Gloucester Blackfriars

23/02/2025

Last but not least in our line up for our Wedding Open Evening on 27th February is the wonderful .talltreescelebrant to talk to you about personalised ceremonies!💍

Bespoke wedding ceremonies reflecting you as individuals, celebrating your relationship and your love story. Tailored to your vision and infused with grace and joy. Rooted in imagination and love, where stories grow and celebrations blossom.

Wedding, hand-fasting, elopement or vow renewal. A host of styles, themes, curious quirks, funky or traditional are all very welcome! Jilly's wedding celebrant services can include an array of meaningful rituals, readings, music and anything you desire. The essence of the work focusses on you, your ceremony and your day of celebrating your love.

Jilly will listen deeply to your wedding day hopes, wishes and ideas. She will design your ceremony and conduct it, instilling each moment of your story with warmth and delight. A sprinkling or large dose of humour or quirkiness is optional!

For further info, take a peel at www.thetalltreecelebrant.co.uk

🗓 Thursday 27th February
⏰5pm - 8pm
🎟Book a venue tour with a member of the team or register to have a look around at your own pace at https://blackfriarspriory.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173655653

22/02/2025

Next up is the wonderful , who will be with us on Thursday for our Wedding Open Evening! 😋

'Food for the body is not enough, there must be food for the soul'

From fantastical Cotswold feasts to intimate soirees, The Cotswold Caterer take simple, fresh, local ingredients and turn them into something truly spectacular. A catering company founded on the ethos of bringing people together, they agree that food is an intimate act not to be indulged in lightly!

At the heart of their family business is a genuine love of great food. Using fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients delivered daily to their kitchen and their very own butchery, they love nothing more than bringing people together to share it.

From your initial enquiry to the day of your wedding, The Cotswold Caterer pride themselves on their outstanding hospitality, service and attention to detail being just as good as their food tastes. Exciting people not only with their food but with new ways of delivering food to the table, their aim is to make each event a truly unique experience.

The Cotswold Caterer will be showcasing their delicious Taco Bar, with samples for you to enjoy 🤩🌮

🗓 Thursday 27th February
⏰5pm - 8pm
🎟Book a venue tour with a member of the team or register your attendance to have a look around at your own pace at https://blackfriarspriory.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173655653

21/02/2025

The super talented will also be joining us at our Wedding Open Evening 🤩

Epic Caterers are serious wedding and event experts, leading the way in premium bespoke catering since 2015. Flexibility is at the heart of their business using their multi-award winning experience in every area of the event and food industry. They are creative chefs with an impeccable attention to detail.

🗓Thursday 27th February
⏰5pm - 8pm
🎟Register for general admission or book a guided tour of the venue with a member of our team at https://blackfriarspriory.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173655653

20/02/2025

Also joining us at our Wedding Open Evening will be the wonderful 🍴

CaterCater is here to make your wedding or event truly unforgettable! With years of experience and a passion for what they do, CaterCater's friendly, award winning Event Catering Team is ready to bring your vision to life. Every member of the team is highly trained, ensuring your special day is as smooth and stress-free as possible.

They love working with fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create delicious menus tailored just for you. Whether you have specific preferences, dietary needs, or a budget in mind, Cater Cater will collaborate to design the perfect menu. Their chefs are always coming up with new and exciting dishes, while their event coordinators are by your side every step of the way to make planning easy and enjoyable.

At CaterCater, every detail matters because your day is as special to them as it is to you. Their team will work with you to create something amazing together! 🤩

🗓Thursday 27th February
⏰5pm - 7pm
🎟Register for general admission or book a guided venue tour with a member of the team at https://blackfriarspriory.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173655653

19/02/2025

Next up for our caterers who will be joining us at our Wedding Open Evening on 27th February, is the fabulous 💙

Berry Blue are a multi award winning wedding caterer born out of a passion for seasonal and delicious produce!

It all began at Louise Brown's farm in Gloucestershire, where fruit and vegetables are still grown today to use in their catering kitchens.

Berry Blue leads the way creating food that includes stunning formal sit down meals, bespoke menus, grazing stations, woodfired pizza, plant based menus, street food, live cooking, bowl food, afternoon tea and more. Holding your hand step by step with our amazing team of chefs and event managers to create the perfect menu for you.

Berry Blue will be on hand to offer samples and discuss your menu ideas at the wedding open evening, so if you haven't already, register to have a look around at your own pace or book a guided tour with a member of the team.

🗓 Thursday 27th February
⏰5pm - 8pm
🎟https://blackfriarspriory.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173655653

18/02/2025

Not long to go until our Wedding Open Evening on Thursday 27th February! ✨

As well as the venue being open for couples to explore, our caterers will be onsite offering samples of their delicious food and attendees can enjoy a complementary welcome drink on arrival.

The first of our caterers that couples can look forward to meeting is the innovative , who offer creative plant based catering for your big day. 🌱

Poco Culina excel with it comes to making the catering for your celebration or event special and they specialise in plant-based canapes and mezze style sharing platters and bowls. Excite your guests with a real social dining experience!

Their fresh, plant-based, rainbow coloured finger buffets, signature sharing platters, condiments and hot bowls always receive rave reviews from all guests.

