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Description
What's Included?
- Exclusive Weekend or Weekday Hire: Private use of The Woodyard, a beautifully restored thatched barn with Norfolk brick buildings.
- Private Grounds: Access to the surrounding grounds, including the scenic west lawn and a picturesque lake island. - mention walled garden/ sun terrace etc.
- Bar Services: A fully stocked, licensed and manned bar ran by East Coast Bars.
- Guest Seating: Round tables & Trestle tables for your wedding breakfast - to seat 120 guests. (chairs and linen to be hired separately)
- Accommodation: Worstead Estate can sleep up to 27 guests for your Weekend. Each property on the estate has its own character and is finished to a luxury standard. Each property has all modern amenities including private outside space, BBQ, games room, and hot tub.
- Venue Manager: Experienced support from a venue manager to assist with wedding planning and full coordination on your wedding day.
THE DAY BEFORE
Our Experienced wedding team will be on hand with assistance and guidance with your set up along with suppliers. We and the catering team will lay out tables and chairs ahead of your midday arrival so you can create those personal elements. Once complete, we will do a full ceremony run through to ease any nerves. Estate accommodation will be available from after your setup to you and your guests to relax and enjoy the evening ahead of your big day.
ON THE DAY
Our experienced wedding team will be on site first thing in the morning, welcoming your suppliers back to the venue, assisting with any last-minute details. Our Wedding Team will liaise with any suppliers on the day, oversee your wedding ceremony, and coordinate your wedding day from start to finish. Most importantly, we are here for you and your guests throughout the day to deliver a seamless and personal service on your wedding day.
THE DAY AFTER
Relax knowing the majority, if not all the tidying and packing away has been taken care of by our wedding team. Our wedding team will ensure that all of your personal belongings, furniture, and decor are packed up ready for an easy collection the following day. We will arrange directly with your suppliers for their collections of any hired items, so you can start your honeymoon, enjoy a day after brunch or ensure you don’t miss any important goodbyes with guests.
The Thatched Barn
With its vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and brick walls, and soft lighting, the Thatched Barn is our most romantic space. Working closely with you, our event management team will create a breathtaking space for an unforgettable ceremony. Later, when the sun is setting, enjoy after-dinner drinks on the West Terrace and your first dance in the Thatched Barn.
The Mulberry Room
Forming the southern wing of The Woodyard, and once home to the sawmill which now stands just outside, the Mulberry Room is our light and bright blank canvas: perfect for creating the wedding breakfast of your dreams. Working with our event management team you can dress The Mulberry Room to reflect your personal character and style. Alternatively host your wedding ceremony in The Mulberry Room before retiring to the Thatched Barn for a candlelit supper.
Lake Island & Lake Island
Offering a truly unique setting to say, “I do”, our lake island is a wonderfully scenic spot for a ceremony. Our newly built summerhouse frames the bride and groom as they make their vows. The neighbouring boathouse is the mooring for the You and I, our 1930s wooden rowing boat. Brides are invited to take a quiet moment with their father as he rows her across the lake to a memorable arrival at the island.
Accommodation
One of our favourite parts of hosting weddings is our ability to accommodate up to 27 of your guests across the estate, extending your celebrations across the whole of your celebration. Our couples are given priority booking on our full range of accommodation.
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Reviews (11)
- GGina Manning Photography15/01/2025A stunning venue to photograph at.A stunning venue to photograph at.All weddings I have photographed at Worstead estate have been beautiful and very well organised.All weddings I have photographed at Worstead estate have been beautiful and very well organised.
- RRuben & Hannah15/01/20255 stars.. without doubt.5 stars.. without doubt.Me and my wife got married at Worstead Estate and it was honestly the most incredible day of our lives. We stayed all week prior to the wedding in the stunning estate cottage which was amazing. The hot tub was incredible and the cottage itself was immaculate. Me and my groomsmen stayed in the newly renovated Gatehouse North. A short walk to the venue the morning of the wedding helped calm nerves with the amazing field views. I cannot recommend this place enough.Me and my wife got married at Worstead Estate and it was honestly the most incredible day of our lives. We stayed all week prior to the wedding in the stunning estate cottage which was amazing. The hot tub was incredible and the cottage itself was immaculate. Me and my groomsmen stayed in the newly renovated Gatehouse North. A short walk to the venue the morning of the wedding helped calm nerves with the amazing field views. I cannot recommend this place enough.
- CChloe & Sam15/01/2025The most wonderful weekend of our lives! The most wonderful weekend of our lives!The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous - we have received so many positively blooming compliments about the venue itself; from the relaxing countryside feel, to the intimacy of only having two rooms but still enough space for lots of guests, to the enjoyment people had playing football and lawn games on the grass area, and obviously about the absolutely BEAUTY which is the lake situated near the barn. Myself and my bridesmaids stayed the night before at the estate cottage on site which was justThe venue itself is absolutely gorgeous - we have received so many positively blooming compliments about the venue itself; from the relaxing countryside feel, to the intimacy of only having two rooms but still enough space for lots of guests, to the enjoyment people had playing football and lawn games on the grass area, and obviously about the absolutely BEAUTY which is the lake situated near the barn. Myself and my bridesmaids stayed the night before at the estate cottage on site which was just
- MMonique & Callum15/01/2025It was truly magical. It was truly magical.What can we say! We had our wedding on 20th July at The Woodyard and it was absolutely perfect - even better than we could have imagined. The team, you really know you are in safe hands. It was truly magical. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our day so special. We really couldn't recommend this incredible venue and stellar team more. What can we say! We had our wedding on 20th July at The Woodyard and it was absolutely perfect - even better than we could have imagined. The team, you really know you are in safe hands. It was truly magical. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our day so special. We really couldn't recommend this incredible venue and stellar team more.
