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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021

Last update: November 2024

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 up to 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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Castle
Stately home
Historic
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Chapel or temple on-site
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Isabelle Sent on 19/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Wedding Venue Like No Other

From the moment we drove up the driveway to Thicket Priory on our first visit, we knew we had found something truly special. Thicket is a wedding venue like no other – a stunningly beautiful location that also feels like home. It provided the most magical backdrop for our weekend celebration, having exclusive use of the venue for the entire weekend allowed us the time to create memories with our loved ones that we will cherish forever.

Having separate spaces to host our guests on the Friday vs the wedding day on the Saturday was brilliant. Every single guest felt truly welcomed, with many commenting on how blown away they were by the venue.

Becca and the whole team at Thicket are absolute superstars. Personable, creative and joyous - they ensured everything ran seamlessly behind the scenes. Nothing was too much trouble, and their attention to detail was second to none. From the planning process - where Becca was always on hand to guide us and answer questions - to the day itself, everything was utterly flawless.

As our wedding fell on the 30th Nov / 1st Dec weekend, we also got to experience the added magic of Thicket's Christmas decorations. They were beautiful, and added an extra layer of sparkle and magic.

Each of the bedrooms felt luxurious - like they belong in a boutique hotel! Each has its own personality and quirks, which made assigning them to our guests a fun task.

We cannot recommend Thicket Priory highly enough. The care, creativity, and passion of the team made our wedding weekend truly unforgettable. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for giving us a celebration beyond our wildest dreams.

With all our love,
Mr. & Mrs. Buller xx
Kasia
Kasia Sent on 25/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

5 stars could never be enough for Thicket Priory!

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!
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Daisy Sent on 05/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!!

Thicket Priory was the only venue we saw and immediately knew we had to get married here! The house and grounds are absolutely stunning and the detail in the interior design is unbelievable. All the team made sure everything was perfect, special shoutout to Lily who made planning a breeze! Thank you so much we had our dream day ❤️
Emma
Emma Sent on 17/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Magical and Unforgettable Wedding Venue

We recently had the pleasure of having our wedding day at Thicket Priory, and I can confidently say it’s the best venue I’ve EVER experienced! From the moment we enquired, it was clear that this stunning location offers something truly special.

Thicket Priory strikes the perfect balance between being homely yet extravagant. The venue exudes warmth and charm, making you feel immediately at ease, as if you've stepped into a beautiful home. At the same time, its grand, spacious rooms and breathtaking surroundings provide a sense of occasion that is perfect for your wedding. Whether it was the huge gardens, the elegant reception hall, the STUNNING Ball Room or the intimate ceremony spaces, every corner of the venue added to the magical atmosphere.

What truly stood out, however, was the team. From start to finish, the team at Thicket Priory went above and beyond. They were not only professional but also incredibly personable, making every guest feel welcome and looked after. No request was too much, and the attention to detail was impeccable.

The team ensured everything ran smoothly, allowing my Husband & I as well as our guests to relax and enjoy every moment without a worry in the world. Anna was our wedding coordinator and we cannot thank her enough for everything she did for us. Nothing was too much, when I thought 'this needs doing' I told and Anna and she had already done it without me having to ask and she did everything with the biggest genuine smile on her face!

The combination of a beautiful, homely setting with a team that makes you feel so special truly sets Thicket Priory apart. If you’re looking for a wedding venue that offers both elegance and comfort with exceptional service, Thicket Priory is the perfect choice. It’s a place that will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

I feel like I owe my heart to everyone at Thicket, they made our wedding day the best ever, I honestly have nothing bad to report, they did everything to their highest standard and I cant thank them enough!! I am envious of anyone who gets to have their wedding day here in future! I wish I could re live our day!

Thank you so much to Anna and the whole team.
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Amy H. Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue!

Thicket priory made our dream wedding come true! The absolute perfect venue.

From the moment of our first visit we knew it was the wedding venue for us. It has so much space for your closest family and friends to stay which was so important to us. The gardens are so beautiful and there are so many little touches that make the venue so perfect.

The staff were just incredible and looked after us every step of the way. Every visit felt like visiting friends- chatting with a cup of tea! They answered all our silly questions and help plan every detail. They were very organised and were in constant communication with us leading up to the wedding.

We loved every second of the weekend. All the staff were so kind and so helpful - they helped me enjoy every moment. Nothing was too much to ask. A special mention to Becks who was most incredible coordinator. From the moment we arrived she made us feel like VIPs. Our wedding was beautiful and everything ran seamlessly. All of our guests had a wonderful weekend and were made to feel so welcome.
From the first meeting Thicket priory told us they wanted it to feel like our home for the weekend - and this is the perfect description of how it felt!!
Thicket priory is the best wedding venue and we honestly couldn’t recommend it enough!
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Samantha Sent on 20/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect wedding venue!

