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Welcome to the Blackfriars Blog - a one-stop shop for the latest news, tips and goings on at the priory.

Located in the historic city of Gloucester, Blackfriars Priory is a multi-award nominated venue and is crowned as a top 3 landmark in Gloucester. Here at Blackfriars, we are incredibly passionate about delivering great events and providing a personal and professional service.

Introducing Em from Eco Wedding Festivals
Introducing Em from Eco Wedding Festivals

In October, Blackfriars Priory will be hosting Gloucestershire’s first Eco Wedding Festival, the creation of Eco Wedding Festival’s founder, Em Burnip. We caught up with Em to find out more about her inspiration and what couples can expect at the event.

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Blackfriars PrioryMay 21, 2025
Meet Nik Hill, The Local Comedy Powerhouse
Meet Nik Hill, The Local Comedy Powerhouse

We’ve caught up with Nik Hill, the local award winning comedian behind our new night, Frolics at the Friars Comedy Night. Read on to learn more about Nik and what you can look forward to at this newest addition to our events calendar.

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Blackfriars PrioryMarch 14, 2025Blackfriars Priory
Introducing Dr Julia Frearson, the Yoga Instructor & Clinical Psychologist Behind the Blackfriars Yoga Mini Retreats
Introducing Dr Julia Frearson, the Yoga Instructor & Clinical Psychologist Behind the Blackfriars Yoga Mini Retreats

Get to know Dr Julia Frearson, the integrative yoga teacher behind 2025’s mini yoga retreats at Blackfriars Priory.

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Blackfriars PrioryMarch 4, 2025Yoga, Mini Yoga Retreat
International Carbon Literacy Action Day  2024
International Carbon Literacy Action Day 2024

14th November 2024 marks International Carbon Literacy Action Day. As a team, Blackfriars Priory are committed to making changes for the good of the planet. Each member of staff has made a pledge for switches that they will make from now on.

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Blackfriars PrioryNovember 13, 2024Blackfriars PrioryInternational Carbon Literacy Action Day, Carbon Literacy, sustainability, ideas
We Won Another Award!
Blackfriars PrioryApril 22, 2024award, award winners
Catching up with King Henry VIII himself!
Catching up with King Henry VIII himself!

We recently caught up with John White from Select Society to learn more about the entertaining one man show Divorced, Behead, Died : An Audience with King Henry VIII coming to Blackfriars in June!

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Blackfriars PrioryJune 1, 2023
Learn about Mind Body Spirit with Deer Spirit Events co-organiser Julie Fenn
Learn about Mind Body Spirit with Deer Spirit Events co-organiser Julie Fenn

We recently caught up with Deer Spirit Events co-organiser Julie Fenn to learn more about this unique event during National Stress Awareness month.

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Blackfriars PrioryApril 12, 2023
10 Music Ideas to Get Your Guests Rocking at Your Wedding Reception
10 Music Ideas to Get Your Guests Rocking at Your Wedding Reception

Ian from Music 8 Agency is providing 10 amazing music ideas that will have your guests rocking out and having a blast in this guest blog.

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Blackfriars PrioryMarch 1, 2023
Medieval pancakes with some strange twists
Medieval pancakes with some strange twists

With it being Pancake Day today, we are taking a look some of the pancakes enjoyed during the times of the friars. Although, read on if only if you wish as some of these ‘unusual’ recipes could make you flip out!

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Blackfriars PrioryFebruary 21, 2023
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