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Wedding hotspots by the sea

www.fullerphotography.co.uk CLEY WINDMILL, CLEY-NEXT-THE-SEA 01263 740 209 | www.cleywindmill.co.uk

Cley windmill is a local landmark on the North Norfolk coast. Surrounded by reeds and marshland with the sea in the distance, it’s an idyllic setting for those in search of an original big-day backdrop. You can take over the whole place, tie the knot in the cosy candlelit dining room with up to 25 of your nearest and dearest and celebrate afterwards with an intimate wedding breakfast. Full of character, the round, beamed sitting room at the bottom of the tower provides a welcoming space, complete with a roaring open fi re in the winter and comfy sofas for your guests to relax and unwind. There’s space for up to 16 people in the windmill’s fabulously quirky bedrooms with extra accommodation available in the self-catering cottage and The Old Cart Shed on site.

THE PHEASANT, HOLT 01263 588 382 | www.pheasanthotelnorfolk.co.uk

Set back beyond a gravel driveway discover a little bit of wedding heaven at this welcoming venue. Combining countryside and coastal appeal, the hotel offers the best of both worlds. Part of the Kelling Estate, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just a fi ve-minute drive from the Georgian market town of Holt and within walking distance of the North Norfolk coast; it’s ideal for couples planning an extended celebration. With 32 bedrooms, elegant interiors and landscaped gardens, it can cater for everything from an intimate wedding with your nearest and dearest to a lavish celebration for all your family and friends. You can marry in the Kelling Room and host a delicious wedding breakfast in the Orangery with up to 50 guests or for larger gatherings enjoy exclusive use of the hotel, including all the function rooms and bedrooms. Great for a chilled, house-party feel, you can celebrate in style, meet up the next morning and tuck into a reviving breakfast before heading off to the beach to make more magical memories.

We love… that there’s a dedicated events manager on hand to help you plan every detail of your perfect day.

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THE IMPERIAL HOTEL, GREAT YARMOUTH 01493 842 000 | www.imperialhotel.co.uk

If you’re dreaming of a traditional seafront hotel for your big day, this long-established venue is a must-see. Set in a prime position on Great Yarmouth’s seafront, opposite North Beach and the newly refurbished Venetian Waterway Gardens, it’s a picture-postcard location for a coastal-themed wedding.

Built in 1898, the hotel’s Victorian architecture adds to its traditional charm and you can be sure of a warm welcome from the moment you step through the door. The reception area has large sofas and leads through to a lounge bar with comfy armchairs. Modern touches include a partially glazed terrace at the front with panoramic sea views. You’ll be spoilt for choice for great backdrops for those all-important photos with the sandy beach and Waterways on the doorstep and Britannia Pier only a 10-minute stroll away.

You can host your whole day here and take your pick from a range of versatile spaces to suit weddings large or small. The light and airy Sandown Suite is an impressive ballroom complete with chandelier, fl oor-to-ceiling windows, a separate entrance and adjoining bar. You can tie the knot and celebrate afterwards with a sit-down wedding breakfast for 100 guests or 150 for a buffet. The Victoria Suite at the front of the hotel is also licensed for ceremonies and provides a fl exible space which can be adapted for intimate weddings and larger affairs. With large windows and fi replaces at either end, it can be sectioned off to create a cosy private dining room.

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CALEY HALL HOTEL 01485 533 486 | www.caleyhallhotel.co.uk

This coastal hotspot is just a ten-minute walk from the glorious beach at Old Hunstanton and provides the perfect setting for a chilled celebration. Fresh and bright, it’s tastefully decorated and the recently refurbished public spaces create a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere with a country-chic feel. Think wooden beams, beautifully dressed long tables with crisp white cloths and hessian runners. Whatever your taste or style, it’s a great venue for a stylish wedding.

Set around the original ivy-clad manor house, which dates back to 1648, the hotel boasts 38 chalet-style bedrooms, a stylish bar and lounge and an award-winning restaurant which can host up to 80 people for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, plus a further 50 for the evening celebration. For intimate ceremonies the Old Barn is ideal and when the weather’s fine, the patio areas are the perfect place to mix and mingle post-vows or just for taking time out to relax in the sun.

We love… the newly refurbished bridal suite for a luxurious, complimentary wedding-night stay.

GREAT YARMOUTH RACECOURSE 01493 842 527 | www.greatyarmouth-racecourse.co.uk

Just a few minutes’ walk from the beach, this sporting venue is a front-runner in the wedding stakes; great for horse racing fans and for those looking for a coastal location for their big day. Set in vast grounds, it offers flexibility and a wide choice of rooms and suites for weddings of all sizes.

The Lord Nelson Grandstand boasts modern suites licensed for weddings. There’s a wealth of standout photo opportunities with views across the track and out to sea, as well as on-site marquees with private lawns so you can make the most of the setting. Available for exclusive use, you can invite as many as 200 loved ones for the wedding breakfast and up to 250 for a buffet-style evening do. What’s more weddings can also be held on race days, so your guests can enjoy all the thrills of the sport, numbers and dates are limited though, so check with the racecourse for details. With all the entertainment and attractions of Great Yarmouth on the doorstep and plenty of accommodation nearby, it’s ideal for a weekend-long celebration.

We love… that there’s plenty of space for outdoor fun and entertainment for your guests.