Dragon Hall

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Description

Fully booked for 2026, now accepting bookings for 2027 and 2028

Looking for a unique, historic venue for your special day? From the soaring oak-beamed Great Hall, to the contemporary glass wall of the Foyle Gallery, Dragon Hall offers a stunning setting for your wedding celebration. Fully licensed for weddings and civil partnerships, we host beautiful ceremonies, receptions and evening parties.

We offer a Wedding Package that gives you the time and flexibility to relax and enjoy your special day. Our Package includes:

  • Use of the venue across THREE DAYS, so you have plenty of time to set up and add your personal finishing touches
  • Exclusive use of the Great Hall, Gallery and Medieval Courtyard Garden spaces on your wedding day
  • A dedicated Wedding & Events Manager to assist you with your plans during the months, weeks and days leading up to your special day
  • Two discreet venue managers and SIA Licensed door support, responsible for overseeing the building and ensuring your day runs smoothly
  • Ceremony and dining space for 10 to 90 guests
  • Chairs and tables for 10 to 90 dining guests (no upgrade fees!)
  • Party space for 120 guests
  • Use of a private retiring room for you and your celebrant
  • Use of a kitchen and an approved list of caterers (catering, tableware and decorations not included)
  • A fully staffed bar
  • Full disabled access and a hearing loop in the Great Hall
  • Use of all audio-visual equipment
  • A cultivated book bundle, curated by our team here at the National Centre for Writing, to thank you for supporting our work

Our magnificent building is home to the National Centre for Writing, a literary charity helping writers at all stages of their careers. All proceeds generated through weddings and events support our charitable work and the restoration and maintenance of Dragon Hall. If you would like to find out more, our dedicated Events Manager, Christina, would be happy to show you around the beautiful venue and even share a few of the building's secret stories, which go back hundreds of years!

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Christina
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. We would love to host your special day at Dragon Hall — a jewel in the crown of Norwich’s history with more than 1,000 years of stories within its walls. As Dragon Hall's dedicated Events Manager, it gives me great pleasure to help couples plan their perfect wedding day at our incredible venue. Dragon Hall has hosted hundreds of special events and celebrations in its history. I hope we can work with you on the next exciting chapter of your story too.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2018
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
1

Overview of Dragon Hall

Wedding Venue Type
15th-Century Trading Hall
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
90
Reception Capacity
120

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance
Sound system available
Wedding license
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Dancefloor available

Wedding Venue Details

City View
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Disabled access
Outdoor Reception Space
In-house wedding coordinator
Pet friendly

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
Alcohol license
Asian catering
Vegan catering
Bar
Eastern European
Hog Roast
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Indian

Location & Contact Details for Dragon Hall

Wedding Venue Address

115-123 King St, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1QE, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

The National Centre for Writing is based in the beautiful medieval Dragon Hall, a magnificent timbered trading hall and courtyard garden located in the heart of Norwich UNESCO City of Literature. It is easily accessible from the city centre and is a five-minute walk from the train station. Parking is available nearby on Rouen Road, NR1 1QU or Rose Lane, NR1 1PY. Blue badge holders can park on site.

Nearest Town

Norwich

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A11

Nearest Train Station

Norwich

Nearest Airport

Norwich

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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftBook Bundle
Bridebook Special OfferA gift as unique as our Venue! All couples will receive a cultivated book bundle, curated by our team here at the National Centre for Writing, to thank you for supporting our work