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Weddings

05 Exclusively Yours

07 Seasonal Splendour

09 The House

10 Accommodation

12 Planning Your Wedding

15 Imagine Your Day

17 Flexible Packages

19 Savour the Moment

21 Making Memories

23 How to Find Us

301909 591204 [email protected] hodsockpriory.com

Hodsock Priory has been the Buchanan family home for nine generations and we’ve lovingly restored the house to become one of Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire’s finest exclusive-use wedding venues.

Having won awards for our customer service, we’ll help you create a wedding day full of memories you and your guests will remember, for years to come.

Nothing gives us more pleasure than seeing the house come alive with a wedding celebration and we’d love to invite you to come and see Hodsock for yourself.

Hodsock Priory is a magnificent 19th Century country house, set in 800 acres of private estate on the edge of Sherwood Forest.

Situated near the village of Blyth, a few minutes from the A1 and the Nottinghamshire/South Yorkshire border, the secluded estate has a rich heritage and is renowned for its seasonal flowering gardens and iconic Tudor gatehouse.

Welcome to Hodsock Priory

One of our award-winning Weddings team will be delighted to show you round.

To book a personal appointment to come and see us, call 01909 591204 or book a Show Round online at hodsockpriory.com.

You’re very welcome to bring the family and close friends who you’d like to be involved with selecting your venue.

We’ll look forward to greeting you soon.


Having exclusive use of our house and gardens will help make your day an even more exceptional and memorable occasion for everyone involved.

You and your guests can enjoy complete privacy in a spectacular setting with unrivalled hospitality. You can style your ceremony and celebrations in any way you like – whether your taste is traditional or quirky, formal or relaxed.

Imagine holding your wedding in the grand surroundings of our country home, with just you and your specially invited guests.

Exclusively Yours

We have three house bedrooms and 10 apartments in our converted dairy annexe, The Courtyard, so there’s room for those who are most important to stay.

Put simply, at Hodsock Priory we pride ourselves on focusing exclusively on you and your guests.


SpringThe Hodsock estate is famous for its spectacular woodland carpets of Snowdrops early in the year, followed by wonderful displays of daffodils and blossom, then during late Spring walk the woodland path with impressive Bluebell displays.

SummerThe traditional popular Summer wedding months invite the opportunity to step outside for fun lawn games or relaxing drinks receptions on the Italian Terrace. Photographs look beautiful by the lake and we throw open the doors for receptions in the light and airy Pavilion.

AutumnLater in the season, the pretty romantic colours of our landscape give way to a blaze of golden-leafed glory, providing the perfect canvas for nostalgic themed Autumn weddings. The pretty bridges joining lawns and woodland create a wonderful photo spot.

WinterIn the dark winter months, with berries on the trees and frosty mornings and snow, Hodsock becomes a magical wonderland.

We have roaring log fires and fire pits, warming drinks and hearty food to be enjoyed.

Hodsock Priory tells a unique story in each month of the year- whether it’s through the stunning flowering displays of colour in the garden and grounds, or our welcoming seasonal hospitality.

Seasonal Splendour

Sadly, we cannot promise you sunshine or snow, but at Hodsock, your wedding will have a dramatic visual backdrop, whatever the weather, at any time of the year.


After approaching through the archway of Nottinghamshire’s last remaining Grade 1 listed Tudor gatehouse, you enter the house through our oak panelled entrance hall.

One of our popular rooms for ceremonies is the spectacular Panelled Hall - an atmospheric room overlooking the North Lawn which can accommodate 80 guests with standing room for 20 more.

The main hallway, complete with an original 1864 Bechstein piano and family portraits, leads into the delightful reception rooms.

The Ante Room and Library are homely rooms for guests to enjoy drinks and congregate.

Hodsock Priory has a rich and interesting heritage, having once entertained four English kings including Henry VIII. The main house is largely 19th Century and was renovated in 2007 to become the spectacular wedding venue that it is today.

The House

Our light and airy contemporary Bar opens out onto the Italian Terrace – a delightful feature in summer, for drinks receptions and canapés overlooking the Fan Lawn and lake.

The Pavilion is the focal point of the house for your wedding reception, accommodating up to 140 seated guests or 250 guests for an evening reception party. The room is simple and elegant with stunning views across the landscaped gardens by day but atmospheric with customisable mood lighting at night.

To view a floor plan layout of our venue, visit hodsockpriory.com

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Hodsock Priory is an exquisite place to stay with three bedroom suites in the main house. The Courtyard, our converted dairy annexe, has ten additional stylish apartments and is just a short walk away from the house.

