NORTH NORFOLK

CURDS HALL BARN

Where to tie the knot North of the county

07377 138 882 | www.curdshallbarn.co.uk

Dating from the 17th century, Curds Hall Barn is set within 12 acres of parkland and arable fields, including mature woodland, a pond, and a lawn which is surrounded by uninterrupted views of the Norfolk countryside.

Curds Hall Barn is made up of two conjoined rooms: The Main Barn is the venue’s showpiece. Light and airy, it has whitewashed walls showcasing unique chequered brick and flintwork, high vaulted ceilings with original beams and contemporary lighting. The Woodshed provides a contrasting space with its darker wood cladding and atmospheric lighting – the perfect blank canvas for a romantic and intimate wedding breakfast. Festoon lighting and a firepit outside the main entrance create a welcoming atmosphere into the evening and make a great space for food trucks to pull up.

Ceremonies for up to 120 loved ones can take place in the following: The Main Barn, as previously described is a bright room with huge, glazed doors and underfloor heating. The Woodshed, a contrasting setting to the Main Barn, has dark wood-clad walls, upright beams mark a natural aisle down the centre of the room and can be dressed with swags of fabric or fairylights for a magical feel.

For al fresco nuptials, couples can tie the knot under the Old Oak Tree, positioned on the edge of the woodland, or outside on the lawn to the rear of the barn with stunning uninterrupted views of the Norfolk countryside. It has an adjoining open-fronted Cartshed with beautiful original brickwork and upright beams which can be decorated.

Post-vows, wedding breakfasts and receptions can take place for up to 120 loved ones in both The Woodshed and Main Barn. The Woodshed has long rustic dining tables and limewashed Chivari chairs and can host an evening reception for up to 200 guests with ample space for a band and dancefloor. Long rustic dining tables can fill the length of The Main Barn for banquet-style dining and can take tall floral arrangements due to the high vaulted ceilings. Alternatively, this space is used for an evening reception for up to 200 guests with a bar in the same room as the dancefloor and access to the loft area – the perfect space for a snug breakout area.

When tying the knot here, couples have access to a dedicated wedding coordinator and, although Curds Hall Barn is a dry hire venue, it can provide many of the services needed such as heating, lighting, tables and chairs, lavatories, a PA system and a staffed bar, leaving couples to focus on the elements that they want to enjoy putting together.

The Dial House

01603 879 900 | www.thedialhouse.org.uk

Nestled within the heart of Norfolk The Dial House is a grand Georgian, Grade II listed building set in the picturesque and historic Market Town of Reepham – just 30 minutes from the Norfolk Broads National Park as well as the North Norfolk Coastline.

To the front of this historic property, the terrace is quite the sun trap, with shade for those that want it, and is the perfect place to enjoy a drinks reception of local tipple!

The interior is an eclectic mix of Georgian elegance and playful, contemporary, mid-century modern influence. The venue boasts a retail wing ‘Vegas Vintage’ which means all you can see you can buy.

When couples choose this big-day venue, they can tie the knot in the quaint Drawing Room perfect for intimate weddings. Or, for a larger wedding, there’s a beautiful church just opposite. For the reception, couples have exclusive use of the venue, you get the entirety of the venue as your playground, all eight bedrooms and all the quirky spaces within ‒ from formal dining rooms, secret rooms behind bookcases and neon-lit cellars it’s yours for the day.

The Woodyard At Worstead Estate

01692 536 226 | www.worsteadestate.com

Arriving in Worstead Park, via a grand lime tree avenue, guests travel through 300 acres of historic parkland to The Woodyard. The centrepiece of the landscape is an 11-acre lake complete with lake island, boathouse and summerhouse – all of which are part of the hire.

The Woodyard includes a lovingly restored thatched sawmill, courtyard and west-facing terrace to enjoy the evening sun. The listed building is around 300-years-old; the walls supporting the thatched roof are a patchwork of traditional red brick and lime mortar and is in keeping with the other Georgian buildings within the park.

For each element of the wedding day there’s a dedicated space. Ceremonies can take place either in the Mulberry Room (120 guests), Thatched Barn (120) or on the lake island (60) – where you may choose to arrive for your ceremony via the venue’s very own vintage rowboat!

Inside The Woodyard, the interior design makes the most of the historic building and reflects the industrial heritage of the space but with all the modern amenities you could require. The venue has the capacity for a wedding breakfast of up to 120 guests and evening receptions of up to 160 across any of the following areas. The Thatched Barn, with its vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, Georgian brick walls and soft lighting, is the venue’s most romantic space. Later on, when the sun is setting, enjoy afterdinner drinks on the West Terrace and your first dance in the barn.

Forming the southern wing of The Woodyard, and once home to the sawmill which now stands just outside, The Mulberry Room is a light and bright blank canvas for the wedding breakfast. Alternatively host your wedding ceremony in The Mulberry Room before retiring to the Thatched Barn for a candlelit supper.

Opposite the venue is Estate Cottage which constitutes the bridal accommodation and has its own private walled garden. While 31 additional guests can stay across the estate in the Estate Cottage, Holly House, New Lane Cottage and Gate House North.

