Overview

In the area

The Cornwallis is enviably located on the border separating Suffolk and Norfolk, allowing to explore either or both of these beautiful English regions. The city of Norwich is steeped in history and filled to the brim with churches and medieval buildings. Norwich Cathedral’s spire is second to the tallest in the country and with the castle dungeons and battlements to explore you will be spoilt for choice.

While you are staying at the Cornwallis hotel you can visit:

Theatre Royal Norwich

Pleasure Wood Hills

Norwich Castle Museum

Southworld Beach

Norwich Cathedral

Melford Hall

Museum of East Anglian Life

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway

Helmingham Hall Gardens

For more suggestions you can download The Cornwallis Hotel’s leisure brochure or speak to one of our central reservations agents on 0871 376 9900.

What's happening?

Below, you will find out what’s going on, both at the hotel and in the local area. If you wish to learn more about any of the activities and events mentioned, please do not hesitate to contact our Central Reservations Team on 0871 376 9900 or simply download our Calendar of Events Brochure.

From	To	What's on	Where's it at	Book Now & Save. Prices from...
7 Jan 2010	9 Jan 2010	summer party venue	Cornwallis Country house	Marquee available on selected dates for upto 200 guests - free room hire ( minimum numbers apply)
7 Apr 2010	7 Apr 2010	Garden Open day	Wingfield Barns	Acommodation available form £60 bed and breakfast per night
7 Jan 2010	31 Aug 2010	All about Owls Summer Extravaganza	Suffolk Owl Sanctuary	Wednesday, Thursday and Sundays , accommodation available from £60 bed and breakfast per night
23 Jul 2010	9 Feb 2010	paint and make your own teapots	The teapot pottery	Great summer holiday entertainment for the Children - take advantage of our mid week breaks from £30 per person per night
8 Aug 2010	8 Aug 2010	Mid Suffolk Light Railway Museum	Hornby Collectors Day	for all those model or railway enthusiasts - make a weekend of it and stay Sunday night from £30per person
22 Aug 2010	22 Aug 2010	Mid Suffolk Light Railway Museum	classic Cars and Model Railway Day	for all those clasic car or railway enthusiasts - make a weekend of it and stay Sunday night from £30per person
29 Aug 2010	30 Aug 2010	Mid Suffolk Light Railway Museum	Rail and Ale	try upto 8 real ales at the rail and ale day - then stay the night with us from just £30per person
22 Aug 2010	22 Aug 2010	Wedding Fayre	Cornwallis Country house	Planning a wedding? Come along to our wedding fayre 11-4pm to have a look around our stunning building and gardens, and a full host of exhibitors stalls
24 Sep 2010	26 Sep 2010	smart car club event	Cornwallis Country house	Acommodation available form £50 bed and breakfast per night
17 Oct 2010	17 Oct 2010	meditation and mindfulness course	Cornwallis Country house	Learn simple buddhist meditation techniques £25 per day for the course, - stay the weekend from just £40 per person per night bed and breakfast
10 Mar 2010	10 Mar 2010	Wedding Fayre	Cornwallis Country house	Planning a wedding? Come along to our wedding fayre 11-4pm to have a look around our stunning building and gardens, and a full host of exhibitors stalls
31 Oct 2010	31 Oct 2010	Halloween Party	Cornwallis Country house	Walk round the ground if you dare, then join us for a Ghostly Buffet £15.00 per person
12 Jan 2010	23 Dec 2010	Christmas Party Nights	Cornwallis Country house	Bring your Party to ours, 3 course Christrmas meal and Disco from £29.50 per person
12 Jan 2010	23 Dec 2010	Christmas Party Nights	Cornwallis Country house	Why not stay the night from just £40 per person
25 Dec 2010	25 Dec 2010	Christmas Day Lunch	Cornwallis Country house	Enjoy a spectacular Chjistmas Day Lunch in Wonderful surroundings £55.00 per adult
31 Dec 2010	31 Dec 2010	New years Eve Dinner	Cornwallis Country house	Party the night away, with a 5 course black tie dinner and dance £80 per guest
24 Dec 2010	27 Dec 2010	3 night Christams package	Cornwallis Country house	food, drink, wine, entertainment and accommodation package £299 per adult

Before

The Cornwallis Hotel is nestled in over twenty acres of gardens, set amongst splendid yew topiaries and a picturesque water garden, providing the perfect setting and a unique venue to hold your wedding.

At the Cornwallis Hotel, we are dedicated in making your special day one to remember. Our dedicated wedding planner will be on hand to help take the stress out of any of the necessary planning. We also work with local suppliers so are able to recommend and advise on the varying services from photographers to wedding cake makers.

The hotel can offer extensive seasonal menus for you to choose from or if preferred a large buffet menu is available.

Consider a get together for the Bridesmaids and the Bride before the wedding, or an intimate family dinner. The Cornwallis is happy to offer you and your wedding guests preferable accommodation rates for your bedrooms during their stay.

On the day

After the service, greet your guests on our delightfully manicured lawns to enjoy reception drinks and canapés. The perfect start to your perfect day. Your splendid choice of wedding breakfast, the speeches and dancing will pass seamlessly through the evening, leaving you with a sense of contentment, surprised at how easy a wedding was to organise.

After

The Cornwallis’s beautiful Bridal suite will await you for your first evening together as Mr and Mrs. Awake to an impressive champagne breakfast the following morning delivered to the privacy of your bedroom. Perhaps, you may choose to take breakfast with your family and friends before your departure on your honeymoon.

Capacities

Below you will find a chart detailing our banqueting room and capacities for the varying set ups you may wish to consider when hosting your wedding at the Cornwallis Hotel.

NAME OF ROOM	CEREMONY	STANDING RECEPTION	DINNER	DINNER DANCE
Oaksmere Suite	70	100	80	80

Interactive Brochure

If you would like any more information about holding your wedding at the Cornwallis Hotel then please click here to take a look at and download the Cornwallis’s interactive Wedding Brochure, where you will find everything you need to know about our wedding services.

For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the hotel directly.

Overview

The Cornwallis Hotel is the most appropriate choice for corporate or private events. The Oaksmere Suite is the largest of our rooms with French Doors opening out into the Topiary Gardens, ideal you and your colleagues to enjoy in the warmer months. Perhaps you may even consider to take the meeting outside to work in small groups if required.

We are able to offer Daily Delegate and 24 hour rates for all events. A choice of services ensures every detail is carefully considered to meet your corporate needs.

If you would like any more information about holding your corporate or private event at the Cornwallis Hotel then download the Cornwallis Conference brochure, where you will find everything you need to know about our meeting and event services.

Capacities

Below you will find a chart detailing our banqueting rooms and capacities for the varying set ups you may wish to consider when hosting your event at the Cornwallis Hotel.

NAME OF ROOM	BOARDROOM	THEATRE	CLASSROOM	ROUNDS	RECEPTION
Oaksmere Suite	20	70	40	80	120
Lexington	10	20	10	24	N/A
Conservatory	10	N/A	N/A	12	N/A
Syndicate Room	15	20	10	12	N/A