The house bedrooms are typically reserved for the wedding couple and their closest guests. The Courtyard apartments are popular with families and guests seeking a little peace and quiet away from the celebrations within the house.

Staying at Hodsock

Accommodation


The House Bedrooms

The Wedding Suite is a lavish room with a sumptuous four poster bed, a wedding dress wardrobe, living room and an indulgent and extensive adjoining bath and shower room.

The Blue Room is adorned with colonial American patterned wallpaper and soft furnishings. This room also has an en-suite bathroom.

The Green Room has a vintage, yet modern feel with a roll top bath as a key feature of the bedroom. This room also has an en-suite shower room.

The Courtyard at Hodsock

Each five star apartment in The Courtyard has a luxurious bedroom with en-suite bathroom, separate living area and kitchenette, complete with optional self-catering facilities.

The Courtyard is suitable for guests requiring wheelchair access or adjoining rooms for

families - we even have one pet-friendly apartment for a well-behaved four-legged guest, if needed!

A full English breakfast for all wedding guests is served in the Breakfast Room at The Courtyard - the perfect place to reminisce!

Our wonderful Wedding team will be on hand to support you with all of the key decisions involved with planning your day.

Planning Your Wedding

Come to See UsWe would love you to come and

see us and discuss your wedding

plans so far. We will show you

around the house and gardens and

you’re more than welcome to bring

any family or close friends you’d

like to be involved in the process.

When you choose to book your

wedding at Hodsock, we’ll get

together again after your booking

has been made to discuss your

plans and idea.

Save the DateWe offer the opportunity to

reserve your chosen wedding date

at Hodsock Priory for 14 days, with

no deposit or obligation.

If after 14 days you wish to go

ahead and book, then a deposit

will be required to secure the date

for your exclusive – use wedding.

Booking the RegistrarRemember, if you want to hold

your ceremony at Hodsock, you’ll

need to ensure that the Registrar is

available to attend on your special

day.

North Nottinghamshire

0300 500 8080 option 3

Monday - Friday 9am - 4:30pm

The CeremonyHodsock Priory is licenced to hold

Civil Ceremonies in a selection of

rooms, depending on your vision

and numbers.

The beautiful Oak Panelled Hall

seats up 80 guests with a further

20 standing.

The light and airy Pavilion seats up

to 140 guests.

Or for more intimate ceremonies

of up to 20 guests, the library and

ante room are perfect.

Or for those seeking a traditional

ceremony, it is possible to marry at

the lovely church in Blyth village,

which can seat up to 140 guests

and is our nearest parish church,

two miles from Hodsock.

12 01909 591204 [email protected] hodsockpriory.com


12:00pm The Bride and Bridesmaids arrive, often choosing to dress in the Wedding Suite

1:30pm Ceremony takes place in the Panelled Hall

2:00pm Drinks reception, photographs and merriment

3:15pm Guests called to the Pavilion for dinner

3:30pm The newly-weds are announced

3:45pm Wedding Breakfast and speeches

6:00pm All guests move to the Bar, Ante Room, Library and Gardens for drinks

Our Check Out Policy

We ask all guests to please respect timings for carriages and check out, so we can personally devote our time and attention to each wedding.

Our check out policy is in place to ensure that all wedding couples enjoy exclusivity of the venue for their celebrations - and so weddings do not overlap. It gives us sufficient time to close down each wedding event, before preparing for the next.

If you’re planning to hold your ceremony at Hodsock Priory, you’ll want to make the most out of your exclusive venue hire. Based upon our experience, these timings often make most sense:

Imagine Your Day

The Pavilion is then set up for the Evening Reception

Drink, dance and enjoy the evening

The day after the night before…

7:00pm The Pavilion re-opens for Evening Reception

7:45pm Cutting of the cake

8:00pm First dance

9:00pm Evening food is served

12:00am Lights out at Hodsock, bar & music closes

12:30pm Carriages

8:30am A full English breakfast is enjoyed by everyone in The Courtyard Breakfast Room

9:30am The Kitchen closes

10:00am Check out for all guests

Suggested Timings


Our wedding packages are often the most popular choice. They include food and wine, flowers, cake, fizz and fun entertainment, offering excellent value for money.

Details relating to each of our wedding packages are enclosed, for your consideration.

You’re welcome to discuss individual elements during your planning meeting.

An exclusive, luxury wedding at Hodsock costs less than you might think.

