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Price: £6,000 – £7,000
Guests: 100
Bedrooms: 3
Deals available: 1
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (1)
Description
Description
The Keeper and the Dell is a wonderfully secluded, outdoor wedding venue in Norfolk. A beautiful collective of a traditional canvas marquee in a pretty woodland dell, an eighteenth century Gamekeeper's barn, camping gardens, firepit and a little wood cabin ~ making it the most perfectly romantic of places to host a unique Norfolk wedding.
Take your Vows in any of our beautiful outdoor spaces, such as the Dell, the Birch Garden or on the Terrace, completing the service either in our Outdoor Ceremony Den or in the Barn. The Keeper and the Dell is nestled below the trees of a woodland estate, in private grounds where you can happily enjoy your celebration with your close friends & family, just the way you always dreamed.
Bookings are made with exclusive use over a weekend, for up to 100 guests ~ giving you space and time to make the most of this delightful venue to create your own wedding in the style you love. Whether it be simply rustic, classic chic, bohemian hip or vintage homemade ~ the possibilities are delightfully endless.
Surrounded by a medieval grove, The Keeper and the Dell offers the Bride & Groom and their guests a pretty, romantic venue with the wonderful chance to celebrate & sleep under the stars, all within a beautiful country setting.
We help with all your planning, offer on the day coordinating, can introduce you to great local vendors, but we don't tie you to any particular suppliers and better still ~ there's no corkage!
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Lolly
As a wedding venue owner with a keen interest for the nostalgic and a love of the outdoors, I adore that our venue, with its amazing history immersed in the countryside around it, has the chance to be a chapter in a couples very own love story
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2011
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
12
Overview of The Keeper and the Dell
Wedding Venue Type
Garden / Outdoor
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
100
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
3
Sleeps No. of People
60
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Church within walking distance
Sound system available
Wedding license
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti permitted
Wedding Venue Details
Open Flame Permitted
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Marquee permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled access
On-site parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-house wedding coordinator
Wedding Catering
External catering permitted
No corkage charge for own alcohol
Pricing for The Keeper and the Dell
Pricing for The Keeper and the Dell
What's Included?
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Every celebration here is individual and has a wonderful ‘homespun’ feel to it, our charges therefore do vary slightly depending on what is hired and for how long, but as a guideline our rates are between £6000~£7000
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- HHannah & Alex15/07/2020We can highly recommend it, it won’t disappoint!We can highly recommend it, it won’t disappoint!We had our wedding at The Keeper and the Dell in July 2019. From the moment we first visited the venue, we were both completely hooked and knew we had to get married there. The venue is surrounded by beautiful trees and greenery with wild flowers and twinkling lighting at night. We loved the unusual dell area with the marquee at the base of a grassy stepped type amphitheatre (where our guests sat for the ceremony) and the vintage barn full of quirky odds and ends and colourful decor (which reminded us both of our own house and why we felt so at home there). We also loved that The Keeper and the Dell had lots of variety in the setting with different areas to enjoy so you weren’t just confined to one marquee/hall for the day. We just immediately felt relaxed and comfortable there. Lolly and Gemma who helped coordinate our wedding from start to finish were so helpful and organised, sending detailed emails and keeping us fully in the loop. As well as making suggestions for vendors and helping with everything from timings to drink suggestions. As well as our initial visit (it looked just like the pictures but better!) we had two additional site visits which were really helpful but all the information discussed was always forwarded to us in a comprehensive email and Lolly was always on hand to answer any questions (and we had a few!) so they mostly just gave us more opportunities to enjoy the venue. However, if site visits aren’t possible right now I imagine it would just make it even more exciting turning up there on the day! We loved the flexibility The Keeper and the Dell provided (bringing our own drinks, adding our own decor and choosing our