We have a recommended supplier list or can help you find a supplier of your choice.  All caterers must have a 5-star food hygiene rating and we require all suppliers to have public liability insurance for a minimum of £10 million, risk assessments and PAT certificates for electrical equipment.  The kitchen is to be used by a professional caterer only. If you choose to use a caterer who is not on our recommended supplier list a £350 kitchen charge will be payable.

The Barn is a very old 16th Century building, but we have underfloor heating, external heaters to pump warm air inside, fans in the rafters to push warm air back down to guest level and a new roof which helps keep the barn at a comfortable temperature.

Up to 150 guests for a sit-down meal. If you are holding your wedding ceremony in the barn as well, we recommend a maximum of 120 guests.  After the meal we can accommodate 200 guests in total (to comply with fire regulations).

We have 8ft long rustic trestle tables which look great without linen and seat 4 guests each side and can be placed in long rows for a less formal style reception or we have 6ft round tables that require linen.

Access to the barn is from midday on the day before your wedding.  A member of our team will be on hand to welcome you and make sure you have what you need.  The day following your wedding we ask you to be cleared away and the Barn vacated by 9am during the week and midday at the weekend. 

We have a meadow adjacent to the Barn which gives plenty of parking for guests and a drop off and collection point right outside the barn entrance.

Music and alcohol can be served until 12.30am on a Saturday wedding with all guests left by 1am.  For midweek weddings music and alcohol are permitted until 11.30am with all guests left by midnight.

We are flexible with decorations providing they do not damage the fabric of the building. As it is a grade II listed building it is a criminal offense to cause any damage.  We are unable to permit helium balloons as if they escape they are liable to cause damage to the roof fans.  Any electrical items used within the Barn must have evidence of an appropriate PAT test.

Candles create a beautiful ambience in the Barn and we permit these providing they are in a container which is tall enough to shield the naked flame.  On tables you may have non-drip tapered candles.  No live candles are allowed on the stairs, but we do have some remote-controlled LED lights and jars should you wish to use them.

Confetti must be biodegradable (i.e. dried rose petals) so that it disperses quickly and easily.  Please only throw it outside the Barn.

We are located on a working farm with sheep and other livestock so we cannot allow fireworks, Chinese lanterns, balloon releases and aerial displays. We do permit sparklers to be used outside only. You can hire two fire pits from us and guests love gathering around these in the evening.  We can also floodlight the Godwick ruins for you which look fantastic against the night sky.

Table linen, crockery, cutlery and glassware is not supplied by Godwick so you need to ask your caterer to include these items in your quote.

Yes you can, either located on the back lawn, weather permitting, or if it’s too wet they can set up on the gravel area on the east side of the barn.  As for all caterers we must have evidence of their five-star food hygiene rating and public liability insurance.

Yes, you can for the daytime, excluding spirits, (up to the end of your meal) and we do not charge corkage.  All we ask is that your drinks are served responsibly by your caterers.  After your meal we only allow our Godwick bar to provide drinks, either for your guests to purchase (cash or card payment) or we can run a ‘free’ bar with a tab paid for in advance by you. The Godwick bar will be open immediately after your ceremony until last orders.

Yes, we use a national wine merchants to have a competitively priced wine list with bottles from £15.  We can also arrange welcome drinks and the fizz for speeches.  Along with the Godwick bar this provides an easy and complete drinks package for your wedding.

We have competitively priced drinks, with draft craft lager, bottled beers and a good selection of cocktails, spirits and soft drinks. All glassware and bar staff are provided and the bar is open from after your ceremony throughout the evening.  We do require a minimum spend of £500 on the bar and most events reach this without difficulty.  We can take cash and card payments.

AGodwick offers a unique blend that sets it apart as a Norfolk wedding venue. We combine a stunningly restored 400-year-old barn (a true ‘blank canvas’) with luxurious on-site accommodation for your core wedding party in Godwick Hall and The Old Stables, plus exclusive access the day before your wedding to ease setup stress. Add our picturesque parkland setting featuring historic ruins for photos, dedicated planning support, and flexibility with suppliers, and you get a truly magical and personal experience unlike many other Norfolk wedding venues.

Godwick Great Barn is our main, larger-capacity wedding venue. It’s the stunningly restored, 400-year-old Grade II listed barn where most wedding ceremonies, receptions, and wedding breakfasts take place (comfortably accommodating up to 120 guests). It’s offered as a flexible ‘blank canvas’ space with exclusive use of the barn and its immediate grounds when booked for your wedding day. Godwick Hall is the luxurious, seven-bedroom Georgian country house on the estate. Primarily, it offers exceptional 5-star accommodation for the wedding party, family, or guests when celebrating in the Barn (or for luxury stays). The Hall itself, with its elegant interiors and beautiful gardens, can also be booked as an exquisite venue for smaller, more intimate weddings (typically up to 30 guests), often midweek or during the off-season. Essentially, think of the Great Barn as the primary space for larger wedding celebrations and receptions, and Godwick Hall as the luxury accommodation base and a venue option for intimate weddings. They work beautifully together to provide the complete exclusive Godwick experience.

Godwick is a quintessential Norfolk wedding venue if you dream of a barn setting! Our Grade II listed Great Barn features original 16th Century brickwork, magnificent oak beams, and high ceilings, offering immense historic character. It’s also a versatile ‘blank canvas’, allowing you to style it exactly how you wish, unlike some barn venues with more fixed decor. We provide the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern facilities expected from a top-tier Norfolk wedding venue.

Located in the heart of the beautiful Norfolk countryside, Godwick Hall is easily accessible by road while still offering a secluded and private feel, ideal for an exclusive Norfolk wedding venue experience. We provide ample parking, and detailed directions can be supplied to your guests. Its relatively central location within Norfolk makes it reachable from Norwich, King’s Lynn, and other key transport links, ensuring guests travelling to celebrate at our wedding venue have a straightforward journey.

When you book the Great Barn for your wedding, you get exclusive use of the barn itself, its immediate grounds, and courtyard areas for the duration of your celebration. This ensures complete privacy for you and your guests, a key benefit when choosing an exclusive use Norfolk wedding venue. Combining this with booking our on-site accommodation offers a truly private country estate feel for your special occasion at Godwick.

Absolutely! Godwick is a stunning Norfolk wedding venue in every season. The Great Barn is heated and features beautiful ambient lighting (like our festoons), creating a warm, inviting, and magical atmosphere perfect for autumn and winter weddings. In spring and summer, you can take full advantage of the beautiful grounds, the versatile courtyard for drinks receptions, and the potential for breathtaking outdoor ceremonies with the ruined tower backdrop, making it an adaptable and desirable choice no matter when you plan your Norfolk wedding venue celebration.