Flexible Packages

All-Inclusive Wedding Packages: Please ask our wedding team for a quotation

• Exclusive use of the house

and gardens for the day

• One night’s stay in the

Wedding Suite

• Seating plan, place names

and table settings

• A drinks reception

with canapés

• The Groom’s boutonnière

and five Groomsmen’s

buttonholes

• A three-tier wedding cake

• A three course Wedding

Breakfast feast with wine

(and fizz for toasts)

• The Bridal bouquet

• A Maid of Honour or

Bridesmaid’s bouquet

• Croquet on the Italian

Terrace and a rowing boat

for guests

• Mood lighting and disco

entertainment, hosted by

our house DJ


Our wonderful team of chefs are on hand to provide mouth-watering food and drink for your wedding.

Savour the Moment

Sample Menu

StartersCauliflower soup

with Stilton beignets

Ham croquettes with asparagus & English mustard mayonnaise

Beetroot cured salmon, root vegetable slaw,

wholemeal soda bread

Chicken liver pate, tomato chutney & brioche

Main

Roasted corn fed chicken breast with wild mushroom, truffle

and potato gnocchi

Roasted seabass with Provencal vegetables and tomato fondue

Slow cooked shoulder of lamb, pommes anna, minted greens & jus

Spring Vegetable risotto with goat’s curd

DessertHot chocolate fondant, chocolate

ice cream, orange puree

Egg custard tart, pear and ginger sorbet

Eton mess

Vanilla cheesecake with strawberries

CanapésBaby Yorkshire puddings

with rare fillet of beefSmoked salmon blinis with sour cream & dill

Cherry tomato & basil pesto on a parmesan biscuit

All food is freshly prepared on the premises using locally sourced ingredients where possible. We have a range of menus to choose from, depending on your taste and style.

So whether you prefer the idea of fine dining or an informal barbeque or hog roast, our highly-skilled chefs have something to tempt you.

We have an extensive wine cellar with a range of carefully selected red, white, rosé,

sparkling wines and Champagne. We also have an impressively stocked bar with many lesser known tipples for gin and single malt aficionados.

Special dietary requirements and a children’s menu can be catered for and full menu options will be discussed at your first planning meeting. Here is a sample of our most popular wedding menu dishes by course.


Reception EntertainmentIf you choose one of our wedding packages, your disco entertainment will be provided by our in-house DJ, renowned for being one of the best ‘floor-fillers’ in the area.

We also work with a range of quality entertainers and musicians who, for an additional fee, can add atmosphere and occasion to the day; from Yorkshire’s finest string trio providing ambience during your drinks reception, to live music bands specialising in jazz, swing, rock, pop, soul, Motown or Big Band, for your wedding party in the Pavilion.

PhotographersA number of talented wedding photographers shoot at Hodsock and know our venue inside and out. We’ll be happy to provide you with their details at your initial planning meeting with one of our wedding team.

If you’d prefer to use your own entertainers and photographers, we can accommodate them accordingly. Either way, you can be confident that whoever you choose will capture a succession of memories you’ll never forget.

They say we remember life in moments rather than days. That’s why at Hodsock, we understand the importance of having the right entertainment at your wedding – and capturing those moments with great photography.

Making Memories


Hodsock Priory is just a mile from Blyth, a traditional country village with good pubs and local amenities.

A few miles away is the historic coaching town of Bawtry, known for its tea rooms, high-end fashion boutiques and lots of places to eat and drink.

Keep your eyes peeled for our roadside signage. SatNav users should follow signs to Blyth before picking up the estate’s roadside signs leading to Hodsock. Please be aware if you’re sent to Carlton-in-Lindrick by your SatNav onto Hodsock Lane, this is a dead end.

Hodsock’s close proximity to the A1 means that finding us is easy – even though we’re in a secluded location.

How to Find Us

Looking to arrive in style?

Helicopters are permitted to land at the estate on the Fan Lawn. Our nearest airfield is Gamston.

The local train station at Retford is well connected for regional and national travel. The East Coast line operates here meaning London is under 90 minutes away.

Full directions to Hodsock Priory can be found on hodsockpriory.com

Parking and Taxis

As Hodsock is tucked away on a private estate, guests will need to consider their travel arrangements well in advance. Details of recommended taxi services in the immediate area can be found at hodsockpriory.com and we’d urge bookings to be made before your wedding day.

There is ample, free parking on the Hodsock estate for guests travelling by car.

To book a Show Round, call 01909 591204 or email [email protected]

indicating when you’d like to visit.

01909 [email protected]

hodsockpriory.com

Hodsock Priory, Blyth, Nottinghamshire, S81 0TY

(Just a few minutes from

the A1 and on the border of

South Yorkshire)

See our most recent reviews, images and testimonials online at hodsockpriory.com

Photographs courtesy of

Andy Hook, James Davies,

James Stewart, Shoot Lifestyle,

Toast of Leeds, Sarah Brabbin

and Ryan Browne.

Used with permission by the

Bride and Groom

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