St Osyth Priory - Clacton-on-Sea

Joe M.

We recently got married at St Osyth Priory on New Year's Eve and we couldn't recommend the venue and team highly enough. The venue itself is beautiful both inside and outside and created the perfect atmosphere for our wedding. The venue itself has so much history and the grounds have some amazing spots for photos or for guests to explore.
Livi and Lizzie were amazingly supportive and easy to deal with from start to finish, special shout out to Livi who ran our wedding day seamlessly, we couldn't have asked for a nicer team to deal with. The rest of the team supporting were absolutely top notch, the food was amazing and we got so many comments and compliments from guests throughout the day.
The accommodation available on site is stunning (we we're lucky enough to also use the newly renovated Gatehouse East which was amazing).
St Osyth Priory will forever hold a special place in both of our hearts, we're so glad we found the venue and look forward to continued visits in years to come.
If you're looking for a venue and team for your wedding, we couldn't recommend St Osyth Priory highly enough.

Rachel H.

We recently married at St oysth priory.......wow! What a venue it really was the best day of our lives made even more special by the help of Livi Lizzy and the team here. They do an incrrdible job supporting throughout the planning process
.On the day we had Livi looking after us and I must say she did an amazing job I really don't know how she can be everywhere all at once and ensuring all the party where catered for and well looked after....nothing was too much trouble. We would like to say a huge thank you to Livi and the team and we wish you every success for the future. We shall return for many years to come 🥰 xx

Charles P.

We cannot recommend St Osyth enough! From the very beginning, they were brilliant at every stage, from our initial viewing to the final planning meeting. Livi and Lizzie were both fantastic throughout the entire process, making everything so easy and stress-free.

On the day, Lizzie went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, and we couldn’t have asked for better support. The servers and bar staff were equally amazing, helping to make the day truly special for us and our guests.

The venue itself is absolutely stunning, with gorgeous surroundings that made for the perfect backdrop to our wedding. The on-site accommodation was also excellent, providing a comfortable and convenient space for everyone.

Thank you to the entire team at St Osyth for making our wedding such a wonderful and memorable experience!

Lisa C.

Where can I even begin… from the very first moment I stepped into St Osyth priory, I knew it was the place I had dreamt of!

I’ve recently had my wedding at St Osyth Priory Estate and it was the most magical day, as a DIY bride, finding a high quality venue, who allowed creative control was going to be difficult, but the team at St Osyth done just that, they went above and beyond to ensure I had nothing to do on the day! From decorating my wedding table, putting together my boxes for cake and being my personal assistants, it was like having two best friends to make my day run beautifully. I cannot explain in words how wonderful Lizzie and Livi were and they have my heartfelt thanks for an eternity of beautiful memories.

The venue itself was everything we could’ve hoped for, everyone commented on how breathtaking it was, from the Darcy west house, to the chapel built in the 1100s, the winding rose gardens, twinkling wisteria walkway and flock of white and red deer. There are so many different settings to fit in with your day and these girls really will help you to have the day you’ve been picturing.

I love that the venue is currently growing and adding new restored areas,I’ll be coming back each year for my anniversary to see it grow and thrive and cannot wait to enjoy the rooftop hot tub!

The food is covered by an internal caterer and we had a free private food tasting with our chef who has previously cooked for the queen. We had our own lamb on the day and they were the most accommodating, helpful and incredible team of cooks, no long waits between courses, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection!

I genuinely cannot explain how incredible this venue is and I owe them my biggest thanks for making my day more than I could’ve ever imagined.

If you can imagine it, they seem to find a way to make it happen… if you’ve struggled to connect with wedding co-ordinators and felt they’ve not truly listened to what you want, then this is the place for you!

Lucy A.

We recently tied the knot at St Osyth Priory and it truly was the best day of our entire lives! Happy tears were flooding the morning after the wedding whilst we reminisced every detail of the most perfect day.

Everything was simply perfect and we are so grateful for the amazing team, especially our venue co-ordinator Livi for going above and beyond to make our dream day happen and run smoothly.

The venue itself is absolutely stunning and when we first viewed it, every part of it took our breath away. We knew immediately this was the venue for us. Our guests were also blown away with the beauty of the venue, as well as our suppliers, especially our photographer and videographer, who felt absolutely spoilt for choice with the options for perfect beautiful backdrops.

Our friends and family are still raving about the day and have said it has been the best wedding they have ever attended.

We will never ever forget our wedding day at St Osyth Priory and have the most beautiful memories that we will cherish forever. We just want to do it all over again!

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Mr & Mrs Durrance

Paul H.

Amazing venue! We cannot reccommend St Osyth priory enough! We had a Winter wedding in January, so needed somewhere that was as beautiful inside as it is outside and St Osyth did not disappoint! Staff were absolutely fantastic! Lizzie and Livi were so helpful during our planning meetings. They were accommodating whilst also offering advice from their wealth of experience to help the day run smoothly. Nikki thought of every detail on the day, super calm and we didn't really have to ask for anything, because Nikki was always one step ahead! The food was really tasty and went down a treat! Also shout out the bar staff who were friendly and efficient and did a really great job throughout the evening.
The accommodation is stunning, beautifully decorated and really has everything you could need

rebecca T.

We had a magical long weekend at Bailiff’s Cottage on the estate. Every part of the cottage was superbly designed and so cosy it made us feel at home instantly. The buildings are enchanting and we loved seeing the deer and other rare animals on walks. Sunrise and sunsets are spectacular. A truly amazing experience and we can’t wait to come back!

Natalie J.

Our Wedding was truly a dream come true from our first venue tour, the food tasting, planning, and to the Wedding day. St Osyth Priory is a breathtaking venue, and we feel so lucky to have celebrated our special day there. Every room and every detail of the venue is perfection and immaculate. The gardens and the chapel are also beautiful and very unique. Livie and Lizzie were an absolute pleasure to get to know, so warm, welcoming and professional from the beginning. Very responsive to any questions I had, knowledgeable and experienced when it came to giving advice and recommendations for set up, timings and working with vendors. Nothing was too much trouble for them, and they were very supportive and encouraging of my ideas and requests. They coordinated and prepared perfectly with all the vendors. So that the day ran so smoothly, and we were made to feel so special and relaxed. The food was really delicious, and we have had many compliments that it is the best wedding breakfast our friends have tried. We cannot thank the team at the Priory enough as we had a truly incredible day which we and our family and friends will treasure and remember forever.