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Dragon Hall is a magnificent 15th century trading hall and courtyard garden located in the heart of Norwich. Blending historic detail with sleek, contemporary touches, it’s a stunning creative canvas for weddings, parties, and important events.

Fully licensed for marriages and civil partnerships, Dragon Hall is the perfect all-inone wedding venue for your special day. We are also happy to host just your evening reception.

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Hanse House

01553 775 678 | www.hansehouse.co.uk

Situated in historic King’s Lynn, Grade I listed Hanse House is the last surviving Hanseatic Warehouse in England. It has a delightful, enclosed courtyard for photos, canapés and drinks! Ceremonies take place in the Hanse Suite Ceremony Room with 40 guests which boasts gorgeous beams with a view over the quay and the courtyard.

Post-vows the Hanse Suite Ceremony Room can host 40 people, and the Gallery 80 for seated receptions and evening dos of up to 100 loved ones.

What’s more, when tying the knot here there’s also on-site accommodation available.

Holkham Hall

01328 713 108 | https://yourwedding.holkhamweddings.co.uk

Nestled amid a 3,000-acre rolling deer park, you’ll find Holkham Hall, an 18th-century mansion with the grandest of staterooms, each as captivating as the next. From the sumptuous Saloon with its gilded coffered ceiling and rich caffoy walls, and the suitably roman Statue Gallery, to the showstopping Marble Hall with its 50ft domed ceiling, towering columns and sweeping staircase. Its splendid colonnade was inspired by the Temple of Fortuna Virilis, while the breathtaking ceiling is reminiscent of the Pantheon, both in Rome. Overseeing your ceremony from the niches above are statues of ancient Greek and Roman Gods, brought home from Italy by the first Earl of Leicester.

Palladian in style, Holkham Hall boasts a grand exterior. Its iconic south façade, with a breathtaking portico overlooking the parterre gardens and Grade II listed fountain, makes for a perfect backdrop. Couples can tie the knot in The Marble Hall with up to 170 loved ones, The Statue Gallery (100) or al fresco in the Temple with 25 loved ones, and a further 100 guests outside. Tucked away in a Bohemian Woodland among ancient trees the Temple lends itself perfectly to a more relaxed whimsical wedding.

Post-vows, The Lady Elizabeth Wing seats up to 200. Originally built as a Victorian bowling alley it’s steeped in history. Alternatively, dinner for 150+ can be held in one of three marquee locations: Holkham by the Lake, a magnificent setting, the Walled Garden adds an enchanting, botanical feel, next to The Temple romantic and whimsical.

Holkham has just a limited number of wedding dates available each year to ensure every couple receives undivided attention. The team are on hand throughout the whole planning process and on the big day itself to guarantee that you have an unforgettable day.

Sennowe Park

01603

757 658 | www.sennowepark.com

Sennowe is a large and impressive Edwardian Grade II* listed house set on a knoll overlooking terraced gardens and sweeping parkland.

Offering picture-perfect settings in abundance, its Edwardian Garden statuary, flower filled urns and topiary make for a stunning location for a marquee. While The Italianate gardens overlook rolling parkland and offer glimpses of the romantic Boathouse on the park lake – the perfect place for a honeymoon.

Ceremonies of up to 120 people can take place either in the panelled Long Room in the house or in the beautiful 70ft flower-filled Winter Garden. The colonnade around two sides of the house is the perfect place for a string quartet to play for guests during the reception.

After the ‘I dos’, the terraced gardens or parkland are ideal locations for a marquee with capacity up to 250 guests, with the Winter Garden suitable for smaller weddings of 50. The latter is unique, filled with geraniums and climbing flowers all spring and summer, the central marble fountain creates a charming feature. This conservatory is regularly used for films and photoshoots, it creates a magical venue for a wedding ceremony or reception.

When tying the knot here couples have exclusive use of the venue and a one-night stay for the wedding party which includes; access to bedrooms from 9am on the wedding day plus a complimentary light continental brunch for up to 10 people. A complimentary bottle of champagne is also included in the Bridal Suite; the bedrooms have been decorated to a high standard and are extremely comfortable with stunning views across the terraced gardens and parkland.

Included in the venue hire is the help of an event management team to guide and assist you from the moment of booking through to and including your big day.

The Old Gate House

07801 243 927 | www.oldgatehousebexwell.co.uk

The Old Gatehouse is located at Bexwell, Downham Market, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade II Listed building, it’s been interpreted as the surviving 15th-century gatehouse of Bexwell Hall. This unique ancient building provides a wonderful venue for your wedding or private function. The exterior has been landscaped and also has a woodland area at the rear complete with a shepherd’s hut, which provides an excellent backdrop for photographs.

Licensed for ceremonies and receptions, the interior has been beautifully but sympathetically restored and fitted with modern amenities. Seating up to 80 guests for a wedding reception (120 if standing), your whole wedding can be at the one venue.

