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...
3 Dec 2009	26 Mar 2009	Lunchtime concerts at The King of Hearts	The King of Hearts, 7-15 Fye Bridge Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1LJ	The King of Hearts' lunchtime concerts offer you a peaceful midday break. Relax to 45 minutes of music for only £3.
3 Jul 2009	3 Aug 2009	Steam Gala	Sheringham Station, Station Approach Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RA	That's Yer Lot! Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the closure of the M&GN The North Norfolk Railway is planning a mega steam gala to mark 50 years since the closure of the majority of the Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway system.
22 Mar 2009		Mother’s Day lunch	The Cornwallis Hotel	Its time to pay your Mother back for another years hard work and care! A suptuious three course lunch in the butiful surroundings of The Cornwallis Country Hotel. Treat Her to an overnight stay, from £75
4 Nov 2009	13 Apr 2009	Easter get away	The Cornwallis Hotel	Time for your first real break since New Year. Two nights away, dinning in our rossete awarded resturant or quality local fare in our Tudor Bistro. All your needs will be tended to as you unwind from the winter months and prepare for spring. From only £180 per room for two nights.
25 Apr 2009	26 May 2009	East Anglian Game & Country Fair	Royal Norfolk Showground Norwich, Norfolk	Gates open 9am-6pm Ticket Hotline: 0871 230 1099 Admission Prices: Pre-Booked Tickets Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) £22 Adult £9 Children 5-16 Years £2 Under 5's Free Admission on the day Family (2 Adults & 3 Children) £30 Adult £12 Children 5-16 Years £3 Under 5's Free Free Car Parking New events for 2009 include: Extreme Sport MBS Mountainboarding Pro Team Displays and 'have a go' ramp, Equine attraction Gary Witheford 'The Horse Whisperer' and much more 300 tradestands, food village, cookery theatre, John Bidwells shooting and animal area.
5 Jan 2009	16 May 2009	Norfolk and Norwich Festival	Festival events and concerts take place in venues all over the city, including St Andrews Hall, Norwich Cathedral and outside in Chapelfield Gardens	Norfolk's biggest arts festival, held each May. Stroll through city streets in springtime, explore hidden buildings temporarily filled with music, dine at near-by restaurants, have a drink in a bar by the river, and enjoy classical, jazz and world music, comedy, dance and street theatre
5 Jan 2009	5 Apr 2009	May Bank holiday	The Cornwallis	Fantastic offers on three night beacks are on offer,
21 May 2009	24 May 2009	Subaru Houghton International Horse Trials	Houghton Hall, Houghton, Kings Lynn,Norfolk	A great day out for all the family - World Class Sport at a world class venue - The Magnificent Houghton Hall - Come and rub shoulders with World class Olyimpic Riders
21 May 2009	25 May 2009	May Bank holiday	The Cornwallis	Fantastic offers on three night beacks are on offer,

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