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Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hotel

Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hotel High Road North Stifford Grays Essex, RM16 5UE

Hotel
·110 attendees
·66 bedrooms
·6 meeting rooms

The Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall is a 1700s building with a modern makeover. The hotel retains many stunning original features, like stained glass windows, adding to its charm. Its a licensed wedding venue with six acres of land and a purpose-built gazebo for outdoor ceremonies. The Port of Tilbury is close, ideal for guests going on a cruise via the terminal. Many attractions and landmarks are nearby, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, Aqua Park Lakeside, Belhus Woods Country Park and Coalhouse Fort Our seven meeting rooms are ideal for business meetings and conferences. There's space for up to 110 delegates, and four meeting rooms offer breakout facilities and an accessible car park. All communal areas and bedrooms have access to complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. So, you can work remotely or surf the web at your leisure

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The Lion

Main Road Boreham Chelmsford, CM3 3JA

Conference centre
·Hotel
·Training centre
·23 bedrooms
·4 meeting rooms

Ideally situated along the A12 corridor, just a few minutes from Junction 19, The Lion Inn and House are easily accessible to your invited delegates. All of our meeting spaces are on the ground floor, are fully accessible, WIFI* enabled and fully air conditioned for your comfort. Complimentary parking is available on-site and we have 23 boutique hotel rooms available for those wishing to stay. The Lion is renowned for its fantastic food and our conference catering is no different with all of our menus prepared by our team of experienced chefs always using the freshest ingredients.

Best Western Atlantic Hotel Essex

Best Western Atlantic Hotel, Brook Street, Off New Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PP

Hotel
·60 attendees
·59 bedrooms
·4 meeting rooms

The Atlantic Hotel is a great venue for conferences and meetings and is a contemporarily, stylish establishment. Our conference suites offer the combination of high technology and high comfort. Smart and stylish small meeting rooms – capacity of 10 boardroom style and 15 theatre style.

County Hotel

29 Rainsford Road Chelmsford Essex, CM1 2PZ

Green venue
·130 attendees
·50 bedrooms
·5 meeting rooms

The County Hotel is a 50 bedroom hotel, privately owned and member of British Classic Hotels. We have 5 conference rooms from 2- 140 Delegates with a flexible approach to room hire costs and delegate rates. All rooms are purpose built, light and airy and serviced by efficient, professional staff. Nothing is too much trouble. We have a mixture of bedrooms, standard rooms, Superior and Premium Rooms and a beautiful suite for that all important guest. The County Kitchen Restaurant has an AA Rosette for outstanding food with the emphasis being fresh, seasonal and local. Full a la carte and optional 2 and 3 course meals for delegates is available.We also have a Lounge bar where snacks and meals are available all day from 11am through to 10pm, with room service. We are a Member of Considerate Hoteliers and finalist for 2010 and 2011 with a Highly Commended in 2011. Also HRS – 2010 Winner for Social Responsibility.

Essex Cricket and Conference Events

The Essex County Ground New Writtle Street Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0PG

Sporting
·6 meeting rooms

The City Centre Venue at The Essex County Ground provides facilities for all occasions including weddings, conferences, business meetings and dinners. Boasting impressive and inviting facilities, superb pitch-facing executive boxes and a diverse range of multi-functional suites around the ground, The City Centre Venue will provide you with the perfect setting for you event.

