Grade I listed Michelham Priory is an impressive venue for celebrating all types occasion from a Christening party or a golden wedding anniversary dinner to an office Christmas party or a club dinner dance.

The listed buildings used for functions set on the island consist of an Elizabethan Great Barn, rustic courtyard area and private terrace and lawn, surrounded on three sides by a medieval moat.

We host breakfast, luncheon and early evening functions year round, and between October 1st and April 15th, hold later evening functions as well. The Barn comfortably seats 130 guests at circular tables, leaving room for acoustic musical, theatrical and other forms of entertainment. Drinks are either served from the bar area or wines may be placed on the tables by our catering staff.

The Priory is surrounded by seven acres of well-kept gardens with selected area including the walled Physic Herb Garden and the Memorial Peace Garden twinned with Les Jardins de Valloires in the heart of the Authie Valley close to the Somme Bay in Normandy.

To add that extra bit of variety to your function consider adding extra entertainment on the day, with activities such as clay pigeon shooting, archery and participating in reenactments (Romano, Celtic, Medieval, Tudor etc). These groups also take part in the major event days held at Michelham during the summer season.

The Catering Team can provide themed dinners such as the popular Medieval Banquet with historically accurate recipes served in pottery drinking vessels and on wooden platters by staff in historical dress. The Great Barn is decorated for this occasion with heraldic banners and other atmospheric trimmings. Suitable entertainment can also be arranged from lute players to jesters. Please see the sample menu.