Menus are designed especially for you, influenced by Poco Culina's signature Mediterranean and Eastern flavours. You can be certain of their experience, respect and sensitivity, whatever your faith and whichever wat you want your day to look. You can rely on their creativity too, to make your celebration memorable. 😋

📅Thursday 27th February
⏰5pm - 8pm
🎟Register your attendance for free or book a guided tour by clicking the link in bio

31/01/2025

In one week today, we will be opening the doors for our first Mini Yoga retreat of 2025 in collaboration with the incredible integrative yoga teacher .yogajulia! 🧘‍♀️💚

Our Medieval Priory is a magnificent place of peaceful surroundings, nestled in the heart of Gloucester. With atmospheric history, the glow of fairy lights and an expert tutor who is also a Clinical Psychologist, our retreats offer a special opportunity to indulge in self-care in a unique and luxurious setting.

Centred around the theme of Focus & Flow, we invite you to wash away the stress of the week with Dr Julia. Set intentions and find focus, taking conscious time and space with yourself, while sowing seeds for loving kindness to yourself for the year ahead.

After a therapeutic hour and 15 minutes of yoga practice, you will enjoy an artisan pastry and homemade fruit mocktail to recharge. 🥐🍹

Finally, you will have the opportunity to join in a wellness chat with Dr Julia and your fellow participants, closing the mini retreat with a take home activity.

There will be four retreats throughout 2025; one for each season. We invite you to book one or enjoy a multi-booking discount for two or more retreats.

Tickets are limited, so we advise booking in advance to avoid disappointment!

Head to https://blackfriarspriory.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173655788 to secure your place 🫶

18/01/2025

We can’t wait for this year’s Big Blast! 🎶

🎶 Make Music in the Historic Gloucester Blackfriars 🎶

With 785 years of rich history, this incredible space has served many purposes over the centuries, and now it’s your turn to add to its story!

Join us for The Big Blast, where you’ll have the incredible opportunity to perform within the spectacular medieval craftsmanship.

When: 19th- 20th February
Who: Aged 5-18 String players
How much: £60 for the two days including a tshirt

Don’t miss this unique experience—book your place today and let your music echo through history!

https://glosacadmusic.org/sessions-and-ensembles/holiday-courses/the-big-blast/

17/01/2025

There's still time to book your ticket to relaxation at our first Mini Yoga Retreat on 7th February!

Enjoy a restoring yoga practice themed around Focus & Flow, Sowing Seeds for one hour and 15 minutes, led by Clinical Psychologist, Dr Julia Frearson. She will guide you to reflect on the unique energy of the season, combining gentle movement , intention setting, breathwork and mindfulness.

You will then enjoy a luxury treat from and a drink, while connecting with other course participants.

The session will close with a wellness chat and a take home activity while you finish your treats.

Set against the contemplative and peaceful backdrop of beautiful Blackfriars Priory, lit with fairy lights for a calming glow, you will step away feeling refreshed and revitalised. Ready to take on whatever challenges life throw at you.

Tickets are limited, so get in quick to avoid disappointment. Head to https://www.gloucesterblackfriars.co.uk/whatson/2025/02/07/focusandflowyoga to secure your space.

31/12/2024

It's New Years Eve! 🌟

What better time to look back at some of the beautiful weddings and events that we have been honoured to deliver during 2024.

It was a busy year, full of declarations of love, history talks, an appearance on TV, yoga, Shakespeare, a visit from Sherlock Holmes and a lively discussion with King Henry VIII, to name a few! 👑❤📺🧘‍♀️

2025 is set to be even better and we are so excited to get stuck in and bring you all the things we have planned. 🗓

Wishing you all a wonderful New Year, we can't wait to welcome you in 2025 🤩

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25/12/2024

❄MERRY CHRISTMAS!❄

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas, full of peace, family and friends 🎄

Here are some photos of Blackfriars Priory looking beautiful in the snow for you to enjoy.

With best wishes to you all from the Blackfriars Team 🌟

19/12/2024

🎄 Christmas Opening Hours 🎄

As this week draws to a close, we will be delivering our last three events of 2024 and our last Visitor Attraction Open Day. The team will then be taking a well deserved break over the Festive period, ready to return with a bang in 2025 💥

We would like to thank you for your continued support and to wish you all a wonderful break, we look forward to welcoming you all back to beautiful Blackfriars Priory in January 🌟

20/11/2024

Great (e) Mail Day! 🙌

Hot off the press are these dreamy shots of A&O's special day at Blackfriars Priory in the summer. We are obsessed with all the stunning details with a timeless vintage twist. 🤩

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19/11/2024

AFTER ALL - SOLÉNE WEINACHTER

26 & 27 November // 7:30pm & 12pm // Blackfriars Priory // Pay what you can

Through a series of comedic re-enactments of the funerals of those she’s loved – as well as imagining her own – Solène attempts to create a better space, to be with death, dying and loss.

https://strikealight.org.uk/afterall/

14/11/2024

📣 Today is International Carbon Literacy Action Day!

We are proud to have recently joined the and to mark International Carbon Literacy Acton Day, our team have all made commitments for new projects and swaps that will reduce their carbon footprint. 🌱👣

To keep ourselves accountable, we have a new post on our blog detailing all of our pledges and plans for the future. If there is an action you think we should take, let us know in the comments below 👇

Read the blog 👉www.gloucesterblackfriars.co.uk/blog/2024/11/14/international-carbon-literacy-action-day-2024

📸 Elizabeth Photography

14/11/2024

⚠️ Customer Announcement - Event Cancelled ⚠️

We are sorry to announce that tonight's performance of Dr Nicholas Grimoire Presents Stories of his Celebrated Cabinet of Curiosities is cancelled due to performer sickness.

Our box office team will be reaching out to all customers who have booked to arrange refunds and we will be rescheduling the show once the artist is back to full health.

We apologise for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you for the show in the near future.