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Price: £3,000 – £10,750
Guests: 110
Bedrooms: 20
Deals available: 3
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (3)
Description
Description
St Osyth Priory is one of the most historic and iconic landmarks in England as well as being crowned best Manor House and Boutique Hotel wedding venue of the year! The estate takes its name from the 1,400-year-old legend of Osyth, the daughter of Frithwald. Why not begin your next chapter here, surrounded by grandeur and history? The iconic estate is continuing the development and restoration to nurture this area back to its former glory. The Priory is home to ancient lakes, breath taking woodland and historic buildings – with more to be discovered. Our Wedding Venue holds a Civil ceremony licence and if you would prefer there is a church just a two-minute walk away. You can also host celebrant ceremonies or other religious blessings within our grounds. We can host your ceremony inside Darcy House – The Gallery or Great Hall, The historic Chapel, under the Gatehouse, on the Precinct or in the gardens. This choice allows for unforgettable moments and incredible photo opportunities. Darcy house can seat 110 guests upstairs in The Gallery for your ceremony and Wedding breakfast and an additional 80 downstairs in the Great Hall for your evening reception. There is a lift inside and wide corridors for easy access. Our flexibility allows our couples and event planners the freedom to have marquees or structures in many areas of the grounds, should your numbers exceed this. There are striking, scenic and historic accommodation options across the estate for yourselves, your guests and you can even book one of our self-catering lodges to return for your anniversaries to come. Our 350-acre estate holds a home to a selection of rare breeds of deer, sheep and cows enhancing the conservation of the area and making for more unforgettable moments. We have seven self catering luxurious cottages available for the night of your wedding. The glorious Gatehouse is home to the couples suite, dressing room and some hotel style bedrooms.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Lizzie Pakenham
First of all huge congratulations on your engagement. What an exciting time for you both!
We cannot wait to meet you and discuss your wedding plans, and show you around the glorious estate.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2022
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Overview of St Osyth Priory
Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
110
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
20
Sleeps No. of People
45
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Pricing for St Osyth Priory
Pricing for St Osyth Priory
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
External caterers not permitted
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Furniture included
Exclusive Use Of Darcy House From 12 Noon Dressing Room Available From 6Am
Ceremony Space And Set Up
Dedicated Wedding Team To Help Plan Your Day Fully Stocked Bar, Operated By Our Experienced Staff
Complimentary Car Parking
Round Tables And Chiavari Chairs
White Lawn Chairs For Outdoor Ceremony Table Wear – Cutlery, Crockery, Glassware, White Table Linen And White Napkins
Event Manager On The Day
Darcy West - Three Double Bedrooms For The Night Of Your Wedding
Complimentary Menu Tasting Within The 6 Months Of Your Wedding
Hide detailsReviews (52)
- FFilipe and Harriet02/12/2025Best wedding event/planners aroundBest wedding event/planners aroundLivi and her team at St Osyth Priory were amazing from start to finish. They truly went out of their way to make sure we had our dream wedding and we couldn’t be happier! The venue looked stunning, the food was amazing (even when we asked to adapt to suit my portuguese traditions!) and the planning with suppliers was impeccable. We highly recommend for any engaged couple to consider St Osyth Priory, you will not be disappointed! Livi and her team at St Osyth Priory were amazing from start to finish. They truly went out of their way to make sure we had our dream wedding and we couldn’t be happier! The venue looked stunning, the food was amazing (even when we asked to adapt to suit my portuguese traditions!) and the planning with suppliers was impeccable. We highly recommend for any engaged couple to consider St Osyth Priory, you will not be disappointed!
- MMeg & Jon14/11/2025The most perfect weddingThe most perfect weddingWe had our wedding at St Osyth Priory and it was absolutely the perfect venue. The grounds are stunning and made for the most amazing photos. The entire team were incredibly accommodating from start to finish. Livi and Mel were amazing—nothing was ever too much trouble. They both helped so much throughout the day and made everything feel effortless. The bar staff and waiters were also incredible, so friendly and attentive. The food was honestly the best we’ve ever had — our guests are still talking about it! We wish we could do it all over again. The accommodation is absolutely stunning. Our whole family stayed there and were completely in awe — it made the whole experience even more special. We truly couldn’t fault a single thing. Highly, highly recommend St Osyth Priory to anyone looking for a beautiful, seamless, and unforgettable wedding venue. We had our wedding at St Osyth Priory and it was absolutely the perfect venue. The grounds are stunning and made for the most amazing photos. The entire team were incredibly accommodating from start to finish. Livi and Mel were amazing—nothing was ever too much trouble. They both helped so much throughout the day and made everything feel effortless. The bar staff and waiters were also incredible, so friendly and attentive. The food was honestly the best we’ve ever had — our guests are still talking about it! We wish we could do it all over again. The accommodation is absolutely stunning. Our whole family stayed there and were completely in awe — it made the whole experience even more special. We truly couldn’t fault a single thing. Highly, highly recommend St Osyth Priory to anyone looking for a beautiful, seamless, and unforgettable wedding venue.