own music) but because it is such a beautiful place with so much character and charm we really didn’t have to do much (which was great as we had a 7month old at the time!) and you could easily just add some colourful flowers, hire some of the lovely extras the venue offer and it would look great. All our guests commented on what a lovely setting it was and how helpful all the staff on the day were. If you have seen photos of The Keeper and the Dell and are thinking of getting married there, we can highly recommend it, it won’t disappoint! We are just sad we can’t do it all over again! Hannah and Alex We had our wedding at The Keeper and the Dell in July 2019. From the moment we first visited the venue, we were both completely hooked and knew we had to get married there. The venue is surrounded by beautiful trees and greenery with wild flowers and twinkling lighting at night. We loved the unusual dell area with the marquee at the base of a grassy stepped type amphitheatre (where our guests sat for the ceremony) and the vintage barn full of quirky odds and ends and colourful decor (which reminded us both of our own house and why we felt so at home there). We also loved that The Keeper and the Dell had lots of variety in the setting with different areas to enjoy so you weren’t just confined to one marquee/hall for the day. We just immediately felt relaxed and comfortable there. Lolly and Gemma who helped coordinate our wedding from start to finish were so helpful and organised, sending detailed emails and keeping us fully in the loop. As well as making suggestions for vendors and helping with everything from timings to drink suggestions. As well as our initial visit (it looked just like the pictures but better!) we had two additional site visits which were really helpful but all the information discussed was always forwarded to us in a comprehensive email and Lolly was always on hand to answer any questions (and we had a few!) so they mostly just gave us more opportunities to enjoy the venue. However, if site visits aren’t possible right now I imagine it would just make it even more exciting turning up there on the day! We loved the flexibility The Keeper and the Dell provided (bringing our own drinks, adding our own decor and choosing our own music) but because it is such a beautiful place with so much character and charm we really didn’t have to do much (which was great as we had a 7month old at the time!) and you could easily just add some colourful flowers, hire some of the lovely extras the venue offer and it would look great. All our guests commented on what a lovely setting it was and how helpful all the staff on the day were. If you have seen photos of The Keeper and the Dell and are thinking of getting married there, we can highly recommend it, it won’t disappoint! We are just sad we can’t do it all over again! Hannah and Alex
- AAshley & Janine15/07/2020Just Imagine getting married at a wonderful venue!Just Imagine getting married at a wonderful venue!We simply can not recommend the Keeper and the Dell highly enough. Just Imagine getting married at a wonderful venue! It is so different to the halls you often see. It offered the most beautiful back drop for our photos, our guests loved it almost as much as we did and visually, no other venue in Norfolk comes close. The Keeper and the dell is just so idyllic. Visually it’s perfect, but it was the attention to detail from Lolly and her amazing staff that really made us feel at ease and left us to simply enjoy our perfect day. A&JWe simply can not recommend the Keeper and the Dell highly enough. Just Imagine getting married at a wonderful venue! It is so different to the halls you often see. It offered the most beautiful back drop for our photos, our guests loved it almost as much as we did and visually, no other venue in Norfolk comes close. The Keeper and the dell is just so idyllic. Visually it’s perfect, but it was the attention to detail from Lolly and her amazing staff that really made us feel at ease and left us to simply enjoy our perfect day. A&J
- DDenise Grey13/12/2018Mrs Denise GreyMrs Denise GreyThis place is literally a little piece of heaven. You can feel how much thought and feeling goes into making your stay special. Found it very sad to go back to reality 💜This place is literally a little piece of heaven. You can feel how much thought and feeling goes into making your stay special. Found it very sad to go back to reality 💜
- LLizzi13/12/2018World Class venue with a Family Atmosphere World Class venue with a Family AtmosphereWe attended a celebration and had the best time - the landscaping is so stunning and the people and staff who work here are really lovely. It’s a great place to let your hair down and party and you will be well looked after.We attended a celebration and had the best time - the landscaping is so stunning and the people and staff who work here are really lovely. It’s a great place to let your hair down and party and you will be well looked after.
