Where can we get married in Norfolk?
HERE IS A HANDY GUIDE TO LICENSED NORFOLK WEDDING VENUES BY LOCAL NORFOLK WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER NEIL SENIOR
There is an exceptional selection of Norfolk wedding venues located within this County of outstanding beauty and nestled amongst its nature reserves and unique churches. You will find the perfect venue, reception or ceremony space in Norfolk complete with amazing wedding suppliers to help with your wedding planning. So, if you are planning a Norfolk wedding and on the look out for wedding venue, reception or ceremony space in Norfolk here are three things I suggest you can do.
View my list of recommended venues as a starting point for your planning, these are venues I have worked at or have hired and can recommend highly to you. Use your newly created list to narrow these venues down based on your criteria to see if any match (they may not) consider making an appointment when your ready.
Visit the Norfolk registrars website for a complete list of registered ceremony venues in Norfolk. This is a much larger list of all registered wedding venues in Norfolk. Sit down together and write down: your likes and dislikes i.e. historic, barn, modern, alternative, outdoor ceremony, near the beach, be accessible for all, dog friendly, exclusive use, suggested guest list total, search area radius, what season would you like to get married and your budget? This initial plan is a general foundation and will help as you begin your initial online wedding venue search.
Titchwell Manor Hotel
Coastal Wedding Venues Norfolk
Set in the picturesque village of Titchwell along the North Norfolk Coast, with undisturbed views across the marshes to the sea, Titchwell Manor Hotel is a gorgeous boutique hotel with an experienced and friendly wedding team. They offer bespoke weddings along the North Norfolk coastline. Whether you are planning a small intimate wedding or a full exclusive use grand party, their dedicated team work closely with you to refine every detail and deliver exceptional quality for your perfect coastal wedding.
Cley Windmill, Norfolk
Coastal Wedding Venues Norfolk
On the edge of the Norfolk coast is the village of Cley-next-the-Sea, Cley Windmill stands tall. It provides a truly unique backdrop for any wedding. There is a balcony perfect for photographs, and a walled garden ideal for drinks and canapes, or even a marquee wedding. Situated just a short drive away from the shingle beach, this alternative Norfolk wedding venue is also dog friendly.
Wellington Wood
Outdoor Wedding Venues Norfolk
Where stars align and freedom reigns… Wellington Wood is nestled within 70 acres of ancient woodland and wildflower meadows in south-west Norfolk. Wellington Wood is a woodland wedding venue located in Northwold, Norfolk. Surrounded by the largest lowland forest in the UK that provides stunning scenery and history dating back to the Stone Age. Great for outdoor-loving, free-spirited couples who prefer a relaxed and personalised wedding surrounded by nature.
Oxnead Hall
Historic Wedding Venues Norfolk
From the magnificent Grade II listed Tudor hall to the medieval church, from the beautifully renovated great barn to the acres of stunning gardens; Oxnead Hall just outside of Norwich in Norfolk is a truly idyllic wedding venue in which to host your celebrations. Oxnead Hall can host up to 200 guests and provide luxury accommodation for up to 32 guests.
Chaucer Barn
Barn Wedding Venues Norfolk
For couples looking for a rustic vibe for their wedding. You will find no venue more perfect than a barn. With natural walls, neutral colours and rustic natural decoration barns are very versatile. The award winning Chaucer Barn has a relaxed, rustic vibe offering luxurious and stylish informality for up to 100 guests with its high ceilings and tailored spaces in a tranquil and truly imaginative setting!
Hall Farm, Horning
Outdoor Norfolk Wedding Venues
This exclusive use venue set in the heart of the Norfolk Broads includes self-catering accommodation for 46 people, with three on site locations for hosting your wedding. The countryside location offers stunning vistas dawn till dusk. The bridge over the wooded lake is the most romantic setting for your wedding ceremony, or the rustic barn is a great blank canvas to style just how you want. If that wasn’t enough this versatile wedding venue also offers a spot to host a marquee or tipi reception.
