Historic Wedding Venues in Essex

Just a few miles from London, you will discover some of the best wedding venues in the UK, in the beautiful county of Essex. From rustic barns to the most alternative places to get married in.
If you are looking for the perfect wedding venue in Essex, you've come to the right place! There's no doubt that Essex has some of the best selection of dream-worthy spots to tie the knot - no matter what your taste or budget is. From small venues to grand country homes, like Gosfield Hall in Halstead, you'll be sure to find your dream space with Bridebook's UK venue directory and bespoke search!
Orsett Hall Hotel & Restaurant
Grays, Essex
(44)
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Orsett Hall offers a beautiful variety of reception rooms so that your special day is tailored specifically to your requirements!
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  • 450
  • 56 Bedrooms
  • £3,500 - £12,500
Colville Hall
White Roding, Essex
(62)
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Colville Hall is a unique venue for your special day, providing the romance and history of bygone years.
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  • 200
  • Bedrooms
  • £3,700 - £7,300
Fennes
Braintree, Essex
(41)
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An award winning wedding venue!
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  • 700
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • £6,000 - £16,500
Gosfield Hall Wedding Venue
Halstead, Essex
(81)
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Stunning Georgian manor house in the glorious Essex countryside. Offering grand and ornate reception rooms, Queen Charlotte’s Gallery with 120ft long aisle and Marquis of Buckingham’s Ballroom.
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  • 116
  • 23 Bedrooms
  • £6,995 - £16,000
Crondon Park
Ingatestone, Essex
(601)
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Crondon Park Baronial Hall Barn is set in the beautiful Essex countryside. We have been staging Weddings since our opening in 1994, so we have a wealth of knowledge and experience to ensure that your day runs smoothly.
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  • 148
  • Bedrooms
  • £6,995 - £14,000
Friern Manor Country House Hotel
Brentwood, Essex
(16)
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Unmistakably Friern Manor, having led the way from the traditional to the uniquely different, we remain splendidly English, thoroughly cosmopolitan, with elegant spaces all set amid picturesque grounds.
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  • 120
  • Bedrooms
  • £3,500 - £9,995
The Lawn
Rochford, Essex
(107)
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An exclusive country venue in Essex, a beautiful venue for your perfect wedding.
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  • 130
  • Moderate ($$)
Hedingham Castle
Halstead, Essex
(104)
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Hedingham Castle is a wedding venue like no other - an iconic Norman Castle just a stone's throw away from an elegant Georgian Country House, and onsite accommodation for up to 35, all set within 160 acres of romantic countryside.
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  • 150
  • 12 Bedrooms
  • £3,100 - £9,875
Smeetham Hall Barn
Sudbury, Essex
(181)
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Although still a working farm, Smeetham Hall is a stunning setting for your wedding and is widely known to be a leading wedding venue in Essex.
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  • 150
  • £3,499 - £6,729
Stationers' Hall and Garden
Near Essex
(37)
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Stationers' Hall is the perfect wedding venue located in the heart of the City of London, just minutes’ walk from St Paul’s Cathedral.
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  • 200
  • £3,000 - £6,000
Lympne Castle
Lympne, Kent
(84)
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Lympne Castle, considered one of the most beautiful castles in England, is unsurpassed as an exquisite and romantic and magical setting for a wedding celebration.
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  • 90
  • Bedrooms
  • £5,000 - £9,400
Channels Estate
Chelmsford, Essex
(8)
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Channels, with forty years of bespoke wedding experience and in a delightful setting to host your perfect wedding. Outside ceremony garden, 30 bedroom hotel, and mature grounds for memorable photos.
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  • 140
  • 30 Bedrooms
  • From £57 pp
Merchant Taylors' Hall
Near Essex
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Merchant Taylor's Hall is a beautiful historic building conveniently located in London, boasting idyllic courtyard gardens and great halls.
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  • 280
  • £2,500 - £6,000
Hylands Estate
Chelmsford, Essex
(35)
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Hylands Estate is a unique, award winning, Grade II* listed mansion house with contemporary Grand Pavilion, set in acres of glorious parkland. The perfect setting to host your wedding.
