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GreyFriars is a hotel destination wedding venue in Colchester, United Kingdom, hosting 60 at dinner and 90 at the ceremony.

GreyFriars

ColchesterEngland, United Kingdom

GreyFriars is a historic hotel in Colchester with 26 bedrooms and suites, licensed to hold legal ceremonies on site.

Guests
60 at dinner90 at the ceremony
Rooms
26 rooms
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
STNabout 42 min by car

About the venue

GreyFriars is a historic hotel in Colchester with 26 bedrooms and suites, licensed to hold legal ceremonies on site.

Couples can seat up to 90 guests for the ceremony, dine 60 at a seated meal, and host up to 90 standing in the hotel's meeting and banquet space, with in-house catering and an on-site bar throughout.

Accommodation ranges from Standard and Superior King Rooms to Junior, Duplex, Deluxe and Signature Suites, several of which sleep three, and a full venue buyout is available for couples who want the whole hotel to themselves.

The property is accessible, offers parking, and sits around 42 minutes from London Stansted Airport (STN).

  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, seating up to 90 guests
  • 26 bedrooms and suites, from Standard King Rooms to Signature and Duplex Suites
  • Indoor reception space for 60 seated diners or 90 standing
  • Full venue buyout available

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
60 guests
Standing reception
90 guests
Ceremony, seated
90 guests

Staying over

Rooms
26 rooms
Room types
8 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes

The ceremony

Legal ceremony on site
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
STN, 42 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can GreyFriars accommodate?
The venue seats up to 90 guests for a ceremony, 60 for a seated meal, and holds up to 90 standing.
Can we marry legally at the venue?
Yes. GreyFriars is licensed for legal ceremonies on site.
Can we book the whole hotel?
Yes, a full buyout is available. The hotel has 26 rooms, including Superior King, Standard King, Junior, Duplex, Deluxe, Deluxe King and Signature Suites, with several suites sleeping up to three.
Is catering provided?
Yes, catering is in-house and there is a bar on site.
Which airport is closest?
London Stansted (STN) is the nearest airport, about 42 minutes away. Parking is available at the venue.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 60 guests

    “The grand art deco style Cloisters can seat up to 90 people for the ceremony; up to 60 seated for your Wedding Breakfast - or up to 90 guests for a standing reception with cocktails and canapés.”
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  • Standing reception: 90 guests

    “The grand art deco style Cloisters can seat up to 90 people for the ceremony; up to 60 seated for your Wedding Breakfast - or up to 90 guests for a standing reception with cocktails and canapés.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 90 guests

    “The grand art deco style Cloisters can seat up to 90 people for the ceremony; up to 60 seated for your Wedding Breakfast - or up to 90 guests for a standing reception with cocktails and canapés.”
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  • Rooms: 26 rooms

    “For that extra touch of exclusivity we can discuss a package with you to book all of GreyFriars’ 26 rooms and suites for the occasion.”
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  • Room types: 8 listed

    “Superior King Suite”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “For that extra touch of exclusivity we can discuss a package with you to book all of GreyFriars’ 26 rooms and suites for the occasion.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “GreyFriars offers three distinct licensed areas for your Ceremony:”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “GreyFriars is famous for its superb cuisine and our Executive Chef and his team will be delighted to create a bespoke menu for your important day.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “The Baroque Bar and its sisters Venetian Lounge and the Library Lounge are found in the original C18th core of GreyFriars.”
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  • Nearest airport: STN, 42 min by car

    “The fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Colchester is to Airport Transfer which takes 42 min and costs £40 - £55.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “There is free parking for hotel guests in the hotel grounds for 22 vehicles and parking bays for motorbikes and bicycles.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “We have one fully accessible bedroom designed for wheelchair users.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “The Salon is perfect for smaller weddings and can seat up to 18 guests afterwards for your Wedding Breakfast.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “With its luxurious historic interiors and reputation for the highest standards of service and gastronomy, GreyFriars is a wonderful exclusive venue in which to hold your Wedding.”
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