Rutland’s most iconic wedding venue.

If you’re looking for somewhere special to hold your civil ceremony, then why not take a look at Normanton Church, set on the shores of Rutland Water?

Steeped in history, Normanton Church retains a timeless architectural elegance. Deconsecrated in 1970, it offers a wonderful unique venue with its stunning design and waterfront location, and is available for civil ceremonies.

Saved from the reservoir floor, the only thing flooding this venue is light. The many windows illuminate the arched interior and offer picturesque views out across the water.

Exquisite beauty radiates in waves from this grade II listed building, built in the classical style. The church, originating from medieval times, was re-designed in 1826-9 by Thomas Cundy and his son, surveyors to the Grosvenor estate in Westminster. Its once threatened existence adds to the enchanting ambience of Normanton Church, which now stands a surviving treasure of the past.

A Rutland icon, Normanton Church is stylistically evocative and a truly novel civil ceremony venue. This setting is guaranteed to create cherished memories doused in romanticism.

Normanton Church is licenced to hold Civil Ceremonies and Partnerships, and is available seven days a week (subject to availability).

If you'd like to dance the night away with stunning views across the water and towards Normanton Church, you can privately hire Whitwell Point on the opposite shoreline to set up a marquee for your wedding reception.

So, is it your dream to have a wedding on the water in one of the finest, most recognisable buildings in the County of Rutland?

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When hiring Normanton Church, the following is included;
➢ Exclusive venue hire for a 2-hour period
➢ Licensed for civil marriages and civil partnerships
➢ Dedicated member of the Weddings Team to look after you on the day
➢ Use of grounds for photographs
➢ Ivory pillar candles (lit prior to your arrival)
➢ Seating for up to 100 guests
➢ Complimentary car parking for guests in main car park
➢ Exclusive wedding car access to church causeway
➢ Up to 5 accessible parking spaces near the church
➢ Bluetooth sound system
➢ Great Rutland countryside location close to A1 and A47 with nearby market towns of Stamford, Oakham & Uppingham with an excellent choice of hotels, restaurants and pubs, perfect for accommodation and celebrations.
➢ You can enhance your ceremony by arriving on the Rutland Belle or booking a florist or venue decorator.
➢ Registrars fees not included