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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
Drinks menu
Christmas 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.
Best price guarantee

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 Notice (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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Events Team
Member of Tagvenue since January 2021
24h Response time
59% Response rate

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