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!
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Stifford Hall Hotel
North Stifford, Essex
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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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  • 130
  • 97 Bedrooms
  • £5,360 - £6,400
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The Lawn
Rochford, Essex
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An exclusive country venue in Essex, a beautiful venue for your fairytale wedding.
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  • 130
  • £1,595 - £3,995
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Wivenhoe House Hotel
Colchester, Essex
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Weddings at Wivenhoe House are everything you’d expect and more. Our stunning 17th 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
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Channels Estate
Chelmsford, Essex
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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, 25 bedroom hotel, and mature grounds for memorable photos.
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  • 140
  • 25 Bedrooms
  • £600 - £2,800
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Colville Hall
White Roding, Essex
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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
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • £2,400 - £5,700
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Hylands Estate
Chelmsford, Essex
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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
  • £4,850 - £10,500
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Downham Hall
Downham, Essex
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This family run wedding venue combines great service with a stunning country house backdrop to create the wedding day experience of your dreams.
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  • 120
  • £3,300 - £7,500
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Marks Hall Estate
Coggeshall, Essex
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A beautiful, relaxed, rustic venue sure to bring a smile to the faces of every one of your guests. A truly perfect backdrop to your special day.
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  • 140
  • £2,850 - £6,000
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Cressing Temple Barns
Cressing, Essex
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A historical wedding venue in rural Essex with exclusive hire of our 13th century barns and stunning gardens. The perfect place for your wedding.
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  • 200
  • £2,500 - £4,750
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Hatfield Place
Hatfield Peverel, Essex
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Hatfield Place is a historic Georgian country house set in fifteen acres of beautiful parkland adjoining the River Ter.
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  • 200
  • 15 Bedrooms
  • £3,000 - £7,500
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The Arlington Ballroom
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
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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
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Crondon Park Wedding Venue
Ingatestone, Essex
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Crondon Park's 17th century Baronial Hall is one of Essex's premier wedding venues and offers you a stunning rustic setting for a memorable day!
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  • 148
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • From £89 pp
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Barnston Lodge
Dunmow, Essex
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This beautiful Georgian house and it's magnificent grounds are the perfect backdrop for your perfect day.
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  • 300
  • £3,000 - £3,000
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High Barn
Great Bardfield, Essex
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High Barn is a beautiful 14th Century, grade II listed barn that can be found nestled in the historic village of Great Bardfield.
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  • 180
  • From £2,500
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The Old House, Rochford
Rochford, Essex
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The Old House is a beautifully romantic medieval wedding venue located in the heart of historic Rochford. Offering a bridal suite and a reception room in one of the oldest buildings in England.
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  • £300 - £800
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Colchester Town Hall
Colchester, Essex
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Whether you wish a small civil partnership ceremony or a much larger celebration, Colchester Town Hall makes the perfect setting and ambience to suit all your needs
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  • 200
  • From £200
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Creeksea Place
Southminster, Essex
The historic charm of this Tudor mansion and gorgeous gardens offer a unique and exquisite backdrop for you and your wedding guests.
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  • 60
  • From £40 pp
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Rayleigh Windmill
Rayleigh, Essex
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The beautiful Rayleigh Windmill is a 210-year-old Grade II listed building that is full of romance and history, and is now a popular venue for Weddings and other celebrations.
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  • £200 - £400