Pentney Abbey Wedding Venue
Romantic, historic venue with guest accommodation
Nestled in Norfolk’s picturesque countryside, just one hour from Norwich and perfect for destination weddings with a direct train from London in under two hours
Fully licensed for weddings with space for up to 80 guests in the romantic Gatehouse
The Barn can seat 100 guests for a sit-down meal and accommodate up to 170 guests for an evening reception
Stunning bridal suite and bridal preparation room
Accommodation on-site for up to 16 people and lovely local guest rooms nearby
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: ££ - £££
Based on a typical wedding reception for 80 guests, including venue hire, wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening buffet.
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 80
Guest Capacity (min/max): 15 / 170
Guests for sit down meal: 15 - 100
Accommodation
Accommodation Rooms: 8
Accommodation Capacity: 16
About Pentney Abbey
Situated in picturesque Norfolk, just one hour from Norwich and easy to reach from London, Pentney Abbey is a stunning wedding venue with 35 acres of gorgeous grounds and a rich history.
All of Pentney Abbey is exclusively yours on your special day. Escape to this countryside retreat for your celebrations and you can leave the city behind for the night too with space for you and up to 16 guests in the charming on-site accommodation.
For your ceremony the Gatehouse is perfect. Dating back to as early as 1380, this historic building is guarded by a romantic rose garden and archway and accessed via a short staircase. A secret antique spiral staircase leading to the licensed ceremony room, which seats 80 guests, promises a bridal entrance no one will forget.
With room for up to 100 guests, as well as a live band or DJ, The Barn at Pentney Abbey serves as a great location for your wedding breakfast and reception. Our professional in-house catering team will work with you to create a bespoke menu for you and your guests to enjoy here. There’s a bar here as well and access to a patio that can be used in the summer. For night owls, there’s a fire pit in the courtyard too.
There are eight bedrooms in total at Pentney Abbey, accommodating up to 16 of your friends and family who can stay for breakfast in the morning too. The bridal suite will welcome you and your partner after your special day, with a wood burning stove and a sumptuous seating area.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Venue Setting
Countryside
Remote
Venue Type
Barn
Exclusive use
Unique & Unusual
Intimate Venue
Historic
Additional Facilities
Honeymoon suite
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Wedding packages
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
Contact & Location
Pentney Abbey
The Abbey, Abbey Road, Pentney, King's Lynn, PE32 1JT, Norfolk, United Kingdom
FAQs
Yes, you have exclusive use of the Gatehouse, Barn and grounds from 12 noon until 12 midnight on the day of your wedding.
Pentney Abbey is fully licensed to hold civil ceremonies for up to 80 in the Gatehouse.
It is possible to hold a duo ceremony outside in the gardens followed by a signing in the Gatehouse.
You can bring your own wine, Prosecco or Champagne however, a corkage charge. Alternatively, we have an extensive wine list at competitive prices which are available on sale or return.
At Pentney Abbey we pride ourselves in creating an exceptional dining experience for your wedding day using our in-house catering team. Unique Norfolk Venues are delighted to join with executive chef, Keith McDowell and his team at Manor Cottage catering, using only the finest ingredients and focusing on exemplary service on this most special day.
From 11 am on the day of the wedding. It may be possible to have access the day before your wedding to set up, depending on whether or not a wedding is taking place on this date.
Last orders are at 11:50 pm and the bar closes at midnight. Music should also finish at midnight. We can extend our music and bar license until 1 am at an extra cost.
Yes. In accordance with our entertainment licence, a sound limiter is installed inside the Barn and is set at 92 decibels.
Out of consideration for our neighbours and local livestock we do not allow fireworks.
Natural or organic confetti such as dried flower petals is permitted.
Yes, in the Barn and outside, but the candle holder has to be taller than the flame.
Yes, both!
Yes, the accommodation includes two cottages, The Farmhouse and The Annex (Honeymoon Suite). Eight bedrooms in total on the estate.
Yes
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