.7 km) to the north west of the village. The nearest railway station is in the town of Sheringham where access to the national rail network can be made via the Bittern Line to Norwich. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport. Plumstead falls within the area covered by North Norfolk District Council. (Plumstead should not be confused with the Norfolk villages of Great Plumstead and Little Plumstead which are located close to each other, about 12 miles away, to the north-east of Norwich).
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Background
History
The villages name means 'Plum-tree place'. Plumstead has an entry in the Domesday Book of 1085. In the great book Plumstead is recorded by the names Plumestead. The main landholder was William de Warenne.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.8692, 1.1653
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Plumstead
- Postcode
- NR11 7LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Population
- 120
- Nearest railway station
- Holt — 6.1 km
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q960390 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Plumstead, Norfolk (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Michael, Plumstead, Norfolk.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Plumstead Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.1 km
Green Farm
Campsites · 0.3 km
Little Barningham
Villages · 1.7 km
Little Barningham Range
Historic houses · 1.7 km
Matlaske Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.8 km
Little Barningham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
The Manor House
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Chestnut Farm
Caravan parks · 2.4 km
Baconsthorpe Meadows
Campsites · 2.7 km
Mannington Hall
Caravan parks · 2.9 km
The Heritage Rose Garden, Mannington Hall
Botanic gardens · 3.0 km
Oak Farm
Caravan parks · 3.0 km
Plumstead is a village in Norfolk, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 120. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 120
- Administrative county
- Norfolk
- Constituency
- North Norfolk
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Things to see in Plumstead
29 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Plumstead →
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Baconsthorpe Castle
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Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — church in Bodham, Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Edgefield War Memorial
Edgefield War Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
The Manor House
The Manor House — house in Baconsthorpe, North Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Theatres · East of England
Theatre in the Woods
Theatre in the Woods is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East of England
William Marriott Museum
William Marriott Museum — museum in Holt, England, United Kingdom.
📷 4Gardens · East of England
Hempstead Watermill
Hempstead Watermill — a garden in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Lose Hall
Lose Hall — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East of England
Hempstead Post Mill
Hempstead Post Mill — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Little Barningham Range
Little Barningham Range — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East of England
Draw Bridge At Mannington Hall
Draw Bridge At Mannington Hall — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Little Barningham War Memorial
Little Barningham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
High Kelling Village Sign
High Kelling Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Edgefield Village Sign
Edgefield Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Matlaske Village Sign
Matlaske Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Plumstead Village Sign
Plumstead Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Hempstead Village Sign
Hempstead Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Heritage railway stations · East of England
Holt railway station (North Norfolk Railway)
Holt railway station (North Norfolk Railway) — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Campsites · East of England
Baconsthorpe Meadows
Baconsthorpe Meadows — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Mannington Hall
Mannington Hall — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Chestnut Farm
Chestnut Farm — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Plumstead Village Sign
Plumstead Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5📷 3Historic houses · East of England
Little Barningham Range
Little Barningham Range — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Matlaske Village Sign
Matlaske Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Little Barningham War Memorial
Little Barningham War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Plumstead
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Chestnut Farm
Chestnut Farm — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Baconsthorpe Meadows
Baconsthorpe Meadows — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Mannington Hall
Mannington Hall — a caravan park in england east midlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Hempstead Hall
Hempstead Hall — a caravan park in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Saracen's Head
Saracen's Head in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Black Boys Public House
Black Boys Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Buckinghamshire Arms Public House
Buckinghamshire Arms Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The White Horse Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Wellington Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plumstead?
- Plumstead is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR11 7LG), in the parish of Plumstead.
- What is Plumstead?
- Plumstead — village and civil parish in North Norfolk, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Plumstead?
- The nearest railway station is Holt, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR11 7LG.
- Is Plumstead a protected site?
- Yes — Plumstead is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Plumstead free to visit?
- Yes, Plumstead is free to enter.
- How do I get to Plumstead?
- The nearest railway station is Holt, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR11 7LG.