The Historical Thomas Paine Hotel

(17)
£1,000 - £4,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 90
11 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

Description

A privately-owned family run boutique hotel. It is Grade II listed and nestled in the charming town of Thetford. It is located in Norfolk surrounded by Thetford Forest and is riddled with history. It is secluded at the top of the town centre but is easily accessible, ensuring effortless access for guests. The Thomas Paine Hotel is historical and timeless providing an elegant, picturesque setting. The building dates back to 1743 and is the birth place of American founding father and revolutionist Thomas Paine. We are fully licensed to hold your civil ceremony with three beautiful rooms to choose from. Contact us now to arrange a private viewing!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Gez
We are a boutique hotel set in the lovely small town of Thetford. We are here to assist and tailor to you for your big day! We are a family run hotel and we will not only assist as a hotel but are flexible and we will cater to you. Our motto is Come as Guests and Leave as Friends!! We pride ourselves that we become involved not just as a venue but as friends to assist and lower any pressures or worries you may have. We look forward to hearing from you. Gez, Rosy and Saanchi

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2013
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
No. of People In Team
3

Overview of The Historical Thomas Paine Hotel

Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
90
Reception Capacity
150
No. of Bedrooms
11
Sleeps No. of People
26
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Wedding Licence
Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Full PA (Public Address System) available throughout the hotel and Fully air conditioned
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Exclusive Use
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Bridal Changing Facilities
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

Halal Catering
Vegan Catering
Chinese / Japanese
Eastern European
Indian
Mediterranean
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
Bar
We cater to you!
Asian Catering
In-house Catering
Western / European

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for The Historical Thomas Paine Hotel

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£1,000
Maximum Price
£4,000
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£20
Maximum Price
£60
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Corkage charge applicable
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£30
Maximum Price
£60
Minimum Number of Guests
10
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Exclusive use
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£2,000
Maximum Price
£4,995
Number of Guests Included
40
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Day before set up available

Reviews for The Historical Thomas Paine Hotel
(17)

Karen and JD
Happy couple married in October
August 2024
Harley Davidsons pink ceremony

Thank you so much for making our ceremony so special!!

Donna
Happy couple married in February
August 2024
A day to remember

Was an amazing day. Thank you all so much, would definitely recommend and cannot wait to come back.

Paul and Jo
Happy couple married in February
August 2024
Simply the best wedding of ny life

Great food. Great host. Well organised.

Zoe
Wedding: August
August 2024
Family Wedding!

I attended the venue for a wedding & it was very warm and welcoming.The owner was a fantastic host. He said a few lovely words about the bride and groom & generally kept an eye on the rest of the guests to make sure everyone was having a good time.The food served was buffet style, but I know they have a delicious & exotic menu when open. The building is charming with a historical element.Thanks to the owner, staff & chef for a wonderful evening.I will certainly be back to try more lovely, food.

Kim and Lilly
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Wedding Night

I stayed at this hotel to celebrate the evening of my wedding. It was an amazing choice, the rooms are lovely and spacious also very comfortable. The staff done everything possible to make our stay a very special evening. They also served us some amazing food, the cleanliness of the hotel was to a very high standard. All in all everything about our stay there was perfect. Highly recommend this hotel for anybody wanting a good atmosphere and/or good food!

Natalie
Wedding: August
August 2024
Fantastic Welcome & Service

As we exited the car in the car park a young lady was already outside welcoming us. The rooms are well decorated and preserved as is the rest of the hotel. Family run, all members of the family introduced themselves offering suggestions regarding the specials on the menu that evening. Friendly staff in the bar making all guests feel welcome led to a great atmosphere throughout. Congratulations to Kim & Lilly on your wedding! We will return.

Malcolm
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Wedding at Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine hosted our wedding, and we could not have asked for a better venue or host. There was nothing that was too much for Gez or his staff, they were accommodating throughout, in the build up to it they would talk to us, make sure that all the details were correct, same thing on the day Gez made sure it was just how we wanted it. Staff on the day were on point too, little things asked for were catered for.

Damien
Happy couple married in November
August 2024
Date of stay 11th November 2022

Well what can I say, we stayed there for our wedding and from start too finish the hospitality and warmth shown by Gez, Rosy and Saanchi was out of this world. The rooms are fantastic and the food is lovely well worth a visit.its says on the chalkboard "arrive as guests leave as friends" couldn't be more true. Thank you for making our day more special.

Melanie
Wedding: November
August 2024
An Amazing Place To Stay

We arrived for a stay for a family wedding and was not disappointed. From the time we arrived to the time we left we were looked after so well. I have never stayed anywhere quite like it. Gez was such a great host and made us feel like friends. His lovely wife Rosy was just as friendly and the food she cooked was delicious. Their family and staff looked after our every need and made us feel special. We had such a great weekend and plan to go back for a stay very soon. Thankyou Gez, Rosy and your

Paul and Joanne
Happy couple married in February
August 2024
Paul and Joanne

In Feb 2022 we met Gez and booked our wedding at the Thomas Paine for the 04.02.23.Words cannot describe the fantastic experience we had.From day 1 to yesterday the whole experience was exceptional.Gez, his wife and his team were fantastic.The venue outstanding, the food was perfect.The DJ arranged by Gez had the guests up on the dance floor.The wedding from beginning to end went without any issues and far exceeded our expectations.We stayed the night in the Thomas Paine room which was lovely.

Location & Contact Details for The Historical Thomas Paine Hotel

Wedding Venue Address
33 Whitehart Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1AA, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Historical Thomas Paine Hotel ?

We hosted an amazing Irish wedding where they cleared the bar the day before the wedding, the day of and the day after. The best part was the bride happened to be a singer herself and sung the night away!

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

COMMUNICATION: Express your ideas and wishes to us, as more often than not we are able to carry out your vision and do not worry.

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

We had a groom gift the bride a football jersey of the team they both support with the new surname on the back to wear as it was the hottest day of the year as the bride was in a ballgown.

Describe The Historical Thomas Paine Hotel in 5 adjectives

Unique, Historic, Luxurious, Intimate, Charming

Where’s the best photo spot at The Historical Thomas Paine Hotel ?

We have an elegant marble open fire in our bar and a floral arch at the entrance of the hotel which are perfect for making the best backdrops for wedding day photos!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Historical Thomas Paine Hotel ?

Not yet!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Quails eggs with homemade Garlic Aioli

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Bacon butties with ketchup

What is The Historical Thomas Paine Hotel most unique feature?

We have our own microbrewery and we brew our own ales we also have museum inside the hotel dedicated to one of the Founding Fathers of America as it is his birth place.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The staff as they are dedicated to attending to every detail and take so much care in making sure everything is perfect for your big day
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