About

Situated a few miles beyond the southern outskirts of Bath, Priston Mill's tranquil rural location will make your wedding day feel even more special, and with the benefit of its professional services and facilities, each and every bespoke wedding has unlimited potential to be a unique and magical occasion. As such, the friendly and experienced event organisers at this divine wedding venue urge you to get in touch and discuss a number of alternative approaches to planning your special day at Priston Mill.

Facilities

Whether you want to marry in the stunning building or the scenic grounds, Preston Mill can provide a spectacular backdrop to your celebrations.

The Watermill

Nestled snugly in the rolling countryside of the South West, Priston Mill's prestigious Watermill was constructed in 1720 and simply oozes character. With the Mill's well-preserved traditional features and breathtaking views, it makes the perfect setting for your wedding party, an ideal backdrop for photos and relaxed celebrations.

Civil ceremony capacity - 90 guests
Wedding breakfast capacity - 90 guests
Evening reception capacity - 120 guests

The Tythe Barn

Priston Mill's alternative venue, the Tythe Barn, was also built in 1720. The exposed oak beams of the pitched roof and unique stone features differentiate the Tythe Barn from other wedding venues, making it the number one choice for many marrying couples around the Bath area, or even considerably further afield.

Civil ceremony capacity - 150 guests
Wedding breakfast capacity - 150 guests
Evening reception capacity - 200 guests

Catering

Priston Mill offer a wide selection of fine cuisine options, from mouthwatering traditional dinners to luxurious banquet and feast sharing platter menus. Priston Mill's catering specialists enjoy an enviable reputation for their superb service and fine ingredients, all sourced from trusted local suppliers. With the dedicated team working to ensure your special wedding day cuisine not only meets but exceeds your expectations, they will be able to offer first-class advice when choosing your perfect menu.

The kitchen offers plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, and will also cater for any allergies.

Reception Drinks and Canapés

Start with a tipple; a sparkling peach cocktail is a beautiful light summer drink, while the spiced rum and apple warmer would make an ideal autumnal treat. Nibbles include fennel seed, pumpkin seed and thyme flatbreads with a variety of toppings, and appetisers such as katsu arancini and lamb bonbons with a green herb crust.

Banqueting

Perfect for sharing, couples can choose one starter, three main and one dessert platter from the fantastic range offered, which includes:

• Priston Platter - glazed Somerset ham, Bath farmhouse cheddar, Somerset brie, celery, asparagus, radish, pickled onions, grape and apple chutney, quince jelly, piccalilli, with apple, carrot and hazelnut terrine and farmhouse bloomer
• Lemon roasted chicken stuffed with a citrus and herb tabbouleh served with asparagus, peas and tzatziki
• Rolled shoulder of lamb, rosemary gratin, served with sautéed broccoli, peas and curly kale with rosemary sauce
• Whole side of sea trout baked on cedar wood, with a citrus herb crust served with minted new potatoes and a sauce vierge
• Sweet potato gnocchi with wild mushrooms and spinach, coarse pesto with toasted hazelnuts (v)
• Butternut squash, sage and coriander risotto, topped with crispy sage (vn)
• Chocolate - triple chocolate brownie, dark chocolate and Bailey's tart, white chocolate mousse

Dining

For a traditional sit down meal, you can dine in style with a range of delicious options, including:

• Chicken, mushroom and truffle terrine with a celeriac remoulade and toasted sourdough
• Flaked salmon trout, fennel and red onion salsa, rocket and watercress salad with a horseradish dressing
• Carrot and cashew nut pâté, pickled radish, carrot and cucumber and a rye bread crostini (v)
• Moroccan spiced lamb shank, cauliflower, apricot, almond and coriander couscous with a tagine sauce
• Roasted sea trout, sautéed new potatoes, samphire and a lemon chive butter sauce
• Iced mango, passion fruit, honey and yoghurt terrine with granola
• Baked white chocolate and salted caramel cheesecake with toffee popcorn

Entertaining

For a delicious traditional menu with fresh ingredients, pick from the entertaining menu, which includes dishes such as:

• Confit duck terrine wrapped in Parma ham with plum chutney and toasted sourdough
• Smoked haddock, cod, salmon and dill fishcake with celery and fennel and a lemon aioli
• Heirloom tomato, feta and cannellini bean salad with pumpkin seeds and salsa verde (v)
• Pork tenderloin on buttered kale with a streaky bacon shard, pulled pork bonbon, smoked garlic potato gratin and a calvados cream sauce
• Fillets of sea bass with sun blush tomato kibbled wheat and sauce vierge
• Raspberry and nougat parfait with pistachio biscuit and a raspberry coulis
• Layered white and dark chocolate mousse with chocolate crumb and toasted marshmallow

Vegan and Vegetarian

To accommodate for all guests, Priston Mill have sourced delicious ingredients for vegan and vegetarian meals. These can be chosen alongside the Dining and Entertaining menus.

• Crispy fried carrot, chimichurri, harissa and mint yoghurt (vn)
• Mushroom and chestnut pâté with tarragon, pickled cucumber and crostini (vn)
• Double baked Bath cheddar and leek soufflé with pickled apple and walnut salad (v)
• Pea and courgette risotto with Rachel's goat's cheese and truffle oil (v, vn option)
• Chargrilled aubergine with roasted squash, Puy lentil and dukkah salad with a yoghurt dressing (v, vn option)
• Spinach, pumpkin and chickpea curry with rice and winter vegetable pakoras (vn)
• Coconut mousse, passion fruit and lime roasted pineapple, praline (vn)
• Dark chocolate torte, raspberry gel, pistachio crumb (vn)

As if this isn't enough, the excellent team at Priston Mill also offer a barbecue menu and options for munching in the evening across a range of budgets. Get in touch for the full mouthwatering menus.

There is also an extensive wine list, carefully selected to complement the dishes from the menus, and even a choice of Champagne. A corkage charge is in place if you would rather provide your own bottles.

Special Offers

Sunday Offer

Priston Mill are offering a special opportunity for happy couples looking to tie the knot on a Sunday! Hire the Watermill for £1550, or the Tythe Barn for £1975 on Sundays throughout the year.

Offer excludes bank holidays, August, and the week between Christmas and New Year.

Midweek Offer

You can hire Priston Mill for a very special price Monday to Thursday.

The Tythe Barn

• £1400 January through to and including the 3rd week of July (excl. May half term and the Easter period).
• £1400 from September until the 3rd week of December.
• £2250 Available during May half term, the Easter period and the last week in July through to the end of August.

The Watermill

• £975 January through to and including the 3rd week of July (excl. May half term and the Easter period).
• £975 from September until the 3rd week of December.
• £1250 Available during May half term, the Easter period and the last week in July through to the end of August.

Winter Offer

On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between November and March (excluding Saturdays in December and the week between Christmas and New Year), venue hire is reduced to £1875 for the Tythe Barn and £1475 for The Watermill.

For more information about this beautiful Somerset wedding venue, just get in touch! Click below for contact details.