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Top Garden Party Venues in Essex
Planning a garden party that wows your guests? Essex has many beautiful outdoor spaces perfect for everything from summer BBQs to stylish baby or bridal showers. You will find charming venues with lush gardens, twinkling fairy lights, and plenty of room for mingling under the stars across Essex, from Braintree to Epping. Some locations even come with marquees, outdoor bars, and fire pits—just in case you want to keep the party going into the night. With Essex’s blend of countryside calm and modern flair, your garden party will have just the right mix of relaxed and refined. Search and book garden party venues in the area today.
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![Indoor & Outdoor Venue Hire at The Woods Retreat in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityIndoor & Outdoor Venue Hire
300 guestsThe Woods RetreatBrentwood, EssexThese lodges serve as the ideal base for event preparations, guest accommodations, or simply a quiet retreat during your celebration. The expansive outdoor area offers endless possibilities, with ample room for marquee setups, -
![Queens Mead at Royal Gunpowder Mills in Essex]()
from £800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityQueens Mead
2200 guestsRoyal Gunpowder MillsEssexQueens Mead is a large expanse of grass flanked by a tree-lined avenue and the historic Incorporating Mills. Can accommodate large audiences. Cinema, theatre, reenactments, demonstrations, classic vehicle shows, corporate -
![Entire Venue at The Clays Marquee in Essex]()
from £5000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
400 guestsThe Clays MarqueeEssexDry hire includes Tables, Chairs, Lighting two bridal rooms in the main building. The venue holds upto 400 guest and has a 6x6 marquee attached to it for kitchen use only. -
![Walled Garden Pavilion at Braxted Park in Essex]()
from £4000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityWalled Garden Pavilion
400 guestsBraxted ParkEssexThe Braxted Park Pavilion, set in the beautifully restored Walled Garden, is the ideal venue for any corporate party or event. The Pavilion can hold between 50 and 400 people and the flexible space makes it suitable for any -
![Entire Venue at Rivenhall Garden in Essex]()
from £4000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
1000 guestsRivenhall GardenEssexRivenhall Garden is a brand new wedding venue in Essex. We just opened! up to 600 plus seating capacity with 60 hotel rooms and 153 free car parking spaces. -
![Exclusive Use at Houchins in Essex]()
from £3150
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityExclusive Use
180 guestsHouchinsEssexThe landscaped Wedding Garden with its beautiful marquee is a stunning place for an outdoor wedding ceremony and celebration. Alternatively, your wedding ceremony can take place in the woodland; however, this space is not -
![The Summerhouse at Colchester Weddings in Colchester, Essex]()
from £550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Summerhouse
80 guestsColchester WeddingsColchester, EssexA part of the park is also licensed for outdoor civil ceremonies. You can put up marquees to celebrate your marriage among the tranquil natural surroundings. -
![The Banqueting Hall at Fennes in Essex]()
from £2400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Banqueting Hall
500 guestsFennesEssexFeaturing luxurious silk-lined walls, stunning chandeliers, and two sets of double doors opening to a patio and private garden, this space provides a grand setting for memorable occasions. -
![Event Space at Rettendon Lodge Events in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £800
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEvent Space
260 guestsRettendon Lodge EventsChelmsford, EssexThe spacious outdoor area is perfect for families. The venue also features a beautiful marquee for weddings and parties, plus cosy accommodation for overnight stays. -
![Pavilion at Fennes in Essex]()
from £2400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPavilion
300 guestsFennesEssexTwo double doors lead out onto our picturesque patio, where you and your guests can relax and enjoy warm evenings. Outside, trees in the gardens are lit at night to give a cosy feel with views through to the North Essex countryside. -
![Whole Venue at Down Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £276
per person / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
250 guestsDown Hall HotelEssexOur range of newly refurbished and traditional wedding reception rooms can cater for parties of varying size, with the Bridgeman Suite hosting up to 180 for a wedding breakfast and 250 people for an evening reception. -
![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
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FAQs about Top Garden Party Venues in Essex
The cost of garden party venues averages around £3150 hire fee per day. 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 March 2026:
| From £800 | to £4000 | hire fee per day |
| From £2400 | minimum spend per event |
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