Priston Mill
Plan your perfect day at Priston Mill, Two stunning wedding venues in one idyllic location set within the picturesque countryside of Somerset.
Outstanding Food
Outside ceremony
Events Team
Set in a valley within the Duchy of Cornwall's Newton Park Estate
Various locations onsite to have your ceremony
Churches nearby
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: ££ - £££
Price Range: £7,500 - £15,000
Based on a wedding reception and ceremony for 80 guests, including venue hire, wedding breakfast, drinks reception, wine during the wedding breakfast, toast drinks and evening food.
Hire Price Range: £1,450 - £4,400
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 150
Guest Capacity (min/max): 40 / 200
Guests for sit down meal: 40 - 150
About Priston Mill
Discover two enchanting wedding venues near Bath at Priston Mill - the ancient Watermill and Tythe Barn. These idyllic locations offer the perfect backdrop for receptions and civil ceremonies, effortlessly blending their elegant, historic charm with luxurious contemporary furnishings. Both settings have their own unique character, fitting a wide variety of wedding themes and styles and making Priston Mill one of the most exciting places to get married in the South West.
If you are dreaming of a barn wedding, Priston Mill's Tythe Barn is the perfect setting. The barn is able to comfortably fit up to 150 wedding guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast. With 15 metre high ceilings and plenty of rustic charm, your guests will be in awe of this venue's natural beauty. As the evening party begins, The Tythe Barn can accommodate up to 200 wedding guests for an evening reception, ensuring the most electric atmosphere for you to celebrate your newlywed status with your nearest and dearest.
Priston Mill's second venue setting, The Watermill is a truly unique setting for a wedding. Featuring plenty of historic charm and significance, as you step onto its grounds, you'll be greeted by private gardens and a backdrop of rolling countryside. Spread across three floors, easily accessible by stairs or lift, The Watermill offers up to 90 wedding guests a beautiful and intimate setting for the wedding day complete with licensed bar and cosy seating areas. In the evening, the space can accommodate an additional 30 guests to join the celebrations.
For your wedding food, our team of experienced chefs takes great pride in crafting delectable wedding menus that will tantalise your taste buds. From delectable canapés to a sumptuous wedding breakfast, every dish is thoughtfully prepared using the finest ingredients. From lavish banquet-style feasts to a more traditional dining experience, our chefs will tailor the menu to suit your preferences, ensuring an exceptional culinary experience on your big day.
But that's not all... the captivating gardens at Priston Mill are the beautiful finishing touch to this venue, where nature's beauty unfolds in every season. Every season there is an abundance of colour and character, providing an ever-changing backdrop for your wedding pictures and a lovely setting your guests to enjoy while sipping fizz.
Want to see the venue for yourself? Contact out team to arrange a showround and find out more.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only
Venue Setting
Countryside
Waterside
Waterside
Woodland
Remote
Venue Type
Barn
Exclusive use
Unique & Unusual
Intimate Venue
Outdoor / Garden
Historic
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Inhouse Toastmaster
Bespoke weddings
Good Disabled Access
Dog friendly
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Vegan
Special Guides for Brides Offers
Winter Weddings
Instructions
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between November 2024 - March 2025 (excluding Saturdays in December & the week between Christmas & New Year). Also available during November 2025. Venue hire reduced for The Tythe Barn to £2,175 Venue hire reduced for The Watermill to £1,850
Terms and conditions
Excludes Saturdays in December, the week between Christmas & New Year, and Bank Holiday weekends. Minimum numbers apply.
Weekday Weddings
Instructions
Our spectacular and picturesque wedding venue, together with our expertise and high level of service is available Monday-Thursday at a very special price. Tythe Barn £1,800 January through to and including the 3rd week of July (excl. May half term and the Easter period) Also available from September until the 3rd week of December. £2,650 Available during May half term, the Easter period and the last week in July through to the end of August. Watermill £1,450 January through to and including the 3rd week of July (excl. May half term and the Easter period) Also available from September until the 3rd week of December. £1,750 Available during May half term, the Easter period and the last week in July through to the end of August.
Terms and conditions
Excludes Bank Holidays and the time between Christmas and New Year. Minimum numbers apply.
Contact & Location
Priston Mill
Priston Mill, Priston, BA2 9EQ, Bristol and Somerset, United Kingdom
FAQs
Our Watermill venue has a wonderful pergola in the garden that makes a lovely space for an outdoor ceremony
You can supply your own wines for your wedding at Priston Mill for the corkage rate of £11.50/bottle (75cl) for still wine and £13.95/bottle (75cl) for Champagne and sparkling wine.
At Priston Mill, all catering is handled in-house by PM Hospitality Ltd. Our skilled chefs use top-quality, locally sourced ingredients to create a high standard of cuisine. You may supply your own wedding cake.
Suppliers can access the venue from 9am to decorate on the morning of the wedding.
The reception needs to be finished by midnight.
Yes, you can have silent fireworks on your wedding day at Priston Mill as long as you use one of our preferred suppliers.
Natural petal confetti can be used both inside and outside the venues on the lawns.
Yes, we allow candles so long as they are inside candle holders
Whilst we don't have accommodation on site, we do have a list of recommended accommodation, all close by!
Priston Mill is located just 6 miles from Bath and about 10 miles from Bristol. This makes us a convenient location as a Somerset wedding venue. Check out the map on the listing.
Children can generally have the same meal as adult guests at a reduced rate. However, alternative options are also available.
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