Exclusive Hire at Bessingham Manor

Hotel · Whole venue

Bessingham Road, Norwich, NR11 7JN
Alby with Thwaite

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Dating back to the 18th century, Bessingham Manor is the perfect venue for an elegant wedding in the Norfolk area. Surrounded by five acres of gorgeous countryside, the Manor has been lovingly restored to evoke the classical beauty of Victorian England. Exclusively yours for your wedding, the Manor can host up to 100 guests. If required, a marquee or tipi can be erected for up to 200 guests to be accommodated on the grounds. Overnight accommodation is available for up to 25 guests as is parking for all of your guests.


Event offers and packages

Package per person

Our ‘Small and Intimate’ package is for 30 guests and includes:

Exclusive use of the beautiful manor house and grounds for the day of your wedding
Choice of your Ceremony in The Gardens (weather dependant), The Study or The Drawing Room
Welcome glass of Prosecco
Three course meal plus tea/coffee
Half a bottle of meal wine per person
Glass of Prosecco for toast
Evening refreshments
Wedding & Events Manager

£2,800* (£94 per person for 30 people)

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 1:00
from £94 per person
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £94 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
All weddings are a minimum two-night hire. Accommodation is an additional price and depends on the day of the week and the time of year – please contact us for pricing and availability.

£80 per additional day guest up to a total of 80 guests

Dry hire fee includes:

- Exclusive use of the beautiful manor house and grounds for your wedding ceremony and reception.
- Fully licenced for ceremonies of up to 200 guests
- Corkage for all alcohol
- Freedom to use your own suppliers
- A Venue Manager who will be present on the day of your wedding to ensure the civil ceremony runs to time and to direct any of your suppliers and guests as they arrive.
- Event licence
- Onsite car parking
Tuesday
9:00 – 1:00
from £94 per person
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £94 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
All weddings are a minimum two-night hire. Accommodation is an additional price and depends on the day of the week and the time of year – please contact us for pricing and availability.

£80 per additional day guest up to a total of 80 guests

Dry hire fee includes:

- Exclusive use of the beautiful manor house and grounds for your wedding ceremony and reception.
- Fully licenced for ceremonies of up to 200 guests
- Corkage for all alcohol
- Freedom to use your own suppliers
- A Venue Manager who will be present on the day of your wedding to ensure the civil ceremony runs to time and to direct any of your suppliers and guests as they arrive.
- Event licence
- Onsite car parking
Wednesday
9:00 – 1:00
from £94 per person
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £94 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
All weddings are a minimum two-night hire. Accommodation is an additional price and depends on the day of the week and the time of year – please contact us for pricing and availability.

£80 per additional day guest up to a total of 80 guests

Dry hire fee includes:

- Exclusive use of the beautiful manor house and grounds for your wedding ceremony and reception.
- Fully licenced for ceremonies of up to 200 guests
- Corkage for all alcohol
- Freedom to use your own suppliers
- A Venue Manager who will be present on the day of your wedding to ensure the civil ceremony runs to time and to direct any of your suppliers and guests as they arrive.
- Event licence
- Onsite car parking
Thursday
9:00 – 1:00
from £94 per person
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £94 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
All weddings are a minimum two-night hire. Accommodation is an additional price and depends on the day of the week and the time of year – please contact us for pricing and availability.

£80 per additional day guest up to a total of 80 guests

Dry hire fee includes:

- Exclusive use of the beautiful manor house and grounds for your wedding ceremony and reception.
- Fully licenced for ceremonies of up to 200 guests
- Corkage for all alcohol
- Freedom to use your own suppliers
- A Venue Manager who will be present on the day of your wedding to ensure the civil ceremony runs to time and to direct any of your suppliers and guests as they arrive.
- Event licence
- Onsite car parking
Friday
9:00 – 1:00
from £94 per person
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £94 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
All weddings are a minimum two-night hire. Accommodation is an additional price and depends on the day of the week and the time of year – please contact us for pricing and availability.

£80 per additional day guest up to a total of 80 guests

Dry hire fee includes:

- Exclusive use of the beautiful manor house and grounds for your wedding ceremony and reception.
- Fully licenced for ceremonies of up to 200 guests
- Corkage for all alcohol
- Freedom to use your own suppliers
- A Venue Manager who will be present on the day of your wedding to ensure the civil ceremony runs to time and to direct any of your suppliers and guests as they arrive.
- Event licence
- Onsite car parking
Saturday
9:00 – 1:00
from £94 per person
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £94 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
All weddings are a minimum two-night hire. Accommodation is an additional price and depends on the day of the week and the time of year – please contact us for pricing and availability.

£80 per additional day guest up to a total of 80 guests

Dry hire fee includes:

- Exclusive use of the beautiful manor house and grounds for your wedding ceremony and reception.
- Fully licenced for ceremonies of up to 200 guests
- Corkage for all alcohol
- Freedom to use your own suppliers
- A Venue Manager who will be present on the day of your wedding to ensure the civil ceremony runs to time and to direct any of your suppliers and guests as they arrive.
- Event licence
- Onsite car parking
Sunday
9:00 – 1:00
from £94 per person
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £2000 hire fee
Per session
9:00 – 1:00
from £94 per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
All weddings are a minimum two-night hire. Accommodation is an additional price and depends on the day of the week and the time of year – please contact us for pricing and availability.

£80 per additional day guest up to a total of 80 guests

Dry hire fee includes:

- Exclusive use of the beautiful manor house and grounds for your wedding ceremony and reception.
- Fully licenced for ceremonies of up to 200 guests
- Corkage for all alcohol
- Freedom to use your own suppliers
- A Venue Manager who will be present on the day of your wedding to ensure the civil ceremony runs to time and to direct any of your suppliers and guests as they arrive.
- Event licence
- Onsite car parking

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 200
Theatre
up to 200

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Natural light
Accommodation available
Free parking is available on-site
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Located amidst 4.5 acres of stunning Norfolk countryside, Bessingham Manor is an elegant country retreat perfect for large family getaways. The stylish interior is marked by distinguished Victorian and Edwardian elements that create a timeless ambiance. The large patio provides an ideal space for enjoying warm days. The area is characterised by its unspoilt character, and the grasslands and wooded areas are still untouched by human activity. All of these elements create an ideal backdrop for a pastoral retreat from the chaos of modern living.


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