Welcome to Ware Priory – a premier conference and wedding venue in Hertfordshire

Ware Priory is one of the premier conference and wedding venues in Hertfordshire and is where the past and present unite. If you are looking for a wedding venue steeped in the 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 conference or meeting venue.

Historical building and surroundings

Ware Priory was founded in 1338. It is a building that has, for 700 years, served as a focal point for the community and the town of Ware. In turn it has been a friary, a house and a convalescent hospital and now serves as both the offices of Ware Town Council and as a venue for weddings, conferences, events and banqueting.

Ware Priory itself is a Grade I listed building which has a distinctive choice of individual character rooms named after significant people in the history of the building. Painstakingly restored in the mid-1990s, some of the original building materials, including wattle and daub, stonework and Victorian murals have been uncovered and preserved as features of interest.

Adjacent to Ware Priory is Fletcher’s Lea. Built in 2006, it offers a bright and contemporary atmosphere for any event or function. It works as a beautiful wedding venue, hosts exhibitions, conferences, product launches and concerts and can also be used as a 220-seater cinema.

The tranquil surroundings of both buildings, situated within seven acres of picturesque riverside gardens, provide a beautiful and relaxed setting for any event whether it be a traditional, historical or contemporary one.

Ware is in East Hertfordshire, four miles from the county town of Hertford. It is served by the A10 and A414 and is only a 15-minute drive from both the M25 and M11.

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Join our Team!

February 14th, 2024|

Would you like to be part of our dynamic Events Team?  We're currently hiring for a Sales and Operations Supervisor to join our Events Team at Ware Priory.

Wedding Fayre @ Ware Priory Spring 2024

February 10th, 2024|

Wedding Fayre – SAVE THE DATE Date: Sunday 3rd March 2024, 11am-3pm. Location: Ware Priory, High Street, Hertfordshire, SG12 9AL Join us for our annual Wedding Fayre hosted by County Wedding Events where you can meet local wedding suppliers. Keep an eye on our Instagram page for updates.   

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Autumn Wedding Promotion for 2023

May 30th, 2023|

Weddings 2023 - There's still time to book and receive a free gift!  Let us help you create your wedding this year, book this Autumn 2023 and get complimentary chivari chairs included in your Wedding Ceremony and Reception.