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Bilsington Priory

Ashford, Kent5.0 · 5 reviewsWebsite

A historic and romantic wedding venue founded in 1253, Bilsington Priory is full of character and charm. Nestled in the Kent countryside, this medieval priory offers exclusive use, stunning gardens, and breathtaking views over Romney Marsh for your special day. Steeped in history the medieval Priory constructed with local Ragstone, was founded in 1253 by Sir John Mansell Lord Chief Justice of Engl

Venue type
Unusual weddings
Capacity
50–200 guests (200 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About Bilsington Priory

A historic and romantic wedding venue founded in 1253, Bilsington Priory is full of character and charm. Nestled in the Kent countryside, this medieval priory offers exclusive use, stunning gardens, and breathtaking views over Romney Marsh for your special day. Steeped in history the medieval Priory constructed with local Ragstone, was founded in 1253 by Sir John Mansell Lord Chief Justice of England and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports to Henry III. Once owned by Mary I, Queen of England and Ireland, Bilsington Priory stands as a timeless witness to England’s rich heritage. Your magical ceremony awaits Choose from our stunning indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, each offering a unique and romantic setting for up to 100 guests. Exchange vows beneath the charming checkered board gazebo, surrounded by the picturesque priory grounds. Or, step inside the historic Priory Room, where timeless architecture and an intimate atmosphere create the perfect backdrop for your special moment. After your ceremony, relax with refreshments and enjoy fun games in our stunning new tree marquee. This beautiful space effortlessly combines nature and elegance, creating the perfect setting for a memorable celebration. Invite your guests to celebrate in the elegant tree marquee, offering stunning views of the grounds. Dance the night away to your favourite songs played by our in-house DJ, included in your package. The tree marquee benefits from an adjoining bar, keeping all the entertainment in one place to create a lively atmosphere. Wedding Packages: At Bilsington Priory, we offer tailored wedding packages to help you choose the perfect day for your celebration. Weddings start from £8,650, prices vary depending on the month, day of the week, and year you decide to hold your wedding. All packages include exclusive use of the venue, in-house catering, use of our spacious dressing room and the support of our experienced team. Discover the timeless charm of Bilsington Priory , where historic grace meets your dream wedding day. Whether you envision a grand celebration or an intimate gathering with your closest loved ones, we’re excited to be part of your journey.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • DJ facilities
  • Live band facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Changing room for wedding guests
  • Exclusive use
  • Evening reception facilities
  • Alcohol licence
  • In-house catering
  • Car parking
  • Seated meal facilities

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

Bilsington Priory, Ashford, Kent, TN25 7AU, England

Reviews

5.0 average from 5 reviews

Imported

We loved the venue as it had so many beautiful spaces for us to share with our guests. The gardens provided a great back drop for our pictures and drinks reception, the chapel had the most incredible wow factor and the marquee brought a whole new dimension to the beauty and provided plenty of…

Kim · 2026-04-20

Imported

We had our wedding here on 4th April 2026 and it was perfect! The whole planning process was very smooth and communication was always clear. On the day, everything ran very smoothly and bar/food service was so professional and efficient! The venue is beautiful and the space works perfectly. The…

Claire · 2026-04-07

Imported

Had the perfect wedding day, all our gues

Elsa · 2026-09-07

Imported

Bilsington Priory was the most perfect venue for our wedding. It is so stunning inside and the grounds are also beautiful. The team are wonderful, responsive and helpful and made sure our perfect day went without a single hitch. The food and drink was also incredible and we only received positive…

Gabriela · 2026-08-13

Imported

We had an amazing wedding at Bilsington Priory and couldn't recommend the venue enough!! It is such a beautiful venue with so much character. With just three months to organize our wedding the team helped guide us through the process, make suggestions and on the day everything ran so smoothly. We…

Beckie · 2025-07-31

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