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Wedding Venues in Norfolk

Looking for a wedding venue in Norfolk? Well keep reading! It used to be said that Norwich had a pub for every day of the year and a church for every week. In 21st Century Norwich, you certainly won’t struggle to find somewhere to enjoy a pint, or, two, nor, a church to be married in; Norwich has more than 30 medieval churches within the old city walls alone as well as being home to two cathedrals. In the heart of the city stands a magnificent medieval cathedral boasting the second tallest spire (at 96m, or, 315ft) as well as the largest surviving cloister in England. On the outer edges of the city centre, at one of the highest points in Norwich, stands the second largest Catholic cathedral in the United Kingdom.

Make Your Wedding Planning Easy

I love a church wedding. I married at a church wedding and I’ve photographed numerous church weddings over the years. What I’ve learnt from this is that by far the best option, if you want to take the stress out of your wedding planning, is to hold your wedding ceremony and wedding reception in the same location. Some things to keep in mind when developing your timeline include:

• How long will it take to get ready (hair, make-up, dress)?
• How long is your ceremony?
• How long does it take to travel between your venues?

Choosing to have your ceremony and reception at the same wedding venue means that you will, naturally, have more time to spend with your friends and family rather than time spent on the road (and you’ll make a saving on the wedding car and your guest transport too!). It keeps things simple and makes the logistics for both you and your guests that much easier.

If a church wedding is on the cards, then look for a location that is close by to where you are planning to hold your wedding ceremony.

The writer and traveller George Borrow (1803-1881) wrote that Norwich is “A fine city whichever way you look at it” and as such, he is credited with coining the phrase, “Norwich – A Fine City”, I’d tend to agree! For a memorable wedding day, Norwich and the surrounding area are definitely worthy of your consideration, offering plenty of unique wedding venues and open spaces, the perfect backdrop for your Norwich wedding photography.

Voewood

Voewood is one of my favourite Norfolk wedding venues. A truly captivating place, it has to be seen to be believed. Hidden from sight in its own woodland, this stunning example of the Arts and Crafts aesthetic lies just outside Holt, a beautiful Georgian town, close by to the North Norfolk Coast. Although a rather grand house, in many respects, it is welcoming and unpretentious and lends itself well to couples wanting something a little bit different from their wedding venue. A Voewood wedding is something else!

Click these links for a wedding at Voewood, a Voewood summer wedding and there’s even some more Voewood wedding photos here.

The Keeper & The Dell

Winner of the Condé Naste Top 100 Venues in the UK this is a Norwich wedding venue quite unlike any other! The Keeper and the Dell is a romantic, secluded, outdoor wedding venue in the heart of Norfolk.  Fully licensed for weddings, it is a Norwich woodland wedding venue made up of a beautiful collective of traditional canvas Marquee, pretty woodland dell, eighteenth century Gamekeeper’s Barn and a Birch Garden with camping and pretty wooden sleeping huts! It’s a hidden gem. I was lucky enough to photograph a wedding at The Keeper and the Dell in 2018 and it was amazing! I’m also really pleased to say that I am recommended by the venue so, if you’re considering The Keeper and the Dell for your wedding – get in touch! 

Hautbois Hall

Hautbois Hall is a Tudor Manor House, secluded in the heart of the Norfolk Broads by the River Bure and Bure Valley railway. Ceremonies can take place indoors but most people opt to marry outdoors in the splendour of the gardens, under big Norfolk skies. Hautbois  Hall is another stunning venue for an outdoor wedding and a great venue for putting your own stamp on things.

Click the link to see a real wedding at Hautbois Hall.

The Georgian Townhouse

The Georgian Townhouse is a Norwich wedding venue in the heart of the city. With a private bar, gardens and terrace this city centre wedding venue is a must see. It’s a tasteful blend of Georgian architecture and modern interiors, combining period chic with authentic character. Great for intimate ceremonies and celebrations with formal seating for up to 60 guests.

Click the link to see a real wedding at the Georgian Townhouse.

Assembly House

The Assembly House is a wedding venue right in the centre of Norwich. It’s a wedding venue for those looking to hold their wedding in luxurious splendour. Chandeliers, stunning Georgian architecture and your wedding breakfast by acclaimed local chef, Richard Hughes. Recently renovated to include 11 boutique bedrooms, six of which have their own secret garden, four their own lounges and a bridal suite with its own garden too! If that’s not enough there are two lavishly appointed top- floor suites to choose from. An absolute gem of a wedding venue in Norwich.

