The Wensum Valley Hotel, Golf and Country Club is on the western edge of Taverham, which is on the northwestern side of Norwich. The Wensum Valley is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation.
The hotel has more than enough space for us (90 bedrooms) and plenty of free car parking (over 200 spaces). All the facilities we will be using are on the ground floor, with no awkward steps, and right next to each other.
The bar/lounge is spacious and has seating for over a hundred people; as such, it is the natural centre for our activities. It is stocked with a good range of beers, ciders, wines, etc.., and has two session ales on draught.
Accommodation
Accommodation is on the ground floor and the first floor. There are no rooms specifically adapted for those with mobility issues but some of the rooms have wider doorways and the hotel will install specific aids as requested. There are no lifts so we will reserve ground floor rooms for those that need them – everything will be on one level. The hotel has been upgrading its rooms and most now have walk-in showers (possibly all of them by next February).
The rooms are booked on a Bed & Breakfast basis, with breakfast in the restaurant. A substantial bar menu, including lighter/cheaper, vegetarian and gluten-free options (see here), is available from 7 am to 9:30 pm. Members are welcome to book the restaurant for dinner. There is also a lunchtime carvery on Sunday and afternoon tea on any day (both require booking in advance).
The room fees include use of the leisure club facilities, which includes the fully equipped gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and spa bath. Golf is extra!
Rates:
- Twin/Double: £89.00 per room, per night
- Single: £68.00 per person, per night
- Family: TBC
Registration
You can book your rooms at the same time as registering for the con here if you are planning to stay at the hotel. If you can’t sort your hotel details at this time, or need to change them later, there will be a separate form available or you can email us.
Travel
The hotel is about six miles from the centre of Norwich. We plan to arrange for pre-booked taxis or minibuses for a regular door-to-door service between the railway station and the hotel at likely arrival and checkout times. See our travel page for more details.