The Chichester Hotel - picturesque hotel wedding venue in Wickford, available for private hire for wedding parties, receptions, civil partnership ceremonies in Essex. The Chichester Hotel is a recently renovated, barn-converted wedding venue with accommodation, attracting couples from Chelmsford, Wickford, Basildon, Southend, Rayleigh and beyond the Essex county. We are a licensed wedding venue.
The Chichester Hotel is a trusted event venue hired for family dining, larger family gatherings, anniversaries, baby showers, engagement parties, birthday parties, celebrations of life and funerals, to name a few. Our function rooms are also suitable to host private parties, stag and hen nights. We offer weekly entertainment and live events, from Murder Mystery Nights, disco dinners, live jazz music concerts and other exciting events for a friends' night out.
Our restaurant is available daily for private dining experience and we offer one of the best afternoon teas in Essex.
The Chichester Hotel boasts 3 event spaces, a secret garden all available for hire for conferences, company training days, out of the office business meetings, presentations and job interview days.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Julie Bell
We are looking forward to hearing from all Brides-to-be so we can invite you for a show round of our lovely little hotel and wedding venue. We are a traditional rustic venue with a beautiful converted barn, larger banqueting hall and small cosy pub plus on-site hotel rooms, a secret garden and ample free parking.
We have a warm welcoming ethos and a small but dedicated Wedding Team who will be on-hand throughout your planning journey right through to your special day.
Describe the best wedding that happened at The Chichester Hotel?
We host many unusual and bespoke weddings at our venue, some of the most memorable are our Twilight Weddings and seasonal specials like Christmas and Halloween.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Be flexible and enjoy the planning stages, the day is over before you know it!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Warm cosy gloves as wedding favours for a January frosty day - went down a treat with the guests.
Describe The Chichester Hotel in 5 adjectives
Friendly, warm, traditional, rustic and a little quirky!
Where’s the best photo spot at The Chichester Hotel?
Our beautiful Essex Barn with its vaulted ceilings, just perfect for ceremonies.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Chichester Hotel?
Yes but we couldn't possibly say who!
What is The Chichester Hotel most unique feature?
Our secret garden with pagoda.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our staff, everyone goes the extra mile for guests and is proud to be a member of the Chichester team.