Bressingham Hall & Gardens

Situated in secluded Norfolk countryside, Bressingham Hall & High Barn is a Norfolk wedding venue on the border with Suffolk. The beautifully restored High Barn is a gorgeous wedding venue for your ceremony and lies within 12 acres of stunning landscaped gardens – an amazing backdrop for your wedding photography! Recently renovated, Bressingham Hall offers a warm and welcoming environment for the bridal party, accommodating between 12-18 wedding guests. On top of that Bressingham is also home to the Bressingham Steam Museum and for that little something extra special, you can treat your wedding guests to a ride on their Gallopers, a carousel of sorts that keeps young an old alike entertained! You won’t find that at many, if any, other wedding venue in Norfolk.

Go to the link to see a real wedding at Bressingham Hall.

Southwood Hall

A stunning barn conversion nestled within the beautiful Norfolk countryside. The views here are amazing and since the area is not at all built-up, a Southwood Hall Wedding boasts generous grounds and BIG Norfolk skies! In terms of fine dining, it is amongst the best in Norfolk but if a formal meal isn’t to your taste the venue can just as easily put on an informal picnic. On-site accommodation for your bridal party is just a few steps away from the barn itself. The Cartshed Lodge usually hosts bridal preparations and includes a spa with hot tub, steam room and kambala shower! Post-wedding, the Garden Folly, is a perfect, romantic little hideaway in which to begin your honeymoon with its own secret garden!

Click the link to see a winter wedding at Southwood Hall or you can see more wedding photos at Southwood Hall here.

Reading Rooms

New kid on the block, the Reading Rooms opened in 2017 but is quickly making a name for itself. It takes it’s name from having been a meeting place where people could learn to read and have access to books and newspapers. But it was also a place of entertainment with games, dancing and social events, including wedding celebrations. Recently renovated, it looks absolutely stunning with beautiful stone leaded windows and vaulted ceilings. Picturesque landscaped gardens and the Church of St Ethelberts, make for a beautiful backdrop to the venue. It’s an idyllic setting that provides a beautiful space for an outdoor ceremony as well. The Reading Rooms is a venue I am really looking forward to photographing a wedding at, in 2020, for an amazing couple whose engagement photos you can see here.

The Hoste

The Hoste is a luxury boutique hotel and something of a focal point in the the North Norfolk village of Burnham Market. The Hoste plays host to only a select number of weddings every year. A wedding at the Hoste is pretty special. If you’re looking for a wedding venue frequented by Royalty; a wedding venue boasting a private 20-seat cinema, gym, beauty spa, award-winning restaurant and luxury bedrooms, all set within one of North Norfolk’s prettiest, picture postcard, villages then this could be just what you’ve been looking for!

Oxnead Hall

An exquisite country house set amidst 15 acres of grounds and parkland with a lake and ruined folly. Oxnead Hall is  an elegant, romantic and truly stunning place to hold your Norfolk wedding. Just 8 miles outside of Norwich, Oxnead won the  title of Wedding Venue Of the Year’ at the Eastern Daily Press Wedding Awards 2017. Well worth a look!

Holkham Hall

Quite possibly one of the grandest wedding venues in the UK let alone Norfolk, it has to be seen to be believed. Home to the Earls of Leicester, this fine Palladian house, is surrounded by stunning landscape including deer park, lake, temple and woodland as well as a romantic, 18th century secluded walled garden! A wedding at Holkham Hall means you are only a short distance from some of the most stunning North Norfolk coastal scenery as well. It’s an absolutely perfect setting for a wedding in Norfolk.

Click the link to see a real wedding at Holkham Hall.

Back to the Garden

This truly is a unique wedding venue. A short drive from Holt in North Norfolk and close by to the North Norfolk coast. It is not a licensed wedding venue but Back to the Garden is a great space in which to hold your wedding reception and the food is something else! It provides a really intimate setting for your wedding celebrations and a great space to party in!

Have a look at this Back to the Garden wedding for some inspiration.

Pentney Abbey

An hour West of Norwich, hidden away amongst miles of stunning Norfolk countryside and surrounded by 35 acres of grounds, Pentney Abbey was, until a little while ago, just a ruin. But a lot of hard work has gone into making this into a magical place to get married and a Pentney Abbey wedding is certainly full of magic, it has been well worth the effort. Ceremonies take place in the Gatehouse which has a really romantic and intimate feel to it. The Barn, meanwhile, is a fantastic space to hold your wedding breakfast and to party late in to the night!

