Autumn Weddings with a touch of Halloween

An Autumn palette for the most spectacular Autumn Wedding at Happy Valley.

Autumn Wedding in the UK

J & G were absolute legends when they had to move their initial Wedding date & we watched in awe as J turned what was a frustrating start into one of the most spectacular Weddings we've seen here at Happy Valley.

J loves Halloween so got to live out the most stylish Autumn Day Wedding and you will see how this was followed by an equally swarve & spooky Halloween after party in our next blog.

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Autumn Wedding Bride and Groom outdoor ceremony in the woods
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Highlighting some of the fab Suppliers -

Photographer - Aurora Grey

Catering - Carway-Roe Events

Flowers - The Wild Folk Florist

Planning - Foil Events

Games - Dick Ropa Entertainment

MUA - Hayley Clarke Make up

Hair - GH Hair Designs

Archery - Grey Goose

Our Guide To Halloween & Guy Fawkes In Norfolk This Year

It’s most definitely worth a visit to our glorious county of Norfolk this spooky season, as we are brimming with activities and events to keep the whole family entertained. Even behind all of the festivities and fabulous attractions, stripped-back Norfolk is well known for its fabulous coastline, boutique coastal towns and plenty of nature to explore. There is something around every turn that everyone can enjoy, whether it's for a romantic trip, a family getaway filled with adventure, or for those who desire to discover historic sites and nature.

If you fancy a ghoulishly good weekend for Halloween

Your little ones will love BeWilderwood this Halloween

Be prepared to be scared at Primevil Scare

  • Halloween Phantomine Monster Mayhem @ Kings Lynn Corn Exchange Friday 28th ‑ Saturday 29th October

    “A night filled with singing, laughing, cheering and booing to the very end as you help Prince Ludicrous Blackfeet find his Princess before the crazy Professor Pitfall commands her Monster Creation to steal her away for the evil Skeleton King”

  • The Glorious Glowing Lantern Parade @ Bewilderwood Norfolk - Saturday 15th – Monday 31st October

    "A glorious opportunity to see BeWILDerwood by night and meet all your forest friends awaits! Start your adventure at Hazel’s Hideaway, then journey through the WILD woods as lanterns light your way through our enchanting woodland.”

  • Primevil Scare @ Roarr Dinosaur Park - Friday 14th ‑ Monday 31st October

    A great event for the teens and the adults who dare to face spooks and scares this Halloween. The event is also back for its 13th year of fear! There will be five terrifying haunts full of scares and twists and turns, street performing actors, and plenty of entertainment. They will have a licensed bar and street food vendors too. Primevil Scare is not suitable for those under 12. Also note that strobe and flashing lights are used.

  • Bawsey Halloween Night @ Bawsey Estate & Country Park - Sunday 30th 5pm ‑ 9pm

    “Join us on Halloween night for some spooky family fun at Bawsey Country Park from 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm. Take a walk through the woods, find all the pumpkins and claim a Halloween treat for the kids. With fun and games from BTs Roadshow you won't want to miss this fantastic evening at Bawsey Country Park.”

Where To Watch The Sky Light Up For Guy Fawkes

Enjoy not just the fireworks but the coastline at Hunstanton this November 5th

Can’t get out for Guy Fawkes? Don’t worry, Norwich Autumn Lights has you covered on Saturday 12th of November!

  • Hunstanton Clifftop Fireworks Display ‑ Saturday 5th November @ 5 Lighthouse Cl, Hunstanton gates on at 5.45pm

    A great place to watch fireworks this Guy Fawkes is the Hunstanton Clifftop Fireworks Display happening on Saturday 5th November. Gates open at 5.45 pm with fireworks and a laser display to follow at 7.30 pm. Only a 20-minute drive from Happy Valley, then come back to your cabin afterwards and enjoy a bubbling hot tub or unwind around the fire pit with a glass of bubbly to complete your evening.

  • Downham Market Fireworks by The Round Table - Saturday 5th November @ Stradsett Hall and Country Park, Stradsett Country Park, Stradsett, King’s Lynn, PE33 9HA Gates open @ 4.30pm
    Fireworks Extravaganza @7.30pm

    This year they have the amazing Jak Ropa Entertainments on stage, with a whole new stage, sound and lighting rig - to create the most amazing festival vibe. They have some amazing LED dancers and fire dancers performing for them
    and more food and drink vendors than ever before with something for everyones tastebuds. The fairground will be on site as always, with rides like the runaway train, dodgems, crazy house, hook a duck and much much more - why not take an aerial view from their big wheel, and really get to see whats happening..

