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Price: £3,600 – £5,000
Guests: 250
Bedrooms: 169
Description
Description
Discover Dunston Hall: Your Dream Wedding Venue
Imagine saying “I do” in an elegant Elizabethan-style mansion set within 150 acres of stunning wooded parkland. Dunston Hall, located just outside Norwich, Norfolk, offers a breathtaking red-brick country house backdrop perfect for weddings of all sizes—from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations. As you arrive down the majestic driveway, you’ll be welcomed by a venue full of historic charm, character, and timeless features. The expansive grounds provide endless opportunities for unforgettable wedding photos.
Ceremony and Reception Spaces Tailored to You
Dunston Hall is fully licensed for civil ceremonies and offers a variety of beautiful suites to host your special day. Whether you want a sunlit ceremony or a grand reception, there’s a space designed to match your vision:
- The Sunningdale Suite: Located in the original manor house, this popular suite features golden chandeliers, a private bar, and a balcony terrace overlooking the golf course—perfect for an elegant celebration.
- The Eaton Suite: With its high vaulted and beamed ceiling, this room is full of original character and includes its own private bar, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- The La Fontaine Suite: A bright, contemporary space flooded with natural light, complete with a private lawn area ideal for a Champagne reception during warmer months.
- The Garden Marquee: For larger weddings, this spacious and flexible marquee offers a beautiful setting to accommodate your guests comfortably.
Capacity and Comfortable Accommodation
Dunston Hall comfortably hosts weddings with up to 250 guests for dining and up to 300 for receptions. To make your day even more convenient, the venue offers 169 en-suite bedrooms, including a luxurious bridal suite. This means your family and friends can stay on-site, relax, and fully enjoy the celebrations without worrying about travel.
Exceptional Features and Amenities
Beyond its stunning event spaces, Dunston Hall provides a range of amenities to make your wedding day seamless and memorable. Their dedicated events team will support you every step of the way, ensuring your plans come to life. On-site facilities include:
- An 18-hole golf course for guests who enjoy a round before or after the big day.
- A luxurious leisure club and spa to help you unwind and prepare for your celebration.
- Ample complimentary parking, making it easy for guests to arrive and depart.
- Customizable wedding packages designed to fit different styles and budgets.
Experience
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
Overview of Dunston Hall
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
250
Reception Capacity
300
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
169
Sleeps No. of People
2
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Cultural Specialists
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Asian Wedding Specialist
Pricing for Dunston Hall
Pricing for Dunston Hall
What's Included?
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Choice of preferred caterers
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Reviews (26)
- RRyan ,Gemma03/05/2025Perfect day Perfect dayOur day was simply perfect we wouldn't change anything and this was all down to Dunston staff , who all were amazing on our day . Nothing seemed too much trouble and Dunston has delicious food and beautiful grounds. Highly recommend Our day was simply perfect we wouldn't change anything and this was all down to Dunston staff , who all were amazing on our day . Nothing seemed too much trouble and Dunston has delicious food and beautiful grounds. Highly recommend
- SSarah and James13/08/2022Fantastic day had by all.Fantastic day had by all.Your team were wonderful especially Trevor who was in charge of our wedding. Food was lovely, great service. Their package are brilliant value. Lovely venue and yummy breakfast the morning after. Your team were wonderful especially Trevor who was in charge of our wedding. Food was lovely, great service. Their package are brilliant value. Lovely venue and yummy breakfast the morning after.
- AAmy Owen13/11/2018Amazing Day Amazing DayEverything was spot on from beginning to end - there really attentive to detail and such lovely people to work with! Everything was spot on from beginning to end - there really attentive to detail and such lovely people to work with!
