Choosing the perfect East Anglian wedding venue is an exciting part of your wedding planning. There is a huge choice of venue types in East Anglia covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge, Peterborough, Yarmouth and Peterborough including hotels, barns, country manor houses, romantic castles as well as chic city and town centre locations.
Take a look at East Anglian wedding venues and those further afield in our listings below.
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Congratulations on your engagement and a very warm welcome to Cambridge Country Club, the ideal venue for your Big Day.
A luxury venue with stunning views, offering bespoke Wedding Packages tailored to suit you and your requirements, enabling you to create unforgettable memories of your special day.
Here at High Lodge, we have created a secluded wedding venue that offers exclusive use of our function facilities in the Suffolk area. Conveniently situated on the A12 between Southwold and Aldeburgh, we are the perfect location for guests coming to attend your special day.
Hintlesham Hall is a stunning 16th century grade I country house which is the perfect setting for your wedding day. You will experience the style and comfort of our well-appointed rooms, lounges and peaceful grounds that create the picturesque back drop for your weddings pictures, together with friendly service and delicious food!
Isaacs on the Quay offers a magical location for your wedding day.
If you’re looking for a venue with just the right blend of new and old, look no further than Isaacs on the Quay in Ipswich. Their Grade I and Grade II* listed buildings, set along the elegant Ipswich Waterfront, are full of unique features that are sure to wow you and your guests.
Weddings are occasions when privacy really matters and there should be no compromise on style or aesthetics. The south front of the house provides a romantic, private and idyllic setting with its breathtaking view of the extensive parkland, lake and ancient oaks.
Weddings at Markshall Estate
An indescribably romantic setting for your perfect day, Markshall Estate is the one you've been looking for.
2,350 acres of serene Essex countryside.
Less than an hour from London.
Three unique wedding locations to choose from.
Ravenwood Hall is a countryside venue that offers the best of both the old and the new with numerous options for your big day. Set in secluded grounds near Bury St Edmunds, there’s a choice of varied spaces, whether you’re looking for old world charm or contemporary chic.
We know how special your wedding day is and The Boathouse is quite simply one of the most idyllic and romantic venues you will ever find. Our Norfolk wedding venue is set on the enchanting Ormesby Broad, The Boathouse offers a magical experience in a tranquil and picturesque setting for your wedding celebration.
Set in rolling Suffolk countryside, The Ickworth is an impressive and elegant backdrop for your intimate and spectacular wedding. Every detail will be thought of so you can relax and enjoy your special day. Making special memories forever.
The Old Rectory Hotel is one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Norfolk. Whether you are looking for a reception venue or civil ceremony venue we can offer everything you need for the perfect day.
The UK's most popular wedding venues
Here in the UK we're truly blessed with ample gorgeous wedding venues offering couples tying the knot in this country such variety; from historic castle to beach-side hotels, Victorian manor houses to tree houses and woodland weddings - the options really are endless. The wedding financial experts at money.co.uk analysed TripAdvisor to reveal the venues with the most mentions of 'weddings' in their reviews and then used Instagram data to discover which ones have been shared the most on the platform and ranked them from highest to lowest to reveal the most popular in the UK.
Posted: 4 August 2022
Spectacular Norfolk property gets 2022 Holiday Home of the Year status
Vrbo®, global expert in family holiday rentals, has revealed the first ever Vrbo Holiday Homes of the Year in the UK and a property in North Norfolk is among eight that have been selected. The fabulous UK holiday homes range from the spectacular beaches of Cornwall to the quaint country living of Scotland and are ideal places for families and friends to stay together. All the properties can be booked through the Vrbo website and they meet a strict selection criteria, including a combination of 5-star ratings, guest reviews, number of bookings, Premier Host status (an invite-only program that recognises owners and managers who consistently deliver great traveller experience), and family-friendly amenities available.
Posted: 25 May 2022
New Norfolk venue alert - High House Garden Weddings
High House Garden Weddings is a newcomer to the local wedding scene offering acres of romance for the wild at heart. Set in Congham, Norfolk, the blank-canvas venue, gives newlyweds-to-be the freedom to style the space their way. Available for exclusive use over three days, there's a choice of outdoor ceremony spaces, either within the beautiful walled garden or in a romantic woodland clearing.
To see for yourself, the venue is hosting a showcase on Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May between 11am and 3pm.