  • Norfolk Showground Autumn Lights ‑ Saturday 12th November 4:00 PM ‑ 10:00 PM @ Norfolk Showground Arena, Costessey, Norwich

    If you fancy a further drive out for the biggest fireworks event in Norfolk (and you can’t get out on Guy Fawkes weekend) on Saturday 12th November, Norfolk Showground is hosting it’s Autumn Lights Fireworks Fiesta. With children’s display alongside the main display later in the evening, glowing roaming entertainers, large street food and drink village, DJ’s, funfair and more!

This is just a small selection of the events happening in Norfolk this Halloween and Guy Fawkes, if we had decided to put them all on our blog, you would be here reading for hours! If you would like to browse more events however that are on in the area click think links below;

- Best Halloween Events In Norfolk -

- Best Bonfire Events In Norfolk -

We still have some limited glamping availability for both of these fun filled weekends, so if you fancy an escape into the woodland, click the ‘Glamping’ tab at the top of this page to browse our accommodation and book your stay.

The Cattle Yard Launch

Well…. What can I say. We were blown away with the most incredible turnout for the Launch of the Cattle Yard on the 1st October 2022.

Thank you so much for your patience on the Bar. Cocktail hour went down a treat and we loved serving you all.

We have received the most incredible feedback so are already plotting our next events.

We love promoting local and we know there’s a huge amount of talent right here in Norfolk so please can you share your favourite Norfolk based band in the comments below if you’d like to see them play here at The Cattle Yard

Here’s some pics just before the opening from @MadeinSnetty

Music venue in North Norfolk

picture by Cara Liggins

A Colourful Hilltop Wedding Ceremony in the Norfolk Woods

J + I put on a showstopping colourful celebration of their marriage back in early August 22. Happy Valley was totally filled with games, drinks, music and laughter as the new Mr & Mr enjoyed every second as newlyweds surrounded by all their loved ones.

Our stunning Norfolk woodland wedding venue, with the brand new bar and courtyard spaces, was the perfect backdrop to this epic wedding with nearly 200 guests! #WeddingInspo

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“Just Married” in June: A Sunny Midweek Micro Wedding

Ah June… Just the right balance of sunshine and cool refreshing breeze in the mid-year month where days are long and evenings are kissed with that perfect golden glow. June Weddings are absolutely stunning, and we have the most gorgeous selection of sneak peeks from M&T’s Special day to show you why.

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Are You Ready For The Most Astrologically Powerful Day Of 2022?

As much as we love the natural world around us at Happy Valley Norfolk, we also absolutely love everything about our universe and astrology, because it has such an impact on our lives on Earth. Every year on the 8th of August, the sun in Leo, the star Sirius, Orion's Belt, and the Earth all align to form what is widely known as The Lion’s Gate Portal. It's a hugely significant astrological phenomenon that provides an opportunity to manifest more abundance than you could ever imagine. Are you curious to learn more about what this means for you? Here's an insight into the Lion's Gate portal and how to use its powerful energy.

The Power Of The Number 8

In numerology and astrology, the number 8 is a powerhouse. It stands out most in terms of the houses and signs of the zodiac and it acts as a bridge between the material and spiritual realms. There is no wonder why the 8th day of the 8th month is so super powerful. The date opens up an enchanting spiritual window for all zodiac signs to set intentions, embrace abundance, and create new beginnings. Just imagine all you’ve been manifesting put under a magnifying glass by the universe… prepare yourself for a bit of a blastoff. So what could you do to make the most of it?

Lean Into Your Inner Leo (Whatever Your Sign May Be)

This fire-ruled sign is known for confidence and courage just like a lion. Leo season allows us to feed our passions, live loudly and unapologetically, and fan the flame of our desires. It's also the season of celebration, so do things that make you feel your best and celebrate yourself! Whether in self-care, dancing around, meditating or exercising; whatever makes you feel good about yourself, do it! In order for you to get the most out of this divine time, feeling good and letting go of your doubts are key.

Remind Yourself You Deserve Your Desires & Let Go Of Your Doubts

A massive factor in manifesting and spiritual growth is having faith in yourself and having faith in what is on its way to you. We all deserve abundance and the universe is brimming with it for absolutely everyone, it just needs you to open your door and welcome that abundance into your life. For you to get the most out of this divine time, feeling good and letting go of your doubts are key. Because when we feel good, we let out high vibrational vibes and guess what - the universe returns us with more situations to feel great about and during The Lions Gate Portal - those vibes are multiplied even more so.

Set The Bar High For Your Intentions & Prepare For Big Shifts

Sirius is well known for being the brightest star in the night sky (twice the size of our sun) and is considered to be the sun of the spiritual world. It will be at its most powerful this Monday, with its highest vibrational energy pushing on our manifestations, awakenings and growth. Take a moment alone when you are relaxed to write down your manifestations; I like to do this after a relaxing bath or a long walk, so that I have refreshed mindset. As you jot down your desires for what you want to bring into your life, try to visualise them. Visualisation can be a great tool to get over your manifesting blocks and can help us focus on positive things. What is your reaction when your intention manifests? With Leo's sun amplifying our passionate side and Sirius representing wealth and abundance, now is the time to dream BIG. Set your intentions high and prepare for some absolute magic in your life.

