Leez Priory is the best wedding venue in Essex.

In fact, in the opinion of Wedding Ideas magazine it’s the best wedding venue in the whole country: it won their 2008 award.

Leez Priory is a magnificent Tudor mansion set in 40 acres of beautiful parkland complete with lakes, lawns and a sweeping driveway. Each party has exclusive use of the house and gardens for their special day.

Up to 120 guests can be seated for the wedding reception meal, and there’s space for up to 200 guests at an evening reception. Leez Priory provides a DJ and disco.

For those who are planning on making the most of the disco, 15 bedrooms are available for guests to stay the night.

The Priory is roughly halfway between Braintree and Chelmsford, near Hartford End.