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The Reading Room Wedding Venue

A hidden gem in the beautiful Norfolk countryside

Norfolk, Alby

£4,000 - £6,000

110 guests

50 reviews

Exclusive use of the venue for your day, perfect for intimate, relaxed and romantic weddings

Reception and ceremony for up to 80 people with an additional 30 guests for the evening.

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

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: ££ - £££

Typical Price: £5,700

Price Range: £4,000 - £6,000

Based on a typical wedding reception for 80 guests, including venue hire, wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening buffet.

Hire Price Range: £4,000 - £6,000

Capacity

Guests for a ceremony: 80

Guest Capacity (min/max): 2 / 110

Guests for sit down meal: 2 - 80

 

About The Reading Room

The Reading Room is a beautiful and unique Wedding venue set in picturesque English gardens. Full of charm and character making it a truly special venue for a secluded intimate wedding surrounded by the stunning Norfolk countryside. As a family business, we pride ourselves in the care and attention we put into every special moment of your day.

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 center of Norwich.
The Reading Room is an exclusive use venue that provides a unique atmosphere and intimacy for your special day. Licensed 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.

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

Barn

Exclusive use

Country House

Unique & Unusual

Elopements

Dry Hire Available

Outdoor / Garden

Intimate Venue

Historic

Additional Facilities

Outdoor ceremonies

Dance floor

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Wedding coordinator

Onsite car parking

One wedding per day

Licensed bar

Bespoke weddings

Walled Garden

Dog friendly

Good Disabled Access

Catering Options

Outside Caterers Permitted

Pre-approved Caterers Only

BBQ / Hog Roasts

Vegan

No Corkage

Contact & Location

The Reading Room

The Reading Room, The Old Rectory, Church Road, Alby, NR11 7HF, Norfolk, United Kingdom

FAQs

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

No.

No - we have 4 caterers you can choose from.

Day before from 1-6pm.

All music will need to be switched off at 11.30pm on a Friday & Saturday and at 11pm Sunday-Thursday.

No.

No, but you can have sparklers.

We are happy for natural flower petals to be thrown in the gardens, but unfortunately cannot allow them or confetti cannons within The Reading Room.

No.

No.

No, but lots of close by beautiful local accommodation.

Yes.

Our Hire Price Range: £4,000 - £6,000 but please contact us for current availability and prices.

As a family business, we are here to help you plan your special day. We will be on hand on the day itself to help make sure everything runs smoothly.

Your dog is more than welcome to join you after the ceremony for photos and celebrations, we just ask that they are on a lead and well supervised.

Customer Reviews

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