The Reading Room

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£4,500 - £6,400 for Venue Hire
Up to 80
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Description

The Reading Room is a beautiful and unique wedding venue set in picturesque English country gardens. Full of charm and character making it a truly special venue for a secluded intimate wedding surrounded by the stunning Norfolk countryside. As a family business, we pride ourselves in the care and attention we put into every special moment of your day. Fully licensed for weddings and civil partnership ceremonies, the venue seats 80 guests inside, where couples can marry in front of the majestic gothic leaded window or in the beautiful gardens, with additional guests welcome for the evening. The magnificent walled gardens surround The Reading Room with an abundance of English flowers rich with wildlife. A meandering path through the woods leads to a pergola walkway covered in fragrant roses and honeysuckle. The lawns provide a perfect space for welcome drinks and canapes followed by fun garden games or just to sit and relax in the afternoon sun. As a family run wedding venue, we are passionate about creating your 'happily ever after'. We work closely with our selected Norfolk caterers who will create a bespoke menu from table feasts, afternoon teas and street food to formal dining, delivering a first-class service. The Reading Room creates a magical setting for your wedding day, with enchanting gardens and a truly special building. Please do get in touch at [email protected] or Tel: 01263 761963 See Google & Facebook for all the lovely words from our couples

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Jo & Simon
If you are looking for a magical intimate venue in Norfolk we would love to hear from you and show you around The Reading Room.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2016
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4

Overview of The Reading Room

Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
80
Reception Capacity
110
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted
Alcohol Licence
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Pricing for The Reading Room

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£4,500
Maximum Price
£6,400
• Exclusive use of the venue • Hire period: From 1pm-6pm the day before the wedding for set up and to decorate Access from 9am on your wedding day for your caterers & suppliers Friday & Saturday finish time 11.30pm with guests to depart by 12.00 midnight Monday-Thursday finish time 11.00 with guests to depart by 11.30pm • Seating for up to 80 for the ceremony wedding breakfast with an additional 30 guests for the evening • Wedding Planning Support • Tables & Chairs • Catering Area • Bar with option to supply your own drinks and no corkage charges • Excellent list of recommended suppliers & accommodation • Indoor dance floor area for band or DJ • Integrated Sound System • Parking • Interview Room for you and your registrar • Easel for your table plan
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Choice of preferred caterers

Reviews for The Reading Room
(69)

Martin & Caroline
Wedding: August
August 2024
It was perfect!
Dear Jo & Simon, Thank you seems somewhat inadequate for your care and support of Rosie & Mikle's wonderful day on 17th August. Your venue fitted perfectly with Rosie and Mike's plans, it was perfect!​ We had such a lovely day and The Reading Room enabled privacy which inhanced the whole day. Thank you both for everything Martin & Caroline Howell
Jessica & Alex
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Completely Stunning Venue
It's been nearly a week since our wedding & I still can't believe how totally perfect our day was!! Not only is The Reading Rooms a completely stunning venue to get married but Jo & Simon go above & beyond from start finish, you both made our day the most memorable we could of wished for! We honestly could not recommend the venue anymore! Thanks again Jo & Simon you made all our wedding dreams a reality!
Charlotte & Matt
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Beyond Special
​Beyond special. Not only is the venue stunning but the whole experience of planning and hosting our wedding here was a joy. Simon and Jo made it so easy for us and worked incredibly hard on the build up and the day to make everything perfect. Being able to set up the day before eliminated the wedding day stress and using their recommended suppliers made everything run smoothly. The guests were blown away by the place - it is truly one in a million. I only wish we could do it all again 💕
Tony & Annie
Happy couple married in May
July 2024
We had the most perfect day
Thank you Thank you Thank you. We cannot thank Simon and Jo enough for all their help with our wedding at their beautiful venue. From booking two years ahead right up till the end it was totally stress free thanks to all Jo and Simon’s knowledge and help. We had the most perfect day despite the non stop heavy rain. From the moment we viewed The Reading room we knew it was the venue for us, It is the most beautiful venue and grounds and we wish we could do it all over again. Thank you again.
Lucy & Mike
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
We fell in love on our first visit
After viewing several other wedding venues we found the Reading Room online and looked no further - we fell in love on our first visit. Jo and Simon were both incredibly supportive and listened to our individual needs and wishes, this is something we found some other venues lacked. On top of this, the whole venue is immaculate, gardens included! Jo and Simon really did pull out all the stops and I cannot recommend the Reading Room enough!
Arianna & Jack
Happy couple married in May
July 2024
I cannot recommend them enough as your venue
We booked this venue for our April wedding and Simon and Jo were our guardian angels, they made sure everything went so smoothly and took all of the stress away on the day and even pack down the day after. I cannot recommend them enough as your venue.
Harriet & Rob
Happy couple married in April
July 2024
The venue is just as beautiful in real life
We got married at The Reading Room in April 2024 and could not recommend it more! From the start of planning to the day after the wedding, Jo and Simon could not have been more helpful. Their lists of trusted suppliers make picking caterers, photographers and other vendors so simple and stressfree. The venue is just as beautiful in real life as it is in pictures - if not more so. If you are looking to get married somewhere intimate, a little bit country and full of love.
Amy & Andrew
Happy couple married in October
December 2023
Such a beautiful venue
Simon & Jo. Thank you so much for all of your help with our wedding. It is such a beautiful venue and we really appreceiate all of your help with the organisation, set up, and helping it run smoothly on the day. With love Amy & Andrew
Faith & David
Happy couple married in October
December 2023
The most amazing day!
Simon & Jo. Thank you so much for everything you did for us, from the day we enquired to our wedding day. We had the most amazing day, it was better then we could ever imagined. Everyone remarked how beautiful the venue was. Thanks again Faith, Dave & Orla xxx
Tom & Becky
Happy couple married in August
October 2023
So many photo opportunities
We cannot recommend the Reading Room highly enough. Our whole Wedding experience went so smoothly thanks in no small part to Jo and Simon who helped not just on the day but the afternoon before setting up and the morning after clearing down. The Venue and gardens are kept so beautifully with so many opportunities for photos! Thank you so much for being part of our special day!

Location & Contact Details for The Reading Room

Address

Norwich, Alby, Norfolk, NR11 7HF, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

The Reading Room is situated approximately ¼ mile off the A140, halfway between Cromer to the North and Aylsham to the South. The turning off the A140 is signposted: by road to Aldborough. The turning is on the right if you are coming from Cromer and on the left if you are coming up from Aylsham. After turning onto Church Road continue for approx. ¼ mile and you will see the sign for the car park on the right hand side.

Nearest Town

Aylsham

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A140

Nearest Train Station

North Walsham

Nearest Airport

Norwich City

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Reading Room?

Post lock down wedding, 30 guests, such a happy chilled out day with so much laughter & fun. Ceremony in the gardens walking down the isle to Chaka Khan. Music was brilliant, family member was a Kiss FM DJ, everyone was dancing including Uncle with a walking frame.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Plan the wedding for yourself and not what you think your guests want.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

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Describe The Reading Room in 5 adjectives

Intimate, romantic, relaxed, quintessential, magical

Where’s the best photo spot at The Reading Room?

The gardens and surrounding Norfolk countryside

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Reading Room?

Kiss FM DJ

What’s your favourite canapé?

Pear, Camembert and Prosciutto wraps

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Orange Chocolate Florentine

What is The Reading Room most unique feature?

The Reading Room building

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Restoration of The Reading Room
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftBottle of Prosecco for the couple.
Bridebook Special OfferBottle of Prosecco for the couple.