Welcome to Ware Priory – a premier conference and wedding venue
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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Latest News
Ware Priory Wedding Fayre – 2nd February 2020
Our next Wedding Fayre is Sunday 6th October 2019 from 11.00am - 3.30pm. Free entry, free parking and free prize draw. Read on for more information...
Celebrate Christmas at Ware Priory
We are now taking bookings for our Christmas Party Nights this December. It's £49.95per person and includes a festive glass of bubbly on arrival, a three-course dinner, with crackers and mince pies, and then dancing until late with entertainment from Piano DJ!
An Evening with Adele and George – 9th November 2019
Ware Priory and Ultimate Tribute Shows present an evening with Adele and George Michael. Join us on the 9th November 2019 for an evening of good food and fun entertainment - tickets £45 per person
Special Offers
Complimentary Overnight Stay for Bride & Groom and £100 to spend on your Venue Decoration
Book you Wedding at Ware Priory and our Wedding Gift to you will be... A room for your wedding night at Hanbury Manor and £100 gift voucher to spend on your room decor
Celebrate at Ware Priory with Free Champagne and a discounted DJ Package!
Book your Celebration at Ware Priory and we'll give you a bottle of Champagne and a 10% discount on a Dj Package booked with our partner Piano DJ......
Special Offer Conference Savings – 1 in 10 Delegates FREE!
Book your conference with us and get a great saving with our “1 in 10 delegates goes FREE!”. See the offer for more details....