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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021
Last update: March 2026
With 35 ensuite bedrooms included in the price, Thicket Priory is the perfect setting for a truly memorable dream wedding or event. Located in the North Yorkshire countryside, this secret gem is a romantic and ethereal country house in a magical world of it's own, yet only 20 minutes from York.
Facilities and Capacity
Set in 18 acres of idyllic gardens, surrounded by a world-class nature reserve. With a stunning banqueting room seating between 70 and 160, a choice of ceremony rooms including a stunning private chapel and a beautiful band stand which is licenced for weddings, this venue offers genuine warmth, style and luxury.
Accommodation
With 35 unique and stylish bedrooms all within the main building , Thicket Priory offers everything you need under one roof, guaranteeing a wonderful and memorable country house party.
With the choice of a one, two or three night stay, explore your options depending upon the time of year you'd like to get married. *peak month weekends, two-night minimum.
Services Offered
Thicket Priory’s experienced creative events team are on hand to bring your visions to life. They can guide you in all matters from food and entertainment to decorations, leaving you to focus on enjoying the day with your guests.
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Reviews for Thicket Priory
Where do we even begin? Thicket Priory is simply magical.
From the moment we arrived, everything felt special. The venue itself is absolutely stunning—elegant, atmospheric, and full of character—yet it also feels warm, welcoming, and completely yours for the weekend. It truly felt like home, but a fairytale version.
The staff deserve endless praise. Every single person was friendly, kind, and unbelievably helpful. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and the attention to detail was outstanding. You could genuinely feel how much they care about making your wedding perfect. A special mention has to go to Anna, our wedding coordinator, who was nothing short of sensational. From the build-up to the big day itself, she was calm, organised, reassuring, and completely on it. We honestly could not have done it without her—she made everything seamless and stress-free, allowing us to fully enjoy every moment.
Our guests haven’t stopped talking about how incredible the venue was. The on-site chapel was a huge selling point for us—especially for our December wedding, as no one had to step outside or worry about the weather. Everything flowed beautifully, and the entire weekend felt magical from start to finish.
If you are even considering Thicket Priory—book it. You will not regret it. We genuinely wish we could do it all over again.
Thank you, Thicket Priory, for giving us the wedding of our dreams.
Megan & Phil Mr & Mrs Hustler 💍✨
Best wedding venue with an amazing and thoughtful team!!
From arranging our first viewing with Lil and driving up the grand driveway into Thicket Priory, we knew it was the venue for us.
We cannot recommend enough choosing Thicket Priory for your wedding. If you're lucky enough to have Lil as your co-ordinator, you'll be in the very best hands. From the planning stages right through to the wedding day itself, she ensured everything ran seamlessly. Her organisation, attention to detail and calm and reassuring nature meant we could relax and enjoy every moment. She is truly amazing, and we owe so much to her for helping us have one of the best days of our lives!!
We booked Thicket Priory for the entire weekend (Friday-Sunday) and I would highly recommend doing the same! The whole team were on hand throughout the weekend to help with anything our guests or we needed, and nothing was ever too much trouble. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, and every single one of our guests commented on how beautiful it was.
A huge thank you to the Thicket Priory team but a special shoutout to Lil for making our wedding weekend everything we dreamed it would be and more. It was simply perfect, and we're already counting down the days until we can come back to renew our vows!
Mrs & Mr Crowell xx
Dream Wedding Venue
Completely perfect!
The venue itself is just outstanding - no picture will ever do it justice and each time you go, there’s something else to take in.
A truly unforgettable wedding weekend and we’re forever grateful to the team for making it happen ❤️
An amazing place to get married!
The biggest compliment we can pay is to say that so many guests commented on the venue, saying how stunning it was. We were blessed with great weather but we are certain that even without this, the day would have still been just as good.
Words can’t do justice to how good the day was but one thing is for sure…we will never regret having our wedding at Thicket Priory.
Hannah & Conor x
An Unforgettable Weekend
The team at Thicket are second to none. The care and attention to detail they took made our weekend feel all the more special. We really appreciated their recommended suppliers selection, and the care they had taken to curate this list. It made our experience planning even easier.
Special thanks to Anna for making us feel incredibly comfortable and supported for the 12 months prior, and from all our guest who mentioned how excellent she was. We wish we could do it all again!
My dream wedding!
The venue itself is magical. The lake, the grounds, the bedrooms, the décor, everything was beyond stunning. There were so many details that meant our guests were never trying to find something to do, secret doors, hidden corners, and little magical touches everywhere. Having 35 bedrooms on site was brilliant, meaning our family and wedding party could stay together without worrying about transport. We also loved being able to use different ceremony spaces, each gorgeous in its own way.