Langley Abbey

Just 10 miles South of Norwich, Langley Abbey is another old ruin lovingly restored and offering the perfect setting for your Norfolk wedding celebrations. The sense of character and history makes this a very unique place to get married. Brasteds are well renowned for the quality of the dining experience, regulars winning accolades for their food and drink offering and this carries through to their ownership of Langley Abbey. You will not be disappointed. Accommodation comes in the form of cottages and barn conversions all within a few minutes of the venue itself.

Take a look at this Langley Abbey Wedding for some inspiration.

Hales Hall

A short drive from Norwich and with easy access from the A47, Hales Hall & The Great Barn is set within the beautiful Waveney Valley. It is one of those wedding venues that provides simply sublime backdrops for your wedding photography, from it’s manicured lawns and landscaped gardens to the Hall and the Barn themselves. The Barn is HUGE and can accommodate up to 180 seated guests for your wedding breakfast, and 300 standing for your evening reception. The Hall is where you can choose to stay if you wish and having had a good look around, I’d recommend you do, luxury doesn’t even come close to describing it! I love a Hales Hall wedding!

Narborough Hall

Narborough Hall, near Kings Lynn, is an absolute stunner of a venue, set in eighteenth century parkland by the River Nar, it is surrounded by lakes, beautiful landscaped gardens and woods. It even has a tree house! It’s a wedding photographer’s dream! The interiors are absolutely incredible too. Luxurious surroundings and relaxed comfort make a Narborough Hall wedding amongst the best.

Kimberley Hall

Just a few minutes off the A47 near Norwich, Kimberley Hall is another fine country house wedding venue – one of the finest wedding venues in Norfolk! The scenery here is amazing, with the hall sitting proudly in an Arcadian landscape by Capability Brown, overlooking a 15-acre lake and the River Tiffey valley. The Hall is a beautiful space in which to hold your wedding ceremony while the West Wing successfully blends traditional grandeur with a modern and stylish entertainment space for your wedding breakfast and evening entertainments. A Kimberley Hall Wedding is guaranteed to wow your guests – I’m returning to this wedding venue in 2019 and can’t wait!

Dairy Barns

It’s been a little while since I last photographed a Dairy Barns wedding but I’ll be there to kick of my 2018 wedding season! Dairy Barns is a wedding venue that is part of a working family farm. It has a warm and welcoming feel and the staff couldn’t be friendlier. Situated not far from the stunning Norfolk coastline at Sea Palling and Waxham and nestled within the Norfolk Broads near Hickling, it offers plenty of scope for your wedding photos. The Bridal suite is very well appointed, light and airy and makes a great space for photos of your bridal preparations!

Fishley Hall

I haven’t photographed a wedding at Fishley Hall … yet, but I’m very much wanting to. I was part of a team who did a fashion shoot at the venue just before it opened for weddings. It’s a great space for a DIY wedding! Within easy reach of Norwich and Great Yarmouth and just outside of Acle, Fishley Hall, is an idyllic barn wedding venue. If you’re after a church wedding, then it is ideally placed near by to St Mary’s Church of Fishley. Set in 350 acres of beautiful Norfolk Countryside, in the glorious Norfolk Broads, this working farm and its enchanting buildings make for a fantastic place for a Norfolk wedding! Being on the Norfolk Broads, if it floats your boat to do so, then you can stay on the river and even arrive at your ceremony by boat! It even boasts luxuriously well appointed, first class, accommodation!

The Old Grain Barn is a blank canvas that you can put your own creative stamp on but it’s a venue with plenty of space for an outdoor wedding in Norfolk too! Fancy an al fresco wedding, then Fishley has a civil licence for couples to get married outside on their lawns. For smaller groups then you can marry in the conservatory of Fishley Hall itself. In short, they have pretty much every base covered and it’s well worth a gander!