- AAmy & Amit15/01/2025Worstead is beautiful, Holly House is next levelWorstead is beautiful, Holly House is next levelWe had hoped for an outdoor wedding and the weather let us down but honestly as cliche as it is, it didn't matter. Along with the venue manager Marie & grounds manager Steve prepping for every eventuality. We were allowed in the venue a couple of days before which really made a different to us in terms of setting things up and feeling a bit more calm about all the prep. It was such a smooth and joyful day and I know this was down to how much went on behind the scenes. We had hoped for an outdoor wedding and the weather let us down but honestly as cliche as it is, it didn't matter. Along with the venue manager Marie & grounds manager Steve prepping for every eventuality. We were allowed in the venue a couple of days before which really made a different to us in terms of setting things up and feeling a bit more calm about all the prep. It was such a smooth and joyful day and I know this was down to how much went on behind the scenes.
- SSophie & Chris15/01/2025We are so happy we chose Worstead EstateWe are so happy we chose Worstead EstateWorstead Estate was the best wedding venue for us, the setting is just stunning and so quaint. We wanted somewhere that offered indoor & outdoor options because the weather is unpredictable and it was definitely the right choice, it met all of our requirements! Our guests couldn't get over the serine surrounds. Marie was so helpful in the build up to the day. On the day Marie was so great at making the day run so smoothly which meant could relax and enjoy the day knowing it was all taken care ofWorstead Estate was the best wedding venue for us, the setting is just stunning and so quaint. We wanted somewhere that offered indoor & outdoor options because the weather is unpredictable and it was definitely the right choice, it met all of our requirements! Our guests couldn't get over the serine surrounds. Marie was so helpful in the build up to the day. On the day Marie was so great at making the day run so smoothly which meant could relax and enjoy the day knowing it was all taken care of
- CCamilla & Alex15/01/2025We could not recommend Worstead as a venue moreWe could not recommend Worstead as a venue moreFrom the moment we walked in, we knew it was the right venue for us. It's absolutely stunning both inside and out. We especially loved having different rooms so no need for an awkward room turnaround and the 3 day hire made the experience so much more relaxed. The team at Worstead are incredible - Marie the wedding manager was amazing and could not have done more for us. She truly made our day feel so special and went above and beyond to help us when we needed it. From the moment we walked in, we knew it was the right venue for us. It's absolutely stunning both inside and out. We especially loved having different rooms so no need for an awkward room turnaround and the 3 day hire made the experience so much more relaxed. The team at Worstead are incredible - Marie the wedding manager was amazing and could not have done more for us. She truly made our day feel so special and went above and beyond to help us when we needed it.
- CChelsie & Jake01/07/2023The best weekend of my life! The best weekend of my life!An absolutely beautiful venue with amazing facilities and stunning scenery! An absolutely beautiful venue with amazing facilities and stunning scenery!
- HHarriet and William21/09/2022Gorgeous WeddingGorgeous WeddingDear Emily and the rest of the team at Worstead, Thank you so much for all your help in the lead up to, and on our wedding day. It has been exciting to have been one of the first few weddings at Worstead and to have seen the venue going from construction site to the beautiful venue it is today! We had a great day, and the venue looked absolutely gorgeous in the sunshine. We wish you all the best as a venue and hope to come back and visit the farm shop (coach house) once open! Best wishes, Harriet and Will xDear Emily and the rest of the team at Worstead, Thank you so much for all your help in the lead up to, and on our wedding day. It has been exciting to have been one of the first few weddings at Worstead and to have seen the venue going from construction site to the beautiful venue it is today! We had a great day, and the venue looked absolutely gorgeous in the sunshine. We wish you all the best as a venue and hope to come back and visit the farm shop (coach house) once open! Best wishes, Harriet and Will x
- AAmy and Greg21/09/2022Recommendation to anyone planning to get married.Recommendation to anyone planning to get married.Myself and Greg got married at Worstead Estate in July 2022, Emily was able to make sure the day ran smoothly and we really appreciated all the hard work that went on behind the scenes. We had an amazing day and would recommend her to anyone planning on getting married.Myself and Greg got married at Worstead Estate in July 2022, Emily was able to make sure the day ran smoothly and we really appreciated all the hard work that went on behind the scenes. We had an amazing day and would recommend her to anyone planning on getting married.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
The best weddings are always the most relaxed weddings. Harriet, William and their guests enjoyed the beautiful weather and setting in such warm and relaxed company. Everyone one was there to enjoy themselves, and that's what counts.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Enjoy the process. It will all come together in the end so enjoy the planning process, and try not to stress or compare your ideas with others. Your wedding is meant to be about the two of you, and what the two of you love and enjoy, rather than worrying about the most recent trend or craze.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A firm favourite has to be the time a bride snuck off for dhol drum lessons every Sunday for 6 months. They had booked dhol drummers to announce the two of them into the room for the evening party - a nod to his Indian heritage, and once they were on the dance floor, she surprised him (and all the guests) with a solo dhol drum performance.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historic, natural, spacious, characterful and charming.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The Lake Island during the golden hour before sunset is a favourite for couples. Dragonflies dance around the glass surface and a family of swans is often seen there as they nest on the island.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We are not in a position to mention our clients or guests by name.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Sukiyaki Wagyu beef canapé - they really do melt in you mouth.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Has to be a hog roast - there are many fantastic street food vans you can book for your wedding.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The setting of the venue is Worstead Park - a Humphry Repton landscape untouched for 100 years until now. It plays host to all kinds of wildlife including deer, otter, water birds and dragonfly. You really are isolated in nature with only your loved ones and wildlife for company.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We are most proud of the care taken by all our staff in hosting guests on the estate.
