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Top 40th Birthday Venues in Colchester
Forty isn’t the new thirty, it’s better. You’ve got stories, taste, and zero patience for boring parties. Luckily, Colchester’s packed with 40th birthday venues that know how to bring the fun. Hidden cocktail spots, rowdy pubs, country manors where you can dance under fairy lights, it’s all here. Go big, go loud, go full ‘main character’ energy. This is your 4-0, and Colchester’s ready to celebrate it right. Book your party spot right here.
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![Top Bar at Slug & Lettuce, Colchester in Colchester City Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTop Bar
70 guestsSlug & Lettuce, ColchesterColchester City CentreJJodie I.
“Communication via tag venue was excellent, such an easy event to organise with their help” -
![Bar at Curzon Colchester in Colchester City Centre]()
from £180
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityBar
150 guestsCurzon ColchesterColchester City CentreThe bar area on the ground floor at Curzon Colchester can hold up to 150 people. It has large windows, high ceilings, wooden floors, and an industrial vibe. -
![Walled Garden Pavilion at Braxted Park in Near Colchester]()
from £4000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWalled Garden Pavilion
400 guestsBraxted ParkNear ColchesterThe Braxted Park Pavilion, set in the beautifully restored Walled Garden, is the ideal venue for any corporate party or event. The Pavilion can hold between 50 and 400 people and the flexible space makes it suitable for any -
![The Cart Lodge at Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping in Near Colchester]()
from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Cart Lodge
30 guestsLee Wick Farm Cottages & GlampingNear ColchesterThere's also a private outdoor patio, offering additional space for shooting, relaxing, or al fresco dining. -
![Whole Venue at Slug & Lettuce, Colchester in Colchester City Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
330 guestsSlug & Lettuce, ColchesterColchester City CentreSlug & Lettuce Colchester is your go-to spot for everything from weekday lunches to big nights out. During the day, it’s the perfect place to grab a bite or catch up over coffee. -
![Private Dining Room at Koryu in Colchester City Centre]()
from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
60 guestsKoryuColchester City CentreIf you’re looking for an exclusive space in the city centre for you and your friends, family or colleagues, we offer private fine dining, in our stunning downstairs location. -
![Exclusive Use at East Mersea Hall in Colchester]()
from £8686
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
300 guestsEast Mersea HallColchesterWhen you book your wedding at East Mersea Hall, the venue will be exclusively yours for the day. This, together with its secluded location, gives you the privacy to enjoy your special occasion among your family and friends. -
![Exclusive Use at Houchins in Near Colchester]()
from £3150
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Use
180 guestsHouchinsNear ColchesterIndoor ceremonies are held in the oak-panelled Drawing Room or The Foundry, which later transforms into a party barn with a sprung oak dance floor for your evening reception. -
![The Oaks Pavilion at Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre in Near Colchester]()
from £3800
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Oaks Pavilion
200 guestsRivenhall Oaks Golf CentreNear ColchesterOur Oaks Pavilion wedding venue in Witham provides the perfect setting for all types of events. With its own private entrance, our brand new function suite can seat up to 140 people. -
![Whole Venue at Hollywood Bowl - Colchester in Colchester]()
from £1700
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
450 guestsHollywood Bowl - ColchesterColchesterHollywood Bowl Colchester is the perfect venue for any event, offering 26 bowling lanes, including four VIP lanes for a premium experience. The venue also features two mini-golf courses, a vibrant arcade with a variety of -
![Exclusive Use Barn at Copdock Hall in Near Colchester]()
from £1500
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityExclusive Use Barn
350 guestsCopdock HallNear ColchesterOffering exclusive use, our barn accommodates 20 to 180 seated guests, providing a flexible space for your event, giving you the freedom to make the space your own. -
![The Summerhouse at Colchester Weddings in Colchester City Centre]()
from £550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Summerhouse
80 guestsColchester WeddingsColchester City CentreLocated just behind Colchester Castle and overlooking the park, The Summerhouse provides a secluded setting for an intimate wedding ceremony and reception.
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Booking costs of 40th birthday venues average £550 minimum spend per event. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Colchester, based on Tagvenue data from January 2026:
| From £250 | to £550 | minimum spend per event |
| From £3800 | hire fee per event | |
| From £3150 | hire fee per day |
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