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Last update: November 2024

Happy Valley is an enchanting woodland wedding venue located in a stunning part of the County just 15 minutes from King’s Lynn and within 1/2 hour from the beautiful coastline in North West Norfolk. Boasting nine acres consisting of Woodland, open glades, open countryside and waterside options, this stunning Venue offers two event barns, an array of rustic & Luxury accommodation, and endless outdoor settings for special occasions. This family-owned-and-operated establishment offers comprehensive wedding packages and attentive service to make your day unforgettable.

Facilities and Capacity

As well as large, family gatherings, Happy Valley also has the perfect set-up for more intimate, micro weddings and elopements.

Happy Valley provides an almost endless amount of countryside settings for all kinds of wedding celebrations. From open glades to the shade of ancient trees, you and your beloved can choose to set your outdoor ceremony almost anywhere here. Willow Island, which is surrounded by a little lake and accessed via a footbridge, provides a secluded spot for heartfelt ceremonies. The smaller of the two event barns, the Hay Barn, is ideal for those that wish to exchange their vows indoors. This barn benefits from the warm glow of a wood burner and features a stripped-back, rustic aesthetic. The Hay Barn can comfortably accommodate 80 seated guests or over 120 standing attendees. This space also offers a bar area and festoon lighting, allowing your party to effortlessly transition to the drinks reception here after your ceremony. The Dutch Barn provides a spacious setting with an industrial ambience for your wedding breakfast and main reception. Here, up to 150+ seated guests can enjoy panoramic views across the breathtaking landscape as they drink, dine, and dance. This venue also offers onsite, luxury, glamping accommodation for up to 28 guests for those that wish to turn their celebration into a multi-day affair. Guests can choose from bell tents, shepherd huts, cosy cabins, and more for their overnight stay. Year-round hot tubs and fire pits are also available on the grounds for guests to enjoy.

Services Offered

Happy Valley offers both midweek and weekend wedding packages to choose from. Their mid-week option, from Tuesday to Thursday, includes two nights of exclusive use of the entire property. Their weekend package runs from Friday morning to Sunday afternoon. This venue can also supply a wide range of rustic and vintage wedding props, as well as a collection of vintage wedding dress options. The wedding events team here can recommend an array of tried and trusted vendors, such as caterers, florists, entertainment, and more, to serve your special day.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Historic
Woodland and festival
Barn
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence

Evening entertainment:

Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Health suite

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
illustration notebook

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Reviews for Happy Valley

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Rosalind
Rosalind H. Sent on 21/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Magical forest wedding venue in Norfolk

We had our wedding celebration at Happy Valley in July 2023 and it was the best weekend of our lives. The happy memories will last us a lifetime. We truly believe that this is a magical place, you can feel the love that has been channelled into the site. From our first visit in November 2021, we knew this was the place we wanted to get married. The venue has everything you need and more for the perfect wedding!

Our priorities were - a venue where our wedding party could stay on site, so we could spend as much time as possible with them, and a venue where we were surrounded by nature. Happy Valley gave us both of these in abundance. When you quietly walk around the site you can hear the trees gently creak as they sway in the wind, and it feels like they are offering blessings, it's pure wedding magic.

Led by Katy, the staff are super kind and helpful, and communication is always clear and friendly. They have worked with many local suppliers and we really felt the sense of community that has been built here as a business. Marie at The Cattle Yard bar put together the perfect drinks package for us, complete with local wines & bespoke cocktails. All the bar staff were so lovely to all our guests and instantly understood the vibe of our day. Our coordinator Alex was super calm and friendly and was always on hand with encouragement and support. We noticed every single kind word and gesture from the Happy Valley staff and we will always be grateful. If we haven't made it clear enough already - this is the dream team you want on your wedding day.

The venue has so many gorgeous spaces to chose from, both indoor and outdoor so you are covered whatever the weather. It looked like it might rain on our wedding day (it didn't in the end) but we can honestly say that wherever you have your ceremony on the Happy Valley site, there will be a beautiful backdrop.

The accommodation is beautifully put together and it really felt like the best possible (luxury!) festival with our nearest and dearest. The time you are allowed on site is really generous, so we never felt rushed and we felt like we had plenty of time to settle in and then to clear up. Checking all our friends into their accommodation was so much fun! Whether we were having breakfast together in Keeper's Cabin or a post-disco hot tub at Toad Hall, the accommodation was a huge part of the magic of our wedding weekend spent at Happy Valley.

