Ewenny Priory

Ewenny - a stop on the St Thomas Way - is a rural village in the Vale of Glamorgan, and a true Marcher location: a place of borders and crossing-places, where historic paths and old ways wind across the landscape. Ewenny was shaped by its Benedictine Priory in the Middle Ages, founded in the early twelfth century (probably) by William de Londres, who also built the first motte and bailey castle at neighbouring Ogmore. Much of the medieval Priory is still visible today, at Ewenny Priory Church, renowned as the most complete Norman church in south Wales. Highlights include the Romanesque arches supported by round pillars with scalloped capitals (in the church nave), fourteenth-century geometric patterned tiles in the crossing, and impressive stonework in the south transept, such as tombs of founders and priors, a twelfth-century carving of the Entry of Christ into Jerusalem, and ancient Celtic Christian stones, pre-dating the Priory. The presbytery (chancel) has stunning twelfth-century barrel- and crossed-rib-vaulting. More...

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I know the owner & his great efforts to establishing a great venue for weddings

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The most incredible spot for our wedding- not enough superlatives to do it justice! We loved having the opportunity to create exactly what we wanted in such a wonderful setting and Jeremy was a mine of information and help to us in the planning and right up to and on the day itself. We couldn't have asked for anything better- thank you for letting us use your beautiful venue. Everybody has raved about it since! More...

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The priory is a true hidden gem, almost all of our guests are from the area and none of them knew of its beauty! We had the most incredible couple of days, including all of the build up to our wedding. The feedback we have received of the venue itself has been incredible!
Jeremy is a pleasure to have dealt with in the process. It really is such a gorgeous venue to have any celebration in. It gave us the perfect day, and we can't thank you enough for allowing us to have our special day at the venue xxx More...

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Our festival-themed wedding was absolutely perfect thanks to this AMAZING setting (the sunshine definitely helped!). If you're looking to create your dream wedding from scratch then stop your search. .. Ewenny Priory is the best blank canvas you could ask for. All our guests were blown away by the beauty of the location and the relaxed attitude of the owner (Jeremy - who is a legend); we were able to bring in our own suppliers, decorate every corner of the grounds, take photos basically anywhere the photographer's heart desired.
Could not recommend Ewenny more thank you so so much!!! More...

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I love the peace and beauty of the Priory The church is also beautiful

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Stunning location for our wedding reception, Mr Picton-Turbervill was very informative of history of the grounds and we are looking forward to seeing our professional photos set against a beautiful backdrop. Xx

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Fantastic wedding venue! So much scope to have your perfect wedding here and Jeremy was an absolute pleasure to deal with. I wish we could do it all again.

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Very nice area with some very old historical buildings there.

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Lovely quiet spot with room to park and nearby walks

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Stunning setting for a wedding reception we performed at inside a Teepee in the summer, we would highly recommend this beautiful location for any couples or planners looking.

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Very interesting places great history

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Amazing place, not to be missed.

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Stunning historic building, interesting historically and architecturally. Definitely worth a visit even if you can only catch a glimpse of the mansion house, which isn't open to the public.

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Lovely quiet location of this ancient priory

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beautiful

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Historical and cultural, well presented

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