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Bilsington Priory, wedding venue in Kent, UK
Wedding Venue
Wedding Venue
5.0(5)

Bilsington Priory

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

Guest capacity
50 to 200 guests
Per person from
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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.

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Styles & facilities

Unusual weddings
Historic
Marquees and tents
Landmark
Barn
Unique weddings
Tipis and yurts
Outdoor license
Civil ceremony licence
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
Dance floor
Buffet meal facilities
Marquee available
Private catering allowed
Horse baraat permitted
Pet-friendly
Confetti permitted
Entertainment licence

Reviews

5.0(5)5/5 from 5 couple reviews

5/5 review

ElsaSeptember 2026

5.0

Had the perfect wedding day, all our gues

5/5 review

GabrielaAugust 2026

5.0

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 feedback. Thank you to Michaela and all the team - we are so

5/5 review

KimApril 2026

5.0

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 space. We had a large party, so having the separate space from the dance floor worked well for us and the staff diligently changed the space from day to night buffet without us even noticing. Staff were on hand at every turn, all day and in the months leading up. No question went unanswered and the use of the online system made everything so much easier. Compared to other venue quotes, we found pricing transparent and fair and we negotiated some changes t

5/5 review

ClaireApril 2026

5.0

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 marquee is perfect for the wedding breakfast and then having the seperate space for the bar and the dance floor meant everyone was on the dance floor. The priory itself is beautiful and perfect for the ceremony - all our guest

5/5 review

BeckieJuly 2025

5.0

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 didn't have to worry about any of the logistics and knew everything was in safe hands. The food that we chose was delicious for both the wedding breakfast and evening and there were great options to choose from. Thank you so much for giving us such a magical day to remember!!!!

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