Spotlight on... SOUTH NORFOLK

KIMBERLEY HALL, NR18 0RS 01603 759 447 | www.kimberleyhall.co.uk

A romantic Queen Anne house built in 1712, Kimberley Hall offers breathtaking views of a vast lake and private park designed by Capability Brown. The house is distinguished by a classical redbrick façade and a symphony of colour when illuminated at night. It boasts central pediments, curved colonnades, wings, turrets, and architectural features that provide it with its unique character.

When choosing this big-day venue, you will benefit from a wine and food tasting, a choice of caterers, in-house advice and a professional wedding planner. What’s more, there’s ample accommodation for 40 guests in the main house or cottages on the estate, including four-poster beds and a Drummonds double shower in the bridal suite, which has a raised bath to enjoy spectacular views of the romantic lake and beautiful landscape.

Celebrate in style

The Music Room, where the wedding ceremony traditionally takes place, is a light and elegant space with historic plaster work that connects onward to the garden via a beautiful spiral staircase capped by a coffered dome. The garden may be accessed via a hexagonal room adjacent to the Music Room that links to the stylish West Wing entertainment space via a spacious curved colonnade and contemporary bar. Your ceremony may also take place as a duo ceremony on the rear manicured lawn.

Multiple options exist for the reception, both inside and outside on the terraced garden among the yew trees overlooking the historic park with its romantic lake and ancient oaks.

If your numbers exceed the maximum capacity of the West Wing, then a marquee can be hired amongst the ancient yew trees in the rear garden.

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APPLEWOOD HALL, NR16 2HE

01953 715 319 | www.applewoodhall.co.uk

Nestled in the quaint village of Banham in Norfolk, Applewood Hall is conveniently located next to the award-winning Banham Zoo and Applewood Countryside Park, providing glamping accommodation and a special attraction for those in search of a wedding day with a difference.

Celebrate in style

Your guests will be impressed as they enter the marquee lined hall, a blank canvas venue with stunning chandeliers and a starlight canopy. This spacious hall can seat up to 200 guests, has a central dancefloor, a stage and a fully-stocked licensed bar all in one place. The hall has access to a modern ceremony room that can seat up to 90 guests, and comes with lime wash Chivari chairs, colour changing downlighters and fairylights. After saying ‘I do’, there is a landscaped garden providing an idyllic setting for your photographer, with rattan furniture, a decorative gazebo and festoon lighting, along with being fully enclosed, it lends itself perfectly to private al fresco reception drinks, canapés, garden games and outdoor ceremonies.

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Couples will receive a complimentary three-course wedding breakfast tasting and priority on the glamping accommodation.

GLEN LODGE, NR9 3LU

01603 740 404 | www.bawburgh.com

Glen Lodge is a neutrally-decorated venue filled with natural light that lends itself to any theme or colour scheme. The outside decking is one of the venue’s focal points, overlooking the Bawburgh Golf Course and Yare Valley, it’s ideal for outdoor ceremonies and photographs.

The Bridal Suite is a romantic setting with countryside views, a freestanding bath, a four-poster bed and a private outdoor hot tub. It’s the perfect place to relax with a glass of champagne under the stars after your special day.

All of the catering at Glen Lodge is provided by the in-house team, who aim to offer a vast selection of high-quality food.

Celebrate in style

Those of you looking for an outdoor ceremony can say your vows under the veranda (weather permitting).

With stunning wooden beams, a stone feature wall and rustic wooden floors, the Barnard Suite is a blank canvas, with endless possibilities for you to dress it in your desired colours and decorations. The room has a bar stocking a wide variety of drinks and air conditioning for the summer months. The room has an optional partitioning wall, so you can separate the space if required.

Leading off from the Barnard Suite is the conservatory area, this is ideal for guests who want to take a quiet moment away from the dancefloor or for you to display sweet tables, photo booths and present tables.

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Alongside the bridal suite, there are four double rooms for your guests to stay in, these can be made into twin rooms or have an additional child bed or cot added for families.