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Top Outdoor Venues in Essex
Essex’s outdoor venues span everything from woodland hideaways and private orchards to stately grounds with manicured gardens. Some locations provide festival-style setups with space for tipis and live entertainment, while others feature historic estates with elegant terraces. There are spots with treetop obstacle courses and sprawling open fields for large-scale events. If you're hosting an event near Colchester, take a detour to Britain’s oldest recorded town and explore the historic Castle Park before heading to your venue. Planning a celebration in Brentwood? The nearby Secret Nuclear Bunker in Kelvedon Hatch is an unusual pre-event activity that will get people talking. If you choose a countryside estate, consider wrapping up the night with stargazing—Essex has some of the darkest skies in the South East. Browse and book now!
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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, -
![Courtyard Area at BAR PLUS in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £700
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityCourtyard Area
160 guestsBAR PLUSChelmsford, EssexThe courtyard is an open, flexible outdoor space that can take bigger groups who prefer fresh air or a more relaxed setup. It’s handy for daytime gatherings, early-evening meet-ups and events where people can move around -
![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 -
![Concert Grounds at Chelmsford City Racecourse in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityConcert Grounds
9999 guestsChelmsford City RacecourseChelmsford, EssexThe Concert Grounds at Chelmsford City Racecourse offer a spacious, versatile outdoor event space set within one of Essex’s most iconic venues. Located within the racecourse’s expansive 150-acre site, this open-air setting -
![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. -
![Roof Terrace at Be At One Chelmsford in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £250
minimum spend / per eveningCheck availabilityRoof Terrace
80 guestsBe At One ChelmsfordChelmsford, Essex
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![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. -
![The Cart Lodge at Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping in Essex]()
from £200
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Cart Lodge
30 guestsLee Wick Farm Cottages & GlampingEssexThere's also a private outdoor patio, offering additional space for shooting, relaxing, or al fresco dining. -
![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 -
![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 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, -
![Exclusive Use at Downham Hall in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £89
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
200 guestsDownham HallChelmsford, EssexShould you need more space, you can celebrate your wedding day at a marquee set in the garden. It is possible to hold an outdoor ceremony as well. The grounds offer plenty of seating areas, including a patio and a raised
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FAQs about Top Outdoor Venues in Essex
The cost of outdoor venues averages around £700 minimum spend per event. 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 £300 | to £2400 | minimum spend per event |
| From £1000 | to £4000 | hire fee per day |
| From £70 | to £150 | hire fee per hour |
You'll find outdoor 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 (March 2026):
| Small | up to 80 guests | prices average £550 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 150 and 250 guests | prices average £7975 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 260 guests | prices average £4000 hire fee per day |
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