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£3,000 - £6,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 130
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Late Availability
Last Minute Dates Available
10% Off
Bridebook Deal
Seasonal Offer Available
20% Off
Bridebook Deal
Midweek Offer Available
20% Off
Michelham Priory Full 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
Michelham Priory Features & Capacity
Overview
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
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
Michelham Priory Location & Contact Details
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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FAQs
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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.