Church Ceremonies
HODSOCK PRIORY ESTATE
The Grade I listed Church of St Mary & St Martin in Blyth is just two miles from Hodsock Priory.
Steeped in history, this ancient building is a magical setting for church ceremonies. A short drive through the countryside and the Hodsock Team will be on hand with celebratory fizz and canapés for your arrival after the wedding.
The Church of St Mary & St Martin
The Church of St. Mary and St. Martin in Blyth dates from the late 1100s and is one of the oldest examples of Norman architecture in the country.
Founded by Roger de Builli of Tickhill Castle, one of William the Conqueror’s followers, it was part of a Benedictine monastery founded in 1088.
By 1476, the church was extended to allow the parish and Priory to worship separately within the same church. A second bell tower was built for the parish at the west end, as well as a new dividing east wall, decorated with ‘doom’ images of judgement day. Another notable feature of this magnificent church includes the pipe organ, which was built around 1885 and restored in 1960 by Henry Groves & Son in Nottingham.
The church continues to be open to the local community, hosting church ceremonies including regular Sunday services, as well as weddings and christenings.
"From getting ready at Hodsock Priory on the morning of our wedding in the lavish wedding suite, to the roaring log fire in the panelled Hall for our ceremony, followed by evening music in the pavilion, until breakfast the following day in the Buchanan Hall, everything was perfect, making it a very relaxed and a very enjoyable day."
Wendy & Matthew
Wedding receptions
Following your ceremony at St Mary & St Martin in Blyth, or your local church, we would love to invite you to celebrate at Hodsock Priory.
We have lots of wonderful indoor and outdoor spaces for you to spend time with your loved ones. Whether you would like a formal wedding breakfast or a casual outdoor dining experience, we can accommodate your every request.
Food
Our on-site kitchen is run by a team of dedicated and talented chefs, who are able to prepare the perfect menu for your wedding reception, from canapés through to desserts.
Drink
We also provide an exclusive bar, stocked with everything you need to toast the big day. For something more fun and interactive, we can even put together a gin, champagne or cocktail bar for your guests to enjoy.
Indoor ceremonies
If you would like to say your vows within the historic halls of Hodsock Priory, we have five licensed spaces for you to choose from.
Whether you’re planning a large ceremony or something more intimate with just your nearest and dearest, you’ll find luxury, sophistication and splendour at Hodsock Priory.
Outdoor ceremonies
Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of a traditional English garden and hold your wedding ceremony in the immaculately kept grounds of Hodsock Priory.
The Georgian-style gazebo is our licensed outdoor space, while celebrant-led blessings can be held anywhere in our gardens and woodland, including beneath our spectacular Tudor Gatehouse.
Hodsock Priory
Contact Us
If you have any questions about Hodsock Priory, please speak to our dedicated team, who will be delighted to help you.
