Hotel in the scenic countryside.

Meeting and event venues in Essex

There are many unique venues for hire in Essex that are suitable for accommodating your meetings, conferences, and events. Conveniently located close to London, the country offers a unique combination of coast, town, and country -- the perfect backdrop for your next business get together.

Downham Hall Hotel

Offering unrivalled views over the picturesque countryside, Downham Hall is situated near Basildon. The hotel offers the perfect environment for holding events or conference meetings in Essex to suit small teams or up to 90 delegates. Here, you can exclusively hire a room, an entire house, or a large Marquee. In-room technology, Wi-Fi, in-house catering, free parking, overnight packages and experienced staff are all available for you.

Down Hall Hotel

Based in Hatfield Heath, Down Hall Hotel is fully equipped to handle a range of events with different requirements. With 26 meeting and event spaces to choose from, accommodating 2 to 200 people, all with Wi-Fi and natural daylight, you’re guaranteed to have your needs met. There are even amazing team building activities on offer, such as clay pigeon shooting, archery, and murder mystery games!

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Just a short drive from the city of Colchester, Wivenhoe House Hotel is a great choice of venue. The hotel offers four unique packages, each equipped to ensure your event runs smoothly from start to finish. You can expect beautiful views from each room, all of which are accessible and well equipped with modern technology and Wi-Fi. 

Marks Tey Hotel

Enjoy a stress-free meeting experience at Marks Tey Hotel. Conveniently adjacent to the A12, this hotel has a range of rooms suitable for smaller meetings and events, as well as larger spaces. On arrival, a dedicated conference host will greet the organiser and ensure that you have everything you need. Their conference rooms are accessible with air-conditioning and natural daylight.

Chelmsford City Racecourse 

Located in the centre of the county and surrounded by countryside, Chelmsford City Racecourse offers a flexible space – catering for numbers from 50-1000 in their grandstand. There is also outside space available for team building activities and bespoke events. With excellent transport links via the A131, A120 and M11, free car parking and top-class catering, the Racecourse is the ideal venue for those looking for something a little different. 

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Enjoy warm hospitality and convenience at Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport. Their recently refurbished conference centre, just a walk away from the main airport terminal, is perfect for business functions with up to 600 delegates. Their 18 sophisticated meeting rooms are specially designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, providing natural daylight.

Firstsite

Located in Colchester city centre and designed by award-winning architect Rafael Viñoly, Firstsite’s spectacular gold-clad crescent-shaped building, locally named ‘the golden banana’, provides stunning hire spaces. Choose from their 190-seat tiered auditorium, hi-spec meeting rooms and vast foyer space for a host of business purposes. From business meetings to large scale conferences, Firstsite’s team are there to help make your event a success.

Park Inn by Radisson, Southend 

Plan a meeting or event near Southend Pier at The Park Inn by Radisson Palace Hotel. This historic Grade II listed building on the seafront of Southend-on-Sea offers seven meeting and event spaces, perfect for team away days. With capacity for up to 300 delegates, their team will assist you in delivering an event of any kind, from hybrid multi-site meetings to network events or gala dinners.

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Located within the woodlands of Epping Forest, yet also just a few moments from the London underground, Delta Hotels Waltham Abbey has everything you need to make your meeting perfect. Choose from one of their 14 innovative event spaces with the capacity to host events for an intimate 8 to an impressive 280 people. Enjoy delicious catering options to keep your attendees refuelled throughout your meeting, creative room setups and Wi-Fi. 

Hylands House, Chelmsford 

Hylands Estate is surrounded by 574 acres of parkland and offers an impressive setting for business and meetings events. The opulent period house and contemporary Grand Pavilion caters for a range of events for up to 300 people – hire rooms or the entire house. Full and half day packages are available with the option to tailor to your requirements. 

Cliffs Pavilion

The Cliffs Pavilion is the largest purpose-built performing arts venue in Essex, not only hosting several performances each year, but it also houses an exclusive accessible venue for events. Situated on Southend’s famous cliffs, The Cliffs Pavilion offers fantastic views across the Thames Estuary and is perfect for a wide range of special functions from a boardroom meeting for 10, a dinner dance for 600 or a conference for 1,630! 

Essex Cricket

Situated in the heart of Chelmsford City Centre, you’ll be in safe hands at Essex Cricket Conference and Events. From fundraising dinners to breakfast meetings, they have all the facilities you need to deliver a fantastic event. They boast impressive room hire spaces, superb pitch-facing executive boxes and a diverse range of multi-functional suites, some with their own balcony which overlooks the wonderful cricket pitch.

Holiday Inn Brentwood 

Start planning a more sustainable meeting experience within Holiday Inn Brentwood’s Academy Conference Centre. This modern hotel offers excellent facilities including 149 guest bedrooms and 8 naturally lit, versatile meeting spaces which can host meetings or events for up to 120 guests. Their garden patio is ideal for networking in the summer months! Take advantage of their audiovisual equipment, Wi-Fi, and catering options.

Holiday Inn Southend 

Holiday Inn Southend is located just one-minute from Southend Airport and Southend Airport Train Station making it exceptionally accessible from surrounding areas. The hotels main event room can be divided into three smaller rooms, or alternatively within the hotel’s 1935 Rooftop Restaurant is a private dining room that can be used as a boardroom. Enjoy the views of the airport runway and the Essex countryside from the outside balcony area. 

Essex Record Office 

The Essex Record Office is Chelmsford’s premier conference venue, offering adjacent parking, a 140-seat lecture theatre, eight flexible spaces, Wi-Fi and modern presentation equipment. The rooms are fully equipped with ceiling mounted digital projectors, wall-mounted screens, whiteboards, and break-out areas that link to some of the meeting spaces. A full range of catering options can be provided at your request. 

JobServe Community Stadium

With direct access from the A12, ample parking, and flexible meeting spaces, the JobServe Community Stadium in Colchester has a well-earned reputation as a leading conference and meeting venue. Their experienced team will work with you through every aspect of your event from catering requirements to your AV needs. Choose from their all-inclusive delegate packages or opt for something more bespoke.

Stoke by Nayland

Let creativity blossom in the atmosphere of Constable Country at Stoke by Nayland Resort. With space for up to 400 guests they will tailor-make a package to suit you. Why not consider a corporate retreat for your employees? Take advantage of their 10 eco-lodge apartments, which together can accommodate 2-32 guests. The Lodges and adjacent Honey Tye meeting room provide an ideal, flexible environment for team building retreats. M

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