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Rutland’s most iconic wedding venue.

If you’re looking for somewhere special to hold your civil ceremony, then why not take a look at Normanton Church, set on the shores of Rutland Water?

Steeped in history, Normanton Church retains a timeless architectural elegance. Deconsecrated in 1970, it offers a wonderful unique venue with its stunning design and waterfront location, and is available for civil ceremonies.

Saved from the reservoir floor, the only thing flooding this venue is light. The many windows illuminate the arched interior and offer picturesque views out across the water.

Exquisite beauty radiates in waves from this grade II listed building, built in the classical style. The church, originating from medieval times, was re-designed in 1826-9 by Thomas Cundy and his son, surveyors to the Grosvenor estate in Westminster. Its once threatened existence adds to the enchanting ambience of Normanton Church, which now stands a surviving treasure of the past.

A Rutland icon, Normanton Church is stylistically evocative and a truly novel civil ceremony venue. This setting is guaranteed to create cherished memories doused in romanticism.

Normanton Church is licenced to hold Civil Ceremonies and Partnerships, and is available seven days a week (subject to availability).

So, is it your dream to have a wedding on the water in one of the finest, most recognisable buildings in the County of Rutland?

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Historic
Landmark
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
Pet-friendly
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Events

16 Mar
Open Door

Normanton Church will be open for you to gather inspiraion for your special day & meet local suppliers that you may want to work with, and provide an opportunity to meet & speak to our weddings team in person.

This event will be taking place at Normanton Church; please park in the main Normanton car park (LE15 8HD).

No booking required.

Date: From 16/03/2025 to 16/03/2025 Schedule 11:00 - 15:00
Place: Normanton Park Rd, Oakham, Rutland
11 May
Open Door

Normanton Church will be dressed & displayed as it would be set up for a wedding, with a member of our weddings team present to answer any queries you may have.

This event will be taking place at Normanton Church; please park in the main Normanton car park (LE15 8HD).

No booking required.

Date: From 11/05/2025 to 11/05/2025 Schedule 10:00 - 12:00
Place: Normanton Park Rd, Oakham, Rutland

Map

Normanton Park Rd LE15 8HD Oakham (Rutland)
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