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Top Places for Conferences in Essex
Essex is more than just a commuter haven—it's a thriving business destination with top-tier conference venues. At venues in thriving hubs like Southend-on-Sea, Harlow and all around the area, you'll have access to small and large conference rooms with advanced audiovisual equipment, breakout spaces for team collaborations, and on-site catering that keeps everyone energised. You can choose a venue in Essex that suits your style, from the modern flair of Basildon to the historic atmosphere of Saffron Walden. Use Tagvenue to easily find the perfect venue for your next conference in Essex.
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![Davey Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £150
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityDavey Room
50 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssexEEva H.
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![Buckingham Suite at Harlow Hotel by Accor in Essex]()
from £40
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBuckingham Suite
150 guestsHarlow Hotel by AccorEssexOur Buckingham Suite can hold up to 130 on rounds and 150 in theatre making it the perfect space for a conference, exhibition, evening dinners. This grand suite comes with its own dedicated foyer with a bar ideal for catering -
![MED 002 at ARU Venue Hire - Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £730
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMED 002
100 guestsARU Venue Hire - ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexThis convenient setup allows the space to accommodate up to 100 attendees, making it perfect for medium-sized conferences and meetings. The modern equipment, including a projector, allows for holding presentations, workshops, -
![SAL 001 at ARU Venue Hire - Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £1300
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySAL 001
400 guestsARU Venue Hire - ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexA range of modern, well-equipped lecture theatres and classrooms are available for hire for a wide range of events, from small meetings for 20 people to large conferences for 400. -
![QUE 101 at ARU Venue Hire - Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £730
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityQUE 101
140 guestsARU Venue Hire - ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexWe recommend this room for medium-sized conferences, meetings, and seminars. There is a mezzanine level right next to the room, perfect to set up exhibitor stands or our catering services. -
![Belmont Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £350
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityBelmont Room
145 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssexLots of natural daylight. It's a perfect space for weddings, family gatherings, all kinds of parties, conferences and other corporate functions. -
![Chafford Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £150
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityChafford Room
80 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssexWith its contemporary decor and flexible layout, the room accommodates everything from weddings and celebrations to corporate meetings and conferences. -
![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. -
![Modern at Harlow Hotel by Accor in Essex]()
from £250
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityModern
30 guestsHarlow Hotel by AccorEssexThe Modern meeting room is one of our popular rooms that can hold up to 16 Boardroom or 20 cabaret. The space offers great natural daylight and comes fully equipped for any style of meeting with its high-tech screen with -
![Small Classroom at ARU Venue Hire - Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySmall Classroom
39 guestsARU Venue Hire - ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexOur small classrooms are a perfect option when you’re looking for a space for small conferences, meetings, training, or to use as breakout rooms during larger events. -
![Aveley Room at The Thurrock Hotel in Essex]()
from £150
hire fee / per morningCheck availabilityAveley Room
14 guestsThe Thurrock HotelEssexFeaturing modern decor and a flexible layout, the room is well-suited for weddings, conferences, private parties, and corporate meetings. Guests can expect attentive service and a menu offering a variety of culinary options, -
![Screen 3 at Everyman Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £800
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityScreen 3
81 guestsEveryman ChelmsfordChelmsford, EssexLuxurious couches, lots of legroom, and distinctive design elements make our screens ideal event venues! Corporate gatherings and conferences, networking events, private screenings, kid's parties, adult celebrations, and
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FAQs about Top Places for Conferences in Essex
Prices of conference venues average around £730 hire fee per day. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Essex, based on Tagvenue data, as of May 2026:
| From £350 | to £2200 | hire fee per day |
| From £18 | to £35 | per person |
| From £150 | to £540 | hire fee per event |
You'll find conference 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 (May 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £42 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 70 and 115 guests | prices average £730 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £2200 hire fee per day |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of May 2026), users looking for conference venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Meeting Room | prices average £350 hire fee per day | typically between 45 and 100 guests |
| Banqueting Hall | prices average £3800 hire fee per event | typically between 200 and 300 guests |
| Auditorium / Conference Room | prices average £1300 hire fee per day | typically between 60 and 195 guests |
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