WOODLAND WEDDINGS

Woodland weddings at Barn Drift

If you’re dreaming of a woodland wedding Barn Drift offers something rare: private family farmland, acres of gardens and trees, and wide skies opening out to the sea. It’s intimate without being small, relaxed without being rustic, and designed for couples who want a wedding that feels like uniquely theirs.

Set on the North Norfolk coast with panoramic views across the Glaven Valley and out towards Blakeney Point, Barn Drift gives you space to gather, breathe, and celebrate at your own pace.

A WOODLAND WEDDING AT BARN DRIFT

A woodland wedding should offer softer light, birdsong overhead, and that hush you only get among trees. Barn Drift’s woodland sits alongside open lawns and flint-walled gardens, which means you can build a day that flows beautifully, from the ceremony to drinks to dinner. No shuttling guests around or relying on a “Plan B”.

Here, the woodland is part of a bigger, coherent setting: house, gardens, trees, sky and sea. All held together by the same quiet luxury.

WHERE TO HOLD YOUR CEREMONY

Barn Drift and the grounds are fully licensed, so you can choose what suits you:

• In the woodland for a ceremony that feels tucked away and quietly atmospheric
• In the flint-walled gardens for shelter, structure and soft, south-facing light
• By the ruined wall and roses with long views across the valley
• Inside the house for a winter ceremony with warmth, comfort, and a sense of occasion

If you’re planning a church ceremony, St Margaret’s Church, Cley is a favourite. It’s close enough to feel wonderfully simple, with the added charm of a proper Norfolk wedding village around you.

OUR WOODLAND WEDDING WEEKEND

IBarn Drift lends itself to wedding weekends rather than wedding single days.. Guests arrive, exhale, and the celebration unfolds naturally: a welcome supper, a slow wedding morning, a long-table feast, and plenty of space for people to drift between moments.

It’s especially suited to:

• smaller guest lists who want quality and atmosphere over scale
• couples who care about setting, privacy and flow
• families and friends gathering from different places (with space to stay together) Check out our accommodation options here.

THE HANGAR AT BARN DRIFT

If you’d like extra space, or a slightly wilder, more flexible location for your reception, The Hangar can be added to your booking. It’s a short walk through meadows from the house and works beautifully for long-table dinners, dancing, workshops and relaxed welcome parties.

The Hangar also has its own practical facilities (including loos and showers in the grounds), and plenty of extra space outside for those who want the celebration to stretch into the landscape. There’s even space for camping.

LUXURY ACCOMMODATION FOR YOU AND YOUR GUESTS

Barn Drift sleeps up to 16 in the main house, with eight double/twin bedrooms, beautifully finished for comfort and calm. If you’d like more space, additional accommodation can also be added nearby (including The Flat, The Stables, and the Farm Trailer).

For couples planning woodland weddings with a relaxed, festival-leaning feel, there’s also the option for guests to camp on the lawns, or to bring in a bell tent village via local suppliers or hire our Indian tent that you will see in the images.

THE PRACTICAL BITS

Barn Drift is designed to be flexible, but a few things are worth knowing early:

• You’re welcome to choose your own suppliers (or ask for recommendations)
• We’ll need timings, guest numbers, and supplier details in advance so everything runs smoothly
• Amplified music finishes at midnight
• The layout works well for intimate weddings with a gentle flow between house, gardens and woodland
• There is ample outdoor space for marquee options, should you want one

FAQs

CAN WE LEGALLY MARRY IN THE WOODLAND?

Yes. Barn Drift is fully licensed, and ceremonies can take place inside or out.

WHAT IF THE WEATHER CHANGES?

That’s the beauty of this setting: you can plan for woodland, and still have gorgeous, atmospheric options in the walled gardens or inside the house.

DO YOU OFFER PACKAGES?

No because Barn Drift isn’t a “wedding package” venue. You bring your ideas and your people; we provide the setting, the licensing, and the practical framework that keeps everything easy.

CAN WE MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT?

Yes. Many couples choose a more relaxed rhythm across two or three days, often adding The Hangar for extra space and flexibility.