“We are beyond grateful for the impeccable organisation and execution of our wedding day. It was truly the best day of our lives, and for a great deal of our guests too. It was seamless to plan, from start to finish, and that couldn’t have been done without your assistance and support. There were so many thoughtful adjustments, too many to list, but the guests were so complimentary of the team and the food. A particular note goes to the chef, who made my aunt that has recently become lactose intolerant, a delicious and accommodating dessert. She was beyond happy! We had the most exceptional day, everything was better than we ever could have imagined. A huge shoutout to bartender Sam, who relentlessly made our signature cocktails!!! We extend our thanks to every single person involved in our wedding day, and thank you all for your roles in the best day of our lives.”
About Our Venue & Its History
The Abbey is located in Battle, a small town five miles from Hastings, in the heart of East Sussex.
The site occupied by the Abbey dates back to the beginning of modern British history, for it was at Battle that William the Conqueror defeated King Harold in 1066.
The attractive town of Battle gets it name from the Battle of Hastings, which was fought between Harold, the Saxon king, and William the Conqueror in 1066.
This battle was so significant it changed the course of English history. The town grew up around the Abbey of St. Martin which was built by William the Conqueror after the battle.
The Abbey was built between 1070 and 1094 by William the Conqueror, and the high altar is believed to have been placed on the spot where Harold fell. Today the Abbey ruins and the battlefield are cared for by English Heritage and are well worth a visit. The imposing Abbey gatehouse built circa 1338 can be seen as you look down the length of the High Street and serves as the spectacular entrance to the venue.
Magic
Battle Abbey offers a truly flexible space in which to stage your Wedding with plenty of outdoor and indoor space for fantastic photo opportunities. The Abbey only offers limited availability each year as we are a fully operational boarding school. Every Wedding we hold is entirely bespoke for you so please get in touch to discuss your ideas!
With an elegant sacred feeling space for ceremonies and drinks served on the top terrace (weather permitting) overlooking one of the most famous battlefields in England surrounded by over 1000 years of history, Battle Abbey really has the wow factor your looking for.
The pictures really don’t do the venue justice, please feel free to contact us to arrange a visit.
Testimonials
Don’t just take our word for it! Here are a selection of the lovely things couples have said about us over the years.
“A big thanks to you and your wonderful team for making the evening so great. Everything was perfect and I hope you all got home safely and not too tired.
The food was excellent and I’ve received such rave reviews about all of you and the hall.
Thank you so much again for making the party go so well!!
“Jade and I got married at your venue on Saturday and we just wanted to make sure that the hard work of your team was recognised and one of the main reasons that we, and our guests had such a magical day.
From the start (we booked back in Jan/Feb 2024) – Debbie has been absolutely brilliant. Her attention to detail and constant communication throughout the process has made the whole experience so easy for us and I cannot speak any higher of her. She is fantastic at what she does and even in the days before and on the day itself was all over every fine detail. Please pass on our thanks officially (we have done also).
The staff on the day were also a credit to the school, from the students helping out to all of the other staff that made the day happen. A special thanks goes to whoever was in charge of the dinner service (tall gentleman) who was in constant communication with me about the changing timeline and cocktails/band falling behind schedule due to the dinner service (my speech being the problem!).
The venue is such a fantastic venue to host a wedding, and it was made even better by the service, food and professionalism of your team.
Thank you for hosting such a perfect day for us.”
“I know Michael has written to thank you but I felt I must as well.
His party on Saturday was a great success with everyone. We’ve had so many messages from friends and family saying how much they enjoyed it. The food was spot on and so many comments about how lovely the staff were. Perhaps you could pass on our thanks to them. What a lovely venue it is. The magician, Ryan, was ace! They are all still talking about how his tricks were done! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you! Thank you Debbie for making the day such a success!”
“We honestly can’t thank you enough for everything you did to make our wedding day so memorable. The food and service were absolutely impeccable – we’ve had countless guests tell us how beautiful the food was, and we couldn’t agree more.
Everything ran so seamlessly and was so well organised that we never had to ask a single question – it all just happened, effortlessly. That level of professionalism and care did not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful.
It was also such a joy to see so many familiar faces from nearly a decade ago, alongside new ones.
Thank you again for helping make our day so perfect.”