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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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![Buckingham Suite at Harlow Hotel by Accor in Essex]()
from £40
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBuckingham Suite
150 guestsHarlow Hotel by AccorEssexBuckingham Suite is a Function Room in Harlow Hotel by Accor. The room is an open-plan, column-free conference space that can be reconfigured to suit different seating arrangements.
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![QUE 101 at ARU Venue Hire - Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £775
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.
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![SAL 001 at ARU Venue Hire - Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £1400
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.
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![Oak & Willow Room at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £35
per person / per dayCheck availabilityOak & Willow Room
50 guestsMercure Thurrock Stifford Hall HotelEssexWhether hosting a corporate function or a social celebration, the Oak & Willow Room at Stifford Hall Hotel offers a refined and memorable venue.
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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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![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
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![Small Classroom at ARU Venue Hire - Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £215
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.
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![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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![Pavilion at Fennes in Essex]()
from £2400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPavilion
300 guestsFennesEssexIt is a lovely space to hold your main conference, sit-down meal, or buffet. It has a built-in dance floor and a DJ area. Two double doors lead out onto our picturesque patio, where you and your guests can relax and enjoy
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![Downham Hall at Downham Hall in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £89
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDownham Hall
110 guestsDownham HallChelmsford, EssexWhether you’re planning a conference, a team day, a family celebration or a wedding, we have a space to suit.
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![ARU Writtle at ARU Writtle in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £250
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityARU Writtle
196 guestsARU WrittleChelmsford, EssexARU Writtle is suitable for conferences, training and workshop events. Writtle College is home to the Northumberland Building with our Lecture Theatre hosting up to 196 people.
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![Elm Suite at Holiday Inn London Brentwood in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £250
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityElm Suite
100 guestsHoliday Inn London BrentwoodBrentwood, EssexThe proportions create a professional, work-focused atmosphere. Room features: The space supports presentations and remote participants via a flatscreen TV and conference-call facilities.
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FAQs about Top Places for Conferences in Essex
Prices of conference venues average around £775 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:
| Typically between £250 | and £1400 | hire fee per day |
| Typically between £35 | and £50 | per person |
| Typically between £450 | and £2400 | minimum spend 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 (November 2026):
| Small | up to 55 guests | prices average £250 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average £595 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £1200 hire fee per day |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of November 2026), users looking for conference venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £350 hire fee per day | typically between 140 and 250 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average £350 hire fee per day | typically between 45 and 100 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £1000 hire fee per day | typically between 100 and 140 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £1200 hire fee per day | typically between 100 and 175 guests |
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Chestnut Suite at Holiday Inn London Brentwood - meeting room for 40 guests
Venue said: A rectangular meeting room finished in neutral tones, featuring a low suspended ceiling, carpeted floor and compact meeting furniture. Windows fitted with vertical blinds allow controllable daylight. -
Marlborough at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 40 guests
Venue said: The Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel is an elegant 18th-century Georgian mansion, surrounded by 6 acres of verdant parkland in the heart of the Essex countryside. -
Hall 1 at The Hub - hall for 55 guests
Venue said: The open layout can be arranged to suit different activities, making it a practical option for both regular sessions and one-off bookings. The space includes Wi-Fi, tables, chairs, free parking, step-free access, accessible...
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Modern at Harlow Hotel by Accor, from £250 hire fee per day (up to 30 guests seated)
Venue said: Best for: Corporate meetings and training days; short conferences and overnight group stays; private dining or small celebratory gatherings. Location: The hotel sits on Harlow's southern edge, close to Stansted Airport and... -
Marlborough at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel, from £200 hire fee per event (up to 40 guests seated)
Venue said: Outside the meeting room, in the foyer, there is a tea/coffee machine that delegates can use during the meeting. (half day and full day price apply)... -
Meeting Room at Patch Chelmsford, from £36 hire fee per hour (up to 4 guests seated)
Venue said: A compact, intimate meeting room is characterised by exposed brick walls and a large blue central table. Seating is arranged around the table and a freestanding flipchart stands against one wall.
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