Boreham House

Main Road Boreham Chelmsford Essex, CM3 3HY

Country house
·500 attendees
·6 meeting rooms

Boreham House is a beautifully presented stately home within close proximity to J19 of the A12 and is the perfect setting for meetings, conferences and corporate events. Set in picturesque grounds, the ideal choice for those businesses looking for privacy and discretion, with several meeting rooms and break off points we cater for events from as little as 24 delegates up to 500. Please see our table of rooms available and their sizes. Please note that full disabled access is available Please note that we have 2 hotels within a 5 minute walk of Boreham House

Pontlands Park Country Hotel

West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8HR

Hotel
·120 attendees
·36 bedrooms
·6 meeting rooms

This beautifully converted Victorian mansion is the location for a very comfortable, homely & friendly Hotel on the outskirts of Chelmsford. The Hotel is very much "home from home" where the family-run atmosphere prevails. The elegant splendour of the twin Victorian Dining Rooms, Gladstone & Disraeli, create the perfect ambience for a memorable dining experience, the food of course matches the surroundings. The spectacular Conservatory Suite and, during the summer our sumptuous silk-lined marquee, both offer the perfect venue for that very special occasion. Set within the grounds of the Hotel is Reflections Health Spa. These facilities can be used by Hotel Residents at no additional cost. These facilities include: Jacuzzi, Sauna, Steam Room, Exercise room, Indoor and fully covered outdoor pool

Channels Golf Club Chelmsford Essex

Channels Estate, Pratts Farm Lane East, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3PT

Sporting
·200 attendees
·3 meeting rooms

Situated just off the A130 north of Chelmsford, set in the grounds of its own 27 hole undulating golf courses, Channels 14th Century clubhouse and 18th Century thatched Essex Barn couldn't be a better venue to mix business with pleasure. Located close to the M25 and A12, 20 minutes from Stansted Airport and only a few minutes from Chelmsford town centre, what better location is there for both international and local meetings or conferences. Channels' strength lies in its ability to meet the full range of customer needs, everything from the large-scale product launch to the smallest of meetings. The team at Channels is an experienced and dedicated group who thrive on making your day a success from the outset. Our event co-ordinators will be only too pleased to discuss and arrange specific requirements to tailor make your day. The catering facilities are second to none! With 26 years of producing top quality weddings, Channels use the same resources for conference lunches and dinners. Everything from a simple finger buffet lunch through to a silver service 4 course gourmet banquet. With the combination of location and facilities, Channels has got to be your number one choice for conferences, meeting rooms,training days, product launches, trade shows and golfing events. Why not mix business with pleasure and let us arrange a Corporate Golf Day!

Greenwoods Hotel and Spa

Stock Road, Stock, Essex, CM4 9BE

Country house
·110 attendees
·39 bedrooms
·3 meeting rooms

Originally built in the 17th century, this Grade II listed manor house is set in extensive landscaped grounds and has been lovingly refurbished and restored to the highest standards to provide a sumptuous venue for every occasion. With a total of 39 beautiful bedrooms and 3 function suites which have all been beautifully designed and furnished, we offer the perfect setting for your corporate event. We offer a wide range of discounted delegate rates as well as room hire only options to suit all requirements. Our staff pride themselves on attention to detail so you can rest assured that we will endeavour to accommodate your needs from start to finish

ARU Writtle

Writtle University College Lordship Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex, CM1 3RR

Academic
·Conference centre
·9 meeting rooms

An agricultural educational facility, we have lecture theatre facilities, Main Hall and smaller meeting rooms for hire. We also have outdoor spaces available.

Bar and Beyond Chelmsford

6 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford Essex, CM2 0HR

Unusual
·2 meeting rooms

Our flagship venue in Chelmsford, Bar & Beyond is the ultimate destination for party goers! Bar & Beyond boasts an impressive capacity of 800, making us the ultimate destination for your next event. This beautiful listed building offers a unique atmosphere that seamlessly blends elegance with excitement. Whether you're planning a corporate gathering or private celebration, we can do it all. With a variety of drinks and food options, we have something for everyone. Our handcrafted cocktails are a must-try, made by our talented bartenders. With so much to offer, it's no wonder Bar & Beyond is the go-to destination for those looking for an unforgettable experience in Chelmsford.

