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Top Christmas Venues in Essex
Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with spectacular Christmas party venues in Essex! From intimate gatherings in the charming villages of Epping to grand celebrations in the heart of Chelmsford, Essex offers a venue to match every style. With its enchanting countryside and close proximity to London, Essex is a fantastic choice for a delightful escape from the city. Don’t wait to bring your festive dreams to life. Start planning your Christmas party with Tagvenue today and make this holiday season unforgettable!
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![Roof Terrace at Be At One Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityRoof Terrace
80 guestsBe At One ChelmsfordChelmsford, Essex
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PPenny B.
“Brilliant Venue !! We held a 50th Party here recently and had a great time. Highly recommend.” -
![1st Floor Function Room at Slug & Lettuce, Colchester in Colchester, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availability1st Floor Function Room
70 guestsSlug & Lettuce, ColchesterColchester, EssexJJodie I.
“Communication via tag venue was excellent, such an easy event to organise with their help” -
![Screen 5 at Everyman Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £620
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityScreen 5
59 guestsEveryman ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexAAnonymous
“Lovely space and Alex the Event manager was really helpful :-)” -
![Full Venue Hire at Be At One Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
280 guestsBe At One ChelmsfordChelmsford, Essex
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JJoshua B.
“Great venue, fantastic sound system for our music. Bar staff were great, attentive and very polite.” -
![Christmas Party at Escape Hunt Lakeside in Essex]()
from £38
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityChristmas Party
10 guestsEscape Hunt LakesideEssexChristmas Party, an Event Space in Escape Hunt Lakeside, is a lounge-style social area adjoining the venue’s escape rooms and designed to host group gatherings. -
![Semi-private Mezzanine at The George & Dragon, Mountnessing in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySemi-private Mezzanine
25 guestsThe George & Dragon, MountnessingBrentwood, EssexA small, intimate mezzanine area that is perfect for a private party. With a cosy chic decor and wooden beams, your space overlooks the restaurant, taking in all the atmosphere. -
![Christmas Party at Boom Battle Bar Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £40
per personCheck availabilityChristmas Party
300 guestsBoom Battle Bar ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexThe venue is a neon-accented social bar focused on energetic, music-led nightlife and casual bar service. Design: The interior pairs dark walls and neon signage with colourful high-top stools and bar seating, arranged in -
![Private Function Room at No Name Bar and Games in Colchester, Essex]()
from £30
per personCheck availabilityPrivate Function Room
375 guestsNo Name Bar and GamesColchester, EssexNo Name Bar & Games in Colchester is a social venue set up for parties, group events, and corporate bookings. It mixes music, drinks, and interactive games, so there’s plenty to do without needing to organise much separately. -
![Restaurant at Marco's New York Italian Brentwood in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £20
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityRestaurant
150 guestsMarco's New York Italian BrentwoodBrentwood, EssexThe restaurant area has a capacity of up to 150 guests and is ideal for dinner parties, corporate events, cocktail receptions and other special occasions. -
![Belmont Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £350
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityBelmont Room
150 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssex
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The Belmont Room is a Function Room in The Thurrock Hotel and features a central wooden dancefloor that defines the room's layout. Design: The room has traditional, neutral décor with cream walls, curtained windows and soft -
![Entire Venue at Bar and Beyond Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £1000
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
800 guestsBar and Beyond ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexThe venue is a late-night bar built around DJ-led music and an active dance area, providing a music-first environment for evening bookings. Design: The interior arranges tufted leather banquettes and low tables around a raised -
![Players Lounge Private Christmas Party at JobServe Community Stadium in Colchester, Essex]()
from £39
per personCheck availabilityPlayers Lounge Private Christmas Party
90 guestsJobServe Community StadiumColchester, EssexThe Players Lounge makes an ideal venue for a birthday party, Christmas party, or funeral wake for a loved one with a love of football.
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What Christmas packages are available in Essex?
Festive event offers are suitable for family celebrations, company parties, and anything in-between. They usually include venue use, catering, drinks, and additional services such as A/V equipment. Some spaces might even come decorated for the holidays! Christmas deals in Essex offer minimum spend ranging from £250 to £1500, or packages between £14.99 and £120 per person. You'll find options for 25 to 420 guests.
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
Enjoy 2 hours of non-stop entertainment with our All Play Pass, giving you access to all our incredible games:
Axe Throwing
Crazy Pool
Shuffleboard
Augmented Reality Darts
Traditional Darts
English & American Pool
Table Tennis
Beer Pong (drinks not included)
Interactive Games Floor
Kick things off with a round of welcome shots (Tequila, Sambuca, or Tequila Rose) to get everyone in the festive spirit.
Perfect for work parties, friendship groups, or team celebrations, this package is packed with laughs, competition, and memories that will last well into the New Year.
✨ Book your Christmas Party Package today and make this festive season one to remember at No Name Bar & Games!
OFF PEAK £25pp | ON PEAK £30pp
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
Peak: £16.99 per person | Off-Peak: £14.99 per person
8 items of Buffet Food
Menu available on request
3-course meal
Festive decorations
Disco
Bar open 7:00pm - 12:30am
Photobooth
2 BEVVIES PER PERSON *COCKTAIL UPGRADE AVAILABLE
PROSECCO, WINE OR BOTTLED BEER/CIDER ON ARRIVAL
FAQs about Top Christmas Venues in Essex
Booking costs of Christmas party venues average £29 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:
| From £18 | to £35 | per person |
| From £300 | to £1700 | minimum spend per event |
| From £800 | to £4000 | hire fee per day |
You'll find Christmas party 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 (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £400 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 110 guests | prices average £990 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £3150 hire fee per day |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for Christmas party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Bar | prices average £250 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 300 guests |
| Event Venue | prices average £90 hire fee per hour | typically between 80 and 1000 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £350 hire fee per event | typically between 50 and 150 guests |
| Banqueting Hall | prices average £4000 hire fee per day | typically between 200 and 300 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £400 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 60 guests |
Smaller Christmas party venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Essex, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
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The Cart Lodge at Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping - barn for 30 guests
Venue said: What guests say: The space is clean and presented to a high standard. The space has nearby private outdoor areas and clear countryside views. -
The Dining Room at Fennes, rated 5/5 - dining room for 30 guests
Venue said: Our grand and beautiful stately home in the North Essex countryside offers romantic weddings and elegant functions set in a gorgeous Georgian manor set amidst 100 acres of picturesque grounds with a charmingly intimate atmosphere. -
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.
Cheap Christmas party venues in Essex start from £200 minimum spend per event or £25 hire fee per hour. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
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First Floor at Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 125 guests standing)
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. -
The Chapel at The Oakleigh, from £25 hire fee per hour (up to 80 guests standing)
Venue said: The Chapel is a semi-private event space in The Oakleigh, occupying a compact, self-contained bay within the venue. Design: The Chapel presents an informal pub interior with wooden floors, a low ceiling and a mix of upholstered... -
Chafford Room at The Thurrock Hotel, from £150 hire fee per event (up to 60 guests standing)
Venue said: The Chafford Room at The Thurrock Hotel is a versatile and stylish venue located in Thurrock, Essex, ideal for a variety of events and gatherings. With its contemporary decor and flexible layout, the room accommodates everything...
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