If you are looking for a versatile wedding venue, full of magic and beauty, and run by the coolest, kindest people - look no further, this is it. Have your wedding at Happy Valley and the special memories will last a lifetime. A&R x
Daniel
Daniel S. Sent on 07/07/2023
4.4 out of 5 rating

The best alternative wedding venue in East Anglia

Stunning location, multiple options for ceremony, awesome accomo. Book it 👍
Zandra
Zandra F. Sent on 03/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding venue

We had a beautiful wedding at Happy Valley- the venue, being a blank canvas, lends itself perfectly to those who want their own style, ideas and finesse put into their wedding day. You can’t beat the outdoor setting, having the beautiful barns, woodlands and lake gives a variety of settings for you and your guests to enjoy and it’s so so picturesque, especially on a summers day. To top it all off the accomodation on site means you can enjoy your wedding day and night then wander over to luxe accomodation for a late night spa, bliss! Katy and the team are also super helpful, flexible and lovely and helped make the experience so enjoyable.
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Cara D. Sent on 23/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

happy valley is now our happy place!

happy valley is beyond beautiful and the team go above and beyond for their couples ❤️
we instantly knew it was the place for us as soon as we first laid eyes on it. the grounds are sensational and it just gets even more beautiful the more you look around. the spaces available allow you to really tailor your day to what you want, making everyone’s day totally unique, and that is super hard to come across.
katy, hope, and the team are fantastic too - by the end of it, they feel like friends and you know that they’ll do anything they can to make your day special. they were constantly beaming on the day and i wouldn’t have trusted anyone but them!
happy valley made our dreams come true for our special day and i can’t wait to keep visiting and making even more memories there!
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Gigi M. Sent on 18/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A magical place run by lovely people

I can't put into words how glad we are that we had our wedding at Happy Valley. The venue itself is a beautiful woodland with a lake and pockets of spaces to explore. We also chose HV because of this and the accommodation on-site (some with hot tubs!), and space for campers in their adjoining field which looks onto a gorgeous meadow. Not all are included in the base price and venue is semi-DIY so bear in mind for budget.

We got super lucky with the weather in late September and it was sunny and glorious but even for wet weather there were options and Katy and Hope were very helpful in coming up with the alternative plan.

From the first enquiry to the actual day (and further), Katy, Hope, and the Happy Valley team were friendly, informative, supportive, and professional answering all our questions and providing advice where needed. We always felt it was okay to get into contact and it helped make the planning a pleasant experience. Hope, our coordinator, went above and beyond on the day, guiding people, helping collect evening food and meeting deliveries - thank you ever so much. The team also provided the clear down at the end of the night.

Overall, an immensely positive experience - if you are looking for a woodland wedding, a backdrop for the most gorgeous photographs, lots of spaces to work with, a friendly and professional service... Look no further. Thank you HV for the best day of our lives!
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Alice Sent on 18/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect for our day!

Katy, Hope and the team were so kind and welcoming. We were guided through the entire process. Very professional, quick to respond and always reassuring! The venue is so versatile, having the flexibility to get married anywhere on site was reassuring, no matter what the weather brings! The entire venue is beautiful, whether you get married inside or out!
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Nick A. Sent on 07/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best day ever

From start to finish Katy, Hope and the team at Happy Valley helped us have the most incredible wedding day.
They answered all the questions that we had prior to the day and communication was excellent!
Very relaxed about wedding plans and recommended great suppliers.
We had the best day of our lives and even though the morning was rainy, there was so much beautiful space at the venue to make our day so special.
Thank you so much, we can't wait to stay here again!
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Hannah H. Sent on 02/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

The most amazing venue and staff, we couldn’t have picked a more beautiful place to get married and the help and support from start to finish was the absolute best. From the moment we arrived for a viewing we knew this was our place.
I would recommend anyone to visit to stay and without a doubt to get married there.
It was the best and we are so grateful to have had our special day at happy valley.
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Katie M. Sent on 25/05/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Team, Beautiful Venue

This was certainly our dream venue, with the gorgeous scenery, twinkly lights, and quirky cabins.

All our guests came away saying it was stunning and unique.

As we married in April, some guests got a tad cold on a night, but the HV staff were accommodating and flexible.

Although we opted out of paying extra for the wedding co-ordination (which we felt should be included in the price), we still felt like the team supported the smooth running of our day and stepped in during some stressful moments to help us rectify supplier issues.

