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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: January 2026

Tucked away in Little Waltham, Essex, Leez Priory is an elegant, Tudor-era wedding venue brimming with historic charm. Nestled amid 40 acres of postcard-perfect parkland, this getaway has been setting the scene for milestone occasions for decades. It is home to numerous cottages, lakes, and barns, and you are welcome to celebrate every stage of your once-in-a-lifetime event here. Though not far from the hustle and bustle of London, this hidden gem has a peaceful atmosphere that you and your guests are bound to appreciate.

Facilities and Capacity

You can be joined by up to 110 of your nearest and dearest at Leez Priory for the daytime celebrations and up to 250 for the evening party. From intimate elopements to large-scale affairs, the property can provide the backdrop for a range of wedding types. You and your partner can exchange your vows at the Great Tower, an eye-catching space situated right beside the main house. Following your photoshoot on the grounds, be sure to head into the converted Coach House Barn for dining and dancing. The Main Hall is also suitable for receptions; a sophisticated room replete with ornate decor. As well as its event spaces, this venue boasts 25 bedrooms, all of which can be exclusively reserved for you and your guests.

Services Offered

At Leez Priory, the staff will work diligently to bring every detail of your marital vision to life. You will be granted exclusive access to all of the venue's facilities, while your own personal wedding manager will be on hand to ensure that everything runs like clockwork. Before the festivities begin, you can make your final preparations in the well-appointed get-ready room. Complete with a four-poster bed and a jacuzzi, this is a wonderful spot for unwinding and socialising before your wedding.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Castle
Stately home
Historic
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Beautician

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Leez Priory

Angharad
Angharad Sent on 05/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue and fantastic staff

We got married in Jan 2026 at Leez Priory. It was so magical from start to finish. The staff were fantastic, the house and grounds are kept very well and the food was amazing.
We booked during one of their open days and found the process in the lead up to the big day very straight forward. I thought the package we booked was good value for money and the DJ being included was a bonus.
The grounds and house are both brilliant for photos. This venue also worked for us as the disco was separate from other guest areas so there were both places to chat and places to party which suited our groups needs.
We had a fantastic experience from start to finish and I’d recommend this venue to anyone. You won’t be disappointed.
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Hiran Sent on 13/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brings a fairytale to life

Practically faultless. Brilliant from pre booking all the way to after the wedding. Highly professional, clarity in communication, always available for questions and met onsite several times. Made the day everything we wanted.
Suzie
Suzie Sent on 02/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just magical

Rachel was absolutely amazing. She made everything so easy, perfect and seamless for us. They shouldered so much and honestly we couldn’t be more grateful to her.

The venue is just stunning. There’s not a single fault I could place with Leez Priory. ALL of the staff were incredible and went above and beyond. The bar staff were so knowledgeable and also so so kind and fun! Thank you all for making our day so special 🤍

If you’re thinking of booking Leez Priory, it’s so worth it. Do it!!

Eleonore
Eleonore Sent on 20/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection.

From booking our first visit to the actual wedding day, we lacked nothing at all. Leading up to the day, we had lots of changing details but Leez Priory were great at adapting to every single one.
The wedding day itself had moderate wind warnings and we saw how dedicated staff were, catching our chair sashes and holding everything together (literally).
Our wedding manager Rachel ensured we had everything we could possibly want, even the groom’s favourite German beer. The day went smoothly and we felt taken care of in every possible way.
We booked the Fisherman’s cottage for the bridesmaids the night before as we had many flying in internationally. We also booked all accommodation for our guests and everyone commented on how beautiful the place was.
The food was amazing and we had plenty, both during the dinner and the evening munchies.
Thank you again for making our day come together. According to the bride’s father, it was “a hell of a party”.
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 06/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Completely amazing!

Everyone here is really lovely and accommodating. The staff were excellent on the day and we had THE most amazing day! All our guests were blown away by this venue!
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John Sent on 16/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect wedding at Leez Priory

As the father of the groom, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for all your help, guidance, and support in arranging, what I can only describe as, the perfect wedding.

I have never experienced such an event when all the guests expressed such praise, compliments, and surprise at the quality of the arrangements, facilities and service provided. I am astonished at how well the wedding was organised, and how smoothly it ran.

Every member of your staff throughout the day delivered an excellent service, particularly Leanne. A truly amazing wedding manager. Leanne was exceptional in every way. Nothing seemed too much for her to deal with and her manner remained so calm, welcoming and positive throughout the day. We knew we were in very safe hands, and the outcome proved it. A perfect example of a guardian angel!