Practice Your Gratitude

Lastly but certainly still one of the most important; be filled with gratitude. Even if it’s the smallest thing you can find each day to be grateful for, focus on that feeling of appreciation and it will grow daily. The more we are thankful for the more the universe will give us to be thankful for. This practice is fantastic for our mental and physical health, it can also help us sleep better and improve our self-esteem. Do the things that make you happy to help your heart open and expand to a world of possibilities.

There is never a wrong time to practise appreciation, lean into love or focus on anything you want to manifest. However, in the instance of the August 8 Lion's Gate portal, it's possible that your endeavours may be enhanced beyond your wildest expectations.

At Happy Valley Norfolk we love to welcome those into our whimsical woodland looking for a space for yoga retreats, forest bathing and spiritual groups. The woodland is full of energy throughout the year whatever the season may be, each brings its own divine forces, moon phases and uniqueness. To get in touch please email us via the contact information on this website.

Our whimsical woodland and Willow Island are a dreamland, for harnessing the powers of the Earth and the universe

Something wonderful and magical is about to happen - are you ready?

Manifesting and cleansing our crystals with the power of nature at Happy Valley

5 Reasons To Take A Family Glamping Trip This August

Whether it was a single trip as a child or regular weekend getaways, chances are you've been camping at least once. But have you ever thought about or tried glamping? The opportunity to spend time in nature is frequently the most compelling reason to choose a glamping getaway. With so much technology in our lives, from smartphones to smart homes, many travellers are choosing to reconnect with nature and escape the chaos of modern-day life. Whether a totally new experience for everyone or a chance to rekindle those childhood memories with your loved ones, here are our top five reason’s to love glamping this August.

  1. It’s The Best Of Both Worlds

    Because glamping is derived from camping, it means that you get all the best parts - but way less stress and way more luxuries. At Happy Valley, we have real beds, home comforts, fire pits and hot tubs… all are set in the heart of 9 acres of woodland to explore. With fire pits for marshmallow toasting, barbecuing and storytelling around the fire in the evenings, you still get to grab the best parts of a fun camping trip, just with the added luxuries.

  2. It’s An Affordable Family Break Away

    It’s so easy to plan a last-minute glamping trip with your family, without the stress of flights, passports and all the extra added stress (and costs) that jetting abroad brings. Staycations offer you a viable alternative to travelling abroad with less travel time, reduced travel fees and often cheaper activities whilst you are there. In Norfolk this season, there is lots going on from carnivals and festivals to family attractions such as BeWilderwood, Sandringham Estate and exploring the Norfolk coastline.

  3. Make New Memories & Traditions

    Just like we all have birthday or Christmas traditions for example, why not start a glamping tradition with your kids this summer? It will be something that the whole family can enjoy, you can explore new areas and it will be something that they will remember for life. It’s also fabulous for a couple of families looking to get away and enjoy a new experience together, so you can all stay in the same place and share all of the fun.

  4. A Natural Experience

    There is no comparison between staying in a resort or hotel and experiencing nature in the wild. Being in the great outdoors provides us with a sense of freedom that other vacations do not provide. It can also make us truly appreciate the natural world we live in and make us think more consciously about how to be more sustainable when we get home. This is also a great learning curve for your children, implementing an eco-friendly mindset from an early age.

  5. Recharge Everyone’s Batteries Before Autumn

Taking yourself off the grid is a great way to rejuvenate yourself before the school holidays end. Nature is good for your emotional, physical, and spiritual batteries. It offers a sense of calm and peace. In these moments, you become conscious and gain a new perspective on whatever is going on in your life. You’ll return home with a fresh headspace and feel revived from your trip away. As we love to say; disconnect to reconnect, and being in nature with your family is the perfect place to do so.

To book your last-minute getaway, click the ‘Glamping” tab at the top of our website. We also now have our books open for bookings from September - early January 2023.

Toad Hall - Only available for one 3 night stay this month Monday 29th August - Thursday 1st September

Explore the wildlife and the woodland at Happy Valley Norfolk

Our gorgeous Keepers Cabin nestled in the pine trees

A Romantic Spell Cast Under the 'Wizard Tree'

A happy young couple enjoying their wedding ceremony at Happy Valley Norfolk. The couple stand at the top of a vintage rug-lined aisle in front of their 130 beaming guests, against the beautiful backdrop of our quirky Wizard Tree adorned with drapes

E&B put on a showstopping celebration back in April 2022 for our first Big Wedding of the season and we’re just swooning over all their gorgeous images - aren’t you?