Where do you start when you have a venue that not only ticked every box but smashed every box out of the park! And it wasn’t just the big things they got right, it was all the little things as well, things that you never realised you needed from your venue.
This is a venue that has thought of literally everything. We were complimenting them, our guests were complimenting them and even our suppliers were complimenting the amazing hospitality that they had received, way beyond what they were used to.
Nothing was too much trouble, we had so many comments about how a member of the team had seemed to appear out of nowhere to assist when anyone needed anything. We also used quite a few of Thicket’s recommend suppliers and literally would not have changed a single thing about our weekend. While so many people played a part, Thicket and the team really were core that made everything possible and for that we really will be eternally grateful. So many people have made comments on how it was the best wedding they have ever been to and while we might be biased, we genuinely don't think they were just saying it!
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.

Dominique
Dominique Sent on 06/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Real Fairytale Wedding

Thicket Priory is already a stunning country home venue from the country home to the acres of gardens and grounds. It’s the perfect setting to host overseas and English guests all under one roof for a weekend wedding. But what sets it apart is the level of service the amazing wedding team and staff provide from planning to wedding day.

Anna, Lil, Becca, and Maggie are an all-star wedding coordination team that were helpful, kind, and attentive to detail--all the qualities you need, especially when planning the wedding from the states. Anna and Lil were flexible in working with my husband and me via Zoom and working around our schedules for the tasting and pre-wedding shoot when we had just a small window to travel. They also helped coordinate details for our blended wedding ceremony which included aspects of a Vietnamese Tea Ceremony.

During the wedding weekend (we booked an exclusive weekend hire), the team went above and beyond to help make sure we had everything we needed for all our events and that our guests were comfortable. The wedding day can move quickly with all the timings of everything, and Becca noticed my bridesmaids hadn’t had a chance to steam my second dress yet ahead of the Wedding Breakfast. She was tiding up the room while we were in the wedding ceremony and noticed my dress wasn’t steamed yet—she went ahead and steamed it for us so it was ready to go which ended up being a life saver! At the end of the wedding night, Max brought out the full and opened bottles of wine leftover from the wedding breakfast for our guests to enjoy after the bar closed. This was a nice surprise since most venues don’t let you know about any unused/partially opened wine.

Overall, this was the wedding of our dreams in the most perfect venue. The reviews don’t exaggerate the experience and we’re happy to add to the high praise.
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 07/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Wedding

Our wedding at Thicket Priory was truly magical, and we couldn’t have chosen a more perfect venue for our special day. From the moment we arrived, we were swept away by the breath-taking beauty of the priory and the enchanting atmosphere it created. Every corner of Thicket Priory felt like it was pulled from a fairy tale, from the elegant architecture to the scenic views.
Anna and the team were amazing throughout our wedding planning process and filled us with confidence that everything would run perfectly (even if I was late getting ready in the morning!). Anna was an exceptional planner and guided us throughout the months preceding the wedding, she was always on hand to answer any questions. Anna also dealt with many of our suppliers, allowing us to not have to worry about those little details. They even arranged with my parents to sneak the dogs into the venue without us knowing so they could bring the rings down the aisle – they kept it hush!
Our guests are still taking about our amazing weekend, from always having their drinks topped up by the staff, the amazing food by Purple Chilli and the friendly staff!
We could not have had a wedding quite like it anywhere else, Thicket is once in a million venue & we thank the entire team for making our wedding day truly unforgettable!
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Beth Sent on 25/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Anna Winkworth

Absolutely incredible! The team at Thicket Priory are amazing and second to none. Every worry and concern was fixed efficiently and they ran the entire day so smoothly. Thicket Priory ensured every detail was perfect and made us feel so at ease. Genuinely the nicest team EVER (plus an UNREAL venue)!
Dan
Dan W. Sent on 24/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't recommend highly enough - Thicket has everything

We celebrated our wedding in July 2024 and had the most incredible day in the perfect setting.

The team at Thicket Priory (and especially Becca) were amazing and literally nothing was too much trouble. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the day as perfect as possible, taking care of all sorts of logistics at a level of detail and efficiency you’d never dream to be possible. We were made to feel comfortable, welcome & valued right from our very first visit and we really felt genuine warmth and excitement for us from all of the team (definitely not the case at other venues!).

We had guests travelling from all over the country and abroad and all commented on how beautiful Thicket was - many saying they’d never seen a better wedding venue (which we obviously agree with!). A large part of why we were initially drawn to Thicket was the idea of being able to host a wedding weekend, with 70 guests staying for both the Friday and Saturday night. Our guests were all very impressed with the quality & size of their rooms, and all are finished to an amazing standard.

