Wedding Venues in Norfolk: 15 of Our Favourites
Norfolk is jam-packed with beautiful wedding venues and hidden gems, just waiting for you to discover them!
We all know Norfolk as an area full of historic charm and natural beauty, but did you know that there's also a range of beautiful and unique wedding venues in Norfolk too? This rural county boasts acres and acres of lush English countryside, meaning that it's packed full of picturesque venues perfect to bring all your wedding photo ideas to life.
Not only that, the county also boasts some of the most stunning coastline in the UK, meaning that there's a wealth of beautiful beach and coastal wedding venues in Norfolk.
15 Unmissable Wedding Venues in Norfolk
Each venue here is packed full of unique character and charm. From rustic barn wedding venues to stunning coastal paradises, there's a Norfolk wedding venue to suit all types of ceremonies. Here's our top picks...
1. Godwick Hall - King's Lynn
Godwick Hall is a breath-taking 250 year old Grade II-listed venue set amongst a picturesque English landscape - it even comes complete with its own set of ancient ruins!
The venue is licensed for ceremonies both inside and outside, which allows couples to make the most of both the beautiful parkland surroundings and the blank canvas interiors. If you love rustic authenticity and the chance to personalise your space, this could be the Norfolk wedding venue for you.
Hitched users love it too, with one happy newlywed commenting, "We couldn’t have been any happier with our wedding at Godwick Hall! From the moment we met the team to after the wedding everything was perfect. They were so helpful, always carrying a ‘can do’ attitude!
"The venue is so picturesque and perfect for a rustic wedding. They are really flexible with how you want to decorate and even gave us some ideas for styling!"
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Pricing: Starting at £3,100
Deals: Couples signed up to Hitched will receive an exclusive 5% discount on services hired - but that's not all. Godwick Hall is also offering different deals for three separate dates in May 2024, as well as two December 2023 deals and a venue hire deal of £4,380 for February and March 2024. Check out their Hitched listing for full details.
2. Oxnead Hall - Reepham
Situated just a few miles southwest of Aylsham, Oxnead Hall is a Grade II-listed estate operating as a wedding and events venue. The property is made up of an impressive Tudor Hall, a large barn, an orangery, a medieval church, two cottages and 15 acres of stunning gardens and grounds - wow!
You and your guests will love exploring the grounds throughout your day, which include mazes of shrubbery, statement water features, luxuriant plants and a private lake.
From religious ceremonies to civil ceremonies, from intimate weddings to large scale celebrations, you're sure to have the perfect day at this wedding venue in Norfolk.
Previous couples have certainly been impressed, with one newlywed saying, "Every part of the venue - the accommodation, the fountain room, the hall, the grounds, are all so perfect, it was exactly what we wanted our dream venue to be. It was simply magical."
Capacity: Up to 140 guests
Pricing: Starting at £8,650
3. Chaucer Barn - Norwich
Award-winning wedding venue Chaucer Barn is a traditional Norfolk flint barn first built in 1863. Nowadays it's filled with textiles and artefacts collected by the owner and boasts an open plan layout and four open fires.
We love the East Wing, a contemporary conversion of the old flint milking parlour. It now features a two story wall of glass running the complete length of the west side, showing off a beautiful view over the main lawn, complete with topiary pyramid forest, parkland and woodland.
Couples have a choice of six ceremony spaces to exchange their vows, from the intimate patio to the magical woodland grove. Receptions can be held in the East Wing or marquee, before retiring to this barn wedding venue's luxurious accommodation.
Capacity: Up to 100 guests
Pricing: Starting at £1,467
Deals: Couples can receive 50% discount on midweek weddings, with the venue offering prices from £2,607.
4. The Reading Room - Calthorpe
There are plenty of beautiful historic wedding venues in Norfolk, and The Reading Room is one of them. This lovingly restored property is located right in the heart of the North Norfolk countryside, just 15 miles from the centre of Norwich, making it an easily accessible venue.
The Reading Room is an exclusive-use venue, giving you and your loved ones complete privacy to celebrate as well as creating a unique atmosphere of intimacy. Both religious and civil ceremonies are licensed here, and there are also magnificent walled gardens surrounding the venue, complete with a pergola walkway with fragrant roses and honeysuckle.
It's a family-run Norfolk wedding venue, meaning that this close-knit team are passionate about bringing your wedding dreams to life. Previous couples have said, "Jo and Simon are fantastic and support you every step of the way. They were really flexible and worked with us to help us achieve our dream wedding. Fully recommend The Reading Room as a venue!"
Capacity: Up to 110 guests
Pricing: Starting at £4,300
5. Hockwold Hall - Thetford
Hockwold Hall is a grand estate with a unique claim to fame - it's been mentioned in the Domesday Book! This historic wedding venue is conveniently located near the counties of Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, and it boasts royal connections and a grand setting and atmosphere perfect for your wedding day.
