Blackfriars Priory Weddings
A Multi-Award Winning Historic Landmark in the Heart of Gloucester City.
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: £1,790 - £7,553
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 180
Guest Capacity (min/max): 10 / 230
Guests for sit down meal: 30 - 180
Space for more? (e.g. marquee): Yes
Accommodation
Accommodation Rooms: 20
Accommodation Capacity: 145
About Blackfriars Priory
Blackfriars Priory is an ancient scheduled monument, with an award winning team and awe inspiring history. The site will wow your guests with its array of unique features, such as the 65ft scissor-braced ceiling in the iconic North Range, 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
Dry Hire Available
Historic
Additional Facilities
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Wedding coordinator
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.
Our Sustainability Commitments
Blackfriars Priory is a member of the Sustainable Wedding Alliance, with a target for the whole team to be carbon literacy trained by April 2025. The venue completed a renewal of its catering partnerships in 2023 and the selected companies were scored on their sustainability standards, among a number of other criteria. Blackfriars is proud to work with caterers who grow their own produce, offer seasonal menus with low food mileage and reduce single use waste with initiatives such as company wide bans on sauce sachets. The lighting in the toilets has been upgraded to sensor lights, meaning that the lights are only on when in use and electricity consumption is reduced. Wooden planters were introduced in 2024 containing plants for pollinators, to offer an oasis for wildlife in our urban setting. Due to Blackfriars Priory being located in an urban setting, we encourage customers to use public transport wherever possible, to reduce car emissions. All card, plastic and glass generated by events is recycled. Labelled recycling bins have been introduced to encourage visitors to appropriately discard of waste when onsite. The blog on the Blackfriars Priory website includes articles that encourage customers to consider sustainable options when planning events.
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