Gloucester Blackfriars Priory, Upper East Range

Blackfriars Priory is a stunning 13thMedieval Priory settled in the heart of Gloucestershire. After a renovation project, you can now experience the stunning site in all of its glory, including the private courtyard garden, the splendid scale of the original scissor-braced roof and the Scriptorium, Britain’s oldest and most well preserved medieval library.
To create a memorable wedding you need a wedding venue that is out of the ordinary, and Blackfriars Priory will do just that. With captivating architecture steeped in history to delight you and your guests, we can make your special day truly exceptional. Blackfriars also provides a gorgeous backdrop for your photos and videos, all wrapped together with delicious award-winning food and drink, delivered with flawless service.
Our packages can cater from 10 to 200 guests and we will make sure that your wedding day is perfect. Ranging from the ceremony, to the wedding breakfast, right the way through to the evening reception, Blackfriars Priory truly is a magical place to have your wedding.
The East Range is a stunning original building with warm natural light flooding the room. This room can hold up to 60 people and can be beautifully decorated with candles and polished wooden floors, perfect for an intimate ceremony.
Please phone our dedicated wedding coordinator to arrange a suitable time for you to view our venue!


Suitable for more intimate events and cosy all year-round, the Upper East Range is an historic room with heaps of atmosphere. It features an oak beam scissor-braced ceiling, wooden floor and quirky Medieval windows.