Your East Anglian Wedding - June/July 2023 (Issue 61)

BRESSINGHAM HALL & HIGH BARN, IP22 2AA 01379 320 340 | www.bressinghamhall.co.uk The High Barn at Bressingham Hall is a breathtaking space, perfect for both ceremonies and wedding breakfasts. The impressive traditional brick and stone building has a wooden frame with exposed beams and high ceilings. Beautifully renovated, it’s a romantic big-day backdrop, full of character with contemporary finishing touches to complement its authentic charm. Celebrate in style You can say ‘I do’ inside the High Barn with up to 120 guests or outside in the courtyard or gardens. The world-renowned gardens are what really set this Norfolk gem apart, spanning 17 acres, they’re bursting with colour, plants, trees and water features, providing a wealth of great photo opportunities. Outside the front of the barn is a sunny spacious courtyard landscaped in soft romantic hues, ideal for confetti, sparkler shots, drinks and canapés. Behind the building lies the secret walled garden, with paths and a lawn lined with buddleia and lavender plants – the perfect spot for enjoying the venue’s in-house garden games. Host your wedding reception either in the barn with up to 80 loved ones, or for larger affairs, the Rozanne Room can seat up to 150 family and friends and receptions for as many as 250 can be accommodated. We love... You can enjoy exclusive use of the rare vintage gallopers at sunset at the neighbouring Bressingham Steam Museum, just a couple of minutes walk away from the barn. www.fayeamare.co.uk www.katherineashdown.co.uk 27 BARN VENUES Also check out… THE MANOR BARN, CB23 1EY 01223 264 675 | www.themanorbarn.com Set in glorious Cambridgeshire countryside, the 400-year-old Grade II listed building was built in a traditional wooden style. Licensed for ceremonies, you can tie the knot inside under a canopy of fairylights or in the courtyard with its paved patio and oak feature stable doors. There’s a grassed area, water feature, seating and a firepit, great for snuggling around when the sun goes down. Host your wedding breakfast and evening reception in the Main Barn with up to 200 loved ones. With rustic beams, a stage and PA system for music, the barn provides the perfect place to party. WOOD FARM BARN, NR34 7LJ 01502 675 029 | www.woodfarmbarn.com Wood Farm Barn is surrounded by a rural landscape in an Area of Outstanding Beauty. The main barn and annexe barn are surrounded by thatched outbuildings, a walled garden, a natural pond and a tree-lined avenue offering lots of opportunities to capture memorable photographs. At night the area can be lit with strategically placed lights giving enough illumination without destroying the magical atmosphere of this rural venue. HAUGHLEY PARK BARN, IP14 3JY 01359 240 701 | www.haughleypark.co.uk This privately owned country estate in the heart of Suffolk is a must-see for newlyweds-to-be. Surrounded by 250 acres of glorious parkland, prepare to be wowed as you arrive down the sweeping driveway to catch your first glimpse of the landscaped gardens and charming Jacobean manor house. Within the well-kept grounds, you’ll find the Grade II listed barn. More than 400 years old, with original oak beams and exposed brickwork, it has been lovingly renovated to provide a flexible space for weddings while retaining its traditional character and charm. THE OCTAGON BARN, NR13 5EL 07469 852 899 | www.theoctagonbarn.co.uk This Norfolk gem is set in its own garden with a gravel courtyard at the front; the redbrick Grade II listed barn boasts a vaulted ceiling made with North American pitch pine, thought to date back around 300 years. The walkway down to the gardens is great for photos and the parkland beyond provides a picturesque backdrop throughout the changing seasons. Although not currently licensed for ceremonies, you can host your wedding breakfast here.

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