We certainly recommend to any couple who loves the outdoors/nature and wants a venue where they can put their own stamp on the day.
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Asha P. Sent on 09/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Happy Valley Wedding

The most beautiful venue for our intimate wedding of 10 that we were determined to have despite being amidst a global pandemic. Katy and Kirsty were the perfect hosts and throughout the pandemic and with one already rescheduled date, they worked with us and we could not have asked for more. They were accommodating, understanding and so patient and helped us to still have the most perfect wedding day. Happy Valley itself is also so perfect, beautiful and is full to the brim with wonderful natural and idyllic views and accommodation and we cannot wait to return and be back in our Happy Valley bubble once again.
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Nikitta Sent on 06/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

I cannot put into words how wonderful it is

Happy Valley was our wedding venue of dreams - we have quite big families so were looking for a large venue in Norfolk with enough space for all the kids to run wild & free!

The venue is perfect as it has endless beautiful outdoor space but also the most beautiful indoor barns. We were able to have our ceremony outdoors surrounded by trees and looking out to the Norfolk countryside. To be able to spend the weekend on site with our friends and family was just perfect and made our wedding so much more special - we will absolutely be back for future weddings!

Katy & Scott have made the most beautiful venue, I can’t quite put into words for wonderful it is! It has been made with such love & care and absolutely made our wedding so special. Each accommodation was beautiful and perfect for our guests.

Happy Valley is the perfect woodland getaway and made our wedding day the most special day.

Thank you for everything!!!

Nikitta & Neezam
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Natalie Sent on 03/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Feels like a second, more glamorous home

As an eco wedding florist I LOVE working with Happy Valley. The first time I went there was on a site visit with a prospective couple. There were soooooo many ceremony and party options and we loved walking around picturing the wedding. We definitely jumped up and down and did some excited clapping when we decided on the woods next to Toad Hall. As a designer, there was so much to take inspiration from - not only is the site full of lushness but the surrounding fields are dreamy.

I was impressed by the eco credentials too, which included eco friendly products in the toilet blocks and sympathetically built and planted facilities.

Katy and Scott are so welcoming and great to work with. Happy Valley feels like a second, more glamourous and exciting home. I can't wait to get back there to unleash a frenzy of fabulous floral creations.

- Natalie WildFolk Flowers
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Hannah Sent on 19/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

I would be back at Happy Valley like a shot

When we started searching for a wedding venue I had a fairly clear idea of the kind of place we were looking for - I just wasn’t sure if it existed! When we met Katy at Happy Valley, however, these fears were alleviated. Happy Valley is, put simply, wild. A secluded setting with all the natural beauty of the forest, nearby fields for those coveted ‘golden hour’ portraits, a rope swing and even its own lake and island! Happy valley provided more than the ‘blank canvas’ we were after to create *our* day, it was a stunning backdrop upon which we were able to have a unique celebration with our friends and family.
There was flexibility around all aspects of the day - we were able to choose our own caterer, bring our own alcohol, have a ceilidh and a band and even a guest appearance from the horse I learnt to ride on!

Katy is the coolest lady, she was able to provide recommendations of local suppliers, we even had the same wedding florist (Jo Flowers is the dream!)

Our wedding pictures and video are the beautiful reminder of a truly amazing day - my best people all in one wonderful, unique place. It’s our 5th anniversary this year (how has this happened?!) and if we could do it all again I’d be back at Happy Valley like a shot!

http://www.happyweddingfilms.com/portfolio/uk-countryside-wedding-film/

https://www.lovemydress.net/blog/2016/04/lovettes-hannah-rustic-whimsical-woodland-wedding-jane-bourvis.html
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Joanna Sent on 15/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical place

We had our wedding here and it is the most magical place you could get married in! It was perfect for a festival wedding as well as camping. Thank you for the most amazing day and for being so helpful xxx
Received on 15/11/2019
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Laura Sent on 15/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The venue speaks for itself

Leon and I were fortunate enough to hold our dream "festival" wedding at Happy Valley. From start to finish Katy and Scott were extremely welcoming and made planning our perfect day even more relaxed. The venue speaks for itself and we managed to get all 80 guests on the idyllic island in the middle of the venue for our ceremony. Afternoon drinks, listening to an acoustic duo looking over the lake, followed by dancing the night away to a live band on stage inside the Dutch Barn was the exact vision we had planned. We were lucky with the weather so our day time catering set up the BBQ in the court yard, however if needed there was plenty of shelter in the hay barn. As for photographs, were do you start. Our wedding photographer 'Darina Stoda' was spoilt for choice with endless photo opportunities. After a few drinks we even got pictured on the tyre swing, lets face it, the dress was never going to stay white. We can't recommend Happy Valley enough for giving us our most perfect day. Hopefully we get to renew our vows in years to come with another celebration at this hidden gem.

Mr & Mrs Dixon - 7th Sept 19
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