- HHarry & Laura10/11/2025Our dream wedding venue! Our dream wedding venue!We had the pleasure of celebrating our wedding at St Osyth Priory, and it truly exceeded all our expectations. From start to finish, the experience was seamless. The setting itself is breathtaking! Steeped in history and surrounded by stunning grounds, but what sets St Osyth Priory apart, was the incredible personalised service we received. Livi went above and beyond to ensure every detail reflected our vision. Nothing ever felt generic and we were made to feel like our day genuinely mattered to them. From the first planning meeting to the final moments of the wedding, all the staff were attentive, warm, and highly professional. Our guests were just as impressed, many commented on how beautiful and unique the venue was, and how smoothly everything ran. We were exceptionally happy with how everything went on the day and cannot recommend St Osyth Priory enough! We had the pleasure of celebrating our wedding at St Osyth Priory, and it truly exceeded all our expectations. From start to finish, the experience was seamless. The setting itself is breathtaking! Steeped in history and surrounded by stunning grounds, but what sets St Osyth Priory apart, was the incredible personalised service we received. Livi went above and beyond to ensure every detail reflected our vision. Nothing ever felt generic and we were made to feel like our day genuinely mattered to them. From the first planning meeting to the final moments of the wedding, all the staff were attentive, warm, and highly professional. Our guests were just as impressed, many commented on how beautiful and unique the venue was, and how smoothly everything ran. We were exceptionally happy with how everything went on the day and cannot recommend St Osyth Priory enough!
- AAmy & Jordan08/11/2025The Best Venue & Team You Will Ever Find!The Best Venue & Team You Will Ever Find!We knew from the moment we first arrived at St Osyth Priory that it was the perfect venue for our wedding. The architecture is breathtaking, the grounds are expansive, and the accommodation is beautiful. When the newly developed Gatehouse suites became available, we added the bridal suite and rooms for close family, and we are so glad we did. The interiors are decorated perfectly, a thoughtful blend of classic character with modern comfort. The bridal suite’s bathtub deserves a special mention; ending our wedding day with a quiet drink and a soak there was unforgettable. The venue itself is stunning, but what truly made our experience exceptional was the team. Livi and Mel were fantastic from start to finish. Their organisation, communication, and attention to detail allowed us to be completely relaxed and present. They understood our vision for the décor and worked seamlessly with our florist to bring everything together beautifully. I didn’t feel a moment of stress once I arrived on-site the evening before the wedding. Our guests were absolutely blown away. We received so many compliments throughout the day, with many people saying it was the best venue they had ever seen. We genuinely couldn’t have imagined a more perfect setting or a more supportive team. St Osyth Priory will always hold a special place in our hearts.We knew from the moment we first arrived at St Osyth Priory that it was the perfect venue for our wedding. The architecture is breathtaking, the grounds are expansive, and the accommodation is beautiful. When the newly developed Gatehouse suites became available, we added the bridal suite and rooms for close family, and we are so glad we did. The interiors are decorated perfectly, a thoughtful blend of classic character with modern comfort. The bridal suite’s bathtub deserves a special mention; ending our wedding day with a quiet drink and a soak there was unforgettable. The venue itself is stunning, but what truly made our experience exceptional was the team. Livi and Mel were fantastic from start to finish. Their organisation, communication, and attention to detail allowed us to be completely relaxed and present. They understood our vision for the décor and worked seamlessly with our florist to bring everything together beautifully. I didn’t feel a moment of stress once I arrived on-site the evening before the wedding. Our guests were absolutely blown away. We received so many compliments throughout the day, with many people saying it was the best venue they had ever seen. We genuinely couldn’t have imagined a more perfect setting or a more supportive team. St Osyth Priory will always hold a special place in our hearts.
- TTina & Daren09/10/2025Our fairytale wedding Our fairytale weddingWe had the best time, nothing was too much trouble for Livi and Lizzy and their team. Can't wait to see the photos of the priory. The beds are amazing,we didn't want to get up. We had the best time, nothing was too much trouble for Livi and Lizzy and their team. Can't wait to see the photos of the priory. The beds are amazing,we didn't want to get up.
