Meetings and events · Norwich, since 1287

A historic venue
for professional days,
in the heart of Norwich.

A Grade II Listed building steeped in history, moments from Norwich Cathedral, a distinctive setting for meetings, conferences and private events.

The UK’s oldest hotel, built for hosting

Eight flexible spaces, room for up to 110 delegates, and a kitchen that's been feeding important rooms for centuries. Two minutes from the Cathedral, ten from the station, and right at the centre of the city's professional life.

  • Capacity

    Up to 140

    Standing · 120 seated

  • Spaces

    8 Spaces

    For conferences, dinners & celebrations

  • Location

    Tombland

    Norwich Cathedral Quarter

  • Private dining

    In-house catering

    Exclusive use available

The spaces

Eight spaces, eight different moods.

The Edith Cavell Room

An oak table, the kind of room serious decisions are made in.

  • Natural daylight
  • LCD Screen
  • Up to 14 Guests
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The Snug

Small, characterful and self-contained, built for focus, not distraction.

  • Private internal room
  • Up to 8 guests
  • Historic character
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The Minstrel Suite

Our largest and most versatile space, ideal for conferences, weddings and gala dinners.

  • Natural daylight
  • Integrated AV Equipment
  • Up to 140 guests
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The Oak Room

Period charm meets modern facilities, ideal for meetings and smaller celebrations.

  • Natural daylight
  • LCD Screen
  • Up to 70 guests
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The Erpingham Room

A spacious venue for conferences and private events, and one of our most adaptable spaces for bigger groups.

  • Natural daylight
  • LCD Screen
  • Up to 90 guests
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The Yard Bar

A relaxed setting for informal meetings, drinks receptions and gatherings.

  • Natural daylight
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Up to 40 guests
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The Bentley Showroom

A practical space suited to workshops, presentations and business events.

  • Natural daylight
  • Up to 50 guests
  • Unique Setting
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The Courtyard

A bright, welcoming space perfect for drinks receptions and networking events.

  • Natural daylight
  • Up to 50 guests
  • Outdoor Space
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Packages

Three ways to put a day together.

  • Standard

    Day Delegate

    • Meeting room hire
    • Dedicated events contact on day
    • Delegate stationery
    • Teas, coffee & breakfast rolls on arrival
    • Mid-morning and mid-afternoon tea, coffee & confectionery
    • Two course lunch in WinePress restaurant or working sandwich lunch.
    • Notepads, Flip chart, pens & water bottles

    From £50 per person

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  • Elite

    Private Dining

    • Private room hire
    • Three-course set menu
    • House wine selection
    • Canapés on arrival
    • Dedicated head waiter

    From £50 per person

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Private dining

Dinners that don't
feel like work

Six to forty around one table. WinePress menu, kitchen-paced courses, and an experienced team who know when to disappear. Anniversaries, partner dinners, end-of-year celebrations.

Courses
2/5
Rosettes
2 AA
Dining
4 ★

Stay the night

Eighty-four rooms
for the team that drove up.

Why let the evening end there? With 84 individually designed bedrooms and luxury suites just upstairs, your guests can relax and enjoy the celebration without watching the clock.

FAQs

Questions
we're asked most.

If yours isn't here, our events team is here to help.

Do you host Christmas parties?

Yes. Choose a private party night in the Oak Room (40 to 50 guests) or Minstrel Suite (80 to 120 guests), or book a table at one of our shared Joiner Party Nights. Every party includes a three-course festive meal, a bar and a DJ, from £60 per person. See Christmas party nights →

What's the maximum capacity?

140 networking, 120 banquet, 110 theatre style, 48 cabaret, 52 classroom, 46 boardroom, 40 u-shape.

Is AV equipment included?

Integrated AV is in the Oak Room, Erpingham and Edith Cavell. The Minstrel Suite has a PA system. The Yard Bar and Bentley Showroom have no integrated AV. Complimentary Wi-Fi runs throughout the hotel.

Can we bring our own caterer?

All food and drink is provided by our own kitchen and bar team, so we can look after every detail of your event.

What about parking for delegates?

The hotel has its own car park, with spaces on a first come, first served basis. Ask our events team to reserve parking for your delegates.

Do you do team-building or evening activities?

We can arrange dinners, drinks receptions and evening entertainment in the hotel, and suggest activities nearby in Norwich. Tell us what you have in mind.

What's your cancellation policy?

Our events team will talk you through the terms when you book. Ask them for the details for your event.

Enquire

Tell us a little,
and we'll be in touch.

Whether you're organising a meeting for eight or a conference for one hundred and ten, we'd be delighted to help you find the right space.

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