Exclusive Use at Downham Hall

Hall · Whole venue

Castledon Road, Downham, CM11 1LG
Billericay (East), Chelmsford

About this space

To make sure the spotlight is all on you on your special day, you can hire Downham Hall to be exclusively yours for the day.

Welcome your guests in the beautiful entrance hall and take some photos against the backdrop of the grand fireplace. You’ll have access to the bridal changing room to relax and prepare before the ceremony.

The ceremony can take place in the elegant De Beauvoir Suite or at The Orangery, bathed in natural light and boasting views of the garden. Both of these rooms are also perfect for hosting a wedding breakfast and evening reception.

Should you need more space, you can celebrate your wedding day at a marquee set in the garden. It is possible to hold an outdoor ceremony as well. The grounds offer plenty of seating areas, including a patio and a raised decking area.

Let yourselves be swept away by the charm of this boutique venue and start your new life as a married couple at Downham Hall!


Prices

Monday
8:00 – 12:00
from £3150 hire fee + per person
Per session
8:00 – 12:00
from £3150 + £89 hire fee + per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
8:00 – 12:00
from £3150 hire fee + per person
Per session
8:00 – 12:00
from £3150 + £89 hire fee + per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
8:00 – 12:00
from £3150 hire fee + per person
Per session
8:00 – 12:00
from £3150 + £89 hire fee + per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
8:00 – 12:00
from £3150 hire fee + per person
Per session
8:00 – 12:00
from £3150 + £89 hire fee + per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
8:00 – 12:00
from £3150 hire fee + per person
Per session
8:00 – 12:00
from £3150 + £89 hire fee + per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
8:00 – 12:00
from £3150 hire fee + per person
Per session
8:00 – 12:00
from £3150 + £89 hire fee + per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
8:00 – 12:00
from £3150 hire fee + per person
Per session
8:00 – 12:00
from £3150 + £89 hire fee + per person
Note: Alcohol licence until 1:00. All prices include VAT.

Capacity

Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 110

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

PA system / speakers
Natural light
Accommodation available
Free parking is available on-site (50 spaces)
Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Storage space
Quiet space

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

There are an outdoor reception space and a marquee allowed. The venue provides a changing room for the bride. Pets, fireworks, and confetti are allowed.


About Downham Hall

Tucked away in rural Essex is Downham Hall, a former country house. Bought in 2017 by Andrew and Christina, it has been beautifully restored and converted into a boutique hotel and restaurant.

Apart from luxurious accommodation and delicious seasonal food, Downham Hall also offers fantastic event spaces with garden access.

Set amongst beautiful grounds and partially moated, this family-run hotel is a gorgeous wedding venue. It is licensed for civil ceremonies and welcomes same sex marriages.

With a relaxed atmosphere, impeccable service and wonderful scenery for photographs, it has everything you need to host the wedding of your dreams!

The venue is located in Downham, Essex. The picturesque village is part of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering beautiful scenery for walks among nature.

St Margaret’s Church is just around the corner from Downham Hall.

Despite its secluded location, the venue is easily accessible from the A12 and A127. The M25 is just 20 minutes away. The nearest train station is Wickford (7 minutes by car).


Location