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The Grainstore at Houchins

Barn
·
Private space
Houchin's Lane, Colchester, CO6 1RT –
Coggeshall
Up to 150
seats
Up to 180
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

A converted timber barn venue characterised by a high, vaulted roof and a wide, column-free central space that supports flexible layouts.

Design: An airy barn interior featuring exposed timber beams, high ceilings and neutral finishes; natural daylight fills the central floor and wooden trestle furnishings give the space a straightforward, rustic look.

Features: A built-in PA system and speakers are available and the venue allows its own music and external DJs. Wi‑Fi is provided and a dedicated dance floor is laid out. Step-free guest entrance and wheelchair access are in place.

Ideal for: Groups organising relaxed, social gatherings that combine seated dining and an evening of music and dancing.

What sets it apart: Two private, on-site fishing lakes stocked with carp, zander and large catfish.

What guests say: The grounds include two well-stocked fishing lakes and secluded swims. The fishery grounds are well managed and maintained.

Offers and packages

Menus

 Drinks menu
Christmas menu

Prices

Monday
10:30 – 0:00
from £3150 hire fee per day
Per day
10:30 – 0:00
from £3150 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:30 – 0:00
from £3150 hire fee per day
Per day
10:30 – 0:00
from £3150 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
10:30 – 0:00
from £3150 hire fee per day
Per day
10:30 – 0:00
from £3150 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
10:30 – 0:00
from £3750 hire fee per day
Per day
10:30 – 0:00
from £3750 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:30 – 0:00
from £3950 hire fee per day
Per day
10:30 – 0:00
from £3950 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:30 – 0:00
from £3950 hire fee per day
Per day
10:30 – 0:00
from £3950 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
10:30 – 0:00
from £3950 hire fee per day
Per day
10:30 – 0:00
from £3950 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 180
  • Dining
    up to 150
  • Theatre
    up to 100
  • Boardroom
    up to 30
  • Cabaret
    up to 70
  • U-Shaped
    up to 33

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Soundproof Soundproofed room for noise control
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Free parking is available on-site (150 spaces)
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

After the ceremony, amplified music is not allowed outside.
Fireworks are not allowed.
Sky lanterns are not allowed.
Smoking inside the venue is forbidden.
Cars must be collected between 9-11 am the next morning.

About Houchins

Houchins is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

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