A huge thank you to all the wonderful suppliers who helped to make E&B’s dreams come true.

Photography - Alice Cunliffe Photography

Floristry - The Wildfolk Florist

Catering - The Hogless Roast and Thornham Deli

Wedding Cake (Donut Tower) - Crosstown

Decor - The Little Lending Company

Entertainment - The Nashville Heat and Dick Ropa

MUAH - Hayley Clarke Makeup Artist

A bridal procession through the Norfolk woodlands at Happy Valley Norfolk. A beautiful Bride clutches her Father's arm behind her procession of emerald-clad bridesmaids as she makes her way to her April Wedding Ceremony.
The love is real in this moment where a brand new husband and wife share their first married kiss in front of all their loved ones at Happy Valley Norfolk, set in the heart of Norfolk woodland beside a natural willow-lined lagoon.

The guests christened our brand new courtyard space - The Cattle Yard - in fabulous form, with a champagne reception served by our wonderful HVN Team, featuring a luxury popcorn station and hundreds of scrummy cheese straws homemade with love by some of their guests.

The brand-spanking-new bar (handcrafted by Scottie & Tony) was also open for the first time ever to help really get the party into full swing! Shots were a popular choice for guests, with plenty of delicious Happy Valley Cocktails to wash them down.

During the reception, the excited crowd enjoyed garden games galore while being beautifully serenaded by a soloist from The Nashville Heat.

In the Dutch Barn, beneath the couple’s own handmade bunting display, the banqueting-style tables were adorned with stunning Spring blooms locally grown by the wildly talented The Wildfolk Florist, while The Little Lending Company set up a gorgeous tipi corner for the little ones to hideaway.

Crosstown provided a towering display of delectable doughnuts, assembled by our talented team in front of a twinkly fairy-light photo feature wall, with hundreds of fantastic memories shared by the couple and their loved ones over the years - all for the guests to reminisce over while enjoying a doughnut - WIN!

The newlyweds made their way into The Dutch Barn with a waterside backdrop framed by the stunning floor-to-ceiling handcrafted wooden doors, and were greeted by raucous applause as they took their seats to enjoy their very first meal as husband and wife.

After the nicest vegan food we’ve ever tried (we still can’t believe it’s derived from fungus proteins!) from The Hogless Roast and some incredibly heartwarming speeches, the couple then enjoyed some fun with their friends which produced the most gorgeous smile-filled images which really captured the pure joy of friendship that their celebrations encapsulated throughout.

A Bride and her Bridesmaids enjoy cocktails outside the rustic Dutch Barn at a Happy Valley Norfolk woodland wedding venue.
The gorgeous hunter-green gypsy wagon is used as the backdrop to this gorgeous image of a Groom and his four Groomsmen bantering and beaming between themselves at the rustic Happy Valley Norfolk wedding venue.

#BoysWillBeBoys!

There was something a little quieter about the room for a short while the guests nurtured their filled bellies… and it wasn’t long before we found out why - the boys had snuck off for some fun on the tyre swing!

Before he could get too roughed up by his boys, the Bride came and stole the Groom all for herself, which Alice Cunliffe has gorgeously captured in these breathtaking intimate shots as the sunny skies turned, gently, to dusk…

Newlyweds stroll hand in hand through the towering woodlands during the early evening of their Wedding Day at Happy Valley Norfolk. The Groom looks back in wonder at his new Wife who is beaming lovingly forward to him. The Bride clutches her bouquet

The couple returned to the party hand-in-hand and took to the dance floor for their First Dance where they whirled and twirled their hearts away, absolutely beaming.

April newlyweds twirl each other around the dance floor for their First Dance at Happy Valley Norfolk. 130 excitable guests watch on as the new Mr and Mrs beam at one-another while in full dancing motion. The Nashville Heat band provide the music.

The guests were eager to join them, and it wasn’t long before the Happy Valley Hay Barn was filled with lots of fantastically sassy dance moves and friends - both old friends and new friends alike - singing their hearts out as The Nashville Heat rocked the night away under our twinkly fairy light cartwheels and mesmerising golden disco ball.

Gorgeous warm festoon lights always light the way to our romantic mid-lagoon Willow Island in the evenings at Happy Valley Norfolk. This nighttime image captures the romance of the stroll beside the natural pond at nighttime.

Mr & Mrs Lucas

23.04.22

Newlyweds enjoy a cuddle against a thicket of greenery at Happy Valley Norfolk. A stolen moment of love captured in a beautiful monochrome image during the couple's 'golden hour' photography session before dusk at Happy Valley Norfolk wedding venue.

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