- CClaire13/12/2018Gorgeous weddingGorgeous weddingAttention to detail is what caught my eye at this wedding , it made it all so special, unique and wonderful fun. A real sense of calmness Attention to detail is what caught my eye at this wedding , it made it all so special, unique and wonderful fun. A real sense of calmness
- VVicki and kiki13/12/2018Gorgeous venue Gorgeous venueI've been lucky to attend a few events at the gorgeous venue. It's a fairy tale setting with its rustic charm it looks like a film set and perfect for unique weddings with a twist and similar celebrations. The hosts are so welcoming and cater for every detail. I couldn't think of a more beautiful spot for a wedding I've been lucky to attend a few events at the gorgeous venue. It's a fairy tale setting with its rustic charm it looks like a film set and perfect for unique weddings with a twist and similar celebrations. The hosts are so welcoming and cater for every detail. I couldn't think of a more beautiful spot for a wedding
- RRachel + Andy14/11/2018Nothing quite like it! Nothing quite like it!I photographed a wedding at the Keeper at the start of the Summer. I'd been looking forward to it for a while and it didn't disappoint. It lent itself to the Bride and Groom's extremely laid back plans so incredibly well. There's a magic and atmosphere about the place that makes it easy to forget where you are and just get on with enjoying yourself which, is exactly the way it should be! From a photographers perspective, it's got some great scenery to play with in both candid captures and for portraits. I can not wait to go back again! I photographed a wedding at the Keeper at the start of the Summer. I'd been looking forward to it for a while and it didn't disappoint. It lent itself to the Bride and Groom's extremely laid back plans so incredibly well. There's a magic and atmosphere about the place that makes it easy to forget where you are and just get on with enjoying yourself which, is exactly the way it should be! From a photographers perspective, it's got some great scenery to play with in both candid captures and for portraits. I can not wait to go back again!
- RRachel + Andy14/11/2018Nothing quite like it! Nothing quite like it!I photographed a wedding at the Keeper at the start of the Summer. I'd been looking forward to it for a while and it didn't disappoint. It lent itself to the Bride and Groom's extremely laid back plans so incredibly well. There's a magic and atmosphere about the place that makes it easy to forget where you are and just get on with enjoying yourself which, is exactly the way it should be! From a photographers perspective, it's got some great scenery to play with in both candid captures and for portraits. I can not wait to go back again! I photographed a wedding at the Keeper at the start of the Summer. I'd been looking forward to it for a while and it didn't disappoint. It lent itself to the Bride and Groom's extremely laid back plans so incredibly well. There's a magic and atmosphere about the place that makes it easy to forget where you are and just get on with enjoying yourself which, is exactly the way it should be! From a photographers perspective, it's got some great scenery to play with in both candid captures and for portraits. I can not wait to go back again!
- NNicole & Gary27/06/2016Beautiful VenueBeautiful VenueWe found the venue beautiful and the staff friendly and accommodating.We found the venue beautiful and the staff friendly and accommodating.
- JJosh27/06/2016Gorgeous venue! 5 StarsGorgeous venue! 5 StarsGorgeous venue, felt like i was in the mountains of France!!Gorgeous venue, felt like i was in the mountains of France!!
Location & Contact Details for The Keeper and the Dell
Location & Contact Details for The Keeper and the Dell
Travel Notes
We're slightly off the beaten track, so it's best to pop our postcode into Google Maps first. There are some great local taxi companies who know us well and are very reasonable. Let them do the driving and you can enjoy yourself all the more!
Nearest Town
Norwich
Nearest Motorway & Junction
A47
Nearest Train Station
Norwich
Nearest Airport
Norwich
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
All of our weddings have been so special & individual in their own way, we really couldn't choose a best.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
K.I.S.S. ~ Keep It Simple, Stupid!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
All the little DIY touches that Brides or their friends & family have made are very sweet. I also love when they bring old family photos, of parents & grandparents weddings etc, to pop around the Barn, to really make it feel like their own personal space for the weekend.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Eclectic, Rustic, Unique, Bohemian, Romantic
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
The whole venue is filled with the perfect spots for photos!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
yes, but we don't divulge
What’s your favourite canapé?
For those on a budget, bowls of popcorn work well around 'Prosecco & Photos' time, but if you can push the boat out a little further, it's also nice to keep to Norfolk Vendors who can supply local grown produce, particularly amazing local shellfish for all your canapes & nibbles.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
We love it when the Street Food Trucks rock up, and one the most popular is the Crepe Van.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
It's an idyllic location, the Dell, the 18th century worker's barn, the pretty cabin & vintage caravan, the bohemian off beat touches ~ the list goes on! Also our individual care & expertise in helping couples create their Day.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We have been in Conde Nast's Brides Magazine's Top 100 Venue Guide for four years in a row, but we are most proud of the personal feeling of truly connecting with our couples and understanding their needs & wishes.
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook Special OfferWe offer to our Bridebook Couples, complimentary Hygge Hut Accommodation for the Wedding Night