The Reading Room Venues in Norfolk

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The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed
Chapel on premises
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only

Venue Setting

Countryside
Coastal
Woodland

Venue Type

Country House
Barn
Elopements
Dry Hire Available
Outdoor Weddings
Unique
Weddings During COVID

Catering Options

Outside Caterers Permitted
Preferred Caterers
BBQ & Hog Roasts

Additional Facilities

Exclusive use
Outdoor ceremonies
One wedding per day
Licensed bar
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Bespoke weddings

What Our Couples Love

Exclusive use of the venue for your day, perfect for intimate weddings
Reception and ceremony for up to 80 people
A family owned venue just 15 miles from Norwich City Centre
Magical English country garden setting
Flexibility to truly create the wedding of your dreams with no packages or corkage charges
A hidden gem in the beautiful North Norfolk countryside
Civil ceremonies in the Reading Room or outdoor on the terrace as part of duo ceremony.
Flexible bar options with no corkage charge
Discos and live bands permitted
Ample Parking
No food or drink packages

Frequently asked questions

Can we have exclusive use of the venue?

Yes

Are you licenced for civil ceremonies?

Yes

Can we have the wedding ceremony outdoors?

Yes

Do you charge corkage if we supply our own wine?

Can we use our own caterers?

From what time can we get access to decorate the venue?

Day before from 1-6pm

What time does the reception need to finish?

11.30

Are there noise restrictions if we have a live band?

Are fireworks allowed?

Is confetti allowed?

Yes natural flower petals

Are candles allowed?

Is there a honeymoon or bridal suite?

Is there accommodation on site?

No, but lots of close by beautiful local accommodation

Is there additional accommodation nearby?

Yes

About The Reading Room

The Reading Room is a beautiful and unique Wedding venue set in picturesque English gardens. With bountiful charm and character making it a truly special venue.

Welcome to The Reading Room, a lovingly restored 17th century historic building located in the heart of the beautiful North Norfolk countryside. With its dramatic vaulted ceiling and chandelier, this bespoke venue will capture both your heart and imagination and is exclusively yours for the day.
Easily accessible, we are located close to the stunning North Norfolk Coast, just 15 miles from the centre of Norwich.
The Reading Room is an exclusive use venue that provides a unique atmosphere and intimacy for your special day. Licenced for Weddings and Civil partnership ceremonies, the venue seats 80 guests inside or in the garden as part of a duo ceremony, with additional guests welcome for the evening.
Our magnificent walled gardens, surround The Reading Room with an abundance of old English flowers rich with wildlife. A meandering path through the woods leads to a pergola walkway covered in fragrant roses and honeysuckle. The lawns provide a perfect space for welcome drinks and canapes followed by fun garden games or just to sit and relax in the afternoon sun.
As a family run wedding venue, we are passionate about creating your 'happily ever after'. We work closely with our selected Norfolk caterers who will create a bespoke menu from table feasts, afternoon teas and street food to formal dining, delivering a first-class service.
The Reading Room creates a magical setting for your wedding day, with enchanting gardens and a truly special building.

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The reading room is such a gorgeous venue and the gardens are spectacular! It provides such an intimate setting for your big day & you get so many beautiful photo opportunities. Jo and Simon are so amazing and help you out throughout the process – thank you both so much for all your help and making our day so special. We had the perfect day and would definitely recommend The Reading room for anyone thinking about having your wedding here.

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Gina & David

2021-08-28

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We would like to start by saying a massive thank you to Jo and Simon for helping to make our day just perfect from start to finish.
Jo and Simon’s communication was just faultless. They were always on hand to answer any questions and responded straight away, they listened to what we wanted on our big day and how we wanted it to run and were constantly working in the background throughout our day ensuring it went as smoothly as possible.
The venue is just absolutely stunning inside and out, no matter what the season it is just beautiful. This venue really is a hidden gem and Jo and Simon have worked so hard to make this venue just perfect for anyone’s big day.
Being a same sex couple, we are always worried about what people may think of us but, Jo and Simon did not treat us any differently or make us feel uncomfortable at all, they really were both amazing!
The bar staff were organised through Jo and Simon and they were outstanding! They were constantly walking around collecting glasses, restocking the fridge and making sure that no guest went thirsty. They always had a smile on their faces and really were a credit to Jo and Simon.
Thank you to Jo and Simon for making our wedding day a day that we will NEVER forget and we wish we could do it all over again! It really was the BEST day EVER.

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Sharnie & Lou

2021-07-24

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Once we'd first looked around the Reading Room no other venue we looked at compared.

Jo and Simon were always on hand to answer any questions we had during the lead up to our wedding day and were so helpful throughout the whole process, especially with all the uncertainty surrounding Covid.

We've had so many comments on the wedding day itself and since about how great the venue is and I wouldn't think twice about recommending it to anyone else thinking about having their wedding here!

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Kelly & Sam

2021-07-01

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The Reading Room Wedding Venue

A hidden gem in the beautiful Norfolk countryside

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Type of Ceremony

Venue Setting

Venue Type

Catering Options

Additional Facilities

What Our Couples Love

Frequently asked questions

Can we have exclusive use of the venue?

Are you licenced for civil ceremonies?

Can we have the wedding ceremony outdoors?

Do you charge corkage if we supply our own wine?

Can we use our own caterers?

From what time can we get access to decorate the venue?

What time does the reception need to finish?

Are there noise restrictions if we have a live band?

Are fireworks allowed?

Is confetti allowed?

Are candles allowed?

Is there a honeymoon or bridal suite?

Is there accommodation on site?

Is there additional accommodation nearby?

About The Reading Room

Customer Reviews

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