ARU Venue Hire Chelmsford

Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford Campus Bishop Hall Lane Chelmsford Essex, CM1 1SQ

Academic
·400 attendees
·10 meeting rooms

Anglia Ruskin University is a green, modern Chelmsford campus is located a short walk from the city centre. From classrooms ideal for meetings or training sessions, to large lecture theatres for conferences for up to 400 people, there are a range of spaces available to hire all year round. All rooms come with a built-in projector, screen and PC, as well as free Wi-Fi for all delegates. The in-house catering team can provide a variety of tasty refreshments and lunch options, whether itï¿½s freshly baked cookies, a traditional afternoon tea, a summer cold fork buffet, or a satisfyingly filling hot fork buffet, thereï¿½s something for every event.

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Odeon Chelmsford

Odeon Chelmsford, Kings Head Walk, Chelmsford, CM2 6FH

Theatre
·329 attendees
·8 meeting rooms

If you are looking to host a conference or event and make an impact on your audience, then look no further than ODEON. Holding you conference or event in a cinema gives you an interesting and unique environment that will stimulate the delegates and get your meeting off to an exciting start. Whatever your event requirements, be it a small regional meeting for up to 50 delegates or national conference for up to 1679, ODEON has the facilities and flexibility to accommodate you.

Waterhouse Business Centre

Waterhouse Business Centre 2 Cromar Way Chelmsford Essex, CM1 2QE

Conference centre
·Managed office
·30 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

Waterhouse Business Centre comprises 86 self-contained office suites, studios, commercial workshop space and light industrial units, providing a broad range of popular business accommodation with comprehensive support packages and free parking on a secure landscaped site. The centre’s meeting rooms benefit from wi-fi access to high-speed internet and we can arrange buffet lunches and beverages as required. We can provide any equipment needed for meetings, seminars, interviews, or just a quiet room to work from. Located close to Chelmsford town centre, station, A12, M11 and M25, the venue will appeal to businesses serving the Chelmsford, Billericay, Braintree, Brentwood, Chipping Ongar, Danbury, Maldon and Witham areas.

Hylands Estate

Hylands Estate Hylands House London Road Chelmsford Essex, CM2 8WQ

Unusual
·300 attendees
·4 meeting rooms

Hylands Estate offers an impressive setting for holding Business & Corporate Events such as meetings, conferences and seminars. Surrounded by 574 acres of peaceful parkland, our opulent period interiors within the house and our crisp, contemporary Grand Pavilion can provide a perfect setting for your business event. Hylands House has a choice of many Rooms to suit variety of styles and capacities for up to 300 guests.

Stock Brook Country Club Essex

Queens Park Avenue Billericay Essex, CM12 0SP

Golf club
·4 meeting rooms

Set on the outer fringes of the picturesque village of Stock, this Lutyen designed and inspired manor house enjoys space and breathtaking views from every vista over the 27 hole championship golf course and Essex countryside. This 250 acre estate provides a combination of an up to the minute members club, the best of today's sporting and leisure facilities working in harmony with the more traditional banqueting suites enjoyed by wedding celebrations and the business client. All of this located in one of the most convenient locations in Britain. Our spacious and beautifully appointed multi functional reception rooms can accommodate from 150 to 350 guests in a variety of customized layouts. Each one of our reception rooms has large windows which overlook the breathtaking view of Stock Brook's 250 acres of landscaped, carefully managed, rolling lawns and gardens. And with access to the patio and gardens, the outdoor area is perfect for taking time out or even having lunch. Stock Brooks grounds complement and enhance all the benefits of our fabulous and extremely popular Conference facilities.

