Event Essex

Essex

At Event Essex, we understand how important finding the right venue is to the success of your conference or event. No matter the size of your event, or accommodation needs, when choosing Event Essex you can be confident that you are getting a dynamic space that is suited to your needs and that our team of event professionals will be with you every step of the way.

  • Accommodation available
  • Exhibition space
  • Unique spaces
  • Value for money

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Summary of facilities and capacities

Vacation availability

 Year round anytime
Theatre style (maximum) 1000 1000
Cabaret style (maximum) 300 300
Exam style (maximum) 200 200
Boardroom style (maximum) 34 34
Exhibition space(m2) (maximum) 2076 2706
Banquets & formal dinner (maximum) 0 0
Hotel style bedrooms (maximum) 40 40
University style bedrooms (maximum) 1000 250
Day delegate rates from £37.00 £37.00
24 hour rates from £89.00 £89.00
Meeting room only rates from £220.00 £220.00
B&B rates from £57.00 £57.00

Location and transport information

Our postcode is CO4 3SQ, head for the North Towers car park, which is the closest car park to the Event Essex Houses accommodation.

When you arrive in Colchester, follow road signs to the University (off the A133) to access to our main visitor car parks, which is via the B1028, Colchester Road.

The journey to the University normally takes about 10-20 minutes.

The train journey from Liverpool Street takes just under an hour and you can get a bus or taxi from the station to us

Meeting and event spaces that inspire

We are home to over 120 different event spaces including one of Essex’s most sustainable venues and one of the country’s largest lecture theatres. All our meeting and training venues feature world class state-of-the-art academic audio-visual technologies to elevate your event and our picturesque parkland in Colchester is even the subject of a famous Constable painting.

Our year‑round guest rooms offer a modern, comfortable base for solo travellers, visitors and group bookings of up to 1,000 guests. All rooms include bed linen, towels and free Wi‑Fi, with access to our on‑site gym, fitness studio, and wide range of campus restaurants, cafés, and bars. With major transport links to central London, our accommodation is ideal for anyone visiting friends and family, attending on-site conferences or just looking to explore Colchester.

 

Our standard package

Our day delegate rate includes:

  • Main room hire.
  • Three servings of tea, coffee and refreshments.
  • Audio visual equipment (projector, screen and microphones).
  • Complimentary wi-fi.
  • Notepads and pens (if required).
  • Dedicated events team to support you from start to finish.
  • Complimentary parking
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