The Priory Wareham

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We don’t bombard, we just like to keep you informed. Each month we update you on things happening at The Priory such as yoga classes, sound healing and wine tasting events. We also fill you in on seasonal ingredients we are enjoying and how we are using them in our menu. Every now and then, we also release special offers. If we do, the newsletter is where you’ll find it!

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The only thing missing, is you ☕️

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A Priory red, white and blue to celebrate 4th July with our American friends.

Wishing you a very happy Independence Day!

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A very popular Priory favourite, Cream Tea and garden strolls for National Cream Tea day…

Today is International Yoga Day and the theme for this year is ‘Yoga for Self and Society’.

Yoga not only enhances personal health, but also contributes to social well-being. Our Saturday morning classes are open to all (both staying guests and our local community). We want you to enjoy a restorative, relaxing class whilst connecting with nature, take pleasure from the gardens and river, and find new yogis to enjoy morning practise with. 🧘‍♀️

Happy International Yoga Day!

Celebrating English Wine Week in the sunshine with the help of English vineyards, and . We love championing English winemakers on our wine list and think these are great examples of how good sparkling wine outside of the traditional champagne region can be.

Perhaps next time you’re celebrating, you might go English! Our team are always more than happy to guide and advise to help you make the right wine choice for you.

Today we hosted a lovely floral masterclass with the fabulous . Beautiful, British, locally grown, seasonal flowers were provided by Katie and she guided everyone through putting together a floral masterpiece!

After working up an appetite bouquet assembling, a well earned cream tea was enjoyed by all. ☕️

We love hosting these events and will be adding more to the diary soon, so stay tuned!

Can we all be very British for a second and let us ask, what is going on with the weather right now? Where have the glimpses of summer gone and can they come back please?! It definitely feels like Mother Nature wants to keep us guessing, or she cannot make up her mind…either way, with the longest day of the year approaching, come down on Saturday for restorative yoga and join us for some sun salutations and asking for the sun to shine!☀️

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Featuring The Headland Hotel and Spa, The Priory Wareham, and Calcot & Spa

Oh when the sun comes out there really is no better place to be than on this lawn, with an ice cold drink, good company and just watching the world go by on the river, a little bit of Priory magic 💫

Celebrating World Whisky Day in the Cloisters Bar today…

It never gets old seeing the gardens coming to life in the sunshine!

We have got some lovely events coming up this June which we think you’ll like! Our wine tasting with from is back as are our floral masterclasses hosted by the wonderful . All available to book via our things to do page on our website! Please contact our team for a copy of the wine tasting menu 💫

Most definitely still rosé weather…. Our terrace and lawn are ready and waiting for you! Happy Friday everyone! ☀️

Bank holidays spent well…we want to feel like your home away from home, you can always ask and we will always try our best to do it. We want you to relax and unwind in comfort, eat well and enjoy the noises the river and gardens bring.

Sunshine, yoga, bird song, May flora, boat trips and happiness, the perfect recipe for the start to the Bank Holiday 💫

Well this was some exciting news this morning!

and team’s 2024/25 guide is here and we are thrilled to have been invited to be part of it and honoured to be in such fabulous company.

Thank you for including us in your beautiful guide 💫

In amongst the herbs…mint, tarragon, thyme, dill and more, straight from our gardens into our dishes 🌱

Entertaining at The Priory…boat trips, drinks receptions, live music, Saltburn birthday party?! It is never one size fits all. Whatever your occasion, we will make it special…

After a successful first class on Saturday, we are so excited about our next class this weekend. Mia, of will be guiding her yogis through a restorative, holistic, rejuvenating class, suitable for all levels of ability. This Saturday at 9.30am followed by refreshments and selection of Priory treats on the terrace (weather dependent). You can book via our Things to do page. 🧘‍♀️

The gardens are coming into their own and truly worth a visit in their own right, you’re more than welcome to pop in for a drink and snack and meander around all 4 acres of it…We’d love to see you!

Happy Saturday everyone! Oh it is wonderful to see the sun shining! We hosted our first yoga class of the year this morning in our private function room due to it being a little chilly underfoot still. Oh how lovely it was, everyone was able to sit out on the terrace afterwards enjoying refreshments in the sun together. We have another class available week, please join us!

If you’re joining us today, or thinking of joining us, we’re open for lunch, afternoon tea and drinks and dinner. Make sure you take a stroll around the gardens or leave time for a spot of croquet, it’ll be worth it! ☀️

Beautiful sunshine in the gardens today, perfect for enjoying a morning coffee or afternoon cocktail…what do you think?

‘From its heavenly chateaubriand to its venerable staff, this Dorset hotel delivers’, says Fiona Duncan

Kind words from in the a few weeks ago. This recognition of the team, their dedication, hard work and attention to detail is everything they deserve.

We’re so proud of what we have achieved so far and we intend to keep going.

We are in menu planning mode and would love to hear your feedback...What you would like to eat when you visit this summer...please comment below!

Meet our Head Chef, Stephan Guinebault. He’s been with us since 2006 and is the bedrock of our kitchen. His love of seasonal, local produce and close supplier relationship has been at the forefront of what he does before provenance became ‘the thing’. You won’t find him cutting corners either…his love of food and quality produce extends to its preparation, all of which is done in our kitchens, nothing arrives butchered for example, as he is passionate about minimising wastage and keeping classical skills alive in the kitchen. This is what makes the flavour in his sauces and stocks so rich and flavoursome.