Gloucester · South West England
Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester
A medieval priory in the centre of Gloucester, with a 65ft scissor-braced ceiling of 13th century oak beams gifted by King Henry III.
Medieval priory · Gloucester, Gloucestershire
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180
maximum
£1,475
per wedding
The place
Blackfriars Priory is a multi-award winning historic landmark, nestled in the heart of Gloucester City.
The venue is brimming with unrivalled history, with features such as the 65ft scissor-braced ceiling in the iconic North Range, which display original 13th century oak beams that were gifted to the site by King Henry III.
The site also houses the Medieval Scriptorium, which is believed to be the oldest standing purpose-built library in Northern Europe!
Ceremony settings
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The North Range
The main hall, under a 65ft scissor-braced ceiling of 13th century oak.
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The Medieval Scriptorium
Believed to be the oldest standing purpose-built library in Northern Europe.
Capacity
- Nearby beds
- Available
Why couples choose it
- The North Range carries a 65ft scissor-braced ceiling, its original 13th century oak beams gifted to the site by King Henry III.
- The rooms cater for weddings of between 5 and 200 guests, from a small ceremony to a full reception.
- The site houses the Medieval Scriptorium, believed to be the oldest standing purpose-built library in Northern Europe.
- Hire ranges from £1,475 to £6,756 depending on the rooms and the date.
- Nearby apartments include a two-night booking for the couple and a 10% discount for wedding guests staying over.
- Exclusive use, in-house catering and a bring-your-own-alcohol policy are all on the table.
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