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Felsted School

📍
Braintree Road, Felsted CM6 3LL, United Kingdom
Conference CentreIndependent School✓ Verified Data

Historic independent school offering versatile event spaces and conference facilities in the Essex countryside.

About This Venue

Felsted School is a prestigious independent school founded in 1564, set in beautiful countryside near Great Dunmow, Essex. The school offers a variety of flexible spaces for conferences, meetings, and events including the modern Lord Riche Hall with theatre-style seating for up to 400 guests. Additional facilities include seminar rooms, dining halls, and sports facilities. The historic setting combined with modern amenities makes it ideal for corporate events, training days, and conferences. Located conveniently between London and Cambridge with excellent transport links, the venue provides ample parking and catering services.

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Indicative Budget
£11,250£21,250
Typical day-delegate event for ~250 guests
Capacity (max)
500
Typical attendees
250
Per-head range
£45–£85
Currency
GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (250 guests at £45–£85 per head). Final pricing depends on date, F&B, AV, accommodation and rate negotiation. Submit a brief for a tailored quote.

Capacity

500
Maximum Capacity
400
Theatre Style
500
Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room NameArea (m²)TheatreBoardroomU-ShapeClassroomDetails

Lord Riche Hall

350
400
5060200

Seminar Room 1

60
50
202530

Dining Hall

200
150
404580

3 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 400 people

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi
AV Equipment
Catering Available
Parking
Accessible
Historic Building
Air Conditioning
Natural Daylight
Sports Facilities

📐 Space Specifications

800
Total Space (m²)
4.5m
Ceiling Height
Licensed Venue

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍴Restaurant On-site
🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

🎤 AV Equipment

Digital projectors
Interactive whiteboards
PA system
Wireless microphones
High-speed Wi-Fi
Video conferencing facilities
Staging
Lighting

🎯 Suitable For

📋Conferences
📋Educational seminars
📋Corporate training
📋Graduation ceremonies
📋Academic conferences
📋Professional development workshops

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible facilitiesHearing loop availableAccessible parking spaces

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Braintree railway station 8 miles away with direct trains to London Liverpool Street. Stansted Airport 12 miles. Local bus services available. Chelmsford station 15 miles with frequent London services.

🅿️ Parking

✓ On-site parking available

Extensive on-site parking available for up to 200 vehicles. Additional overflow parking in nearby areas if required.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

14 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

400
theatre
50
boardroom
200
classroom
60
u shape
120
cabaret
500
reception
300
dining
250
banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?
Main hall seats up to 500 delegates theatre style, with additional breakout rooms for 20-100 guests each
What AV equipment is available?
Professional AV equipment including digital projection, sound systems, and video conferencing capabilities in all main venues
Is catering available?
Full catering services from light refreshments to formal dining, using school dining facilities and professional catering team
Is there parking available?
Extensive on-site parking available for up to 200 vehicles, coach parking also available

Location & Contact

📍 Address

Braintree Road
CM6 3LL, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

Conference CentreMeeting RoomsEvent SpaceTraining Venue

Venue Location

Braintree Road, Felsted, CM6 3LL

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Main hall seats up to 500 delegates theatre style, with additional breakout rooms for 20-100 guests each

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Professional AV equipment including digital projection, sound systems, and video conferencing capabilities in all main venues

Q: Is catering available?

A: Full catering services from light refreshments to formal dining, using school dining facilities and professional catering team

Q: Is there parking available?

A: Extensive on-site parking available for up to 200 vehicles, coach parking also available

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🌳Gardens

🌳
Hatfield Forest Ancient Woodland
8.5 km (5.3 mi)• 15 minutes by car
🌳
Easton Lodge Preserved Gardens
6.8 km (4.2 mi)• 12 minutes by car
🌳
RHS Hyde Hall Garden Paradise
18.5 km (11.5 mi)• 25 minutes by car

🏰Historic Site

🏰
Great Dunmow Historic Town Centre
4.2 km (2.6 mi)• 8 minutes by car
🏰
Chelmsford Cathedral Historic Site
24.1 km (15 mi)• 30 minutes by car

🏛️Museum

🏛️
Imperial War Museum Aircraft Collection
15.2 km (9.4 mi)• 20 minutes by car
💡 Local Area: These attractions and shopping areas are located within driving distance of the venue, perfect for delegates attending multi-day events.

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