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Welcome to Hitchin Priory, a versatile venue set on 19 acres of parkland in the heart of Hitchin. As part of Chartridge Venues, this 52-bedroom hotel blends traditional charm with modern event facilities, making it ideal for weddings, corporate conferences, and special gatherings. The Priory re-opened as a hotel in 2024 after serving as an events-only venue during the pandemic, and we’ve got you covered for every step of your planning.
Located on Tilehouse Street, just a short walk from Hitchin town centre, the Priory combines easy accessibility with a serene, historic setting. Whether you’re hosting a grand reception in the grounds or a focused meeting in one of our adaptable rooms, you’ll find layouts and capacities to fit your guest list.
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Venue highlights include a variety of theatre-style rooms, extensive grounds suitable for marquee events, and reliable on-site parking with 80 spaces. For guests traveling by train, Hitchin Train Station is the nearest rail link, with the town centre just about a 2-minute stroll away. The Marquee grounds routinely host large-scale celebrations, while the Hitchin Priory Summer Series and other community events showcase the cultural heartbeat of the venue.
- On-site parking: 80 spaces
- Ground marquee capacity: roughly 80–200 guests (layout-dependent; some sources list up to 300)
- Grounds: 19 acres of parkland
- Nearest train: Hitchin Train Station
- Nearby: Town centre dining, hotels, and services within easy reach
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Tilehouse Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2DL, United Kingdom.
- Venue type: 52-bedroom hotel and events venue (part of Chartridge Venues).
- On-site parking: 80 spaces.
- Nearest train: Hitchin Train Station.
- Distance to town center: about a 2-minute walk to Hitchin town centre.
- Grounds: 19 acres of parkland.
- Room capacities (theatre style): Adam Room up to 75; Ann Radcliffe up to 70; Delme up to 75; Library up to 30; Music Room up to 90; Lady Julia’s up to 80; Radcliffe up to 40; Linnet Room up to 50.
- Marquee capacity (ground marquee): typically 80–200 (layout-dependent); some sources list up to 300.
- Notable events: weddings and corporate conferences; Rhythms of the World festival hosted on the grounds in 2008; Hitchin Priory Summer Series concerts.
- Status/history note: continues as Hitchin Priory Hotel; reopened as a hotel in 2024 after operating as an events-only venue during the pandemic.