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Straddling the valley where the Rivers Tud and Wensum meet, Costessey is a place defined by its distinct split between the ‘Old’ village and the newer developments of New Costessey and Queen’s Hills. The older part of the parish retains a quieter, more rural character, with narrow lanes and the prominent spire of St Edmund’s Church, while the newer areas sit closer to the Dereham Road, offering straightforward access to the city centre. Historically, much of the landscape was shaped by the Jerningham family and the now-demolished Costessey Hall; today, that legacy survives in the expansive parkland that hosts the annual Royal Norfolk Show. It is a practical location for those who need to be near the University of East Anglia or the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, yet it manages to feel separate from the urban sprawl of Norwich. The nearby Marriott’s Way provides a direct, wooded route for walkers and cyclists heading toward the city or out into the Reepham countryside, offering a bit of breathing space within easy reach of the A47.