Hire a whole venue for your wedding weekend in the East of England – estates, manor houses and barns under big East Anglian skies, with bedrooms for your closest guests.
We’re adding more wedding venues here. Venues showing Wedding Licence or Wedding Receptions host weddings today; for the others, send us an enquiry and we’ll check with the owner.
East · Leiston
Sleeps 20 · 8 bedrooms · 8 bathrooms · Unique venue
Sky Tower is an extraordinary historic retreat overlooking the charming coastal town of Thropeness. Once a water tower, this remarkable Grade II listed building has been thoughtfully…
East · Norwich
Sleeps 36 · 18 bedrooms · 18 bathrooms · Estate
When it comes to group stays in Suffolk, Kingfisher Estate offers a rare opportunity for a private, resort-style getaway. While the lodges are usually booked individually, the entire estate…
East · Ipswich
Sleeps 22 · 8 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms · Converted barn
Horse Shoe Barn is a beautifully restored 16th-century Grade II-listed barn set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. Combining historic character with modern comfort, this charming…
East · Norwich
Sleeps 35 · 12 bedrooms · 12 bathrooms · Country house
Welcome to Memory Manor, a rural retreat in Norfolk, nestled among 4.5 acres of Norfolk countryside. Sleeping up to 35 guests in 12 stylish, inviting bedrooms, this historic house has…
East · Little Massingham
Sleeps 12 · 6 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms · Country house
Welcome to Verdant Manor, we are sure this venue will take your breath away. Hidden within a 63 acre estate in Norfolk this newly renovated space is perfect for your next luxury get away…
East · Upwell
Sleeps 14 · 6 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · Unique venue
In the small and picturesque village of Upwell, you will find nestled on the banks of the River Great Ouse, Daffodil Chapel – a beautifully designed and converted early 19th century…
East · Bury St Edmunds
Sleeps 18 - 24 · 9 bedrooms · 9 bathrooms · Country house
St Edmunds Manor, a newly renovated self-catering cottage was launched in Summer 2019 after being part funded by the European Agricultural for Rural Development project. This fabulous…
East · Swaffham
Sleeps 22 · 10 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms · Country house
Chapman Country House is a rural, luxury manor situated at the most Northern point of The Brecks, East England. This modern mixture of contemporary Georgian with modernised Elizabethan…
East Anglia is known for big skies, quiet countryside, pretty market towns and a long, unspoilt coastline. It feels a world away from the city yet is an easy journey from London and Cambridge, which makes it a good choice when guests are travelling from different directions. Hiring a whole venue gives everyone a relaxed weekend in the country.
We have eight venues in the East of England, including Kingfisher Estate in Norwich, Memory Manor in Norwich and St Edmunds Manor in Bury St Edmunds.
Our venues here include estates, manor houses and converted barns, many set in gardens and farmland with room for drinks outside and photos at golden hour. Several suit relaxed, rustic weddings with long tables and festoon lights; others are grander, with formal rooms for dinner. Our team can tell you which suit the style you have in mind.
Exclusive use means the whole property – bedrooms, living spaces and grounds – is booked only for your wedding party. That usually includes the kitchen and dining areas, the gardens and extras such as hot tubs or games rooms where the venue has them.
Our venues in the East of England sleep between 12 and 36 people, and two of them sleep 30 or more. That usually covers the wedding party and close family, with other guests in nearby inns and cottages. Use the Sleeps filter above to see the venues big enough for your group.
The A11, A12 and A14 link the region with London, the Midlands and the M11, and trains run from London Liverpool Street to Norwich and Ipswich. Stansted Airport is handy for guests flying in. Rural venues usually need a short taxi ride from the nearest station.
The East of England is one of the country’s great food regions, with Cromer crab, Norfolk and Suffolk lamb, fruit from local orchards and vineyards producing award-winning wines. Caterers here are used to relaxed, seasonal wedding menus served at long tables. For guests making a weekend of it there are sandy beaches, the Norfolk Broads, Cambridge and pretty villages with excellent pubs, all within easy reach of our venues.
Most couples book their venue from Friday to Sunday. Friday is for arriving, unpacking and a relaxed welcome dinner or barbecue with the people staying. Saturday is the wedding itself, with time in the morning for hair and make-up without anyone having to travel. Sunday brings a slow breakfast or brunch, a walk, perhaps a dip in the hot tub, and the chance to relive the day together before everyone heads home.
Having everyone under one roof also makes the practical side simpler: suppliers know where to come, the wedding party is never far away, and there is no rush to leave at the end of the night. Our team can help you plan the timings and point you to suppliers who know the venue.
Start with numbers: how many guests need a bed, and how many will join for the day. Then think about the setting you want – a grand house with formal rooms, an estate with grounds for drinks and photos, or a barn for a relaxed party – and how far your guests will be travelling. Our team knows the venues in the East of England well and can help you shortlist two or three to visit before you book.
Summer weekends book up first, so allow 12 to 24 months for peak dates. Spring and early autumn are lovely in the East, with long light evenings and quieter roads, and off-peak dates are often cheaper. Enter your dates above to see what is free.
Across East Anglia, with more being added. Each venue page shows its exact location.
At venues with a wedding licence, yes. Otherwise couples often marry at a nearby church or register office and celebrate at the venue.
Our venues in the East sleep from 12 to 36 guests, and two of them sleep 30 or more.
Yes. Trains from London Liverpool Street and the A11, A12 and M11 make most of the region an easy journey, and Stansted is close for guests flying in.
Twelve to 24 months for summer weekends; less for midweek and off-season dates. Check live availability in the search above.
Many do. Barns and farm estates with gardens and fields are well suited to relaxed, rustic weddings with long tables and outdoor drinks.
Tell us your dates and group – our team can check options for you.
