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Historic Essex Wedding Venues

Updated: Nov 28

Essex is steeped in history and with a vast array of historic wedding venues we decided to share just a few of them with you. From stately homes and royal residences to medieval castles and barns, the county of Essex has it all.


Signing the wedding register at Hedingham castle

Gosfield Hall, Historic Essex Wedding Venue


Built in 1545, Gosfield Hall just outside Braintree in Essex, was often the temporary residence of Queen Elizabeth I. You only have to wander around the interiors to see it was built with royalty in mind. One of the main reasons couples choose this venue is the oppulent rooms they get to use as part of their wedding day. Read our blog post "Gosfield Hall - Essex Wedding Venue" to discover more about this stunning venue.



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Leez Priory


Nestled in the Essex countryside is the Tudor Mansion known as Leez Priory which was founded as an Augustinian priory in about 1220 by Sir Ralph Gernon. In 1536 the priory was suppressed during Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries and the property was granted to Sir Richard Rich, one of the King’s key advisors. This is the kind of venue that shines no matter what the Essex weather has in store. Our blog post "Leez Priory Essex Wedding Venue" is full of information for you.



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Layer Marney Tower


Layer Marney Tower is England's tallest Tudor Gatehouse and is situated in Essex with views over the River Blackwater and beyond. Built in the reign of Henry VIII by Lord Marney, another Henry, Layer Marney Tower is a statement house, that shows its original owner was rich, powerful and a friend of the King. One of the great features of this wedding venue is the church of St Mary the Virgin practically on the doorstep and an easy, short walk through the grounds to get to. So, if you have your heart set on a church wedding, but want an historic setting as well, this could very well be your dream venue.

Read our blog "Layer Marney Tower - Essex Wedding Venue" to find out more about this stunning venue.



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Hedingham Castle


Hedingham Castle is known as Englands best preserved Norman keep and is over 900 years old. When you walk around the castle you are following in the footsteps of royalty like Henry VIII and Elizabeth I who are known to have stayed here. In some places the castle walls are 12 feet thick making it a lovely cool oasis for you and your wedding guests on a hot summers day. In the 18th century the gardens were landscaped and the red brick manor house was built. the gardens complete the jewel in the crown that is Hedingham Castle. You can find out more about this wonderful castle in our blog "Hedingham Castle - Essex Wedding Venue"



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Great Lodge, Bardfield


Great Lodge, originally called Great park started life in the 14th Century as an enclosed medieval deer park, until 200 years later it was given to Anne of Cleves as part of her settlement when her marriage with Henry VIII was annulled. This wedding venue is a wonderful blank canvas and dry hire venue, meaning you can let your imagination run wild, whether you want afternoon tea on the lawn or a fairground theme with stalls in the garden. You can find out more about this unique wedding venue in our blog "Where It All Began"



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Prested Hall


Prested Hall is a privately owned 15th century manor house which gives you eclusive use for your entire wedding day. With several licensed ceremony areas you are sure to find something to suit all tastes from a wonderful outdoor summer ceremony in the lakeside gazebo to an intimate wedding indoors. The marquee can be used throughout the summer for your wedding breakfast with beautiful views across the lawns and lake. Read our blog post "Prested Hall - Essex Wedding Venue" to find out more.



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This is just a small selection of the historic wedding venues to be found in Essex.


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