Plan the Best Historic & Stately Home Venues in Essex! All Top Venues, Lowest Rates

The Braxted Park Pavilion, set in the beautifully restored Walled Garden, is the ideal venue for any corporate party or event. The Pavilion can hold between 50 and 350 people and the flexible space makes it suitable for any size party, whether a fully seated corporate function, awards ceremony or cocktail party.

This stunning venue comes with a full working bar and dedicated experienced front of house staff, while audio visual equipment, stage, dancefloor and flexible catering options are also available.

Every occasion is unique but Braxted Park ensures that each event leaves a consistently perfect impression.

The Orangery is a stunning room set inside the main Braxted Park house. The double aspect room overlooks the gardens and grounds of the estate, and can be used in conjunction with the adjoining Lantern Room or nearby Dining Room.

Popular for hosting civil wedding ceremonies, the Orangery can seat up to 150 theatre style or 60 people cabaret/dinner dance style and has full access to WiFi and audio visual equipment

The main function room within the Braxted Park House, the Ball Room is an elegant space that can be tailored to your event, whether it's a conference or a formal evening drinks event.

The light and very bright Ball Room can seat 80 people in a theatre style layout, suitable for conferences, and can comfortably hold up to 120 people a dinner dance, or 150 people for a drinks event.

Looking out across the Estate, the Dining Room is a really versatile part of the Braxted Park House. Beautiful oak panels line the walls hung with ancestral paintings creating an impressive but welcoming backdrop for board-meetings, gala dinners and client hospitality.

This room is ideal for that smaller occasion, or indeed to compliment activities within the Ball Room, Reception Hall and Orangery. It can also be incorporated into team building activities in the Cookery School at Braxted Park or used for private dining experiences.

The Estate is set within 500 acres of parkland and offers various locations for all types of events such as activity days, product launches and team building days. Stunning views across the lake into Essex countryside makes Braxted Park the perfect setting for filming and photography, while the house makes the ideal backdrop for any outside event.

There is a 9 hole golf course located within the grounds of the Estate which can also be incorporated as part of an event.

The Cottage is located within the grounds of the Estate and is an ideal setting for a boardroom away day or a monthly meeting retreat.

With room for up to 12 delegates, the boardroom inside the cottage is fully equipped with all the necessary technology to host presentations and meetings including WiFi broadband internet access and also conference call facilities.

The Cottage has its own toilet and kitchen facilities ensuring privacy and professionalism for your meeting.

A stunning, woodland setting for daytime drinks, nightime fine dining or evening celebrations nestled within the Braxted Park estate surrounded by nature and with views of the magnificent lake. Sipping a bespoke cocktail after a fantastic outdoor dining experience and watching the sun go down over the lake is a truly exquisite experience.

You can even round the night off with toasted marshmallows over a firepit should you wish and accommodation is available if you really want to make a night of it. It will be suitable for intimate family and friend gatherings or corporate events until guest number restrictions are eased at which point it will be perfect for events and gatherings of all sizes!

The largest and most flexible space at Hylands Estate is the modern Grand Pavilion. It provides the perfect setting for a large variety of events and functions.

Complete with sparking chandeliers and ivory drapes, The Grand Pavilion offers a contemporary celebration space, perfect for you to decorate in your own unique way. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light to wash over the room whilst guests enjoy private views of the courtyard garden with steps leading to the Pleasure Gardens and landscaped parkland beyond.

As a business venue this impressive space is perfect to host seminars, meetings, large shows and exhibitions. It was completed in 2014 with a stunning bar, PA sound system and atmospheric mood lighting.

Hanbury Suite

Situated on the first floor at the front of the building is The Hanbury Suite with it’s own private refreshment area. Set out as a boardroom this space is ideal for smaller meetings for up to 10 people where you would like your own private, undisturbed space.

Drawing Room
The Drawing Room has a fabulously ornate and gilded ceiling, which is complemented by the gorgeous hand-painted wall motifs and stunning marble fireplace.

Library
The room is opulently decorated with 24 carat gold leaf swag and scroll decorations with the original Italian marble fireplace completing the luxurious stately look.

Banqueting Room
The room is lavishly decorated with 24 carat gold leaf swag and scroll decorations, completing the luxurious look is a French marble fireplace.

Terrace Room
For business events it is an ideal space for tea & coffee breaks and lunch.

This package also includes the Entrance Hall & Small Dining Room.

The Cedar suite is a room within our Mulberry Suite. It is on the ground floor and has direct access to a private cloakroom and outside lawn area. The room has built in equipment, air conditioning and flooded with natural daylight. It is a great space for meetings, dinners and is also licensed for wedding ceremonies. This room has beautiful vaulted high ceilings, exposed beams with a showpiece, central chandelier.

The Mulberry Suite is located on the ground floor and can accommodate up to 100 guests for a standing reception. The room includes a bar in the room, toilets and a cloakroom so guests have all they need during your event! This airconditioned space with oak beams and chandeliers is a stunning space which maintains a traditional feel.

The starlit draped all season marquee is the largest of our spaces and is suitable for 200 guests. This space contains its own bar, toilets and private decking area and can be accessed through both the main house and the woodland grounds in the warmer months. With both air conditioning and heating this function room is available all year round.

The Alderney Suite is a traditional room located on the first floor in the Georgian house. It has neutral décor, a high ceiling and four large windows with views over the lake and grounds. The room is quaint and cosy, perfect for private dining or a small formal meeting.

Our Garden Room is very popular for private events, drinks receptions, lunches, dinners, afternoon tea and is mainly used our restaurant area. It has its own private bar and has direct access onto a private decked terrace area. The entire room has views across the lake and grounds which can be enjoyed all year round. The Garden Room is hired with the Orangery or the Orangery can be hired individually.

The Dining Room at Mulberry House is a formal event space located on the ground floor in the Georgian House. It has large French doors to the terrace which over look our lake and grounds. The windows are dressed with floor length drapes and the décor of the room is in tasteful keeping with the rest of the house.

Situated within the 500 year old George hotel, our Tudor room is the perfect location for leisure or business guests. With a bespoke banqueting table, high quality Bluetooth speaker and Smart TV – The Tudor room is a blend of character and top quality technology. From hosting meetings to birthday celebrations The Tudor can seat up to 24 delegates.