- MMr & Mrs Gooding21/09/2018What a fantastic day we hadWhat a fantastic day we hadThank you Abbey for your help, you were so helpful throughout and nothing was too much trouble. Wow! What a fantastic day we had. It went far too quickly but it was amazing from start to finish. Kirsten did such a fantastic job, she truly is a credit to Dunston Hall. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.Thank you Abbey for your help, you were so helpful throughout and nothing was too much trouble. Wow! What a fantastic day we had. It went far too quickly but it was amazing from start to finish. Kirsten did such a fantastic job, she truly is a credit to Dunston Hall. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
- MMr & Mrs Mann15/09/2018We wouldn’t have changed a thing xxxWe wouldn’t have changed a thing xxxPlease can I say what a wonderful day we had xx from start to finish you and your team were amazing xx We had said originally we didn’t want a big wedding but we are so glad we did xxx People have said it’s the best wedding they have been to in a long time and that is down to you Abbey. xx Kirsten we could not have asked for more xxx you are amazing and a huge credit to Dunston Hall xxx Abbey thank you for convincing us to go the whole hog as our day was perfect and we wouldn’t have changed a thing xxx Please can you pass on our thanks to all the kitchen and waiting staff the food was amazing and I hope that showed with the clean plates xxx Once again amazingPlease can I say what a wonderful day we had xx from start to finish you and your team were amazing xx We had said originally we didn’t want a big wedding but we are so glad we did xxx People have said it’s the best wedding they have been to in a long time and that is down to you Abbey. xx Kirsten we could not have asked for more xxx you are amazing and a huge credit to Dunston Hall xxx Abbey thank you for convincing us to go the whole hog as our day was perfect and we wouldn’t have changed a thing xxx Please can you pass on our thanks to all the kitchen and waiting staff the food was amazing and I hope that showed with the clean plates xxx Once again amazing
- JJade & Nathan15/09/2018I will be forever grateful for all your help I will be forever grateful for all your helpHi Abbey I just wanted to email and say a massive thank you to you , right from the very start you listened and was absolutely incredible , I could not have ever dreamed of a better day, everything was perfect and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so so much , I will be forever grateful for all your help over the last two years. I have 1 sneak photo from james of the day I will forward it over to you , the photos are going to be awesome. Thank you so much again Much love Jade and Nathan xxHi Abbey I just wanted to email and say a massive thank you to you , right from the very start you listened and was absolutely incredible , I could not have ever dreamed of a better day, everything was perfect and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so so much , I will be forever grateful for all your help over the last two years. I have 1 sneak photo from james of the day I will forward it over to you , the photos are going to be awesome. Thank you so much again Much love Jade and Nathan xx
- MMichael & Rebecca08/09/2018Dunston Hall was our dream venue Dunston Hall was our dream venueOur day was absolutely perfect! It really was everything we could have wished for and more. We cannot thank you all enough for everything. Abbey - thank you for helping us plan the big day & for answering the million emails we sent so quickly + efficiently. We just knew you would ensure the day ran seamlessly. We are still hearing from all our friends and family about how incredible the day was. The venue, service, food and bedrooms were all raved about by every guest. Dunston Hall was our dream venue and we will never forget our day. We would recommend you to anyone we know, our friends and family would too. Thank you (times a million) Our day was absolutely perfect! It really was everything we could have wished for and more. We cannot thank you all enough for everything. Abbey - thank you for helping us plan the big day & for answering the million emails we sent so quickly + efficiently. We just knew you would ensure the day ran seamlessly. We are still hearing from all our friends and family about how incredible the day was. The venue, service, food and bedrooms were all raved about by every guest. Dunston Hall was our dream venue and we will never forget our day. We would recommend you to anyone we know, our friends and family would too. Thank you (times a million)
- RRebecca and Michael08/09/2018We couldn't be happier with Dunston Hall.We couldn't be happier with Dunston Hall.We couldn't be happier with Dunston Hall. From the moment we walked through the door right up until we left on Sunday morning everything was absolutely perfect. Every single guest has expressed how amazing the entire wedding was and especially Dunston Hall as a venue. We cannot thank you enough for your meticulous planning Abbey, attention to detail and all round helpfulness. Please also pass on our thanks to Kirsten, she was fantastic throughout the whole day. Our thanks also go to the rest of the staff, you are all a credit to Dunston.We couldn't be happier with Dunston Hall. From the moment we walked through the door right up until we left on Sunday morning everything was absolutely perfect. Every single guest has expressed how amazing the entire wedding was and especially Dunston Hall as a venue. We cannot thank you enough for your meticulous planning Abbey, attention to detail and all round helpfulness. Please also pass on our thanks to Kirsten, she was fantastic throughout the whole day. Our thanks also go to the rest of the staff, you are all a credit to Dunston.
