Based on a weekend wedding in May.
Based on a weekend wedding in May.
Please contact the venue for detailed prices.
Thurning Hall rests in the rural heart of Norfolk, a mere 16 miles from Norwich and 10 miles from the coast. This charming country house offers an outdoor venue, providing an exquisite backdrop for exquisite country luxe gatherings, eclectic extravaganzas or relaxed garden parties. With its rich history as a family residence, lovingly passed down through generations, the venue exudes warmth and authenticity.
There are two licensed indoor spaces for ceremonies. The Drawing Room inside the main house features dual-aspect south-facing windows that beautifully frame the Norfolk landscape. This historic room, frequently used for film and television, offers a traditional and atmospheric setting for a refined ceremony. Couples can also opt for the newly restored Georgian Room in the Coach House, with its exposed brick and lime plaster, providing a rustic and intimate space.
The walled Victorian garden presents a romantic option for outdoor ceremonies. Amongst the wisteria trees, couples may exchange vows under timber arches surrounded by benches. Larger outdoor ceremonies can be held in the front park or within the expansive walled garden, where up to 120 guests can witness the occasion.
The expansive walled gardens are a perfect reception space, with room for a marquee accommodating up to 200 guests. Couples may choose from a variety of marquee styles, including traditional poled structures, clear-span designs, or even tipis. For a more intimate affair, the Coach House & Stables offers a quirky and versatile space for up to 80 guests for receptions, complete with original stable stalls, breakout areas, and a courtyard with a BBQ terrace. This space allows for seamless transitions between dancing, dining, and mingling under the open sky or sheltered areas.
Thurning Hall is located in the peaceful countryside of Norfolk, 16 miles from Norwich and 10 miles from the coast. Its rural setting offers easy access for guests while still feeling like a secluded retreat for your special day.
Words cannot describe what an amazing venue this is. We had the best day of our lives in the stunning gardens of this beautiful house. All of our guests were totally blown away by the scenery and walled gardens, its all they have been talking about! It was totally perfect for us and makes a perfect outdoor wedding site in summer particularly, as you don’t need any flowers because the gardens are so beautiful already! A big thank you to Lara and her family for all their help, advice, recommendations and words of wisdom!
The hall was genuinely the first thing all the guests talked about, how incredible the venue was, no one had been to a wedding like it so think they were all in shock, and that was before all the booze was opened!
Having not been someone who was interested in getting married and had no idea what “my day” was going to be like, I had the most perfect day I could ever have imagined and that was all because of your house and help. Without you I would not have the most incredible pictures in the most beautiful venue from the funniest guy I have ever met!
You and your hall will always be so very special to us.
Where do we begin? We were lucky enough to host our wedding at Thurning, and we couldn’t be happier that we did. The gardens were full of colour and interest, providing the perfect backdrop for our perfect day. So many guests commented on the beauty of the venue and how they hadn’t ever been anywhere like it.
Lara and George couldn’t have been more helpful in the lead-up. They guided us with logistics and were always quick to answer our questions, as well as being on hand on the day itself. As a true dry hire venue, you really have the freedom to personalise every element of the day without set lists of suppliers, extra fees, or restrictive rules.
We cannot recommend Thurning enough – our only regret is that we can’t relive the day all over again!
Married June 2023
We fell in love with Thurning instantly. The gardens are stunning, and the owners are warm, welcoming, and supportive. Thank you for sharing this special place, which made our wedding so memorable for us and our guests. We had the most wonderful wedding day here, and we’d highly recommend it.
Married June 2024
My husband decided he didn’t want to look at any other venues the minute we walked through the door! Pauline is the most sweet, lovely lady and was really accommodating of our ideas, allowing us to have the fires blazing and to fill the place with candles. The ceremony was intimate and the celebrations afterwards joyous and glamorous. The photos we have to treasure forever are just stunning and we would do it all again tomorrow in a heartbeat! We could not have found a more relaxed and unconventional venue anywhere which is just what we were looking for, Thurning Hall is somewhere with a bit of spirit not at all bland and boring.
As soon as we arrived at Thurning Hall we knew we had to get married there (we weren’t even engaged) – we booked! Not only is Thurning Hall the most peaceful and stunning, set with rose walled gardens, the house is beautiful. Lara and George made us feel one of the family and nothing was to much trouble, and answered all the silly questions a bride has. Since the wedding we have had so many beautiful letters saying what a wonderful and unique place Thurning Hall is. My husband and I couldn’t be happier we chose such a fabulous venue, it was all so perfect and can’t wait to renew our vows there in a few years.
Our day at Thurning Hall was so unbelievably dreamy! The setting, the house, the grounds… all so so so beautiful and Lara and George couldn’t be more kind and helpful. All of our guests loved this amazing venue and our photographer was in heaven! Thurning Hall is going to hold a special place in our hearts for the rest of our lives and we’ll be back to reminisce on our special day in no time!
Thurning Hall was the perfect venue for our wedding in July! There are so many beautiful elements to this venue from the rooms we met the registrars in to the magical walled garden where we had our ceremony. The second, larger walled garden fitted our three-pole marquee in brilliantly. Everyone commented on how beautiful the venue was! It is a dry hire, so I had to organise everything, but Lara was great with recommendations and advice on what has worked best in the past. She is experienced and was on hand the days we were setting up and ensured the ceremony went smoothly. I didn’t see any other venues like this in Norfolk; it is truly special!
Married July 2024
We are a private residence, so there is no accommodation on site. However, we are lucky enough to have a fabulous B&B within the Thurning boundary, which can provide transport to and from the wedding. Glamping can also be arranged on-site, and holiday cottages and hotels are also very close by.
Thurning Hall is a dry-hire venue, meaning we provide the venue and grounds, while all other services, such as catering, marquees, and bars, are arranged through third-party suppliers. Our focus is on maintaining the venue's appearance and ensuring you have the flexibility to choose the right suppliers for your wedding. The owner is available to assist as much or as little as you need throughout the process.
In-house floristry and on-the-day coordination services are also available for an additional fee. Contact us for more information on pricing.
We don't charge corkage!
The couple are allowed to bring their own beloved pet. However, guests are kindly asked to leave theirs behind for the day.
Yes, we allow fireworks, but only from our recommended supplier. Thurning is secluded but in a rural and agricultural area with livestock and horses. Home fireworks packs are strictly forbidden. Sadly fire pits are not permitted due to the nature of our rural landscape and adverse weather conditions.