Ware Priory is one of Hertfordshire’s premier wedding and conference venues and is where the past and present unite.
If you are looking for a venue steeped in atmosphere with period architecture dating back to medieval times, or a modern and spacious venue with all the latest hi-tech facilities, then Ware Priory is for you.
Set in seven acres of picturesque riverside gardens, it is the perfect place for a romantic wedding and an equally inspirational venue for a conference or meeting.
Weddings Finding the right wedding venue can be one of the most challenging parts of the wedding planning process. At Ware Priory we tailor your wedding especially for you from every last detail to every finishing touch. Whether you are looking for a historic or contemporary setting, wanting a civil ceremony, a wedding reception or perhaps both, then we are here to make sure you have the perfect day.
Ware Priory offers two fantastic venues in which to hold your wedding or celebration.
The historic Ware Priory offers a venue steeped in atmosphere with period architecture dating back to medieval times. The Priory Hall features gothic stone arches, stained glass windows and has the remnants of a Victorian Trompe-l’oeil. You enter through the Jacobean front door at the corner of the old cloister arcade and then, after the ceremony, meet your guests as newly-weds through a beautiful wisteria archway before entering the Priory Gardens.
For more intimate ceremonies there is the Hadsley Room, with its late-medieval roof beams and crown post roof. The room boats a 14th Century refectory table, which is believed to be a survivor from the original friary. Our Conservatory offers a bright spacious interior with an intimate atmosphere at night. Large French windows open on to the gardens with access to the River Lea, where wooden bridges access the Priory Island.
If you are looking for the ideal spot for photographs then we have several to choose from: arriving at the front of the Priory with your wedding car, signing the register in front of the stained glass windows in the Priory Hall or using the 14th Century refectory table in our late-medieval Hadsley Room. There is confetti time under the wisteria archway or several idyllic spots in the gardens and by the river.
We can also offer exclusive use so you, your partner, your family and friends can enjoy the celebration without any interruption.
Conferences & Meetings Every business needs time and space away from the daily routine to develop ideas and review direction, and we have the space for your business to meet, focus and find the inspiration you need. Our conference rates are very competitive and include room hire, full catering options and regular servings of tea and coffee throughout the day. We also supply all the necessary conference equipment and stationery as well as cordials, iced water and mints in your conference or meeting room.
Ware Priory itself is an historic 14th Century Grade 1 listed building with the Priory Hall, the Garden Room, the Conservatory and four other meeting rooms available offering almost 500m2 of meeting space in just one building.
Ware Priory was extensively renovated in the early 1990s and some of the original building materials, including wattle and daub, have been uncovered and preserved as features of interest. Conference delegates also have access to and views across seven acres of picturesque riverside gardens.
The building contains the offices of Ware Town Council including the Council Chamber itself, with its imposing official layout. The Chamber offers a quirky setting for any meeting or conference. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for all delegates.
Functions There are numerous occasions during everyone’s life that are truly special. We would be delighted to give you details about room hire, menus and any other touches you want to include the make the event unforgettable.