You'll find the Grade II-listed manor surrounded by 35 acres of beautiful parkland, as well as a five acre ornamental garden perfect for your wedding snaps. There's a great selection of rooms to hold your ceremony, from the intimate dining room to the grand garden marquee.
Hitched users have been singing its praises; just check out this review: "Having our wedding at Hockwold Hall was the best decision my new wife and I have ever agreed on. Such an amazing hall and grounds tucked away from the rest of the world, which truly let us focus on our special day."
Capacity: Up to 250 guests
Pricing: Menus from £25
6. Voewood - Holt
Voewood is the ultimate romantic getaway for couples looking for an intimate countryside wedding venue in Norfolk. This country house wedding venue is available for exclusive hire, giving you, your partner and your guests the opportunity to enjoy your day in perfect peace.
Inside the property you'll find hand-painted walls and a mixture of contemporary art, tribal pieces and retro furniture, making this a unique home and place of celebration. Up to 41 guests can spend the night here in an selection of individually designed rooms.
There are three separate reception rooms where you can tie the knot, or if an outdoor wedding is more your style, the enchanting 11 acre gardens and meadows could be the perfect spot for you.
Capacity: Up to 120 guests
Pricing: POA
7. Manor Mews - Burnham Market
We love a barn wedding venue here at Hitched, and looking at Manor Mews, it's easy to see why. This rustic wedding venue is nestled in the picturesque Norfolk countryside just a stone's throw from the coastline. Couples can create a bespoke wedding celebration for up to 180 guests in one of the beautifully restored barns.
Couples and guests can also enjoy the landscaped gardens and picturesque scenery throughout the day, perfect for bringing all wedding photo ideas to life. Receptions can also be held in the barn, after which couples can retire to the secluded Sheepshed for the night.
One Hitched user was thoroughly impressed with what this Norfolk wedding venue had to offer: "We really wanted a venue which was unique and was different which none of our family and friends would have been to. We found this in Manor Mews, it ticked all the boxes, and the barn is a gorgeous stunning venue!"
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Pricing: POA
Deals: Book this venue before 31st July 2023 and you can receive £1,000 off any available date in 2024!
8. Pentney Abbey - King's Lynn
Picture-perfect Pentney Abbey is an exclusive-use wedding venue nestled in 35 acres of beautiful historic land. From the sparkling banquet hall to the majestic architecture, every inch of this building screams 'dream wedding ceremony'.
Weddings here begin with a civil ceremony in the Gatehouse, holding up to 90 guests up an antique spiral staircase. Receptions for up to 100 guests can take place in The Barn, perfect for dinner, dancing and enjoying a couple of drinks. There's also a full-service bar and outdoor patio with a fire pit, so you can keep the party going all night long.
The amazing team are another highlight of this venue: just look at what this newlywed had to say: "From first meeting Lucy and the staff at Pentney, they were extremely helpful and put us at ease with a process we knew nothing about.
"All of our suppliers were contacted and Rachael went above and beyond when I requested a bowling alley made from bales of hay, on the wedding day, that’s exactly what we had."
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Pricing: POA
9. Titchwell Manor - Burnham Market
Located by Brancaster on the coast, Titchwell Manor Hotel is one of many picturesque wedding venues in North Norfolk, blending elements of a Victorian farmhouse with stylish contemporary designs. The Manor draws a lot of inspiration from its coastal inspiration, and makes a great wedding photo backdrop thanks to the surrounding farmland and soft marshes, dunes and wide-open beaches.
This venue is totally licensed for religious and humanist weddings, as well as civil partnerships, wedding vow renewals or personal rituals. Ceremonies of up to 80 guests can take place in the conservatory, while the garden can accommodate more than 120 guests, followed by a meal and reception of up to 200 guests.
It's a popular choice with Hitched users, one of whom said, "The team at Titchwell Manor were second to none. From the moment we had a show around, we knew it was the perfect venue for us. It's such a beautiful, airy, light venue with a lovely vibe and in a fantastic location."
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Pricing: Starting at £3,000
Deals: There are select dates still available in 2023 with the chance to snap up a wedding package for only £150 per guest, which includes hire of the conservatory, reception drinks, three course wedding breakfast, a wedding coordinator, and more!
There's also a generous exclusive use wedding package on offer for only £8,000 - and if you want to stretch that out over two days, upgrade to the £12,500 Two Day Takeover Package.
10. Curds Hall Barn - Dereham
Blank canvas venue? Check. No corkage venue? Check. Exclusive use venue? Check. Curds Hall Barn really does have it all!
Hitched users certainly seem to think so. One newlywed commented, "We could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding than Curds Hall Barn. Everything about it is what we imagined for our ideal wedding and more. Curds Hall Barn is in the most idyllic setting, in rural Norfolk."