HAPPY VALLEY NORFOLK

01485 600 719 | www.happyvalleynorfolk.co.uk

Happy Valley Norfolk is a unique and secluded woodland wilderness venue, boasting a lake and wide Norfolk sky views. The woodland gardens and open glades, with little lake and bridged island, make a picture-perfect setting for weddings.

The site comprises a traditional carrstone and flint barn with an indoor bar, and a larger industrial-style barn with a cocktail bar plus undercover adjoining courtyard ‒ perfect for al fresco celebrations!

For vows, the woodland and the island are very popular, followed by a reception utilising the outdoor areas for a wedding breakfast of up to 180 guest and reception (300). There’s plenty of indoor space should the weather not be suitable.

For staying guests, the site offers glamping accommodation, a luxurious treehouse, log cabins with private hot tubs and shepherds huts.

Stables

01485 600 210| www.stables.org.uk

Situated in King’s Lynn, away from the bustle of Ffolkes hotel, the Stables is the perfect backdrop for your wedding day boasting its own private courtyard with large rustic wooden stable doors, fairylights and a pergola with outdoor heaters. Many couples take to decorating around the pergola with flowers as a great feature-piece for outside; there’s plenty of space for a DJ, live band or anything else in mind.

The Stables has its own ceremony room, main function room, bridal suite, and licensed bar, all light and airy spaces with neutral colours. For the ‘I dos’, depending on the time of year, the private courtyard is the perfect location for a ceremony with up to 120 guests, or inside within the function space which also caters for 120 loved ones. For smaller nuptials, the ceremony room seats 60.

Post-vows, receptions take place in the main function space which has access to the beautiful courtyard and its own private bar. It holds 120 seated guests, and up to 200 for evening receptions. However, the space can also contract using partition walls to make the space feel much more intimate for smaller weddings.

When tying the knot here, couples benefit from a wide range of recommended suppliers and a two-night stay in the stunning bridal suite, The Hayloft. Included with wedding packages this suite is complete with hot tub and is the perfect space for the bridal party to stay the night before the wedding. With lots of natural light and plenty of mirrors (!) it’s the ideal location to get pampered on the morning of the wedding. Housekeepers ensure it’s refreshed ready for the wedding night - it really is the cherry on top of a Stables wedding!

What’s more, outside the venue is Ffolkes famous ‘container golf’, treat your guests by exclusively hiring out the space for an hour or two on your wedding day. If not, it’s the perfect place to relax the night before your wedding with your friends and family.

Chaucer Barn

Venue contact details: sales@chaucerbarn.com

01263 577 733 | www.chaucerbarn.com

Set in the rolling hills of North Norfolk, the award-winning gardens (2nd place Royal Horticultural Society 2019 garden photography competition) are a mixture of unique contemporary formality (including a Yew pyramid forest, and Japanese Newaki garden), and informal nature, including a wildflower garden, and Piette Oudolph inspired wild borders. The grounds are a re-wilded magical valley, with Oak Avenue, leading to a stone circle.

Chaucer Barn is a traditional Norfolk flint barn, built in 1836. The East wing is a contemporary conversion of the old flint milking parlour, featuring a two-story wall of glass which runs along the complete length of the west side in order to show off the stunning view over the main lawn, with it’s topiary pyramid forest and parkland with woodland behind.

The tone of the award-winning Chaucer Barn is one of stylish informality, ranging from the cathedral-like space of the main hall to the contemporary chic of the pink sitting room. Filled with textiles and artefacts brought by the owner from far eastern travels. The layout is open plan, with many hidden corners for guests to relax. The conversion is a masterful juxtaposition of ancient and modern.

For ceremonies, couples have plenty of al fresco options; the sheltered, sunken patio is a suntrap and host weddings of 80 guests; the main lawn (200) boasts formal grandeur beside, glorious herbaceous borders with jaw-dropping view of topiary and pyramid forest. Wildflower lawn (200) is informal and intimate with view of a living willow tunnel and heavenly wildflower garden. Woodland Grove (250), enter through a glorious wisteria tunnel, you will be completely surrounded by trees, wild and natural it’s the venue’s most popular ceremony area. Finally, the Stone Circle (150), is at the end of the oak avenue. In the middle of the circle, sitting on top of a massive upside-down tree stump known as The Druid’s Portal is a huge, crystal of Merlinite.

Inside, the Main Hall is a stunning cathedral-like space of oak and stone for ceremonies with up to 100 loved ones.

Post-vows, receptions take place in the East Wing (Winter 80, Summer 110) where guests can dine under the massive oak beam ceiling. With two open fires in winter and in the summer, extend out onto the patio under an elegant stretch tent canopy. Alternatively, a marquee can be position on the top lawn with its glorious view over rolling parkland, or below in the valley on the Wildflower Lawn.

When tying the knot here, Chaucer Barn’s prices include accommodation, sleeping up to 18 in the main building, plus the option to sleep another 10 - 20 in its five eco-lodges, nestled in the trees with a view over the magical stone circle valley. Also included is help planning your wedding and support on the day from the Chaucer team.

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www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk

To arrange a visit please call 01638 663175 or email weddings@bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk Receive a complimentary glass of champagne on presentation of this advert.