- MMr & Mrs Hyam07/09/2018We are over the moon we chose Dunston HallWe are over the moon we chose Dunston HallHi Abbey We had such a fantastic beautiful wedding! Honestly we can’t thank you and Chris enough for all of your help and for our wedding day running so smoothly! You both went above and beyond and we can’t thank you enough! Everyone enjoyed theirselves and said how brilliant the day was. Can’t fault the food, it was presented beautifully and tasted divine! And the service, bartenders and staff were all so polite and really helpful. I didn’t get many photos but will be more than happy to send over some when we get the ones from the photographer! He got some stunning photos. We are over the moon we chose Dunston Hall to hold our wedding, couldn’t have pictured a better place and staff to help sort everything! Thank you again!Hi Abbey We had such a fantastic beautiful wedding! Honestly we can’t thank you and Chris enough for all of your help and for our wedding day running so smoothly! You both went above and beyond and we can’t thank you enough! Everyone enjoyed theirselves and said how brilliant the day was. Can’t fault the food, it was presented beautifully and tasted divine! And the service, bartenders and staff were all so polite and really helpful. I didn’t get many photos but will be more than happy to send over some when we get the ones from the photographer! He got some stunning photos. We are over the moon we chose Dunston Hall to hold our wedding, couldn’t have pictured a better place and staff to help sort everything! Thank you again!
- MMr & Mrs Rozier25/08/2018We will never forget how special our day was. We will never forget how special our day was.Thank you so much Abbey for all your time and effort you put into making our wedding day really special. You are amazing at what you do! We could not have planned it without all your help and guidance! You are the best and we will never forget how special you have made our day.Thank you so much Abbey for all your time and effort you put into making our wedding day really special. You are amazing at what you do! We could not have planned it without all your help and guidance! You are the best and we will never forget how special you have made our day.
Location & Contact Details for Dunston Hall
Location & Contact Details for Dunston Hall
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Where is Dunston Hall located for a wedding venue?
Dunston Hall is located just outside Norwich, in Norfolk, England, with the postcode NR14 8PQ. It offers a beautiful Elizabethan-style mansion set within 150 acres of stunning wooded parkland, ideal for your dream wedding.
What types of wedding ceremony and reception spaces does Dunston Hall offer?
Dunston Hall offers a variety of beautifully styled suites for your wedding day, including:
- The Sunningdale Suite: An elegant space in the original manor house featuring golden chandeliers, a private bar, and a balcony terrace overlooking the golf course.
- The Eaton Suite: Characterized by a high vaulted and beamed ceiling with a private bar, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere.
- The La Fontaine Suite: A contemporary room filled with natural light and a private lawn area, perfect for Champagne receptions in warmer months.
- The Garden Marquee: A spacious marquee ideal for larger weddings, accommodating guests comfortably.
What is the maximum guest capacity for weddings at Dunston Hall?
Dunston Hall can comfortably host weddings with up to 250 guests for seated dining and up to 300 guests for receptions, making it suitable for intimate gatherings or grand celebrations.
Does Dunston Hall provide accommodation for wedding guests?
Yes, Dunston Hall offers 169 en-suite bedrooms on-site, including a luxurious bridal suite. This allows family and friends to stay comfortably and enjoy the wedding festivities without worrying about travel.
Is Dunston Hall licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies?
Yes, Dunston Hall is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, allowing you to hold your wedding ceremony and reception all in one elegant location.
What amenities are available at Dunston Hall to enhance the wedding experience?
Dunston Hall provides several exceptional amenities including:
- An 18-hole golf course for guests who enjoy golf.
- A luxurious leisure club and spa to relax and prepare for your big day.
- Ample complimentary parking for your guests' convenience.
- Customizable wedding packages to fit various styles and budgets.
Can Dunston Hall accommodate outdoor wedding receptions?
Yes, the La Fontaine Suite includes a private lawn area ideal for Champagne receptions or outdoor celebrations during warmer months. Additionally, the Garden Marquee offers a flexible outdoor space for larger events.
Does Dunston Hall have an events team to assist with wedding planning?
Absolutely. Dunston Hall has a dedicated events team committed to supporting you every step of the way, ensuring your wedding plans come to life seamlessly and memorably.
What makes Dunston Hall a unique wedding venue option in Norfolk?
Dunston Hall combines historic Elizabethan-style architecture with stunning natural surroundings across 150 acres of parkland. Its elegant event spaces, extensive guest accommodation, on-site amenities like a golf course and spa, and personalized wedding packages create an exceptional setting for celebrations of all sizes.
Is parking available for guests attending weddings at Dunston Hall?
Yes, Dunston Hall offers ample complimentary parking facilities, making it easy and convenient for your guests to arrive and depart on your special day.
