Description
Set within 14 acres of beautiful parkland, Hitchin Priory is a unique and historic venue for your wedding day. With its charming period architecture and spacious function rooms, the Priory can host both intimate gatherings and larger celebrations. Couples can exchange vows in one of our elegant licensed rooms or beneath the stunning rear portico, creating a beautiful setting for the start of your day. The main building is built around the remains of a 16th‑century monastery, with original cloisters and historic features providing a picturesque backdrop for your wedding photos. We offer exclusive use of the venue, ensuring complete privacy for you and your guests, along with 30 comfortable bedrooms for overnight stays. Our experienced wedding team will support you throughout the planning process, from tailored packages and delicious catering to accommodation and entertainment. Whether you envision a classic, vintage, or contemporary celebration, Hitchin Priory offers a beautiful setting where your wedding vision can truly come to life.
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Reviews (2)
- IIan14/04/2023We booked the Priory for our wedding and it was amazingWe booked the Priory for our wedding and it was amazingWe booked the Priory for our wedding and it was amazing. I have a 3k word review describing why we loved it, but only 200 words allowed. Look at the website to see how beautiful it is. The staff and the quality of the service are what make it special.We booked the Priory for our wedding and it was amazing. I have a 3k word review describing why we loved it, but only 200 words allowed. Look at the website to see how beautiful it is. The staff and the quality of the service are what make it special.
- RRebekah S14/04/2023We had our wedding at the hitchin priory yesterday and could not recommend this venue enough, everything from planning to the day after our wedding was terrificWe had our wedding at the hitchin priory yesterday and could not recommend this venue enough, everything from planning to the day after our wedding was terrificWe had our wedding at the hitchin priory yesterday and could not recommend this venue enough, everything from planning to the day after our wedding was terrific! Every member of staff from event coordinators, mangers, bar staff and cleaners were the most down to earth, polite professional people who all went above and beyond to make our day perfect, we had a couple of slight hiccups and they handled everything so respectfully and professional¦¦ would 100% recommend this venue.We had our wedding at the hitchin priory yesterday and could not recommend this venue enough, everything from planning to the day after our wedding was terrific! Every member of staff from event coordinators, mangers, bar staff and cleaners were the most down to earth, polite professional people who all went above and beyond to make our day perfect, we had a couple of slight hiccups and they handled everything so respectfully and professional¦¦ would 100% recommend this venue.
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Nearest Town
Nearest Motorway & Junction
Nearest Train Station
Nearest Airport
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Take the time to enjoy the planning of such a wonderful memorable event!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
I’ve seen so many wonderful personal touches at weddings, but the ones that always stand out are the details that really reflect who the couple are. We’ve had a Pokémon‑themed wedding with a brilliantly designed Pokémon cake that had guests smiling all day, a Star Wars celebration complete with an animatronic R2‑D2 roaming around the venue, and a Dungeons & Dragons wedding where each table was styled like a different campaign, complete with themed place settings. I love when couples bring those unique elements into their day, it makes the celebration feel truly personal and creates moments their guests will remember long after the wedding.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Unique, historical, beautiful, accommodating, picturesque
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
King Henry VIII!
In all seriousness, while we can’t claim modern royalty, we do welcome a number of well‑known performers each year during our annual concerts. Many of them use the very rooms you’ll be getting married in as their green rooms, a fun little detail that couples always enjoy hearing. It’s lovely to know that the same historic spaces have hosted everything from intimate vows to chart‑topping artists.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Chocolate dipped strawberries
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
The gorgeous view of the starry sky visible from our rear portico at night.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The 16th and 18th century architecture that seamlessly exists alongside our elegant and modern spaces.
