Michelham Priory

(16)
£3,000 - £6,985 for Venue Hire
Up to 130
Bedrooms
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Description

Michelham Priory is steeped in history dating back to Medieval times but with a fresh, modern approach to weddings which allows our couples to create a bespoke wedding day, or even weekend. Hidden amidst seven acres of beautiful grounds including a Physics Garden, Herb Garden, formal and informal lawns, fruit orchard plus wider grounds bursting with bio-diversity, Michelham Priory has a Medieval gatehouse for the most impressive of entrances, a historic house and jewel-in-the-crown, a stunning Elizabethan wedding barn with vaulted beamed ceiling and its own courtyard garden and private lawns. This is then the focal point for weddings although we encourage our couples and their guests to enjoy all the aspects of this unique wedding venue. We want your wedding to be absolutely unique to you and so we allow a wide choice of caterers and suppliers so that you can work to your own brief and budget. We can host intimate weddings in the House, seating wedding breakfasts of up to 130 in the Elizabethan Barn but can also accommodate much larger numbers should you wish to have a marquee in our Grounds. This works very well for weddings, such as Asian weddings, which require lots of different spaces for different aspects of the day. We allow our couples a three day hire too, so that you and your suppliers have plenty of time to set up. We can also accommodate sumptuous Autumn and Winter weddings. For couples looking for extra support, the experienced and super-creative Blue Door Weddings team at Michelham Priory offer a range of planning and management services to help you fulfil your wedding dreams. We really can make anything happen so if you'd like to be Creative Directors of your wedding day but don't have the time to make it happen, just let us know.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Bryony Basden
Hi there, Thanks for enquiring about the stunning Michelham Priory via the fantastic Bridebook. We are a beautiful venue and have a very experienced, creative team of wedding coordinators, planners and stylists here to help you create the most stunning wedding day. Please let me know if you have specific questions or would like to come for a private viewing. Kindest regards - Bryony

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2000
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4

Overview of Michelham Priory

Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
130
Reception Capacity
130
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Kitchen

Venue

Marquee Permitted
Exclusive Use
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Grade I/II Listed Building
Disabled Access
Landscaped Gardens
Bridal Changing Facilities
Outdoor Reception Space
Water View

Food and Drink

Alcohol Licence
External Catering Permitted
Vegan Catering
Asian Catering
Latin / South American
Indian
African
Western / European
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Hog Roast
Grazing, BBQ, American, French
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Bar

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Michelham Priory

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£3,000
Maximum Price
£6,985
What is included in this pricing:
Day before set up available
Furniture included
Choice of preferred caterers
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Reviews for Michelham Priory
(16)

John & Becky
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
Perfect venue
We had our wedding at Michelham in June 2024 and couldn't be happier! It's a fantastic venue, with the medieval priory, expansive grounds including gardens and orchards, and a fantastic Elizabethan barn. The staff were incredibly helpful, with ongoing communication and support to get everything perfect, and lots of great suppliers who knew the venue well. Our wedding was very outdoorsy and midsummer themed, and the venue was perfect for this with the ceremony on the lawn with a beautiful view over the most, and dinner and dancing in the barn. The grounds were great for kids as well as guests just wanting a wander, we had so many beautiful spots for photos the photographers were spoiled for choice! The staff were all wonderful, with ongoing support before and after and a great team ready to help out on the day. We really felt part of the family there - and we even got to do a bit of medieval archery!
Response from the venue
Thank you both so much for being such a wonderful couple to work with. We loved seeing your day unfold so beautifully. Thanks also for your kind review and helping spread the word about how special Michelham Priory is. Best wishes from us all.
Venue responded
Nicky
Wedding: August
May 2024
Lovely barn and garden!
Pleasant grounds and a lovely ancient barn and garden area that is a popular venue for Weddings and parties
Tamasine
Wedding: September
May 2024
Pretty gardens and beautiful moat!
Love Michelham! Pretty gardens and a beautiful moat.
Roland
Wedding: July
May 2024
Serene and beautiful.
Serene, beautiful and very well maintained. Fantastic inside and out. The Great Barn is truly great - a perfect venue.
Martin
Wedding: May
May 2024
Beautiful gardens.
Beautiful gardens and the house is fascinating!
Helen
Wedding: February
May 2024
Very romantic setting for weddings.
Michelham is a beatufiul place with so much history. The Physic Garden is wonderful. My eldest nephew was married here and it's a very romantic setting for weddings
Janet
Wedding: June
May 2024
A very special place!
A very special beautiful place. Tons of history and atmosphere.
Jerry
Wedding: March
May 2024
So picturesque!
A great day out in the Sussex countryside. We had a lovely time here, it's just so picturesque and steeped in history. The gardens are wonderful, and the house itself is magnificent.
Dan
Wedding: October
May 2024
A marvellous venue!
A marvellous 12th century attraction with achingly beautiful gardens and structures. A must-see.
Nicky
Wedding: October
May 2024
Beautiful ancient barn!
Beautiful and lovely ancient barn and garden area that is a perfect for weddings and parties.

Location & Contact Details for Michelham Priory

Wedding Venue Address

Nr Lewes, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

'It's best to put Michelham Priory into Google Maps - this will take you directly to the venue, where you will see our visitors car park and magnificent mediveal gatehouse'

Nearest Town

Hailsham

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M23

Nearest Train Station

Berwick

Nearest Airport

Gatwick

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Michelham Priory?

A gorgeous spring wedding, that had a ceremony in the Orchard under the blossom, before heading into The Elizabethan Barn for a wild meadow styled party!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Relax and enjoy yourself so that your guests can do the same. We love a smiley, happy couple!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

I organised private pedalos for the lake at one beautiful wedding which had an Ibizan vibe

Describe Michelham Priory in 5 adjectives

Romantic Beautiful Bespoke Historic Rural

Where’s the best photo spot at Michelham Priory?

In the apple orchard - especially in Spring!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Can't beat a smoked salmon bellini!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

A delicious taco.

What is Michelham Priory most unique feature?

Michelham Priory is a seven acre, private island surrounded by the UK's longest moat.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

All of the incredible weddings we get to host.

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