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Blackfriars Priory Weddings

A Multi-Award Winning Historic Landmark.

Gloucestershire, Gloucester

£5,000 - £14,000

230 guests

17 reviews

We are an exclusive use venue.

The Priory is a one-of-a-kind venue

We are a multi-award winning venue and team

Unique history

Oldest standing purpose-built library in Nothern Europe onsite

Dedicated wedding co-ordinator in-house

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: ££ - £££

Typical Price: £12,000

Price Range: £5,000 - £14,000

Venue Hire Price for Midweek Off-Peak East Range through to Peak Date North Range.

Hire Price Range: £1,335 - £5,380

Capacity

Guests for a ceremony: 150

Guest Capacity (min/max): 10 / 230

Guests for sit down meal: 30 - 150

Space for more? (e.g. marquee): Yes

Accommodation

Accommodation Rooms: 20

Accommodation Capacity: 145

 

About Blackfriars Priory

An iconic scheduled monument nestled in the heart of Gloucester City. The site will wow your guests with its 65ft scissor-braced ceiling, which displays original 13th Century oak beams that were gifted to Blackfriars Priory by King Henry III.

Make lasting memories in our extraordinary scheduled monument setting. Blackfriars Priory makes your special day exceptional - An enchanting historic landmark, nestled in the center of the Dockland City of Gloucester. Captivating architecture steeped in history, boasting features throughout the 13th - 21st Centuries, will delight your guests.

The venue boasts unrivalled details such as the 65ft scissor-braced ceiling in the North Range, displaying original 13th Century oak beams that were gifted to the site by King Henry III. There is also a stunning ruin, featuring a 13th Century wash basin that is overlooked from the North Range by our magnificent glass wall and a 16th century bread oven charms the Lower East Range. The site is of international historical importance due to the ancient Scriptorium, which is believed to be the oldest standing purpose-built library in Northern Europe. Blackfriars is an iconic site like no other, perfect for discerning couples seeking celebrations with a dramatic backdrop.

Our international award-winning team are here to assist you in making your special day perfect, from planning the tiny details during the leadup to the day and looking after you and your guests on the day itself, to ensure all of your plans are executed perfectly. Couples enjoy exclusive use for the duration of the wedding day and with the Priory only hosting a limited number of weddings each year, couples can enjoy a truly unique and special day.

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Receptions Only

Venue Setting

City

Town

Venue Type

Exclusive use

Unique & Unusual

Other

Dry Hire Available

Historic

Additional Facilities

Dance floor

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Wedding coordinator

One wedding per day

Licensed bar

Bespoke weddings

Wedding packages

Catering Options

Pre-approved Caterers Only

Outside Caterers Permitted

Contact & Location

Blackfriars Priory

Via Sacra, Ladybellegate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2HN, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

FAQs

Yes, Blackfriars Priory is offered on an exclusive use basis for the duration of your wedding day.

Yes.

Due to changes in UK law, we are now able to offer outdoor ceremonies on a case-by-case basis.

Yes.

Yes.

We offer access the day before your wedding (subject to availability).

Midnight.

No.

No.

Yes but it must be biodegradeable.

LED candles are permitted and are highly effective.

We provide a two night stay at the nearby Judges Lodgings in Gloucester with North Range full day and reception weddings.

No.

Yes, a 10% discount code is available for guests who would also like to stay at Judges Lodgings.

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