When
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Arrive: from 12pm
Ceremony: 1pm
Reception: 2pm
Last dance: 11pm
Carriages: 11.30pm
Semi-formal / Cocktail, but please be comfortable for a (hopefully!) hot day.
Please note the ceremony will take place on grass in the orchard.
Dress code
Where
Michelham Priory
House and Gardens
Upper Dicker, Hailsham
BN27 3QS
Founded by Augustinian canons in 1229, Michelham Priory is steeped in history. During Tudor times the site suffered destruction caused by the dissolution of the monasteries, and in World War Two it was home to evacuees and (appropriately for us) the Canadian Army.
Outdoors there are seven acres of beautiful grounds and buildings to explore including: the Elizabethan Great Barn; orchard; medieval gatehouse; and the kitchen, physic and medieval herb gardens.
Getting here
Michelham Priory is located in a small village called Lower Dicker. Near the A22, Michelham is a short distance from Polegate and is accessed via Michelham Priory road.
Main line trains from London and Brighton go direct to Polegate and Eastbourne stations and these are within a 10/15-minute drive of the venue.
Overnight parking is available; cars must be picked up by midday on Thursday.
Alternatively, local taxis are available but must be booked in advance.
Taxis
Eastbourne 720 Taxis - 01323 720720
Stats Taxi Service - 07707 747003
Haven Taxis - 01273 512222
Eastbourne Taxis - 01323 746746
Radio Cars - 01323 749749
Eastbourne & Country Cars - 01323 720720
Edward Taxis - 01323 887 887
Newhaven Cabs - 01273 510051
A-Z Taxis - 01273 474141
GM Taxis - 01273 477567