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Top Outdoor Event Spaces 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, EssexVenue highlights: The estate provides private lawns, woodland and a pond suitable for marquees, tipis, children’s activities and outdoor ceremonies. Event hires are supported by an on-site manager and grounds staff.
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![The Summerhouse at Colchester Weddings in Colchester, Essex]()
from £550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Summerhouse
80 guestsColchester WeddingsColchester, EssexThe Summerhouse is an Outdoor Space in Colchester Weddings and serves as a compact, sheltered garden pavilion for intimate outdoor moments. Design: The space features ornamental cast-iron railings, paved stone flooring and
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![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
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![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
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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.
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![The Field at Barnfields in Essex]()
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Field
120 guestsBarnfieldsEssexThe Barn is a converted barn for up to 40 guests indoors or 70 with a stretch tent or marquee outside. The Field is an open outdoor space with room for up to three tipis and 120 guests.
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![Entire Venue at Riverside Gardens in London, Essex]()
from £750
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
250 guestsRiverside GardensLondon, EssexRiverside Gardens is an outdoor event space centred on a landscaped garden setting. Its open-air layout gives private gatherings a clear connection to the surrounding greenery.
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![The Barn at Barnfields in Essex]()
from £200
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Barn
70 guestsBarnfieldsEssexThe Field is an open outdoor space with room for up to three tipis and 120 guests. Friendly and organised, we will do everything we can to help you make your day the one you have been dreaming of, and have built relationships
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![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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![The BALLROOM Space at The Georgian Mansion in Essex]()
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe BALLROOM Space
100 guestsThe Georgian MansionEssexAdditional packages include access to all the facilities within The Mansion, our Event Hall, Stable Accomodation Suites and 52 private acres of outdoor grounds including a lake.
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![Smallholding and Farmhouse at Thorpe Farm in Essex]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySmallholding and Farmhouse
100 guestsThorpe FarmEssexWhat sets it apart: A private smallholding provides on-site rural grounds that form the venue's immediate outdoor setting.
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![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
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FAQs about Top Outdoor Event Spaces in Essex
The cost of outdoor venues averages around £1000 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 £800 | to £4000 | hire fee per day |
| From £250 | to £1000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £70 | to £200 | 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 (October 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £70 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 100 and 200 guests | prices average £1000 hire fee per day |
| Large | over 260 guests | prices average £4000 hire fee per day |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for outdoor venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Event Venue | prices average £6600 minimum spend per event | typically between 100 and 650 guests |
| Country House | prices average £250 hire fee per hour | typically between 50 and 230 guests |
| Bar | prices average £250 minimum spend per event | typically between 125 and 330 guests |
| Banqueting Hall | prices average £4000 hire fee per day | typically between 300 and 500 guests |
| Hotel | prices average £295 hire fee per day | typically between 100 and 250 guests |
Smaller outdoor venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Essex, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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The Cart Lodge at Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping - barn for 30 guests
Venue said: The Cart Lodge is a Barn in Lee Wick Farm Cottages & Glamping that reads as a domestic, lounge-style private room defined by low timber beams and a compact, cottage-like interior. -
Market at Patch Chelmsford, rated 5/5 - cafe for 45 guests
Venue said: The space is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and a step-free guest entrance. Ideal for: Community groups and small business teams seeking a relaxed, social setting for informal seated or standing sessions... -
Semi-private Mezzanine at The George & Dragon, Mountnessing, rated 5/5 - dining room for 25 guests
Venue said: A small, intimate mezzanine area that is perfect for a private party. With a cosy chic decor and wooden beams, your space overlooks the restaurant, taking in all the atmosphere.
Cheap outdoor venues in Essex start from £60 hire fee per hour or £200 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Market at Patch Chelmsford, from £60 hire fee per hour (up to 45 guests standing)
Venue said: Features: The Market includes a staffed café counter and movable tables and chairs for reconfiguration. The space provides high-speed Wi‑Fi and air conditioning. -
First Floor at Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford, from £200 minimum spend per event (up to 125 guests standing)
Venue said: Slug and Lettuce Chelmsford is a friendly town centre bar overlooking the river, right in the heart of Essex. The Slug & Lettuce Chelmsford offers fantastic quality and service, as well as competitive prices all day everyday. -
Elm Suite at Holiday Inn London Brentwood, from £250 hire fee per day (up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: The 8 event rooms are perfect for hosting celebrations or business meetings for up to 120 guests, and you can spill out onto the garden patio in the summer, where BBQs are available.
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