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Top Country House Wedding Venues in Essex
Some wedding venues make an impression before you've even stepped through the front door. Country house wedding venues in Essex include grand manor houses, historic estates, and elegant properties in Chelmsford, Brentwood, and throughout the county. These are the kinds of places where guests slow down to take in the surroundings and photographers find more backdrops than they know what to do with. When the venue already has this much character, half the work is done. Take a look below and see which one catches your eye.
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![The Banqueting Hall at Fennes in Essex]()
from £2400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Banqueting Hall
500 guestsFennesEssexOur 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. -
![The Orangery at Hatfield Place in Essex]()
from £75
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Orangery
300 guestsHatfield PlaceEssexAre you searching for a beautiful Country House wedding venue? Then look no further than Hatfield Place! Hatfield Place is a stunning Grade II listed Georgian country house, located on the South Western boarder of Hatfield -
![Exclusive Use at Leez Priory in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £5500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
250 guestsLeez PrioryChelmsford, EssexThis superior Tudor manor house is situated in the pretty English countryside, yet is situated just 15 minutes from Chelmsford and the M11. With shimmering lakes and manicured gardens, you won’t believe you have found a place -
![Ballroom at Hatfield Place in Essex]()
from £75
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBallroom
60 guestsHatfield PlaceEssexThis stylish room lends itself to small intimate weddings, parties and corporate events. Exclusively yours for the day, the house offers a true country house feel, with a welcoming Reception Hall, garden terrace and an elegant -
![Exclusive Use at Creeksea Place in Essex]()
from £7975
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
230 guestsCreeksea PlaceEssexYou will stay in the Eastern Wing of the estate and, whilst there, you will be the only tenants residing in the house, allowing you unfettered access to the beautiful surrounding grounds and meticulously kept gardens. -
![Captain's House at Osea Island in Essex]()
from £2688
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityCaptain's House
25 guestsOsea IslandEssexAcross the island, guests will find everything from a grand Edwardian Manor House overlooking the water to centuries-old cottages full of original character. -
![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 -
![Smallholding and Farmhouse at Thorpe Farm in Essex]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySmallholding and Farmhouse
100 guestsThorpe FarmEssexThis is an early 1900 brick-red farmhouse with an exquisite setting within 16 acres. A true family home with four double bedrooms, all with ensuites, and a good-sized farmhouse kitchen and dining area, created in 2023, perfect -
![Entire Venue at The Essex Mansion & Spa, Chigwell in Essex]()
from £250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
50 guestsThe Essex Mansion & Spa, ChigwellEssexWelcome to The Essex Mansion, a stunning neo-Georgian property nestled in the serene Essex countryside, only 45 mins from London. This grand abode boasts 7 opulent bedrooms accommodating 18 guests, a heated indoor pool, a -
![The Dining Room at Fennes in Essex]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Dining Room
30 guestsFennesEssexA grand and traditionally decorated dining room, in warm garnet red wallpaper with a vintage Persian rug. The Dining Room is perfect for intimate dining, board room meetings, and a breakout area for larger parties. -
![Exclusive Use at Wivenhoe House in Colchester, Essex]()
from £1750
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
250 guestsWivenhoe HouseColchester, EssexWeddings at Wivenhoe House are everything you’d expect and more. Our stunning 18th Century, Country House Hotel makes the perfect backdrop for your wedding and is set in the most idyllic of locations. -
![Exclusive Use at Downham Hall in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £89
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
200 guestsDownham HallChelmsford, EssexTucked away in rural Essex is Downham Hall, a former country house. Bought in 2017 by Andrew and Christina, it has been beautifully restored and converted into a boutique hotel and restaurant.
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FAQs about Top Country House Wedding Venues in Essex
The cost of country house wedding venues averages around £35 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 June 2026:
| From £35 | to £276 | per person |
| From £2400 | minimum spend per event | |
| From £100 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
You'll find country house wedding 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 (June 2026):
| Small | up to 20 guests | prices average £100 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 30 and 100 guests | prices average £2400 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £8000 hire fee per event |
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