Posted: 27 April 2022
New venue alert at Worstead Estate
Introducing The Woodyard, a new wedding venue at Worstead Estate in the heart of North Norfolk. The former sawmill has been beautifully restored to reflect its long history and retain the original charm of the Georgian buildings. Set in a stunning location, complete with a lake, walled garden and glorious scenery, it's available to book with exclusive use across three days for a magical celebration to remember. The Woodyard is made up of a thatched barn surrounded by outbuildings. The Mulberry Room, which once housed the original sawmill, is now a light and airy blank-canvas space to make your own. A charming spot for the ceremony or wedding breakfast, each room can be used in different ways.
Posted: 17 February 2022
Norfolk's Caistor Hall Hotel has recently been acquired by award-winning hospitality and events company Brasted's. As the latest addition to the Brasted's collection, their experienced team is looking forward to sharing their ideas and expertise to guide couples through every step of their wedding day. With more than 35 years in the industry and a wealth of experience in fine dining, their wide selection of seasonally inspired and locally sourced dishes can all be adapted to create your own bespoke menu.
Posted: 15 February 2022
Open day at Hintlesham Hall near Ipswich
Suffolk's historic Hintlesham Hall near Ipswich is throwing open its doors to newlyweds-to-be on Sunday 27th February, 2022 from 12 noon to 4pm.
Visitors to the open day will have the chance to see the venue's beautiful rooms set up for a ceremony and wedding breakfast with members of their experienced team on hand to discuss your big-day plans. Talented wedding suppliers will also be exhibiting to help and inspire you. Wind your way down the tree-lined drive to discover this historic gem. Surrounded by peaceful mature gardens, the outside of the hall has a Georgian frontage and an elegant Tudor feature at the back.
Posted: 10 February 2022
Newmarket hotel retains status
Suffolk wedding venue the Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa has plenty to celebrate. Set in beautiful landscaped gardens next to Newmarket's famous paddocks and horseracing training stables, the stylish hotel has retained its four AA Red Star rating for high-quality service and hospitality.
Their Squires Restaurant, renowned for reinventing delicious seasonal classics, has also been awarded two AA rosettes for its excellent cuisine and quality ingredients. Chief executive Noel Byrne says, "We are thrilled to have been awarded two AA rosettes for the quality of our cuisine. Provenance is of particular importance to us. Our new executive chef Lee Cooper shares our vision to serve delicious low-food-mile menus using ingredients sourced within a 50-mile radius to our hotel guests and local residents alike."
Posted: 26 January 2022
Relax and unwind and enjoy some restorative me-time at Suffolk's Weavers' House Spa. Tucked away in the tranquil 15th-century Swan at Lavenham Hotel, the spa has introduced a new holistic treatment menu. Focusing on wellbeing, The Cure has been created to treat both mind and body. Tribe517 waterless and all-natural, vegetarian products joins Temple Spa, a luxury British skincare brand, for a full top-to-toe range of treatments. The spa facilities at Weavers' House include two relaxation lounges, a steam room, sauna, outdoor, heated vitality pool and a garden terrace.
Posted: 21 January 2022
New year, new you with Cambridge hotel
Get 2022 off to a good start with a health and wellness boost at the University Arms Hotel in Cambridge. A great way to get back on track after the festive season, the hotel is hosting the first in a series of holistic health retreats from 21st to 23rd January. Led by industry experts Dalton Wong, Lizzie Chong and Eva Humphries, the weekend will provide nutrition, fitness and wellness advice for the year ahead. The perfect opportunity to take time out from the wedding planning, the programme includes sessions on body conditioning, breathwork, sound therapy, meditation and yoga. Guests will also enjoy a full three-day holistic health menu created by chef patron of the venue's Parker's Tavern restaurant Tristan Welch and two nights' accommodation at the luxury hotel and wedding venue, set in the heart of historic Cambridge.
Posted: 11 January 2022
Cladecott Hall Great Yarmouth, is now taking bookings for 2022 weddings
Picturesque Caldecott Hall, at Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Fritton near Great Yarmouth, is now taking bookings for 2022 weddings. After hosting its first wedding in Autumn 2019, COVID struck putting a stop to any more. However, they've been busy behind the scenes making further upgrades to venue, especially the accommodation which is brand new this year. Providing a unique big-day backdrop, couples can tie the knot in the beautiful ceremony room and celebrate afterwards in the wedding marquee. The Sydney Suite at Caldecott Hall can seat up to 85 people for the 'I dos' while the marquee can host a further 20 for the day time and evening celebrations. The self-catering accommodation in the newly renovated and refurbished Sanctuary Rooms is perfect for the wedding party or guests to stay over.
Posted: 9 December 2021