Chelmsford City Racecourse

Chelmsford City Racecourse Chelmsford Essex CM3 1QP, CM3 1QP

Race course
·8 meeting rooms

Currently completing the final stages of construction near Chelmsford, Essex, this £40 million racecourse is Britain's first new racecourse in 80 years. Travel and Places of Interest: -Rail: 8 miles to Chelmsford Station. Liverpool Street and Stratford within 30 minutes train journey -Air: London Stansted, 16 miles -5 miles north of Chelmsford, Essex -33 miles from the City of London, via the M11 or A12 Facilities: -Grandstand with terraced seating and standing for 10,000 -40 large hospitality boxes -3,700 sq. m of flexible exhibition and hospitality space, with restaurants and bars on every level -Two floors of conference and banqueting space for up to 1200 guests -Two tiers of 'dine and view' restaurant facilities for 750 covers -Sports betting hall -Permanent TV production studios and media centre -On-site training centre

Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel Chelmsford

Writtle Road, Margaretting, Chelmsford, Essex,, CM4 0EH

Hotel
·180 attendees
·33 bedrooms
·8 meeting rooms

A lovingly converted Victorian House set in 9 acres of beautifully matured gardens ideally situated midway between Chelmsford and Brentwood. Well appointed with easy access to the A12 and M25, an excellent base both for business and pleasure. The hotel has the perfect ambience of friendly atmosphere with first class service. The Ivy restaurant offers a relaxed elegance of fine wine and cuisine. Our function rooms can cater for conferences, weddings and parties of any size between 2 and 120 guests.

Anglia Ruskin University Chelmsford

Bishop Hall Lane, Chelmsford, CM1 1SQ, CM1 1SQ

Academic
·Conference centre
·6 meeting rooms

Conference and meeting room hire Chelmsford Our green, modern campus is just a ten-minute walk from Chelmsford city centre and has a range of rooms available to hire for meetings and conferences. Take a look at our rooms and venue hire rates below.

Newland Hall

Roxwell Chelmsford Essex, CM1 4LH

Country house

The Newland Hall Country Estate is situated 4 miles west of Chelmsford, Essex. It consists of a large picturesque 15th century Tudor Manor House with a moat, beautiful gardens and over 100 acres of grass and woodland with four lakes surrounded by unspoilt countryside. Recently fully refurbished Newland Hall is a premier wedding venue catering for exclusive wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Venues in Chelmsford

Looking for conference venues in Chelmsford? Conferences UK offers access to a wide choice of meeting rooms, event spaces, and hotel suites across Essex’s thriving county town. From riverside hotels to modern business centres, Chelmsford delivers convenience, value, and a professional atmosphere for all kinds of corporate gatherings. Our free service makes it easy to compare venues, check availability, and secure the right space quickly.

Why Host a Conference in Chelmsford?

Just 35 minutes by train from London Liverpool Street and close to the A12 corridor, Chelmsford is perfect for regional and national events. The city’s economy is fuelled by engineering, tech, and financial services, and its modern infrastructure supports smooth delegate travel and high-quality accommodation. Venues range from central hotels to conference centres on the city’s outskirts with ample parking and green space. The blend of accessibility and value makes Chelmsford a wise choice for corporate meetings and training events.

Popular Venue Types in Chelmsford

City-centre hotels: easy rail access and full catering
Purpose-built conference centres: AV support and flexible layouts
Golf clubs & country venues: team days and retreats
University spaces: modern lecture rooms and seminar halls
Heritage buildings: memorable locations for receptions and dinners

Our Top Conference Venues in Chelmsford

The Lion: A stylish venue in the heart of Chelmsford, The Lion combines contemporary design with versatile private spaces ideal for networking events, presentations, and team celebrations. With tailored catering, AV facilities, and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s perfect for businesses seeking a central, creative event venue.
Essex Cricket and Conference Events: Home to Essex County Cricket Club, this well-equipped venue offers a variety of suites and meeting rooms overlooking the pitch. From board meetings to large-scale conferences, delegates benefit from natural light, on-site parking, and professional event support, all just a short walk from Chelmsford station.
Boreham House: A breathtaking Grade I listed mansion set within 35 acres of parkland, Boreham House offers a luxurious backdrop for corporate events, conferences, and gala dinners. With elegant interiors, bespoke catering, and easy access to the A12, it’s a standout venue for businesses looking to impress.

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