The team have an array of brilliant suggested suppliers who love working with them and we noticed that even those that we sourced ourselves were all very excited to get the opportunity to do a wedding at Thicket - a real compliment to both how stunning the venue is and also the amazing staff.

To Becca & the rest of the team, we cannot thank you enough for giving us the best day of our lives.
Daniel
Daniel Sent on 17/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding at Thicket Priory

A month ago my wife and I had our wedding at Thicket Priory. Before discovering it we had become really disillusioned from seeing so many disappointing venues, to the point of almost giving up. Then we chanced to walk through the magical doors of Thicket.

Not only did we have the massive good fortune of getting married there, but I don't think we'd seen anything quite like it before. How does it blend so many qualities so perfectly? Its garden is like something out of a fairy wonderland combined with a Monet painting and the Secret Garden. The house itself feels like walking through the TV screen into the world of Downton Abbey. The attention to detail, and artistic and creative eye applied to everything, large and small, is staggering, from the intricacies of the fairy house, to the hidden staircases, the decor, the treasure hunt - basically everything.

And it's not hard to see how this is all possible, when you meet the incredible team of people working there under the leadership of Anna. She is a dream, as is her team. She removed all our stress, was utterly competent and lovely, and slowly and conscientiously helped us hone our perfect wedding. And it really was perfect.. We absolutely couldn't recommend Thicket Priory and its team highly enough. It's something very, very special.
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Estelle Sent on 13/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A wedding no one will forget

Rebecca and the team made our wedding weekend, a wedding no one will forget. Our guest even call it an event of a lifetime. Amazing setting that accommodated all our family and friends for the full weekend. It was unbelievable
Dominika
Dominika Sent on 13/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Felt like home!

I could write a whole essay about how wonderful Thicket Priory is, but in simple terms we don’t think we could have ever found a better wedding venue ❤️

Since the start of our planning with Thicket in June 2022 - 2 years before THE day - we have been met with warmth, care, love, understanding, flexibility, kindness, and so much more. Not only does Thicket Priory feel like home the second you step into its magnificent, yet cozy, interior; but the communication with staff at each stage of planning feels like getting help from a favourite family member. We have had the pleasure to initially work with Jess, and later with Anna - and both of these women are magnificent, incredible, and I’m sure yield some sort of magic which makes them superhuman.

The incredible staff and the owner Bruce are what makes Thicket that extra bit special compared to other venues. Instead of hooking us in and allowing us to simply deal with all the wedding planning, Thicket was there to point us in the right direction or catch us at any moment. They are more than a venue - they are a community that their couples can lean on. A community of Yorkshire wedding industry experts who know their wedding venue inside out and can anticipate your every question. And when things get too overwhelming? Well - they are there to help you relax, give you a hug, tell you it will all be fine, and to help you find a solution - whether thats reaching out to their contacts, helping out with catering problems, or giving you a bit more time on those final payment deadlines. They are there to rejoice in your wedding day with you, and you can really feel that from the moment you book your initial visit to the checkout on Sunday ❤️

Our wedding was beautiful and we owe a lot of that to Anna and her fairies. Throughout the weekend she was there at every step - helping with set up, instructing vendors, gathering family members, putting on bouttoniers, keeping the schedule going, and so much more. We had 150 guests and she really deserves all the praise for making sure everyone was in the correct place at the correct time! Anna is a wonder and, for us, the heart of Thicket Priory.

To sum it up, Thicket Priory was one of the best wedding decisions we made. We can’t recommend it enough!
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Emily Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you for the best day of our lives!

My husband and I can't fault Thicket as we had the most amazing wedding day. Becca (our Thicket point of contact) was absolutely fantastic from start to finish; her constant comms and friendly nature meant that planning the day was far more enjoyable than stressful. Becca was also incredibly hands on on the day, ensuring everything went as smoothly as possible and we were able to relax. If I could do our wedding all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you so much for everything, we will be forever grateful xxx
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Hannah Sent on 10/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommended enough, fairytale wedding!

Thicket Priory is an absolute fairytale venue with a dream team to match! As soon we viewed the venue we instantly knew it was where we wanted to get married, the venue has everything to offer and so much more. Our guests absolutely loved it and continue to talk about the amazing pantries are plus many other little surprises throughout the venue! Another aspect constantly spoke about is how amazing all the staff were, totally accommodating to everyone’s needs beyond what we could have imagined with nothing being too much to ask! A special shout out to our co-ordinator Anna, who was so so helpful from start to finish, a constant support system and making the wedding planning process so much easier and stress free - she is amazing!! We honestly can’t put into words how special Thicket is, but it truly is and we feel so lucky we found this venue!
Thank you so so much for our dream come true wedding and an unforgettable weekend. The Whittakers xxxx
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