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Hotel & Conference Centre

Wivenhoe House Hotel & Conference Centre

Colchester, East of England — CO4 3SQ

300

Max Capacity

FROM

£350

Per Day

4.4

20 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Wivenhoe House is a magnificent Georgian mansion dating from 1759, set within 20 acres of beautiful parkland on the University of Essex campus. This elegant venue combines historic charm with modern conference facilities, offering 17 meeting rooms that can accommodate from 2 to 300 delegates. The hotel features 40 comfortable bedrooms, award-winning dining options, and extensive grounds perfect for team building activities. Located just minutes from Colchester town centre, it provides easy access to the A12 and excellent rail connections to London. The venue is renowned for its flexible event spaces, professional service, and stunning period features including ornate plasterwork and original fireplaces.

Room Capacities

theatre

300

boardroom

classroom

150

u shape

cabaret

120

reception

400

dining

180

banquet

180

Pricing

Day rates from £350

Day delegate rates from £35 per person. Room hire from £150. Residential packages available. Prices vary by season and room selection.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Parking

Accessible

Air conditioning

Natural daylight

Outdoor space

Catering

Bar facilities

Garden views

Historic building

AV & Technical

Projectors

Screens

PA System

Wireless Microphones

Wi-Fi

Flip Charts

Lecterns

Video Conferencing

Ideal For

Corporate ConferencesBusiness MeetingsTraining SessionsWorkshopsProduct LaunchesAward Ceremonies

Location & Access

Park Road, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO4 3SQ

Colchester railway station 3 miles away with direct trains to London Liverpool Street (50 minutes). Regular bus services to Colchester town centre. Stansted Airport 45 minutes by car.

Free on-site parking for 150 cars. Additional parking available on University campus.

Wheelchair accessible