- CCharlie & Alannah04/09/2025An absolute dream!An absolute dream!We could not have dreamed of a better wedding day! The venue is absolutely breathtaking - every corner is picture-perfect, and our photos turned out even better than anything I had saved on my Pinterest board. Mel and Livi were incredibly helpful every step of the way, making everything run so smoothly and allowing us to just soak in the moment. We’re so grateful to have celebrated here and would recommend it a thousand times over!We could not have dreamed of a better wedding day! The venue is absolutely breathtaking - every corner is picture-perfect, and our photos turned out even better than anything I had saved on my Pinterest board. Mel and Livi were incredibly helpful every step of the way, making everything run so smoothly and allowing us to just soak in the moment. We’re so grateful to have celebrated here and would recommend it a thousand times over!
- DDavid & Andrew13/08/2025Perfect and personal every step of the way!Perfect and personal every step of the way!Where can we begin?! Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding location and superb team to support us the whole way up to and on the day. We had the pleasure of both Livi and Mel helping us up to the day from the moment of booking. They were incredibly helpful and supportive, and no ask was too big for them. The day of the wedding we were lucky enough to stay the night before with all the family onsite in gorgeous accommodation. Luxury yet homely at the same time. The morning of the team had already started with the set up and allowed us to help with the little details as we wanted. The rest of the day I can only describe as sheer perfection, and all of the guests couldn’t have rated the venue and staff any higher! From the ornate halls to the incredible priory ruins, there was so much history and beauty for us and guests to admire. A brilliant setting for a day full of laughter and memories. And even a dance or two with the bar staff! The team were there for us every step of the way, and I can’t recommend this venue enough!Where can we begin?! Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding location and superb team to support us the whole way up to and on the day. We had the pleasure of both Livi and Mel helping us up to the day from the moment of booking. They were incredibly helpful and supportive, and no ask was too big for them. The day of the wedding we were lucky enough to stay the night before with all the family onsite in gorgeous accommodation. Luxury yet homely at the same time. The morning of the team had already started with the set up and allowed us to help with the little details as we wanted. The rest of the day I can only describe as sheer perfection, and all of the guests couldn’t have rated the venue and staff any higher! From the ornate halls to the incredible priory ruins, there was so much history and beauty for us and guests to admire. A brilliant setting for a day full of laughter and memories. And even a dance or two with the bar staff! The team were there for us every step of the way, and I can’t recommend this venue enough!
- BBen and Rachel16/07/2025Perfect wedding venue Perfect wedding venueFor our wedding venue, we wanted something that had some history and character to it but with a modern feel and nice accommodation. We saw a number of venues and we couldn’t find anything to fit this criteria - until we came across St Osyth Priory. The venue and the grounds are stunning, both inside and out, and we knew instantly this was the venue for us. The accommodation is not only stunning but it’s immaculate, with amazing attention to detail. The bridal suite is also incredible, and we loved how much space we had on the morning of the wedding for the bridal party to get ready. We booked our wedding in a very short time period, just over eight weeks, and the team were so accommodating, making sure it all happened in good time, even accommodating a visit from parents to ensure concerns about mobility issues were allayed. On the day, the team couldn’t have done more to make it all run smoothly, and although there must be so much that goes on behind the scenes of a wedding, Livi and Melanie made it all run so seamlessly, with Melanie even helping to sow a button back onto the groom’s jacket! The whole team, from the servers to the bar stuff, were so lovely and we’ve had nothing but wonderful comments from our guests about what a stunning venue it was.For our wedding venue, we wanted something that had some history and character to it but with a modern feel and nice accommodation. We saw a number of venues and we couldn’t find anything to fit this criteria - until we came across St Osyth Priory. The venue and the grounds are stunning, both inside and out, and we knew instantly this was the venue for us. The accommodation is not only stunning but it’s immaculate, with amazing attention to detail. The bridal suite is also incredible, and we loved how much space we had on the morning of the wedding for the bridal party to get ready. We booked our wedding in a very short time period, just over eight weeks, and the team were so accommodating, making sure it all happened in good time, even accommodating a visit from parents to ensure concerns about mobility issues were allayed. On the day, the team couldn’t have done more to make it all run smoothly, and although there must be so much that goes on behind the scenes of a wedding, Livi and Melanie made it all run so seamlessly, with Melanie even helping to sow a button back onto the groom’s jacket! The whole team, from the servers to the bar stuff, were so lovely and we’ve had nothing but wonderful comments from our guests about what a stunning venue it was.
