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Guests: 140
Bedrooms: 79
Description
Description
The Dukes Head Hotel, with its 79 refurbished bedrooms and function rooms is perfect for both a civil wedding ceremony and reception. Here at the hotel we are dedicated to making your wedding day as special as possible and we know that your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. We pride ourselves on ensuring that your wedding reception will be one you remember forever.
The Walpole Ballroom is our largest function rooms and is a spacious, modern room with its own bar and lounge area. The room can comfortably seat 140 people on beautifully laid round tables. With its high ceilings and natural daylight this neutrally decorated room is ideal to meet any colour scheme you may have.
The air conditioned Ballroom is ideal for large ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and of course perfect for your evening wedding reception having its own large dance floor area.
For more intimate ceremonies and celebrations our Nelson room is steeped in charm and history with lots of natural light from its large windows overlooking the market square.
Overview of The Dukes Head Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
140
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
79
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Reviews (2)
- BB & R11/01/2025They Ruined our Wedding.They Ruined our Wedding.Once upon a time weddings were done well here but then the woman that made dreams come true, left for another job. Since then, nothing but chaos. Here's a small insight into our wedding... 12 months or so of nothing but stress and misery. The Dukes Head is a place to stay clear of. We have nothing but regrets and awful memories. The so called events coordinator had zero clue on what she was doing. On the day staff were nowhere to be found. We travelled from London every time we needed to have a meeting or anything. 3 occasions we had booked to taste our wedding menu and 2 of those occasions it was cancelled on the day, including 1 hour after it was supposed to take place. When we finally got to taste our menu, it was diabolically disgusting. One thing we asked for was a 5 bean veggie chilli and we were served a stew without a bean in sight. It's really not rocket science and I'm not chef. The cheese was from a pre grated packet without any flavour and more rubber than a tyre, I've never spat anything out so fast. The fact that a wedding venue can't even do cheese right, really does tell you everything you need to know about what kind of establishment they truly are. There was a period of time where they were uncontactable for 3 months. Despite numerous phone calls and emails. Elements of our day were missing. I was so miserable that even on the day, I ended up shouting at the supposed events coordinator because she was literally doing NOTHING. I had to send some one working on the bar to find her and she's just sat in her office at her desk, baring in mind we'd been there 2-3 hours and she'd not shown her face once. There's so much more to our nightmare story but you get the picture. Do yourself a favour and stay clear. It's really not worth it.Once upon a time weddings were done well here but then the woman that made dreams come true, left for another job. Since then, nothing but chaos. Here's a small insight into our wedding... 12 months or so of nothing but stress and misery. The Dukes Head is a place to stay clear of. We have nothing but regrets and awful memories. The so called events coordinator had zero clue on what she was doing. On the day staff were nowhere to be found. We travelled from London every time we needed to have a meeting or anything. 3 occasions we had booked to taste our wedding menu and 2 of those occasions it was cancelled on the day, including 1 hour after it was supposed to take place. When we finally got to taste our menu, it was diabolically disgusting. One thing we asked for was a 5 bean veggie chilli and we were served a stew without a bean in sight. It's really not rocket science and I'm not chef. The cheese was from a pre grated packet without any flavour and more rubber than a tyre, I've never spat anything out so fast. The fact that a wedding venue can't even do cheese right, really does tell you everything you need to know about what kind of establishment they truly are. There was a period of time where they were uncontactable for 3 months. Despite numerous phone calls and emails. Elements of our day were missing. I was so miserable that even on the day, I ended up shouting at the supposed events coordinator because she was literally doing NOTHING. I had to send some one working on the bar to find her and she's just sat in her office at her desk, baring in mind we'd been there 2-3 hours and she'd not shown her face once. There's so much more to our nightmare story but you get the picture. Do yourself a favour and stay clear. It's really not worth it.
- NNick Collison21/01/2019Your weddings in safe hands.Your weddings in safe hands.The event team at the Dukes Head are very well organised and professional. The hotel is in the centre on an historic town so there are lots of cobbled streets and river views for pictures. The ceremony room in stunning with big natural light windows and the function room looks amazing whatever your theme. I have no issue with recommending the Dukes Head for your wedding. The event team at the Dukes Head are very well organised and professional. The hotel is in the centre on an historic town so there are lots of cobbled streets and river views for pictures. The ceremony room in stunning with big natural light windows and the function room looks amazing whatever your theme. I have no issue with recommending the Dukes Head for your wedding.
Location & Contact Details for The Dukes Head Hotel
Location & Contact Details for The Dukes Head Hotel
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What types of wedding events can The Dukes Head Hotel accommodate?
The Dukes Head Hotel is perfect for both civil wedding ceremonies and receptions, accommodating various parts of your special day from the ceremony to the evening reception.
How many guests can the Walpole Ballroom at The Dukes Head Hotel seat?
The Walpole Ballroom is the largest function room and can comfortably seat 140 guests around beautifully laid round tables.
Does The Dukes Head Hotel have air conditioning in their event spaces?
Yes, the Walpole Ballroom is air conditioned, ensuring comfort during large ceremonies, wedding breakfasts, and evening receptions.
Is there a dance floor available at The Dukes Head Hotel for wedding receptions?
Absolutely, the Walpole Ballroom features its own large dance floor area, making it ideal for your evening wedding reception celebrations.
What is the ambiance and decoration style of the Walpole Ballroom?
The Walpole Ballroom boasts high ceilings, ample natural daylight, and a neutral décor that can easily complement any color scheme you choose for your wedding.
Are there intimate event spaces available for smaller wedding ceremonies at The Dukes Head Hotel?
Yes, the Nelson Room is a charming, historic space flooded with natural light from large windows overlooking the market square, ideal for more intimate ceremonies and celebrations.
How many bedrooms are available for guests at The Dukes Head Hotel?
The hotel offers 79 refurbished bedrooms, providing comfortable accommodation for your wedding guests.
Does The Dukes Head Hotel have on-site bars or lounge areas during wedding events?
The Walpole Ballroom includes its own bar and lounge area, perfect for relaxing and socializing during your wedding reception.
Where is The Dukes Head Hotel located for wedding events?
The Dukes Head Hotel is located in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, with the postal code PE30 1JS, making it accessible for guests in the region.
How does The Dukes Head Hotel ensure a memorable wedding day experience?
The hotel is dedicated to making your wedding day as special as possible by providing beautifully maintained function rooms, personalized service, and a welcoming atmosphere to create a reception you will remember forever.
