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Sunday, April 29

A Norfolk Selection-Top Venues Across Norfolk...

Today I'm going to show you some of my favourite Norfolk wedding Venues.
Hopefully some you may not of seen before,
Some venues often get thrown aside as they are to look at nothing special, but what waits inside could be your dream wedding....

Drayton Old Lodge Drayton Old lodge.
Drayton Old Lodge is a stunning Edwardian Country Manor. Situated in 10 acres of wooded grounds, the Old Lodge can offer you complete sole use for your wedding. Their attention to detail and impeccable standards set them apart from other venues.
They have a marquee which is linked to the main building and can accommodate for up to 200 guests. They are licensed to hold Civil Ceremony's and Civil Partnerships. Their lounge holds up to 80 guests for your ceremony.
Drayton Old Lodge pride themselves on the very best cuisine and can provide Hog roasts to BBQ'S and sit downs to buffets through to a 7 course dining experience.
To arrange a viewing and please call 01603861600.

LOOK OUT FOR THE NORFOLK BRIDES WEDDING SHOW AT DRAYTON OLD LODGE ON 7TH OCTOBER 2012.

Back to the Garden Back To The Garden
Back to the Garden is situated in Letheringsett, just outside the historic town of Holt. They are home to a beautiful barn and restaurant that is a fantastic venue for all your pre and post wedding celebrations.
They offer a bespoke service, so if you are looking for a cold or hot buffet, a full sit down meal or a BBQ in outstanding gardens, then they can accommodate you.
On that special day itself, they have an outside catering team, (Astley Events Catering), to ensure your day goes without a hitch. Voewood is an outstanding venue, offering sheer beauty and all that a bride dreams of on one of the most important days of her life.
To arrange a meeting with their specialist team, please call Rob on 01263 715996 or email rob@back-to-the-garden.co.uk

Banham Zoo - Applewood Function SuitesI know what you thinking mmmmmmmm !!
However Banham Zoo offers excellent facilities, high standards of service and a professional functions team making them the ideal choice for a WOW wedding! The Zoo's has 35 acres of lush wooded grounds, and is home to some of the world's most endangered species!
The Zoo has several function rooms suitable for any occasion, and their dedicated functions team offers a one-to one planning service so you can feel confident that your every need is catered for.
They have a stunning oak-beamed Ceremony Room is licensed to hold civil ceremonies, which is tastefully decorated with open-timbered ceilings and can seat up to 70 guests.
And whats more exciting than a traditional carriage pulled by a pair of Banham Zoo's magnificent Heavy Horses or, if you are looking for something a little different, Included in the package, or why not book a live animal encounter for you and your guests!
Getting married at Banham Zoo is certainly offers a wedding to remember, due to its unique and fun setting, not to mention that any income raised from the wedding goes directly towards the care and welfare of the animals in our care and critically endangered animals worldwide.
To find out more about weddings at Banham Zoo, call 01953715318

Great Yarmouth Racecourse
For another wild factor wedding venue try Great Yarmouth Racecourses!
You can choose to have your wedding in either the Lord Nelson Grandstand or one of their marquees. Their wedding package can include:
  • Suite set-up, tailored to suit your requirements
  • Use of outdoor patio and lawn areas
  • Wedding Exclusivity
  • Dance Floor
  • PA System
  • Free Parking
  • On-Site Wedding Co-ordinate to assist with planning and on call for the duration of your day
Their wedding Breakfast packages can be tailored to suite your needs depending on your requirements and budget. If you would like an example of their menu’s please contact their Wedding Co-coordinator, Jan Cooper, on 01493 845554, who will be happy to discuss the specific requirements of your day.
If you are looking for something a little different or are a racing enthusiast, why not incorporate your favourite sport into your special day? Weddings or parties held on a race day give the added value of allowing your guests to be entertained by an afternoon or evening of exciting racing.

Weston ParkWeston Park is located in the heart of the Norfolk countryside, Weston Park sits within a tranquil environment of glorious park and woodland and with its stunning gardens, architecture and history creating perfect backdrops for your wedding photography.
Weston Park can help with the early stages of planning right up to the big day, you'll find their staff are able to offer  advice on the running of the whole occasion, covering the little details such as floral arrangements or the larger decisions over choice of room, and wedding menus, which leaves you free to enjoy your special day.
The Ceremony Rooms include The Woodforde Room and the Panelled Room, which are both licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies. The Woodforde Room on the first floor is beautifully beamed, light and airy with  a impressive views over beautiful parkland, and the Panelled Room on the ground floor with oak walls is full of character. Both will cater for small intimate gatherings or larger occasions. Bold or contemporary , you can decorate either room with your own theme making it your own.
   Their marquee has its own bar area and has space for up to 150 guests . The marquee is linked to the main house so your day can flow from ceremony to reception. On sunny days, your guests can relax on the private patio area overlooking the golf course, and as night comes you can enjoy the run of the house, including our oak-panelled room, lounge and bar areas where your evening entertainment can let you dance the night away. The main house can hold up to 250 guests in the evening.
At Weston Park you have sole use of the venue, so the staff can be totally on hand to ensure that you and your guests receive the personal service and attention they deserve.
Please call  01603 876314 to arrange your viewing today.



Caistor Hall is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens which makes it the perfect venue for your special day. They only allow one wedding a day so can guarantee that you and your guests will receive first class service and their full attention to ensure that your day is truly a day to remember. The Executive Chef is always on hand to discuss menus ideas and offer advice.
 The beautifully furnished function rooms have access to the gardens so your guests will be able to enjoy drinks  on the lawns during the warmer months. During those winter months guests can take coffee and liquors around the original fireplaces which sit in the function rooms and lounge area. Caistor Hall's marquee is situated within landscaped gardens and suitable for small and large weddings, from April to September. Caister hall also give the Bride and her new husband with a complimentary Four-Poster Suite with luxury Jacuzzi bathroom for the night of the wedding. Also included in their package is the use of a cake stand, cake knife, ring cushion, complimentary menu cards and table plan and they offer reduced accommodation rates for your wedding guests.
Caistor Hall is licensed for civil weddings and can comfortably accommodate up to 100 seated guests in Palm Court or up to 40 in the Garden Room for a wedding ceremony.
Caistor Hall Hotel are also licensed for civil partnerships and are pleased to offer wedding receptions for same sex couples.
Call them today to arrange a viewing on 01508 494998




Gissing Hall and its grounds offer a beautiful country setting in the heart of Norfolk.
Converted to a hotel by its present private owners, Gissing Hall gives the feel and charm of a country house, whilst providing guests with all the modern enjoyment of a hotel. The hall is surrounded by five acres of woodlands, lawns, old roses, trellising, croquet lawn and large expanse of ornamental water spanned by a bridge. which all give idle backdrops for excellent photographs.
  Gissing Hall has a  licensed ballroom, which is ideal for your civil ceremony formal but not stiff. Between the ceremony and your wedding breakfast in the splendid refurbished marquee, you and your guests can have drinks on the front lawn. Close to the ballroom is the morning room. This can be reserved for the bridal party as a base and as a retreat for peace and quiet.
 On offer is the spacious, gorgeous bridal suite. Which has a jacuzzi bathroom and its two large windows facing south over the gardens. 
Gissing Hall is licensed to perform civil ceremonies and civil partnerships.
 Please contact them for more details on 01379677291.




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