Do you charge booking fees?

No. Our venue-finding service is completely free for event organisers — we are paid by the venues we partner with, never by you.

How many venues are listed?

Over 25,000 verified conference venues, meeting rooms, hotels and unique event spaces across 18 countries.

How fast will I receive proposals?

Tailored proposals are typically delivered within 2 hours during UK business hours. VenuClaw, our AI assistant, is available 24/7.

Who is behind InternationalVenues.com?

InternationalVenues.com is operated by Jigsaw Conferences Ltd — a UK venue-finding agency trusted by government, FTSE 100 and procurement teams since 2003. ISO 27001 certified.

Do you cover venues outside the UK?

Yes. We source venues across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. Most enquiries are sourced within 2 working hours regardless of region.

Historic Venue

Shire Hall

Chelmsford, East of England — CM1 1LX

200

Max Capacity

FROM

£2600

Per Day

4.7

33 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Shire Hall is a magnificent Grade II listed Georgian building dating from 1791, located in the heart of Chelmsford city centre. This historic courthouse, designed by John Johnson, features beautiful period architecture with high ceilings, large sash windows, and elegant interior spaces. The venue offers several flexible rooms suitable for meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events, accommodating up to 200 guests. With its central location in Tindal Square, the venue provides easy access to Chelmsford's shopping areas, restaurants, and transport links. The building combines historic charm with modern facilities, making it an ideal choice for both corporate and private events seeking a distinguished setting.

Room Capacities

theatre

150

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

200

dining

120

banquet

100

Pricing

Day rates from £2600

Pricing available on application. Rates vary by room size, duration, and event type. Contact venue directly for detailed quotations.

Features & Amenities

Historic Building

City Centre Location

Period Features

High Ceilings

Natural Light

Accessible

AV Equipment Available

Catering Facilities

WiFi

AV Equipment

Catering Available

Parking

Meeting Rooms

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

PA System

Wireless Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lighting System

Ideal For

ConferencesWedding ReceptionsCorporate EventsCultural EventsExhibitionsCeremonies

Location & Access

Tindal Square, Chelmsford CM1 1LX

Chelmsford Railway Station is 0.8km away with direct services to London Liverpool Street (35 minutes) and other major destinations. Local bus services stop nearby in the city centre. London Stansted Airport is 35km away (40 minutes by car).

Public car parks available within walking distance including Townfield Street Car Park and High Chelmer Multi-Storey. On-street parking available with restrictions. Several NCP car parks within 300m of venue.

Wheelchair accessible