Thicket Priory

Thicket Priory is a country house in Thorganby that originated from an earlier religious community on the same land. The building and its 18 acres of grounds contain structures from different periods, including a private lake and boathouse, now used for hosting events.

A Benedictine monastery was founded in 1180 and operated as a religious site until its dissolution in 1539 under King Henry VIII. After that, the buildings were gradually transformed into a residential estate, which later served as an events venue.

The site has changed from a place of religious community to a modern events venue, but visitors can still sense the shift in how the buildings are used and arranged. The layout reflects centuries of adaptation to different purposes.

The site is about 20 minutes from York and roughly two hours by train from London. Visitors should check in advance whether visiting is possible, as the property is primarily used for hosting events.

In the walled garden, remains of a 14th-century cemetery linked to the original monastery were discovered. These archaeological findings offer insight into the daily life of the religious community that lived there.