Sussex Barn

One of the finest barn wedding venues in North Norfolk, Sussex Barn lies just outside Burnham Market, close by to the wild but absolutely stunning North Norfolk coast at Brancaster. A barn wedding venue, with something of an olde-worldy feel, it has some beautiful little spots for your wedding photography, including flower-lined farm tracks and woodland. One of my favourite spots used to be the derelict ruin of, what is now their luxuriously appointed accommodation, the White House. I can’t really blame them for this renovation, it’s an astounding rebuild – a 12 bedroom country retreat! And to make sure you’ll get the best night’s sleep before your wedding they have included sound-muffling on the doors and black-out curtains! Fancy arriving at your wedding on horse back? Sussex Barn is home to the Burnham Market International Horse Trials and as such, it’s equine accommodation is pretty sharp too!

If you’re planning a wedding at Sussex Barn, take a look at these Sussex Barn Wedding Photos.

Hush Venues

A unique woodland wedding venue, on the outskirts of Norwich in the Norfolk Broads and just a stones throw from my front door! Hush is licensed for wedding ceremonies and is a fantastic venue for a tipi wedding or festival wedding. Ceremonies take place in the Olde Woodshed in a small, secluded woodland. And if the weather doesn’t play ball on the day, then the fifty foot Drawing Room at Colts Lodge, which doubles as your bridal accommodation, can be used for your ceremony instead. All-in-all a perfect outdoor wedding venue in Norwich, especially if you are looking for something outside the norm!

Click the link to see a real wedding at this unusual woodland wedding venue.

The Boathouse

Another wedding venue local to me, the Boathouse is a really unique, waterside wedding venue.  Set in 11 acres of parkland on the banks of the Ormesby Broad, this is about as idyllic and romantic as wedding venues in Norfolk get! A Boathouse wedding in Norfolk is something special! Indoor or outdoor, the Boathouse can cater for both and if you choose to, you can even arrive at your wedding ceremony by boat. If you prefer to arrive by car, then you can opt to have a boat ride after your wedding ceremony instead  – the Boathouse doing exactly what it says on the tin! Accommodation comes in the form of cosy, luxury woodland lodges that are well worth a little peek.

Norfolk Mead

The Garden Room at the Norfolk Mead Hotel in Coltishall, a few minutes drive from Norwich, is a fantastic venue space. It sits within an enclosed, walled garden and can seat up to 140 wedding guests. For smaller, more intimate ceremonies, the Norfolk Mead itself can host up to 40 wedding guests. The picturesque Georgian manor house perfectly combines Georgian chic with stylish modern décor, working wonderfully as a backdrop to your wedding photos. With St John the Baptist church at the top of the drive, if you are looking for a wedding venue that you can walk to from your church ceremony, then this is a pretty good choice!

Titchwell Manor

Titchwell Manor, in the picturesque village of Titchwell, looks out across a wild and wonderful landscape of marshland and nature reserve toward the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. A boutique hotel wedding venue, Titchwell Manor is licensed to hold civil ceremonies in either the Bar area, which has views stretching out to sea and log fires in the winter months, or in the Conservatory Restaurant, overlooking a secluded walled garden. It has 26 individually appointed guest rooms. With a wedding breakfast by, award winning chefs, Eric Snaith and Chris Mann, you can guarantee that a Titchwell Manor wedding will not disappoint!

Chaucer Barn

Chaucer Barn is an absolute delight. Situated on the edge of the village of Gresham, it nestles in a valley classified as an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Barn itself is a beautiful, warm and welcoming wedding venue and with 20 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds, it’s a fantastic wedding for large parties or for smaller intimate wedding celebrations. You can choose to marry indoors or, in fine weather, outside, in the grounds of Chaucer Barn. It’s a a wonderful setting for an alfresco wedding celebration.

The Harper

The Harper by Bijou (who run some of the countries grandest venues such as Botleys Mansion and Notley Abbey) is a brand new wedding venue opening in Langham, near Holt, in North Norfolk.

Given the reputation and Bijou’s 15+ years worth of wedding planning experience, this is sure to be one to watch in the near future!

Cley Windmill

Cley Windmill is an iconic North Norfolk building, a grade II listed tower mill at Cley next the Sea. It’s one of Norfolk’s smallest wedding venues, with a capacity for 22 people. If you’re looking for a unique Norfolk wedding venue, something that’s just a little bit unusual and you like the idea of having an intimate wedding in a windmill, then this is one you should definitely add to the list!

Godwick Hall

Godwick Great Barn and Hall is a West Norfolk wedding venue, located just outside Kings Lynn and a little under an hour away from Norwich. It is a wedding venue with seven beautifully appointed bedrooms giving you the space to relax, both before and after your big day, in complete luxury.