NNR Railway, North Norfolk Railway
Alternative Wedding Venues Norfolk
Described by the Daily Telegraph as one of the UK’s great five heritage railways, The Poppy Line offers a spectacularly scenic ride from Sheringham along the coast to Weybourne and through the heathland to Holt. Weybourne station is licensed for civil ceremonies too. Couples and guests have enjoyed a cream tea in a private dining cart before heading off to their evening reception. The stations offer you a perfect location for a vintage ceremony and drinks reception.
Briarfield’s Hotel
Coastal Wedding Venues Norfolk
Big blue skies, views over salt marshes, nestled on the coast road between RSPB Titchwell and the Royal West Norfolk Golf Course at Brancaster, Briarfields Hotel, Titchwell offers a unique taste of Norfolk life. Sit back and relax with good food, drink, stylish and comfortable rooms, and wide open spaces to relax.
Briarfields can accommodate up to 140 dinner guests and up to 350 for a drinks party. It can also be booked for exclusive hire.
The Dial House
Award Winning Norfolk Wedding Venues
The Dial house is a market town restaurant with 8 iconic bedrooms, situated in the heart of Norfolk, 30 minutes from Norwich train station for transport links, 30 minutes from the North Norfolk coast and 30 minutes from the Norfolk Broads National Park.
The Dial House has won many an award including the Good Hotel Guide 2022 Romantic Hotel award as well as the 2020 and 2021 Quirky Hotel awards. The restaurant, together with its skilled chefs, deliver a varied menu celebrating an abundance of local produce.
Fishley Hall
Barn Wedding Venues Norfolk
Fishley Hall is an enchanting Wedding Venue, Retreat and Working Farm located on the Norfolk Broads. It includes a stunning Church (as pictured left), Barn and Accommodation set in 350 acres.
The church, with is 1200 year heritage, has an iconic Round Tower, features a hand-pumped organ dated from 1781, and holds two services per month. It also hosts an open day every Friday from 10am until 4pm that people considering it as a wedding venue are more than welcomed to attend
Happy Valley
Outdoor Wedding Venues Norfolk
A Norfolk Wildlife Trust site, Happy Valley is nestled in nine acres of whimsical woodland and open glades. If you’re looking for a Micro Wedding Venue, large festival wedding, woodland wedding or a barn wedding, this countryside venue has much to offer.
All weddings come with accommodation included in a mix of bell tents, shepherd huts and luxe glamping cabins.
Norwich Castle
Historic Norfolk Wedding Venues
Norwich Castle, lying in the heart of the Norfolk City of Norwich, is a Norman Castle that was built over 900 years ago. It is a working museum and weddings are usually held in the benefactors room which is currently closed for refurbishment.
Whilst the Benefactors Room is closed for refurbishment, all ceremonies are held in the Colman Gallery which provides space for 50 people (excluding the couple and registrars).
Stoke Mill Restaurant
Award Winning Norfolk Wedding Venues
Stoke Mill is a beautifully restored Mill on the River Tas. Steeped in history, the Mill was used by the Colman’s in 1814 who started milling and making mustard here – the birth of Colman’s Mustard. In 2013 Ludo and Andy Rudd, their award winning chef and co-owner, restored Stoke Mill to what is now a bustling, relaxed, and airy dining room.
The menu changes seasonally and always uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Exactly what you would expect from an award winning Restaurant.
Waxham Barn
Barn Norfolk Wedding Venues
Waxham Great Barn is a historic, Grade 1 Listed barn dating from the late 16th Century. It is located in Waxham, a small village on the north-east coast of Norfolk. It is managed by Norfolk Historic Buildings Trust.
Waxham Barn has a huge capacity with being able to hold up to 150 guest for Wedding Breakfast and up to 230 guests for Evening Drinks as well as a large shingle courtyard for welcome drinks, garden games and food trucks.
