Newburgh Priory Historic Wedding Venue
Host your unforgettable wedding at our historic and elegant North Yorkshire stately home.
Exclusive-use historic estate
Indoor & outdoor ceremony options
Breathtaking Yorkshire views in every direction
Timeless elegance without rigid packages
Not a commercial venue so limited number of weddings per yr
Business details last verified on 19th of January 2026 by the Guides for Brides team.
Prices & Capacity
Prices
Typical Price: £POA
Capacity
Ceremony: 100
Standing: 300
Seated Meal: 300
About Newburgh Priory
Newburgh Priory is an exclusive use stately home nestled within the breathtaking Howardian Hills in North Yorkshire, offering a breathtakingly romantic setting for your wedding. Exchange vows in the historic ruined Priory or the elegant Long Gallery before celebrating in the magnificent grounds. This versatile venue provides a stunning backdrop for creating a truly bespoke and unforgettable wedding day.
Newburgh Priory: A Timeless North Yorkshire Wedding Venue
Set within the heart of the North Yorkshire countryside, Newburgh Priory offers an exclusive and unforgettable setting for your wedding day. From the moment you arrive, the house and its magnificent grounds become entirely yours, allowing your celebration to unfold in complete privacy.
Exchange your vows in one of the Priory’s licensed period rooms, each rich in history, elegance and architectural charm - perfect for weddings of up to 100 guests indoors. For something truly extraordinary, couples may also choose an atmospheric blessing among the romantic ruins of the original Augustinian Priory, a breathtaking backdrop for a moment to be remembered forever.
The sweeping, immaculately kept lawns provide a spectacular blank canvas for a marquee reception accommodating up to 300 guests, offering complete creative freedom to design a celebration that reflects your vision. At Newburgh Priory, flexibility is key; couples are free to work with their preferred suppliers, ensuring every detail feels personal and perfectly considered.
Across the estate, a wealth of stunning photographic settings await from the grandeur of the house itself to the tranquil lake, enchanting water garden and charming walled garden. For added ease and comfort, elegant on-site accommodation is available for the wedding couple and selected guests.
More than a venue, Newburgh Priory is a place of timeless beauty where your wedding story can unfold with elegance, romance and individuality.
The Details
Venue Type
Mansion
Stately home
Exclusive use
Historic
Outdoor / Garden
Weekend Hire
Country House
Dry Hire Available
Intimate Venue
Land For Hire
Suitable for Asian Weddings
Suitable for Jewish Weddings
Unique & Unusual
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Outdoor Ceremonies
Receptions Only
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Interfaith / Multicultural
Jewish (Stage and Chuppah)
Venue Setting
Countryside
Village
Remote
Woodland
Additional Facilities
Bespoke weddings
Wedding packages
Discos permitted
Dog friendly
Fireworks permitted
Helipad
Live music permitted
Onsite car parking
Outdoor ceremonies
Walled Garden
Area
Area of Outstanding Beauty
Catering Options
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Food Trucks Permitted
No Corkage
Outside Bars Permitted
Outside Caterers Permitted
Contact & Location
Newburgh Priory
Newburgh, Coxwold, YO61 4AS, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
FAQs
A wedding at Newburgh Priory gives you Exclusive Use – which means the House and Gardens are yours for the day – we’re also pooch and child friendly so all the family can attend!
Newburgh Priory holds a civil ceremony license so you can say vows in one of three Georgian rooms in the house from small intimate gatherings for 20 or up to 100 guests (with more to follow in the evening).
We can also offer the option of an indoor/outdoor wedding - enjoy a ceremony for up to 300 in the Long Gallery Ruin then you & your partner sign on the dotted line inside one of our Georgian licensed rooms with a registrar.
We don't charge corkage but your caterer might so just double check with them!
We don’t limit you to our “Suggested Suppliers” we can guide, advise and suggest suppliers that know our venue well but we don’t tie you in to anyone specific – the choice is yours.
Exclusive Use means you have access to the house from 8am until midnight on your wedding day. If you opt for a marquee, you can have access to the site the day before from 8.30am-6.30pm to decorate & make your own.
Carriages for your event is at midnight
We don't have specific noise restrictions.
We do allow Fireworks at the Priory – so you can finish your dream day off with a bang!
We do allow biodegradable confetti only, outside of the house and in our romantic ruins
Yes, we allow candles in sconces or similar to protect our historic surfaces from wax and flame from contact.
Although we don’t have accommodation on site we are extremely lucky to have an abundance of places on the doorstep in the village of Coxwold – Newburgh House in particular stands at the gates of the Priory so you can enjoy your first night as bride and groom a stone’s throw away with your guests local too.
Although we don’t have accommodation on site we are extremely lucky to have an abundance of places on the doorstep in the village of Coxwold – Newburgh House in particular stands at the gates of the Priory so you can enjoy your first night as bride and groom a stone’s throw away with your guests local too.
Although we don’t have accommodation on site we are extremely lucky to have an abundance of places on the doorstep in the village of Coxwold – Newburgh House in particular stands at the gates of the Priory so you can enjoy your first night as bride and groom a stone’s throw away with your guests local too.
Our Sustainability Commitments
As a historic estate cared for over generations, Newburgh Priory is committed to the thoughtful stewardship of its buildings and landscapes, ensuring they are preserved and enjoyed responsibly for years to come.
Customer Reviews
2 reviews
Angela Ellis-Skelton
Mr & Mrs Spencer
Personal Message
Paul Robson
Wedding Coordinator
Welcome to Newburgh Priory, where history, beauty, and celebration come together. On your wedding day, the house and grounds become exclusively yours, offering stunning backdrops from our period rooms to the romantic Priory ruins. Our team is here to help create a day that is uniquely yours elegant, memorable, and filled with joy. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing in your special day.
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