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Smallholding and Farmhouse at Thorpe Farm

Country House
·
Whole venue
Southend Road, Great Wakering, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 0PU –
Great Wakering
Up to 21
seats
Up to 100
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The venue is a country house that combines farmhouse accommodation and an adjoining smallholding, defined by its private rural setting.

Design: The interiors feature painted tongue-and-groove panelling, high ceilings and wide windows that bring abundant daylight, paired with wood-effect floors and simple, neutral soft furnishings.

Features: The venue includes Wi‑Fi, a policy allowing own music and external DJs subject to a noise restriction, wheelchair access and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, residential-style rural retreat and informal seated or standing gatherings.

What sets it apart: A private smallholding provides on-site rural grounds that form the venue's immediate outdoor setting.

Prices

Monday
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £900 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £900 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £900 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £900 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £900 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £900 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 – 6:00
from £150 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 – 6:00
from £900 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 100
  • Dining
    up to 21
  • Boardroom
    up to 18

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

No smoking inside any of the buildings
Outside catering allowed
Welcome to bring camping facilities. Caravans etc
Full styling accepted.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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About Thorpe Farm

Thorpe Farm is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Location

Location map

Meet your host

Zoe Shields
Member of Tagvenue since September 2025
1h Response time
100% Response rate

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