It is licensed for wedding ceremonies, so you can plan your wedding for the whole day at Godwick. Something of a “blank canvas”, it is a reception venue that you can put your own stamp on. It is also set in 100 acres of stunning parkland and just a short drive from the the beaches at Hunstanton, Brancaster, Holkham and Wells-next-the-Sea. Giving you plenty of opportunity for stunning wedding photography, entertaining your guests and if you so wish, holding a beautiful outdoor ceremony!

I’m looking forward to my first wedding at GodwickHall this summer with the lovely Lucy and Simon – you can see some of their pre-wedding photography over here!

Morston Hall

Morston Hall in North Norfolk is nestled in gorgeous landscaped gardens and prides itself on offering bespoke and personal wedding receptions. They are a licensed wedding venue so, you can plan to spend your whole day at this beautifule boutique hotel.

Well know for some of the finest dining in North Norfolk, if you are looking for a foodie wedding venue in Norfolk, then this could be the one for you.

Situated an hour drive from Norwich, just north of the popular town of Holt, it is also within easy reach of the North Norfolk coast and the beautiful Burnham villages. Well worth your consideration!

Somerleyton Hall

Somerleyton Hall is the height of luxury. A wedding venue in Suffolk, it’s just over the border from Norfolk and so, I’m including it here anyway! It’s a splendid stately home close by to Lowestoft and great Yarmouth and only a short drive from Norwich as well.

Somerleyton offers both day weddings and receptions. But for those who fancy a little something extra, they can provide full weekend house party weddings, giving you plenty of opportunity to celebrate with and entertain your family and friends in sumptuous style over a number of days and nights. This venue really is the height of luxury! As you might expect, for a stately home, it has no shortage of bedrooms either, it can accomodate up to 32 guests!

Four rooms are licenced for ceremonies, holding between 60 to 100+ people. There’s certainly no shortage of choice here.

An absolute gem of a venue, you should definitely take a look!

Thurning Hall

Thurning Hall is a North Norfolk wedding venue, located just 12 miles from Norwich and 10 miles from the beautiful North Norfolk Coast! With more than 20 years experience of weddings and events it’s a family run operation who will provide all the help and guidance you need to make your day as amazing as you imagine it can be. Offering itself as a “dry hire” venue, it’s perfect for couples and wedding planners who wish to have oversight of every aspect of their wedding.

With plenty of unique indoor and outdoor spaces, it’s a venue you should be sure to add to your shortlist!

Hockwold Hall

Hockwold Hall is a spectacular Grade II listed manor near Thetford, easily accessible from all around Norfolk as well as being on the border with Suffolk and Cambridgeshire. A beautiful backdrop to your wedding photography both inside and out, this spectacular grade II listed Manor has 8 bedrooms for you to choose from as well as numerous spaces for you to hold your wedding ceremony and reception! Set within 35 acres of absolutely beautiful parkland and home to a majestic ornamental garden, Hockwold Hall is certain to amaze you and your wedding guests and provide the perfect setting for your celebrations!

Hockering House

Hockering House, just a short drive off the A47 from Norwich, is surrounded by stunning landscape and those big Norfolk skies! Included amongst the the Telegraph’s best places to get married in 2018.

Offering wedding ceremonies on the lawn or in the venues secluded woodland, this is primarily an outdoor wedding venue with the Hall itself acting as a backdrop to your proceedings. So, if you’re looking for an outdoor wedding venue with a little something extra then this is one to go and take a peek at!

Your own Back Yard

So, after all these options, if you’re still not sure which wedding venue is for you, there is another way! DIY Garden Weddings are some of my favourite celebrations. Because they usually take place at a family home, they are really intimate and welcoming. If you’re not sure about renting out a venue, then throwing a wedding celebration in your backyard is definitely an option you should explore! You’ll often save on venue hire costs which means, you can put the money you save toward your honeymoon, your wedding album or, maybe, just blow it all on a really great party! The possibilities are endless – one couple, I know, had a beach wedding not far from their home, the North Norfolk Coast was their backyard! If you’re after some more inspiration, other couples have hosted a wedding on a farm, a back garden wedding at their parent’s home and a wedding at a friend’s barn! Whatever you choose, a DIY wedding or, a Back Garden Wedding will be absolutely unique and personal to you!

Not sure if your wedding venue is licensed, then go here for the full list of approved wedding venues in Norfolk.