5 reasons why you’ll love thICKET PRIORY

1. All your loved ones under one roof… the accommodation

A country home with 35 uniquely decorated bedrooms – gather your closest family and friends for a full weekend of celebrations.
Anyone who stays with us becomes a part of the Thicket Priory family, we get to know all of your guests during your stay, making your experience much more unique and personal.

“Thicket priory is a venue like no other- it is simply stunning, all the rooms and spaces are just so beautiful and so well thought out. The ability to have the venue for the full 2 nights enabled us to have a full weekend of fun and really prolong our celebrations. The small details are so well thought out and everywhere. We had so many comments from guests about how stunning the venue was and all the little touches weren’t missed even on the guests. It is such an incredible space and really did feel like our home.”

– Liv & Ed, 31st December 2024

2. The Team

From the coordinators themselves to the wider team, one of our strongest areas is the amazing team we have created here, each one of us heavily invested in you having the best weekend ever!

Our coordinators are with you all the way from your initial first visit, to check out (and will most likely be encouraging you to come back after this!) – we want you to enjoy every moment of your day without any stress, which means we are on hand at any time to help and advise (or bring a glass of fizz!).

“What makes Thicket Priory so special is the incredible team behind it…”

3. The magic of Thicket Priory

Thicket Priory feels like something out of a fairytale and is so full of history – whether you’re exploring the grounds or discovering secret staircases, the magic is everywhere – and something you and your guests will feel when you come here.

“We recently had the absolute pleasure of getting married at Thicket Priory, and we truly couldn’t have dreamed of a more exceptional venue. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that every inch of the estate has been designed with care, thoughtfulness, and elegance. The setting is nothing short of magical—steeped in charm, surrounded by tranquil grounds, and filled with beautiful, characterful spaces that feel both grand and intimate.”

– Bethany & Alex, 1st March 2025

4. Exclusivity

Set within 18 acres of private grounds, Thicket Priory is exclusively yours for the duration of your stay. That means no interruptions, no people turning up to check in after you – just you and your guests, in a home away from home venue.

Despite its secluded feel, we are easily accessible from York and close to major transport links.

“When we first looked round Thicket we were told to imagine that we were inviting guests into our own home and they were here to help and it really did feel like that. We knew straight away that Thicket was going to be perfect and never once questioned our decision throughout the whole process. From start to finish, introductions, planning, the weekend, even afterwards, we could not recommend Thicket and the team enough.”

– Samantha & Joe, 31st August 2024

5. The Experience

Who better to describe this than past couples themselves…

“5 stars could never be enough for Thicket Priory!

We had the pleasure of getting married here on the 21st of December 2024 and couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect day. From the moment we walked into Thicket Priory and met the incredible Anna, we felt right at home. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, the attention to detail is truly like nowhere else around.

Our ceremony was in the onsite chapel, which is just breathtaking and such a special, intimate space. Our wedding breakfast and evening reception was then held in the stunning ballroom, filled with so much natural light, it really is the perfect space for a wedding.

The rooms all have a unique character and every single room is just beautiful, our guests absolutely loved them and with 35 rooms onsite, it meant almost all our guests could stay over which was so important to us.

Aside from all the above, what makes Thicket Priory SO special is the incredible team behind it. Anna, our wedding coordinator was just unbelievable, she made every meeting feel like we were catching up with a friend and made the whole process an absolute joy and completely stress free. She truly goes above and beyond for her couples and we could not have felt in safer hands, all our guests also commented on how amazing she was! She is just a dream. Also, a huge thanks to Lil and the rest of the team who also made our day run so seamlessly. Nothing was ever too much for them and the attention to detail behind the scenes was just impeccable!

There really aren’t enough words to express our gratitude to Thicket Priory, it truly is an incredibly special place, a venue like no other!”

– Kasia & Jack, 21st December 2024