About Bylaugh

Bylaugh Hall has been brought back to life.

Bylaugh is probably the most beautiful and imposing period mansion in Norfolk which is in use as a perfect venue for either family events, businesses or the classic country house wedding. There are many interesting and enjoyable facilities nearby and in the surrounding countryside .

"England, home and beauty" John Braham (The song of Nelson). 
Retreat into splendour......home to the most romantic weddings, inspirational conferences, fine food experiences, and your home too for a few nights or a week or two - Bylaugh is Norfolk's fascinating venue.

Ruined in the 1950s then rescued over the past few years by Stephen and Muffy Vince from total oblivion.

The Cultural Activities complement both the Business Events and the Weddings at weekends. And for 2010 there is a planned return to many of the cultural activities from Art to Dance and Concerts, and from Charity Balls to guided tours.

Remember how music bonded Bylaugh, bonded it all together with frequent classic, jazz and folk concerts. The dancing, the art openings, live music and theatre, story telling and poetry reading with perhaps most important the Health. From talks, exercises, Yoga and Tai Chi, to massage, treatment and learning to cook healthily - one could call it a cultural centre, but we prefer not to. We think of it as a home, there are also plenty of places to sit or walk quietly too. It is all coming back, and more.

At present, all events take place in the Orangery and not in the main hall building which is still undergoing its restoration. 

Stephen and Muffy Vince have cared for each and every element of this building as the stones and carvings have been put back. Now one finds furniture of the period throughout the bedrooms and principal rooms.

Businesses bring their conferences and seminars; the public bring their events, their parties and their weddings. Yet the buildings retain their tranquility - it remains a home. The businesses find they are in a 'retreat' location - far from the madding crowd - perfect for concentration. The public find they are home from home. Only by paying a visit can you feel whether or not this is the place you have been looking for.

About Bylaugh

Bylaugh (pronounced beela, sometimes mis-spelt as Belaugh) is a tiny hamlet with a Saxon round towered church nestling by the river Wensum which flows on to Norwich. There is an Old Hall built in the 15th Century surrounded by lovely farm buildings and cottages belonging to the King family. Most of the other houses in this hamlet were built by the Evans-Lombe family for the Estate.

This new Bylaugh Hall is a small Stately Home built by Charles Barry (Architect of the Houses of Parliament) in 1850. In 1950 it was partially demolished and abandoned to the elements. Now it is coming gradually back to life. 

The Accommodation combines modern comforts with the style and elegance of the past. The Main Hall building remains closed to the public whilst the job of restoration continues. It is the buildings of the beautiful and picturesque East Wing that can be used, usually simply as holiday houses for a week or two, or for the weekend.

Because Bylaugh Park is a quiet retreat tucked away from the busy crowds, roads and noise it makes the perfect businessman's escape and venue, be it for training sessions, product launches, team building or any of the many other things that businesses wish to get away and do.