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Colchester Weddings

Event Venue

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Castle Bailey, Colchester, CO1 1TJ –
Colchester City Centre
From £550
min. spend
Up to 300
seats
Up to 500
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Historic 12th-century Colchester Castle with landscaped gardens and fascinating exhibits, located in Castle Bailey. Great for parties with a dance floor, PA system, and BYO DJ setup.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Colchester Weddings

The Town Hall at Colchester Weddings

The Town Hall
Banqueting Hall
·
Private space
300 seats
300 standing
Located in Colchester’s very centre, The Town Hall is a glamorous venue with a range of licensed spaces. Its baroque interiors are full of grandeur and make an excellent backdrop to your celebrations. The round Council Chamber boasts a domed ceiling, stained-glass windows and wooden pews. With its church-like atmosphere, it is the perfect space to...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £550 minimum spend
Enquire now
The Castle at Colchester Weddings

The Castle
Event Space
·
Private space
80 seats
150 standing
The Castle is an Event Space in Colchester Weddings, a historic chamber set inside an 11th‑century castle keep notable for its compact, ceremonial layout. Design: The space has high, whitewashed curved ceilings, narrow proportions and a straight central aisle punctuated by a tall arched window; pale plaster walls sit above an oak floor for a restr...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Air conditioner
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £550 minimum spend
Enquire now
Charter Hall at Colchester Weddings

Charter Hall
Banqueting Hall
·
Private space
500 standing
Charter 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. The venue is fully licensed, so you can hold both your wedding ceremony and reception under one roof. Combined, the two main rooms can host up to 700 guests. Smaller gatherings are also welco...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Play your own music
from £550 minimum spend
Enquire now
The Summerhouse at Colchester Weddings

The Summerhouse
Outdoor Space
·
Private space
20 seats
80 standing
The 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 a compact, open footprint. The appearance pairs formal metalwork with mature trees and an unobstructed sky that create a frame...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £550 minimum spend
Enquire now

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Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Town Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Castle
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Charter Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Summerhouse
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Tuesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Town Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Castle
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Charter Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Summerhouse
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Wednesday
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Town Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Castle
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Charter Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Summerhouse
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Thursday
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Town Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Castle
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Charter Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Summerhouse
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Friday
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Town Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Castle
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Charter Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Summerhouse
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Saturday
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Town Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Castle
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Charter Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Summerhouse
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Sunday
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Town Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Castle
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
Charter Hall
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend
The Summerhouse
9:00 – 0:00
from £550 min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 500
standing
Up to 300
seats
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Colchester Weddings

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

Colchester Weddings is a wedding venue set inside a medieval Norman keep, defined by original stone architecture and period interiors.

Venue highlights: The venue contains event areas across the keep and grounds, allowing hired use of indoor rooms and outdoor spaces. The venue provides in-house catering and accessible facilities, including a lift to all floors, an accessible parking bay and free on-site parking.

Best for: Weddings, civil ceremonies and wedding photography sessions.

Location: Castle Bailey is the historic parkland around the castle; the area offers landscaped lawns and mature trees that provide outdoor backdrops for photographs and short outdoor elements.

What guests say: The staff are friendly and welcoming. The museum's artefacts and interactive displays provide engaging historical content that appeals to families and children.

FAQ

At Colchester Weddings, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Free parking is available on-site

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Colchester Weddings:

  • The Town Hall hosting 60 guests: £1280

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Colchester Weddings is located at Castle Bailey, in Colchester City Centre.

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