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The Franklin Room, Thetford
The Franklin Room is in the Thomas Paine Hotel in Thetford.
This boutique hotel is just a short distance from Thetford Forest, and provides elegant accommodation options for guests.
Address
Thomas Paine Hotel
33 Whitehart St
Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 1AA
Ceremony times
Ceremonies take place on the hour:
- Mondays 10am-4pm
- Tuesdays 10am-4pm
- Saturdays 10am-4pm
- Sundays 10am-4pm
Capacity
The Franklin Room has capacity for 26 people. This includes:
- Children and babies
- The two witnesses
- A photographer if you are having one
It does not include the couple and the two registrars.
Outdoor ceremonies
Outdoor ceremonies are not offered at this venue.
Booking
Use the online booking form to book your ceremony at The Franklin Room, Thetford.
Book your ceremony at The Franklin Room, Thetford
Open events
Learn about our Celebrate in Norfolk open events with the opportunity to view our venues.
More information about ceremonies
Access
The ceremony room is on the ground floor of the building and is fully accessible.
Animals
Animals are not allowed into the building, with the exception of service dogs.
Ceremony arrival times
Couples can arrive up to one hour before the ceremony time.
Confetti
All confetti must be bio-degradable. Confetti is not permitted in the building but can be thrown outside the main entrance.
Food and drink
No food or drink is allowed to be consumed in the ceremony room.
Music
There is a Bluetooth speaker available for you to connect your device. You must bring your own music to the ceremony with you on your phone.
Parking
There is parking available for the bridal car and for guests. If you need extra parking spaces there are multiple public car parks within walking distance of the hotel.
Photographs
You are welcome to take photos in the ceremony room and inside the hotel. Nearby, at the bottom of White Hart Street, photos can be taken next to the river.
Smoking
Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not allowed.
Visiting with children
The venue has baby changing facilities and areas for pushchairs to be stored. The staff at the hotel will be able to assist with this.
Waiting area
There is a small waiting area by the bar/lounge inside the hotel.
