Butley Priory

Once a 14C Augustinian monastery, and later much loved by Mary Tudor, the house has often been called "the most romantic house in England." Butley Priory is now a fairytale wedding venue near London, with accommodation for up to 16 people. Situated in the wilds of the Suffolk Coast, we also host breathtaking parties, dinners and receptions.

At Butley Priory, the whole of the house and grounds are available on an exclusive basis, giving you complete privacy and the feeling of being 'at home'. We have been holding weddings here for more than a decade and we are confident that our highly experienced wedding team can make your dreams come true!  The house has a fascinating history and we feel that something of the serenity and peace of past ages remains here.  Despite the antiquity, Butley is very much a lived in family home with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.


BUTLEY PRIORY WEDDING OPEN DAY - SATURDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2013 (FREE ADMISSION) 11am - 4pm

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Address:  Butley Priory
Nr Woodbridge
Suffolk, IP12 3NR
Contact:  01394 450046
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Summary information

We are licensed for up to 90 people to attend a Marriage Ceremony in the Great Hall or an intimate 50 guests in the Drawing Room. Ample parking is available in the grounds. A grand piano is available for romantic music during dinner or for a live band Beautiful accommodation for up to 16 guests, with Super king size beds and quirky en suites Excellent recommended caterers Atmosphere guaranteed!

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    • 06 Jul 2012, Amanda & Chris rated Butley Priory  

      Thank You!
      A huge Thank You for helping to organise our wedding. You guys were so helpful and made everything ten times easier, especially as it was so last minute! As soon as we saw Butley Priory back in February we knew it was the place we were going to get married and we hadn't even come inside! It was dusk and the ground was covered in snow and we drove past on the road and Butley was all lit up and it was like something out of a fairytale. It was the perfect place to get married. The venue and the wedding were so laid back and relaxed, which was exactly the atmosphere that we wanted. It ran exactly like clockwork, which i now know in hindsight was down to you guys, so thank you so much for that. Loads of people commented on how lovely Butley Priory was and how gorgeous the food was, so i am so glad it happened with you! (10th May 2012)

    • 05 Jul 2012, J Burgess rated Butley Priory  

      The ultimate professional, personal service.
      Married in Late October. Beautiful venue has buckets of eclectic style with loads of picture perfect interior choices and exterior too! Management team were a pleasure to work with, flexible and helpful and very professional. Our wedding day ran like a dream. We have no regrets and would highly recommend Butley Priory. Quite spooky at night when we were left entirely alone on our wedding night! An unforgettable experience.We loved it!

    • 16 May 2012, 2011 rated Butley Priory  

      perfect venue, staff needed chasing up though!
      We fell in love with Butley Priory instantly. Such a gorgeous venue for our special day. Only bad point was our "wedding planner" forgot to let us know catering & drinks were through a separate company. We found out a week before by chance then was a rush to organise it ready for the big day. I'm not sure how but she messed up our playlist for the service too which was quite upsetting after the hours we spent compiling it to flow through. We had some random song I'd not heard before on repeat. But again venue was gorgeous just make sure you chase the staff!

    • 08 Nov 2011, Paul and Georgia rated Butley Priory  

      We cannot thank you enough!
      The staff were wonderful and made our wedding weekend so much better than we could have imagined. They made us feel totally relaxed and comfortable but also completely confident that every tiny detail was being managed with absolute professionalism and grace. We loved every moment of it.

    • 03 Sep 2011, Toby and Lou rated Butley Priory  

      Beautiful Venue
      We had such a wonderful wedding. Everyone commented on how it was such a beautiful venue, and how friendly and helpful all the staff were. Those of us who stayed at Butley were blown away with how welcome they made us feel, which made the whole experience extra special!

    • 25 Aug 2011, Debbie and Steve rated Butley Priory  

      Our wedding day went so perfectly!
      We had a wonderful day and the staff were a massive help. Nothing seemed too much trouble and you kept us calm and reassured! Thank you for helping to make our dreams come true!

    • 20 Aug 2011, Penny rated Butley Priory  

      A very special day indeed!
      The day went smoothly thanks to the help, and the politeness and efficiency of the staff - and Butley Priory was beautiful - the perfect venue. I would certainly recommend it!

    • 20 Aug 2011, Sasha & Chris rated Butley Priory  

      Fantastic Venue
      Our wedding day was so perfect! Really lovely, helpful people. Federica the wedding planner was fab, and we are so happy that we had our wedding at this beautiful venue!

    • 06 May 2010, Lisa and Shaun Ellis rated Butley Priory  

      A gorgeously unique venue
      From the moment I saw Butley Priory on the internet I knew it was THE ONE! The venue was everything I had imagined and more. It was an honour to say 'I DO' here.

    • 08 Jul 2009, Helen and Mikael rated Butley Priory  

      June 27th 2009
      Truely a magical place and I guests were charmed. Sarah, Jo and Frances made our day so easy and we didn''t want it to end. The marquee was perfect and thanks must go to Thomaz for the fab breakfasts. Can rate this venue enough!!! Nothing was too much trouble ans Spice the caterers were great. All in all, simply the best day ever!! Thank you xxx

    • 07 May 2009, Alexa & Justin rated Butley Priory  

      Beautiful Butley 05/05/09
      Wow -we have just had the best 48 hours ever. The venue is so imposing, so hidden and an absolute hidden gem of a find. Stunning architecture, perfect grounds and very intimate. Our guests were wowed by it''s grandeur, the food from Spice, our excellent wedding co-ordinators Sarah & Jo who were as fantastic as they get and the lovely Frances who is foruntate enough to spend her days here. Dreams come true at Butley. x

    • 29 Apr 2009, Lucy & Andrew rated Butley Priory  

      The Perfect Wedding Venue
      Thank you so much to everyone at Butley Priory who were involved in our Wedding day, to say it was perfect is an understatement, it was beyond what we could have wished for. The venue is fairytale like, all the staff are friendly and helpful making you feel like the most important people in the world and everyone of our guests commented on how wonderful everything was and that its the best wedding they have ever been too! We will be back in a year xxxx

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Facilities for Butley Priory

Venue Type :
Civil Ceremony License
Exclusive Use
In the Country
Castle
Stately Home
Historic
Evening Entertainment :
Evening Reception Facilities
Marquee Available
Dance Floor
Entertainment License
Live Band Facilities
DJ Facilities
Overnight Accommodation :
Overnight Accommodation for Wedding Couple
Overnight Accommodation for Guests
Other Features :
Confetti Permitted
Changing Room for Guests
Disabled Facilities
Car Parking
Dining Options :
Seated Meal Facilities
Buffet Meal Facilities
In House Catering
Alcohol License
Corkage Option
Capacity :
Less than 30 guests
30 to 50 guests
50 to 75 guests
75 to 100 guests
100 to 150 guests
Venue Staff Assistance :
Wedding Coordinator

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