In terms of value for money, the venue was worth every penny. Anna and the team were extremely professional, approachable, and friendly throughout. I could go on for days, but I am honestly lost for words at how incredible this venue is and how it made our wedding magical. I truly believe this is the best wedding venue out there!
Izzie & Harry 25/06/2025
Anna showed us around that day, and we had the incredible fortune of Anna then being allocated as our wedding coordinator, the entire staff team is incredible, but there truly has to be a special mention for Anna. The passion Anna has for her job is evident from the moment you first speak to her, she was with us through it all and we couldn’t be more grateful!
Our wedding was a dream from start to finish, the team genuinely make it feel like it’s your home for the whole occasion and look after you with absolute class through every minute - a particular joy for example was being made a baby Guinness within seconds just before walking down the aisle, and tea towel impressively held over my wedding dress to prevent any spills before the big reveal! (immaculate vibes!).
The whole venue is truly immaculate, the time the team put in to the little details is honestly so impressive - our guests couldn’t stop singing Thicket’s praises! - from the legendary pantries perfect for a mid-boogy brew, to exclusive access, and stunning grounds - our guests genuinely haven’t stopped talking about it!!
We can honestly say we’ll reminisce on our wedding at Thicket Priory for the rest of our days, genuinely not a bad word to say about the entire experience. If you’ve viewed Thicket recently, and are thinking about taking the leap and going for it, all we can say is we are so so incredibly glad we did!
Thank you in abundance Thicket Priory team, we’re so grateful to be part of the history!!
Harry & Izzie, Mr & Mrs Hainstock!! Xxx
Easter Wedding Day
On another level
What you get with Thicket is an in-built coordinator (not a 'venue coordinator' as many venues have, that focus only on the venue's logistics), someone who you can discuss every detail with and who will go the extra mile for you during your stay. We had Rebecca Brayson as our coordinator and not only was she great in the run-up to the wedding, but during our stay there she was like an extra member of the bridal party. She made all our guests feel so welcome, especially our parents & family, she steamed our dresses, made sure we were comfortable, and kept us to time all day including in the morning. I'm not sure how she managed to be so many places at once!
All of the staff at Thicket are so attentive and friendly, and Anna the general manager was another part of the team who made our day run so smoothly.
The bedrooms are beautiful and all of our guests said they had such a comfortable stay. The crisp/neutral design of all the event spaces means you can put your own mark on the space, and it really does feel like its yours for the time you are there.
If you want a place that feels romantic, has traditional touches but with a modern twist, Thicket is your venue.
It truly felt like a fairytale experience and we'll be talking about it for the rest of our lives!
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Meet the team
I'm Anna, and it's safe to say that I LOVE what I do! I have been in this industry for almost 2 decades and can't imagine doing anything else.
Thicket Priory was my home during lock-down and what a home it is! As someone who loves the outdoors and nature, working out in the Yorkshire countryside is a dream come true!
Having grown up a Geordie; but as someone who has spent almost half my life in Yorkshire, I call myself a fellow Yordie!
I love getting to know my couples and being on the planning journey from enquiry, to the day itself...and beyond!
I cannot wait to meet you and write your chapter into the Thicket Priory history books!
Hi, I'm Becca, also known as Lady B!
I started my hospitality career young at a Michelin Star restaurant & hotel in the heart of North Yorkshire, followed by a move to London to work in themed event styling; and have now found my calling in the world of weddings!!
I am creative and love guiding each and every couple through the details of their wedding plans. Whether it's ideas on decor, helping steam your dress, advise on how to 'strike a pose' or being the queen of confetti; I LOVE seeing the plans all come to life.
I am partial to a glass (or two) of fizz, and I am always happy to host a soirée! Surrounding myself with my friends and family is my happy place.
I'll be your trusted adviser and confidant from the moment we meet. Bring on the confetti cannons!
I’m Lily, but am known as Lil by everyone at Thicket.
I’ve been a part of the Thicket Priory family for almost 4 years, starting as part of the housekeeping team, then making the transition into the front of house team, and am now so proud to be a wedding coordinator here, handling all things marketing and social media!
I keenly follow wedding trends to see what our latest couples will be asking for, always wanting to keep us ahead of the curve. You can always count on me to capture those behind-the-scenes moments throughout your wedding celebrations.
I thrive off keeping your plans on track, supporting you with all things ‘wed-min’, I love the planning almost as much as I love to see everything come together for the big day. Organisation is key - I can 100% say that my desk is the tidiest in the office!
From start to finish, I will be there to help you both with the planning, and to make sure you have the best day ever – I can’t wait to see what your wedding will bring!
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