The Great Barn at Hales Hall is a unique location for your wedding, party or celebration. Set in beautiful rural South Norfolk in the heart of the Waveney Valley, 13 miles from Norwich, 6 miles from Beccles and half an hour to the coast, the beautiful Grade One Listed Tudor barn is a fantastic setting to welcome your guests. The imposing ‘queen post’ roof with exposed timbers and thatched roof create a feeling of spacious elegance.

As the largest brick-built barn in the country the Great Barn can comfortably seat up to 200 guests and can accommodate more for an informal reception. Upstairs is our airy Gallery room with stunning views across the fields which can be used throughout your event as a relaxed lounge or retreat.

We welcome your original ideas for decorating the medieval barn in your own style to create an individual space perfectly suited to your tastes.

We are licensed for Civil Marriages and Civil Partnerships which can take place in the main Barn or upstairs in the Gallery.

We have a fully licensed bar offering a wide range of wines, local beers, lagers and spirits which is offered throughout your event. We can offer a broad range of in-house catering options to suit your preferences.

The Great Barn at Hales Hall is available to hire at the rate of £5850*

We have funding from the Rural Development Programme for England to protect and maintain this wonderful building. The Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) is funded by Defra and the EU

CEREMONIES

The Great Barn at Hales Hall is licensed for Civil Marriages and Civil Partnerships in conjunction with Great Yarmouth Registrars.

The main Barn can comfortably seat up to 200 guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast and there is a further Gallery room upstairs suitable for drinks and canapés or as a private retreat for the bridal party. There are 170 ‘loophole’ windows which allow shafts of sunlight to illuminate the Barn and can be lit by candles to stunning effect.

Outside is a gravelled terrace with outdoor seating and a pergola. The beautiful gardens of Hales Hall, including established herbaceous plants and trees, topiary and a moated area with a fountain, are available to provide a stunning backdrop for your photographs.

The Great Barn houses a full width stage, a large dance floor and a fully stocked bar available throughout your event.

There are modern toilet facilities, including a baby changing area, housed in the adjacent stables.

We offer a comprehensive in-house catering facility provided by local company ‘Picnic’ and can cater for every taste. Our experience in hosting events at The Great Barn means that we can assist with every detail of your wedding and can suggest reliable, local suppliers for your every need and help coordinate your day.

If you would prefer to engage the services of a wedding planner we can work alongside them to create your perfect day. We are also happy to consider any specific catering requirements you have and recommend suitable companies.