- RRebecca15/07/2025Best weekend of our lives!Best weekend of our lives!From the moment we first visited St Osyth Priory, we knew it was the perfect venue for us. It’s truly breathtaking—steeped in history and beauty at every turn. We dreamed of a three-day wedding celebration with a different atmosphere for each day, and the team at St Osyth Priory made that vision come to life flawlessly. From an intimate ceremony in the enchanting chapel on day one, a vibrant celebration in the sunken garden for day two, followed by a BBQ feast and party on the main lawn under a beautiful stretch tent, and finally a relaxed alfresco brunch with lawn games to close the weekend; it was everything we imagined and more. The food was simply exceptional. Each day had its own bespoke menu, from an Italian-style sharing dinner to a delicious BBQ feast with Ottolenghi-inspired salads, a showstopping Eton Mess cake, late-night party pizzas, and a delicious Sunday brunch. Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted phenomenal—our guests are still talking about it! There are so many incredible people from the team who deserve recognition, but we must give a special thank you to William, Livi, and Mel for making the entire process seamless. From the very first planning meeting and brilliant supplier recommendations to the impeccable coordination across the whole weekend, they went above and beyond. During that first meeting, they told us, “Anything is possible,” and they truly meant it. They made what could have been a stressful process feel effortless, and even fun. Having exclusive use of the venue and its stunning cottages meant our guests could stay on-site and fully enjoy the beautiful grounds, making the whole weekend even more special and memorable. So many of our guests have said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to! It was truly the wedding of our dreams and a weekend we’ll cherish for a lifetime. We are delighted we chose to get married at St Osyth Priory. We can’t wait to visit again! From the moment we first visited St Osyth Priory, we knew it was the perfect venue for us. It’s truly breathtaking—steeped in history and beauty at every turn. We dreamed of a three-day wedding celebration with a different atmosphere for each day, and the team at St Osyth Priory made that vision come to life flawlessly. From an intimate ceremony in the enchanting chapel on day one, a vibrant celebration in the sunken garden for day two, followed by a BBQ feast and party on the main lawn under a beautiful stretch tent, and finally a relaxed alfresco brunch with lawn games to close the weekend; it was everything we imagined and more. The food was simply exceptional. Each day had its own bespoke menu, from an Italian-style sharing dinner to a delicious BBQ feast with Ottolenghi-inspired salads, a showstopping Eton Mess cake, late-night party pizzas, and a delicious Sunday brunch. Every dish was beautifully presented and tasted phenomenal—our guests are still talking about it! There are so many incredible people from the team who deserve recognition, but we must give a special thank you to William, Livi, and Mel for making the entire process seamless. From the very first planning meeting and brilliant supplier recommendations to the impeccable coordination across the whole weekend, they went above and beyond. During that first meeting, they told us, “Anything is possible,” and they truly meant it. They made what could have been a stressful process feel effortless, and even fun. Having exclusive use of the venue and its stunning cottages meant our guests could stay on-site and fully enjoy the beautiful grounds, making the whole weekend even more special and memorable. So many of our guests have said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to! It was truly the wedding of our dreams and a weekend we’ll cherish for a lifetime. We are delighted we chose to get married at St Osyth Priory. We can’t wait to visit again!
- WWendy and karl08/07/2025Simply incredible and stunningSimply incredible and stunningThis venue is out of this world. Stunning full of history and felt like home. The team are so amazing and helped to make my day even better. If you are looking for class, grace and beauty then look no further. You will not be disappointed with the priory and all it has to offer, I also recommend a stay on site which I did and it was luxury, beautiful and serene all at the same time. Thank you everyone at the priory for the most amazing day. This venue is out of this world. Stunning full of history and felt like home. The team are so amazing and helped to make my day even better. If you are looking for class, grace and beauty then look no further. You will not be disappointed with the priory and all it has to offer, I also recommend a stay on site which I did and it was luxury, beautiful and serene all at the same time. Thank you everyone at the priory for the most amazing day.
Location & Contact Details for St Osyth Priory
Location & Contact Details for St Osyth Priory
Wedding showcase
25th January 2026
We are thrilled to invite you to our Wedding Showcase at the stunning St. Osyth Priory on Sunday 25th January, from 11am – 3pm.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
We love every wedding that we host.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Think about the most important part of your Wedding day! Is it the photos, the food, the entertainment? And plan your budget accordingly.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We love personalised table plans with locations the couple have visited, photos, special dates and key memories.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historic, Iconic, Scenic, Unforgettable and Luxury
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
There's too many to name! The monastic ruins and The Gatehouse are beautiful picture spots - especially for those intimate pictures for just the two of you.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
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What’s your favourite canapé?
Nduja Scotch Quail Eggs with Smoked salt, Seared Scallops in Pancetta or Whipped Goats’ Cheese Pickled beetroot, wholegrain croute.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Mini fish and chips!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The History, the Chapel and the flexibility due to being a privately owned estate.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The team. We have a sensational team here on the estate who will make your dream day happen - and be even more what you imagined!
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