Top Small Event Spaces in Essex
The guest list is small, but the experience doesn’t have to be. From quirky hideaways in Brentwood to elegant rooms in Braintree, Essex has many top small venues that are made for those milestone moments. You want a space that feels all yours—no sharing, no noise, just your people and your moment. That’s the magic of small venues: they give your event the attention it deserves. Use Tagvenue to cut through the clutter and find that space faster. Check out photos, availability, and instantly message venue managers so you can get the ball rolling today. Start exploring today!
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from £29
per person / per dayCheck availabilitySapphire Private Room
50 guestsPuttshack LakesideEssexThe Sapphire Private Room is a Function Room in Puttshack Lakeside that provides a compact, semi-private dining and meeting space with direct access to an outdoor terrace.
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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.
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from £6600
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityExclusive Venue Hire
650 guestsPuttshack LakesideEssexInclusive of four high-tech mini-golf courses, a stunning terrace, a restaurant, a bar, a private function rooms and a cloakroom, it is the perfect destination to enjoy a delicious selection of food and drinks while bringing
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from £90
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEvent Space
120 guestsSewardstone Park SuiteEssexGet ready to wow your guests in our newly refurbished event space, designed for gatherings of all kinds! With room for 25 to 100 guests and plenty of parking for 50 cars, this venue is as convenient as it is chic.
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from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe BALLROOM Space
100 guestsThe Georgian MansionEssexThe Georgian Mansion at Greenstead Hall is a private-use venue in Essex, set up for everything from weddings and parties to retreats or corporate events.
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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.
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from £114
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
1380 guestsBest Parties Ever BillericayEssexThis event venue is a highly themed setting for private gatherings. Its character comes from a dramatic, colourful presentation rather than a conventional function-room layout.
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from £100
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityLuxury Private Event Space
20 guestsHighlands HomeEssexLuxury Private Event Space is an Event Space in Highlands Home that functions as a media-focused private screening and lounge. Design: The room has dark walls, a low acoustic-tiled ceiling and a carpeted floor that contain
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from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityThe Granary
160 guestsThe Barns at Lodge FarmEssexThe Granary is an Event Space in The Barns at Lodge Farm defined by an exposed, high timber interior that gives the room a distinct rustic character. Design: The interior presents a tall, pitched roof and a simple, undecorated
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from £550
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Town Hall
300 guestsColchester WeddingsColchester, EssexWith its church-like atmosphere, it is the perfect space to host an intimate ceremony. You can also opt for the classic Mayoral Suite, which features Colchester’s Mayoral Regalia, oil paintings, a marble fireplace, sparkling
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from £29
per person / per dayCheck availabilityRuby semi-private area
50 guestsPuttshack LakesideEssexThe Ruby semi-private area is a Lounge in Puttshack Lakeside defined by a continuous tufted banquette that creates a semi-private bank of seating along one wall.
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from £6000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Main Hall
1800 guestsKingdom PalaceEssexThe Kingdom Palace is a wedding and events venue just outside London, with room for celebrations of all sizes. There are three spaces to choose from. The Main Hall is the biggest — it fits up to 1,000 guests and comes with
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FAQs about Top Small Event Spaces in Essex
The cost of small 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:
| Typically between £30 | and £38 | per person |
| Typically between £40 | and £150 | hire fee per hour |
| Typically between £500 | and £4000 | hire fee per day |
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