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Aylesford Priory Wedding Reception Venue
13th Century Pilgrims' Hall and 17th Century North Barn
Tranquil Location
Barn Weddings
Beautiful Grounds
Extensive free parking
Blank canvas
Romantic venue
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: £ - ££
Typical Price: £4,500
Price Range: £2,000 - £10,000
Based on 50 adult guests. Contact our events team for more information
Hire Price Range: £1,800 - £4,500
Per Person Price Range: £20 - £80
Capacity
Guest Capacity (min/max): 10 / 150
Guests for sit down meal: 80 - 150
Accommodation
Accommodation Rooms: 60
Accommodation Capacity: 120
About Aylesford Priory
The Friars offers a truly breath-taking location and you will be amazed at its beautiful surroundings. The perfect backdrop for wedding photos which can be taken in the Courtyard and other areas of the grounds. At the Friars we strongly believe that there is no set formula for your wedding reception, and we pride ourselves in our flexibility and ability to deliver the day of your dreams from the moment you book, right up until the last moments of your magical day.
The Friars is one of Kent’s hidden treasures and in the last decade it has become more and more part of the county. Visitors can enjoy the breath taking grounds and stunning medieval buildings. The North Barn and Pilgrims' Hall are available for wedding receptions.
Popular reasons to choose our venue:
-A splendid Kentish Setting
-Choice of catering options or the opportunity to hire your own
-Licenced bar with reasonable prices
-Complete creativity and flexibility
-Competitively priced
-Ample free parking
-Architecturally beautiful, inside and out
-A blank canvas
-Accommodation on site
The Details
Venue Setting
Countryside
Remote
Venue Type
Barn
Additional Facilities
Honeymoon suite
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Onsite car parking
Licensed bar
Wedding packages
Bespoke weddings
Good Disabled Access
Type of Ceremony
Receptions Only
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
Outside Caterers Permitted
Pre-approved Caterers Only
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Vegan
Contact & Location
Aylesford Priory
The Friars, Aylesford, ME20 7BX, Kent, United Kingdom
FAQs
Our venue is first and foremost a centre of worship and pilgrimage. Whilst the Barn is exclusively yours to use the site will still be accessible and used by the public.
We are a Reception only venue
We are a Reception only venue and cannot host ceremonies
You are able to supply table wine and arrival champagne, these are at no extra charge and will need to be cleared by the end of the wedding breakfast and speeches.
Yes, our Self catered package is very popular
Access from 10am on the day of your wedding is included. If you would like an extra day this can be added for an additional fee.
Last orders at the bar are 11pm, entertainment is to stop at 11.30pm and everyone needs to have vacated the barn by midnight.
There are currently no noise restrictions, however as the barn is located near a residential area we do ask guests to be respectful.
No, due to our wildlife, fire restrictions and on-site residents this is strictly prohibited.
No, due to our wildlife
Unfortunately not due to fire regulations given that this is a wooden barn. Battery operated candles are welcomed.
There is a double, en-suite bedroom available for wedding couples to use which is offered at a reduced rate for the happy couple.
Yes, there is a retreat house which can sleep up to 80, viewing of this is essential as this is a retreat house and not a hotel.
There are multiple alternate venues which have accommodation in close proximity but would require a taxi to get to them due to our semi-remote location.
Please get in touch if you would like to book a viewing. We also require all caterers to view the venue before the wedding