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  • 300
  • £6,500 - £13,600
Alpheton Hall Barns
Sudbury, Essex
(70)
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Historic Suffolk Barns and woodland wedding venue set in beautiful rolling countryside close to the Suffolk / Essex border. Family run, flexible and friendly.
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  • 200
  • £4,100 - £8,060
St Osyth Priory
West field lane, Essex
(32)
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St Osyth Priory is one of East of England’s most beautiful wedding venues, brought to life with a sumptuous elegance that delivers modern luxury in historic surroundings.
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  • 110
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • £3,000 - £10,750
Stifford Hall Hotel
North Stifford, Essex
(29)
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Stifford Hall Hotel is a hidden gem in the village of North Stifford. A beautifully converted 18th Century Georgian Manor house set in 6 acres of beautiful grounds hosting only ONE wedding per day!
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  • 110
  • 97 Bedrooms
  • £1,200 - £1,500
Hutton Hall
Brentwood, Essex
(16)
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Hutton Hall is an exclusive, newly-renovated wedding venue in the village of Hutton, perfect for your big day.
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  • 120
  • Bedrooms
  • £8,900 - £11,100
Down Hall Hotel & Spa
Hatfield Heath, Essex
(10)
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Escape to this beautiful country house in Essex a for the perfect wedding day!
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  • 180
  • 100 Bedrooms
  • From £170 pp
Layer Marney Tower
Colchester, Essex
(40)
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This beautiful Tudor gatehouse is the perfect backdrop for your special day!
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  • 180
  • £2,350 - £7,700
Barnston Lodge
Dunmow, Essex
(1)
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Barnston Lodge is a beautiful 18th Century manor house with stunning grounds in the heart of the Essex countryside.
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  • 300
  • £3,700 - £4,500
Pig & Whistle Restaurant
Chelmsford, Essex
(23)
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Pig & Whistle Restaurant is a 16th century house, lovingly transformed into an award winning romantic cosy intimate restaurant which is licensed for indoor & outdoor weddings and civil ceremonies.
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  • 30
  • £4,497 - £7,875
The Rose and Crown Hotel
Colchester, Essex
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We know that your wedding day is one of the most special days. We offer all inclusive packages to suit your specific requirements. (If there is something extra special for you we will do our best to accommodate)
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  • 100
  • 38 Bedrooms
  • £3,650 - £11,130
Marygreen Manor Hotel
Brentwood, Essex
(16)
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A stunning 16th century Tudor manor house which combines both historic charm with modern luxury.
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  • 120
  • 44 Bedrooms
  • £3,800 - £10,995
The Arlington Ballroom
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
(9)
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With a dedicated wedding service, The Arlington Ballroom is a wonderful Art Deco wedding venue in Leigh-on-Sea, with a flexible space to create the day of your dreams.
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  • 160
  • From £50 pp
Apton Hall
Rochford, Essex
(8)
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Apton Hall is an exclusive Wedding & Events Venue set in the beautiful Essex countryside
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  • 200
  • Bedrooms
  • £6,495 - £15,495
Wivenhoe House Hotel
Colchester, Essex
(6)
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Weddings at Wivenhoe House are everything you’d expect and more. Our stunning 18th Century, country house hotel makes the perfect backdrop for your wedding and is set in the most idyllic of locations.
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  • 120
  • 40 Bedrooms
  • £1,750 - £15,000
The Barn
Colchester, Essex
(65)
A romantic wedding venue in a luxurious country setting
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  • 120
  • From £3,000
Colchester Weddings
Colchester, Essex
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From the fairytale splendour of Colchester Castle to the Edwardian glamour of the Town Hall, Colchester is home to the most romantic and historic of wedding venues. Wh
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  • 200
  • £550 - £3,595
Moot Hall
Maldon, Essex
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Moot Hall, Maldon is a spectacular venue for your wedding ceremony, boasting history, character and romance.
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  • From £650