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Top Halls in Essex
Essex offers an incredible mix of event halls in country estates, racecourses, golf clubs and other exciting spots. Some venues bring the wow factor with panoramic countryside views, while others sit within historic estates, offering manicured gardens, period features, exclusive-use, and accommodation options. Fancy something different? You’ll also find stylish golf clubs with sprawling fairways and racecourse venues with top-tier hospitality. Hosting an event in early spring? Your guests can witness (or even join) the famous Maldon Mud Race—a hilariously messy charity event. Pair your gathering with local delights like Leigh-on-Sea oysters, a vineyard tour, or a visit to Colchester Castle. Check out our curated selection of Essex halls today!
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![Exclusive Use at East Mersea Hall in Colchester, Essex]()
from £8686
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
300 guestsEast Mersea HallColchester, EssexWhen you book your wedding at East Mersea Hall, the venue will be exclusively yours for the day. This, together with its secluded location, gives you the privacy to enjoy your special occasion among your family and friends. -
![Charter Hall at Colchester Weddings in Colchester, Essex]()
from £550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCharter Hall
500 guestsColchester WeddingsColchester, EssexCharter Hall prides itself on being one of the largest venues in the county. With its modern and spacious interiors, it is a popular choice for big weddings. -
![Exclusive Use at Downham Hall in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £89
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
200 guestsDownham HallChelmsford, EssexTo make sure the spotlight is all on you on your special day, you can hire Downham Hall to be exclusively yours for the day. Welcome your guests in the beautiful entrance hall and take some photos against the backdrop of -
![The Town Hall at Colchester Weddings in Colchester, Essex]()
from £550
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Town Hall
300 guestsColchester WeddingsColchester, EssexThe bright and spacious Moot Hall, with its original architecture, glorious columns, tall stained-glass windows and a beautiful ornate ceiling, is a great choice for wedding breakfasts and evening receptions. -
![Exclusive Use at Hutton Hall in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £8000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
150 guestsHutton HallBrentwood, EssexIt can also host up to 150 guests for a drinks reception. Another room licensed for ceremonies is The Blue Room, historically Hutton Hall’s ballroom. -
![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 -
![The Banqueting Hall at Fennes in Essex]()
from £2400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Banqueting Hall
500 guestsFennesEssexThe Banqueting Hall is an exquisite room ideal for evening receptions, galas, and charity events. Featuring luxurious silk-lined walls, stunning chandeliers, and two sets of double doors opening to a patio and private garden, -
![The Mega Marquee at The Chigwell Marquees in Essex]()
from £7000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Mega Marquee
2000 guestsThe Chigwell MarqueesChigwell StationEssexSituated in the picturesque grounds of Chigwell Hall in Essex, the Mega Marquee is a spacious and versatile venue for large events, accommodating from 300 to 1,000 guests. -
![Fairwood Brasserie at Chelmsford City Racecourse in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFairwood Brasserie
240 guestsChelmsford City RacecourseChelmsford, EssexThe Fairwood Suite can hold up to 240 for banqueting and 500+ for a reception, the room is extremely versatile with dividing walls and can host conferences, dinners and exhibitions. -
![The Oaks Pavilion at Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre in Essex]()
from £3800
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Oaks Pavilion
200 guestsRivenhall Oaks Golf CentreEssexWelcome to Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre, the family Golf Centre offering something for everyone. Two 9 hole Golf Courses, an undercover 15 bay floodlit Driving Range, Putting Green, a team of qualified Golf Professionals to -
![Whole Venue at Down Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £276
per person / per dayCheck availabilityWhole Venue
250 guestsDown Hall HotelEssexSpring 2019 marks the re-launch of the completely rejuvenated wedding space in the West Wing of Down Hall. With a newly created private entrance, beautifully landscaped gardens, private lobby, private lounge and bar, and -
![Lake Suite & Terrace at Warley Park Golf Club in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £1000
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityLake Suite & Terrace
180 guestsWarley Park Golf ClubBrentwood, EssexLake Suite & Terrace is a beautiful nature-surrounded space for weddings, parties, and other types of events. It seats up to 150 guests and includes a private bar, easy catering access, and various layouts for formal and
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FAQs about Top Halls in Essex
The cost of halls averages around £30 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 February 2026:
| From £18 | to £70 | per person |
| From £2200 | to £5000 | hire fee per day |
| From £550 | to £2400 | minimum spend per event |
You'll find halls 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 (February 2026):
| Small | up to 150 guests | prices average £550 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 200 and 250 guests | prices average £3800 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 400 guests | prices average £4500 hire fee per day |
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