Georgian Townhouse Wedding Photographer Norwich | Magpie Magpie Photography
Norwich's best
kept secret.
The Georgian Townhouse is one of those Norwich venues that surprises people. Hidden in plain sight on Unthank Road — characterful, relaxed, genuinely beautiful. Exactly the kind of day I love to photograph.
Intimate. Characterful.
Completely itself.
The Georgian Townhouse isn't trying to be a grand country house. It's something better — a genuinely characterful Norwich pub and hotel with deep blue walls, fairy lights, a glasshouse bar and an enormous walled garden that feels completely removed from the city outside.
The Pembroke Room is licensed for ceremonies and opens directly onto a private courtyard and enclosed garden. Up to 60 guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, 100 for the evening — which means every person in that room matters. There's nowhere to hide and nothing to miss.
For a documentary photographer, an intimate venue like this is where the work gets really good. My ADHD means I notice everything — the small shifts, the look between the two of you during the speeches, the guest who's been holding it together all day and finally lets go during the first dance. In a room this size, I catch all of it.
- The Pembroke Room — licensed for ceremonies, up to 60 dining / 100 evening
- Deep blue walls, fairy lights, glasshouse bar and private courtyard garden
- The Scout Hut — adjacent space for up to 50, ideal for games, kids, overflow
- The Stables — rustic outdoor space with roof cover at the far end of the walled garden
- 35 boutique bedrooms and apartments — guests don't have far to go
- No venue hire charge — minimum spend basis, fully flexible food and drink
- Only one wedding per day — the whole venue atmosphere is yours
"They blended in with our family and made the atmosphere so relaxed. The photos were better than we could have imagined — they captured moments we didn't even realise were happening."
Becky & Josh Norwich, Norfolk"I was a very stressed out bride and felt like I could relax in their capable hands. The photos are just amazing — they captured every single moment beautifully."
Rosie & Shane NorfolkWhat shooting at
the Georgian Townhouse looks like.
The ceremony — Pembroke Room
Deep blue walls, fairy lights, glasshouse bar alongside. The Pembroke Room has a warmth and intimacy that bigger venues can't replicate. Natural light from the glasshouse side makes for beautiful ceremony coverage without any flash.
The garden — drinks and portraits
The walled garden is one of the best features of this venue. Guests spill out through the courtyard, the BBQ fires up, and there's enough space to disappear for a relaxed 15-minute couple portrait session while the party starts without you.
The evening — intimate and loud
When 100 people fill the Pembroke Room for the evening, it gets properly atmospheric. The fairy lights, the low ceilings, the energy of everyone crammed in together — this is where the best photos happen. I'll already be in position before it kicks off.
Small wedding. Big feeling.
You need a photographer who gets that.
With 60 guests maximum in the Pembroke Room, there's nowhere to hide and nothing to miss. That's exactly where my approach to photography is at its best. No shouted instructions, no stopping the day for setups. I blend into the room, move with the energy, and catch what's actually happening — especially the things happening when nobody knows I'm watching.
How I actually work →Planning your
Georgian Townhouse wedding.
Everything you need to know so we can plan the day together. The Georgian Townhouse team have a strong reputation for being attentive and genuinely easy to work with — and I'll be in touch with them ahead of the day.
Travel to the Georgian Townhouse is included in all my packages — it's right in Norwich. See full pricing and what's included. If you're also worried about being in front of a camera, read this — it comes up more than you'd think.
Check my availability →- Address 30–34 Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2RB
- Ceremony room The Pembroke Room — up to 60 guests
- Evening capacity Up to 100 guests
- Additional space The Scout Hut (up to 50) + The Stables garden
- Bedrooms 35 boutique rooms and apartments on site
- Garden Large walled garden with BBQ and bar
- Pricing No room hire charge — minimum spend basis
- Exclusivity One wedding per day only
- Contact thegeorgiantownhousenorwich.com/weddings
Georgian Townhouse
wedding photography FAQ.
Let's make sure
I'm free for your day.
Popular Saturdays book 12–18 months in advance. Drop me a message with your date and I'll come back to you quickly. No hard sell, no faff. Just an honest conversation about your day.