Thank you again to Country House Weddings and all the staff at Leez Priory for making the day so special, and for giving everyone who attended such wonderful memories.

Rachel
Rachel Sent on 31/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue & amazing service!

Thank you for the most stunning wedding venue! We had so many lovely compliments from our guests about how beautiful the wedding venue was. We will definitely be back for future events!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 05/01/2025
4.2 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

We got married at Leez Priory on the 7th of September 2024. Considering how long they have been a wedding venue, they were pretty flexible with some of the ideas we had for the venue styling that turned out amazingly!

The staff really made the day something special and couldn't have done enough for us. Special mention must be made for Leanne, our wedding planner, who was amazing!

Highly recommend the venue and the incredible team that helped to make our day so special!
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Nikki Sent on 04/01/2025
4.4 out of 5 rating

Stunning venue for October wedding

We got married at Leez Priory in October 2024. This venue is stunning both inside and out with immaculately kept grounds and interior. The hospitality in the lead up to and on the day of the wedding was fantastic. The food was also brilliant. Another great perk of this venue is the amount of on site accommodation.

A couple of drawbacks / experiences during our wedding. There are only a few toilets in the main building which kept blocking and overflowing throughout the evening which led to us taking some guests to the dressing room or honeymoon cottage to use the facilities. You are also restricted by the venue on any external food or drink suppliers and the venues optional extras for this are quite expensive for what they are.

That asaide, we had the best day and evening at Leez Priory and would certainly recommend it!
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Vanessa Sent on 04/01/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue

We got married at Leez Priory in August 2024- great venue and experience from initial viewing to leaving the morning after the wedding. Leanne acted as our wedding planner and was friendly, professional and helpful throughout. We opted for the classic package and the food was amazing quality with everyone commenting how full they were!
The venue is beautiful with several options for ceremony both inside and out. Accommodation was great too. The whole day ran smoothly with perfect weather - we will have very happy memories of our day!
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Ellie Sent on 28/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

October Wedding

Perfect venue and very attentive staff, lovely food and great communication from start to finish
James
James Sent on 16/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Surprise Wedding . . .

Stunning venue. Fantastic Team. Very accommodating toward our unique "surprise" strategy. Our guests were truly surprised. Thank you.
K
Katie Sent on 16/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing day with fantastic staff

Leez priory was the 1st and only venue we looked around when we started planning our wedding. From the moment we stepped on the premises, everything just looked so perfect and exactly what we wanted from a wedding venue. When we got assigned our wedding co-ordinator Rachel, she was just absolutely spot on with everything we asked for and nothing was too big an ask for her. She made sure the day ran as smoothly as possible and took care of any issue that arose without me knowing (which I am forever grateful for!!)
The rest of the staff were amazing and very helpful.

The venue itself is just absolutely stunning and we loved that it has the pub area as well as the dance floor so it catered to all of our guests.

All of the rooms were lovely and it was so nice being able to stay in the fisherman’s lodge onsite the night before the wedding.

We genuinely cannot recommend this venue enough and it was 100% worth the money! 10/10!
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 14/12/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Setting and Experience

We got married on a Tuesday in October to maximise the value of what we could get for our money; and honestly, we got everything we wanted and more. Leanne, our Wedding Manager was perfect at bringing an attention to detail and seamless organisation to the big day, and in the lead up. There wasn't one moment of the day where we felt stressed, as Leanne had it covered. In one particular instance, our flowers for the bridal party's hair hadn't arrived. Within five minutes of telling Leanne that we needed this, the flowers were with our hair and make-up suppliers to add the finishing touches.

Leez Priory as a venue is the most stunning setting, and offers an incredible range of areas in which the ceremony and reception can take place. There is also the opportunity for the bridal party to make use of the Fisherman's Cottage the night before the wedding, and for people to stay in the on-site accommodation on the evening of the wedding, making it the perfect venue for people also travelling from further afield.

Leez Priory were very accommodating, welcoming and were happy to work with us to make our day as perfect as possible. The food was incredible, and a total hit with all of our guests, and so many people have commented on how incredible the day was as a whole. You wouldn't be disappointed to choose Leez Priory.
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Samantha Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Most magical day

They catered to our every need. To when we would ask for things they hadn’t been done before they still made sure it went smoothly. Leanne was amazing she made me feel so comfortable from the start. The whole day was stunning. Beautiful venue please go view it as you will not be disappointed
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