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Top Affordable Venues in Essex
Throwing a party on a budget doesn't mean you need to compromise on style. Essex has a variety of affordable venues that deliver great vibes without costing you a lot. If you're hosting a milestone birthday, an engagement party, or a work event, you will find venues in areas like Colchester or Brentwood with in-house catering, spacious dance floors, and even outdoor terraces. Many come with customisable packages so you can make the space your own without overspending. Affordable doesn't mean boring—these venues let you party in style while keeping your budget intact.
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![The Regency at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £30
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Regency
180 guestsMercure Thurrock Stifford Hall HotelEssexThe Regency is an elegant bespoke function space which is situated on the ground floor of the manor house and definitely lives up to its name. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, framed with floor to ceiling windows and doors, -
![Belmont Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £350
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityBelmont Room
150 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssexLots of natural daylight. It's a perfect space for weddings, family gatherings, all kinds of parties, conferences and other corporate functions. -
![The Sports Bar at Chelmsford City Racecourse in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Sports Bar
1000 guestsChelmsford City RacecourseChelmsford, EssexThis perfect all-weather, year-round venue is ideal for conferences, presentations, product launches, exhibitions and much more. -
![The Club Restaurant & Lounge at Chelmsford City Racecourse in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Club Restaurant & Lounge
250 guestsChelmsford City RacecourseChelmsford, EssexThe Club has a private, VIP vibe. A private space with panoramic views across the racecourse, this space is on the first floor of the grandstand and can hold up to 250 people. -
![Sapphire Private Room at Puttshack Lakeside in Essex]()
from £29
per person / per dayCheck availabilitySapphire Private Room
50 guestsPuttshack LakesideEssexAre you looking for a unique private function room with a lively atmosphere and an upscale hi-tech mini golf experience for your event? Our Sapphire private room, with its very own bar and AV facilities, is the ideal setting -
![Garden Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £500
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityGarden Room
200 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssexUnique room on the ground floor with its own bar area, dance floor, and natural daylight. Patio doors open onto a well kept patio and lawned garden. -
![Walled Garden Pavilion at Braxted Park in Essex]()
from £4000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWalled Garden Pavilion
400 guestsBraxted ParkEssexThe 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 -
![First Floor at Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFirst Floor
125 guestsSlug and Lettuce ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexSlug and Lettuce Chelmsford is a friendly town centre bar overlooking the river, right in the heart of Essex. The Slug & Lettuce Chelmsford offers fantastic quality and service, as well as competitive prices all day everyday. -
![The Mega Marquee at The Chigwell Marquees in Essex]()
from £7000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Mega Marquee
2000 guestsThe Chigwell MarqueesChigwell StationEssexSituated in the picturesque grounds of Chigwell Hall in Essex, the Mega Marquee is a spacious and versatile venue for large events, accommodating from 300 to 1,000 guests. -
![Theatre at Royal Gunpowder Mills in Essex]()
from £500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityTheatre
96 guestsRoyal Gunpowder MillsEssexOur Theatre has tiered seating, stage and lighting. It holds 96 seats complete with pull out writing boards and spaces for 4 wheelchairs. We also have a lift for easy access and disabled facilities. -
![Ruby semi-private area at Puttshack Lakeside in Essex]()
from £29
per person / per dayCheck availabilityRuby semi-private area
50 guestsPuttshack LakesideEssexIf you are planning a birthday party, corporate event, office party or get together with your friends, Ruby semi-private area is the ideal space for you! -
![Fairwood Brasserie at Chelmsford City Racecourse in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFairwood Brasserie
240 guestsChelmsford City RacecourseChelmsford, EssexThe Fairwood Suite can hold up to 240 for banqueting and 500+ for a reception, the room is extremely versatile with dividing walls and can host conferences, dinners and exhibitions.
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FAQs about Top Affordable Venues in Essex
The cost of affordable venues averages around £30 per person. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Essex, based on Tagvenue data from February 2026:
| From £18 | to £35 | per person |
| From £560 | to £2200 | hire fee per day |
| From £150 | to £720 | hire fee per event |
You'll find affordable venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Essex, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (February 2026):
| Small | up to 40 guests | prices average £40 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 70 and 140 guests | prices average £560 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 180 guests | prices average £2200 hire fee per day |
Page last updated in February 2026
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