Ceremonies can be held in the Main Barn with impressive vaulted ceilings and a light airy feeling thanks to its floor-to-ceiling windows, before a delicious wedding breakfast in the Woodshed and further celebrations back in The Main Barn. Up to 10 guests can stay the night at The Old Coach House, and camping is also welcomed on the venue's parkland for your more adventurous guests!
Capacity: Up to 120 guests
Pricing: Starting at £3,500
Deals: If you're booking a Wednesday wedding, you can receive a £1,000 venue hire discount. Go for it!
11. Spixworth Hall Cottages - Norwich
Spixsworth Hall Cottages is one of the charming family-owned rustic wedding venues in Norfolk comprised of a delightful farm and eight holiday cottages. It's the ideal spot for a mini-moon after you've tied the knot, thanks to its proximity to local tourist attractions such as the scenic Norfolk Broads and the city of Norwich, as well as the perfect place to set the scene for your big day.
Spixsworth Hall Cottages is a prime spot for a summer wedding ceremony. Couples can exchange vows on the lawn and take photographs in the picturesque grounds, before heading into the exposed brick barn ready to dance the night away with up to 160 evening guests.
Up to 55 loved ones can spend the night at this venue in the luxurious self-catered cottages.
Capacity: Up to 120 guests
Pricing: Starting at £6,172
12. Happy Valley - King's Lynn
If you're looking for a barn and woodland wedding venue packed full of charm, then you're in luck - Happy Valley has got it all. With two event barns, nine acres of pastoral landscape, a range of luxury accommodation and endless outdoor settings, you'll love spending your day here and celebrating with your friends and family.
As one of the do it yourself wedding venues in Norfolk, Happy Valley gives couple to express their personal style through their wedding, as this Hitched user underlines: "The venue, being a blank canvas, lends itself perfectly to those who want their own style, ideas and finesse put into their wedding day."
From intimate ceremonies to larger celebrations to outdoor wedding ceremonies, here you can celebrate your day your way. Wedding breakfasts for more than 150 guests are available and there's enough space for up to 28 guests in the on-site glamping accommodation.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Pricing: Starting at £7,995
13. The Hoste Arms - Burnham Market
The Hoste Arms is a beautiful hotel wedding venue located on the North Norfolk Coast. If you're looking to escape from the big city for your wedding day, you've found the right spot,
Begin your day with a romantic outdoor ceremony in the private garden, which is the perfect photo location thanks to its botanical blooms. You're invited to continue your with your drinks reception in the outdoor space or alternatively move into the cosy bar space. The Garden Room is the perfect place to host a wedding breakfast and reception with its bi-folding doors helping to bring the outside in.
This property also has some pretty cool features - we're talking an on-site spa and even a private cinema that seats 20! This has got to be one of the most unique wedding venues in North Norfolk.
Capacity: Up to 180 guests
Pricing: Menus from £89
Deals: The Hoste Arms is offering a Winter Elopement package perfect for 16-22 people. This includes exclusive use of the Georgian Town House for two nights, use of The Lodge for your ceremony and meal, a post-ceremony glass of fizz and three-course wedding breakfast from £2,999.
14. The Boathouse - Martham
Residing on the banks of the Ormesby broad, The Boathouse is a stunning Norfolk wedding venue packed full of rustic charm. This New England-style build has a wealth of indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony spaces to choose from, making it the ideal place to tie the knot.
We love the idea of holding a wedding ceremony on the outside decking. This location is right next to the water, meaning you're guaranteed some amazing wedding pictures - especially considering that your wedding party have the option to arrive by boat!
Hold your reception in The Ceremony Room and The Breakfast Room, an ample space with a private that can welcome up to 120 people. There are also six on-site lodges for you and any guests who want to keep the celebrations going.
Capacity: Up to 250 guests
Pricing: POA
15. The Garden Pavilion at Thursford - Fakenham
If you're looking for unique wedding venues in North Norfolk, then you're in luck! The Garden Pavilion boasts four beautiful ceremony locations that can be followed by fun for all the family on the vintage carousel and gondola, best enjoyed accompanied by drinks, canapes and posing for wedding photographs.
Choose between the rustic barn, secret garden, museum and lawn to exchange your vows, or if you want a religious ceremony, the local church St Andrews.
The Garden Pavilion itself is a beautiful glass-framed marquee which can hold up to 200 guests. We love that it's one of the do it yourself wedding venues in Norfolk, which allows you and your partner to full express your personalities and unique love story through your venue. It's also situated in landscaped gardens, ideal for adding a touch of rustic charm to your day.
Hitched users are obsessed with how unique this venue is. One said, "Thursford Garden Pavilion is a place like no other. We fell in love with the venue when we first saw it, from the secret garden, to the museum with the carousel rides and the old fashioned steam engines, to the evening in the Pavilion with all the indoor and outdoor lights. There is nothing that this venue can't do."
Capacity: Up to 200 guests
Pricing: POA
Not found the perfect one for you? Browse our edit of the best wedding venues in Suffolk for some more close-to-home inspiration.
