Based on a weekday wedding in March.
Based on a weekday wedding in March.
Please contact the venue for detailed prices.
The Octagon Barn is located on a historic site in the picturesque Norfolk countryside, offering an enchanting backdrop for any wedding celebration. This 300-year-old barn, with its high ceilings, original North American Pitch Pine beams from 1693, and charming old brick walls, creates a timeless and versatile space. Inside, the venue is heated, and a canopy of fairy lights adds a soft, magical glow, perfect for setting the mood.
Couples are spoiled for choice with 8 licensed ceremony areas at The Octagon Barn. From intimate spaces within the converted cattle sheds to magical woodlands, the options cater to a variety of preferences. The field, with its aisle flanked by rows of Beech trees, offers a breathtaking setting for those seeking an open-air celebration. For a more traditional ceremony, a lovely Norman church lies just opposite the venue, and two majestic cathedrals in Norwich are only a short 20-minute drive away.
For the reception, the spacious and awe-inspiring Octagon Barn awaits. Guests will be amazed as they enter and are seated under the twinkling fairy lights for the wedding breakfast. The barn comfortably accommodates the wedding breakfast, evening bar, and dance floor, eliminating the need for room changes. The South Lawn is the perfect setting for a relaxed drinks reception, offering a sunlit garden where guests can enjoy cocktails, canapés, and games while the newlyweds take a moment for intimate photos. Expansive fields surround the venue, providing spectacular opportunities for golden hour photography.
Couples can opt for Glamping Tents set up on the field, providing a charming and convenient ‘village’ accommodation option. Alternatively, the team offers recommendations for nearby Airbnbs or hotels, ensuring that all guests can find comfortable places to stay.
The Octagon Barn’s dry-hire model allows couples complete flexibility in choosing their caterers, whether it’s local cuisine or something more unique. With a range of trusted recommendations, the team is ready to assist in finding the perfect match to suit any vision.
Sustainability is a core value at The Octagon Barn. The venue embraces environmentally conscious practices, welcoming couples to incorporate eco-friendly elements into their wedding day. More information on how to reduce the event’s footprint can be found on their blog, reflecting the team’s commitment to a greener future.
The Octagon Barn is ideally located just 20 minutes from Norwich, offering guests easy access to local amenities and transport links to London and Cambridge.
We had our wedding reception at The Octagon between Christmas and New Year, and loved it. Ella has been incredible, she really got what we wanted to do, and had such a caring, ‘can-do’ approach. The organisation both pre and during the wedding was amazing. Thank you so much Ella and the Octagon team!
Married January 2025
Thank you so so so much for everything. You made our day so special and we appreciated everything you did! Thank you for all your help cleaning up! It was most appreciated the next day with sore heads. We loved the barn so much, it is so special! We will send pictures!
We had the best wedding day at the Octagon Barn! It’s an absolutely brilliant venue, yet feels less known than some other Norfolk venues – but we really couldn’t have imagined a better venue for our day. Only a 15-minute drive from the centre of Norwich, it has the benefit of being a countryside venue with easy access to the city, which is so convenient as lots of our guests were coming via the train from London and staying in the city centre. It has a beautiful south-facing garden for the ceremony and reception drinks, which could not have been more perfect; a huge, gorgeous barn for our reception dinner, including a big dance floor; and loads of great outdoor areas for photos and for our guests to roam. A cherry on top, is the lovely Ella who manages all the weddings and events there – she only took over as venue manager 6 months before our wedding, but was brilliant and reassuring from the start – she was clear and prompt in communication, gave good recommendations and advice, built strong relationships with our main suppliers and helped make sure the day itself ran seamlessly, with her and Alice being very hands on to help set up and pack down. Such an amazing venue, and we couldn’t have been happier with it! Thank you, Ella, Alice and the whole team at the OB. We are so grateful for your contribution to making our day better than we could have dreamed of!
Married September 2024
We just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our day run so smoothly and for all your support. You were both amazing- my daughter said ‘they were on point’!
The barn is a magical place and we truly had the best day of our lives. All our family and friends said it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Thanks once again and we will pop in and say hi when we visit Norwich. It’s become a very special place for us.
Married June 2024
We had our wedding at the Octagon Barn in August 2024, and it was the best day ever. The barn and gardens are absolutely gorgeous, and Ella and Estelle went above and beyond supporting us in the lead-up to the wedding and on the day of. They are so personable, professional, organised and couldn’t do enough for us. We would recommend the Octagon Barn to anyone looking for a Norfolk wedding venue. I hope we will return as guests one day! Thanks again for everything.
Married August 2024
Just wanted to say thank you for everything. The barn was the perfect venue! We certainly couldn’t have had such a great night without your help. Hopefully it wasn’t too stressful for you. Willem and I both had an amazing time, we think everyone did.
We recently had our wedding reception at The Octagon Barn. Wow – what can we say! It was the most amazing day. Ella and Libby were so helpful when we were organising everything, and on the day itself, they were absolutely incredible. They were so much fun and helped the reception run so smoothly. They were on hand for any of our needs and were super proactive throughout. They were able to suggest vendors such as DJs, food and everything we needed for our day. The barn itself was absolutely stunning – the most awesome venue. The partying was so great, and we can definitely say we had the best day of our lives! Thanks so much for being part of it!
Married January 2025
We cannot thank you enough for everything you did for us in the lead up to our wedding. Planning our special day was a sheer delight because of you all. We are just heartbroken that we no longer have our meetings at the barn. You went above and beyond for us, and we will be forever grateful.
We wanted to say a big thank you to you for all your help with our wedding. Everything was exactly as we’d hoped it would be, and we really appreciate all your hard work throughout the planning process. The Octagon Barn was such a beautiful setting and lots of our guests said how special the building was.
The Octagon Barn is a beautiful canvas to be able to decorate as you’d like to create your own perfect day. Ella and Estelle are a wonderful team and provided us with support and assistance where needed, being more than happy to get stuck in! Our day was perfect and all guests enjoyed the venue, both inside and out. Thank you!
Married June 2024
We wanted to say a huge thank you for all your hard work and effort towards making our big day so special. It meant the world to us. We were thrilled with every part of it, and had such an amazing time. We felt so surrounded by love and support.
We are genuinely so grateful for the flexibility and understanding you have shown us during this time. We appreciate the very difficult balancing act and your understanding to help us move the date has been incredibly helpful during what is a difficult and sad moment for us. Having to postpone becoming husband and wife is the hardest decision we have had to make. At the same time we can’t wait to rebook at the barn for our 2021 wedding.
Yes, we have a list of local caterers, all of whom must have a 5* hygiene rating and all relevant insurance. Sadly, we cannot accommodate self-catered weddings.
We allow you to supply your own drinks up to the end of the wedding breakfast with no corkage. To ensure this, we ask that your caterers serve the drinks for you; this allows for a professional service with sensibly monitored drinking. Rest assured, at around 18:00, our in-house bar will take over, ensuring a seamless transition for you and your guests to purchase drinks. Alternatively, you have the option to have a pre-paid/cash bar as well.
Bespoke options are available.
We welcome well-behaved dogs. They are a wonderful addition to your day.
We have ample parking for up to 150 cars. Free and directly next to the entrance of the barn.