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Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Essex
Essex and a good cuppa? A match made in tea heaven! The scent of freshly baked scones, dainty finger sandwiches, and perfectly brewed blends fills the air at some of the most charming afternoon tea venues in Essex. Whatever your tea type, you can explore grand hotels in Chelmsford, quaint countryside tearooms, or venues in Colchester where chandeliers light up your spirit! Want to add some pizzazz? Many places offer prosecco or champagne to make your event absolutely splendid. So, who’s ready for tea time? Start browsing now and find your perfect afternoon tea spot.
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![The Dining Room at Fennes in Essex]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Dining Room
30 guestsFennesEssexThe Dining Room is a private dining room in Fennes that retains Georgian decorative details and period furnishings. Design: The Dining Room has deep-red patterned wallpaper, heavy drapes, antique seating and a large Persian-style
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![Essex County Cricket Club at Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityEssex County Cricket Club
10 guestsGalvin Green ManChelmsford, EssexThe Essex County Cricket Club dining room is a private dining room in the Galvin Green Man centred on a single long wooden table that organises the space for private, seated meals.
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![Market at Patch Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £60
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMarket
25 guestsPatch ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexThe space is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and a step-free guest entrance. Ideal for: Community groups and small business teams seeking a relaxed, social setting for informal seated or standing sessions
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![The Stifford Suite at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £350
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Stifford Suite
120 guestsMercure Thurrock Stifford Hall HotelEssexThe Garden Suite has french doors leading onto the patio area, with secondary daylight this room is ideal for private and social gatherings and meetings.
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![Marlborough at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £200
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityMarlborough
40 guestsMercure Thurrock Stifford Hall HotelEssexThe first floor houses a purpose-built function room that is ideal for board meetings and off-site away days. The room has a built-in plasma screen, projector, and climate control.
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![The Regency at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £30
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Regency
110 guestsMercure Thurrock Stifford Hall HotelEssexThe Regency is a Function Room in Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel defined by abundant natural light from its large sash windows. Design: The Regency has a traditional Regency-inspired interior with high ceilings, moulded
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![Private Dining Room at Bill's Colchester Restaurant in Colchester, Essex]()
from £16
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Dining Room
24 guestsBill's Colchester RestaurantColchester, EssexPrivate Dining Room — Dining Room in Bill's Colchester Restaurant. A window-lined dining room defined by large timber-framed sash windows that flood the space with daylight.
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![Taru on the Hill at Taru on the Hill in Essex]()
from £25
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTaru on the Hill
30 guestsTaru on the HillBuckhurst Hill StationEssexTaru on the Hill is a Lounge in Taru on the Hill. The semi-private area is defined by a compact, intimate layout that separates it from the venue’s main space.
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![Lakeside Suite at Holiday Inn Basildon in Essex]()
from £39
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityLakeside Suite
100 guestsHoliday Inn BasildonEssexLakeside Suite is a ground-floor function room with a bright, practical character and a direct connection to the outdoors. Design: The suite has a bright, practical look shaped by generous natural daylight and straightforward
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![Elizabeth Suite at Holiday Inn Basildon in Essex]()
from £39
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityElizabeth Suite
300 guestsHoliday Inn BasildonEssexElizabeth Suite is the hotel’s largest function room, providing a substantial setting for organised gatherings. Its ground-floor position keeps access straightforward.
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![Drake Suite at Holiday Inn Basildon in Essex]()
from £39
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDrake Suite
100 guestsHoliday Inn BasildonEssexDrake Suite is a ground-floor section of the main Elizabeth Suite. The room has a practical, informal hotel function-room character. Design: Drake Suite has a straightforward, informal hotel function-room character.
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![Whole Venue at Down Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £276
per person / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
180 guestsDown Hall HotelEssexAs an award-winning wedding venue and with decades of experience as one of the most renowned venues in Hertfordshire and Essex, our team guarantees exceptional service.
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FAQs about Top Venues for Afternoon Tea in Essex
Booking costs of afternoon tea venues average £35 per person. 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 Essex, based on Tagvenue data:
| Typically between £30 | and £39 | per person |
| Typically between £250 | and £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £800 | and £4000 | hire fee per day |
You'll find afternoon tea 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 (November 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £2688 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 70 and 120 guests | prices average £250 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £4000 hire fee per day |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for afternoon tea venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £600 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 80 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £1000 hire fee per day | typically between 50 and 120 guests |
| Event Venue | prices average £4000 hire fee per day | typically between 120 and 650 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £350 hire fee per day | typically between 100 and 140 guests |
| Bar | prices average £250 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 230 guests |
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The Marriages Millers Suite at Galvin Green Man - dining room for 20 guests
Venue said: All of the above makes The Marriages Millers Suite the perfect space to hold a meeting, presentation, private dinner or lunch, baby shower. Why not hire one of our private spaces for a pre-dinner cocktail masterclass or wine... -
Sapphire Private Room at Puttshack Lakeside - function room for 50 guests
Venue said: What guests say: The venue's high-tech scoring and bright audiovisual styling create an energetic, family-friendly atmosphere. -
Main Hall at Tranquil Day Centre - function room for 50 guests
Venue said: Ideal for: Community groups and small organisations running seated meetings or relaxed, informal social sessions that need a straightforward, accessible space.
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The Stifford Suite at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel, from £350 hire fee per day (up to 120 guests seated)
Venue said: Outside the meeting room in the foyer, is a tea/coffee machine for delegates to help themselves to during their meeting. (half day and full day price apply)... -
Semi Private Area at Bill's Colchester Restaurant, from £16 per person (up to 18 guests seated)
Venue said: Brunches, family celebrations, group dinners, informal business lunches and afternoon tea. Located on Colchester High Street, the restaurant is surrounded by shops, attractions and other bars and restaurants, making it a... -
First Floor at Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 85 guests seated)
Venue said: Slug 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.
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