Gloucester Blackfriars Priory

English Heritage, Blackfriars, Gloucestershire, GL1 2HN -

Up to
250 guests
External Catering
allowed

About Venue

Blackfriars Priory is a stunning 13thMedieval Priory settled in the heart of Gloucestershire. After a renovation project, you can now experience the stunning site in all of its glory, including the private courtyard garden, the splendid scale of the original scissor-braced roof and the Scriptorium, Britain’s oldest and most well preserved medieval library.
To create a memorable wedding you need a wedding venue that is out of the ordinary, and Blackfriars Priory will do just that. With captivating architecture steeped in history to delight you and your guests, we can make your special day truly exceptional. Blackfriars also provides a gorgeous backdrop for your photos and videos, all wrapped together with delicious award-winning food and drink, delivered with flawless service.
Our packages can cater from 10 to 200 guests and we will make sure that your wedding day is perfect. Ranging from the ceremony, to the wedding breakfast, right the way through to the evening reception, Blackfriars Priory truly is a magical place to have your wedding.
The East Range is a stunning original building with warm natural light flooding the room. This room can hold up to 60 people and can be beautifully decorated with candles and polished wooden floors, perfect for an intimate ceremony.
Please phone our dedicated wedding coordinator to arrange a suitable time for you to view our venue!

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 250

Dining

up to 150

Theatre

up to 230

Boardroom

up to 28

Cabaret

up to 75

Classroom

up to 60

Food & Beverage

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Alcohol

Facilities & Amenities

Disabled access

Lectern

Natural light

Outdoor / Garden / Beach

Table / chairs included

Tea

Audio & Visual

Sound system

Microphone

Projector & screen

TV screen

Flipchart

WiFi

Space Rules

Allowed events

Wedding ceremony licence

Licensed for alcohol

Attendee Minimum Age

Location

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Reviews

Katie Wint
September 2025
We had our wedding day here in August 2025 and it was perfect. Everything from viewing, booking and the way the big day was run was absolutely amazing. Matt, our wedding coordinator, was such an enormous support throughout and was so efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. What we loved about Blackfriars was that you could really make the wedding your own and any niggles we may have had about coordinating this were quickly put to rest, thanks to Matt and the team. The set up on the previous day and tidy up on the following day was helped enormously by Matt and the team. We loved having a wedding in such a historic venue which was so central in town and pictures in and around the venue were amazing. We felt so relaxed on the day, everything was in hand. We’d recommend this venue to anyone for an event or even just to visit (it’s gorgeous). The team are so welcoming and it’s a hidden gem in our beautiful city.