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Meeting and conference facilities in Colchester, Essex
From one-to-one meetings to larger scale 60-person conferences, our Colchester-based contemporary meeting spaces are designed to be flexible.
Located on the University of Essex, Colchester campus, visitors have access to ample free parking and our on-site café. Meeting rooms can be hired by the hour, half-day or full-day. We can help you arrange virtual and in-person events.
All meeting rooms benefit from :
- Fast, reliable broadband
- State-of-the-art presentation equipment
- Plenty of natural light
- Excellent on-site catering options
- Free parking
Our three purpose-built meeting rooms are perfect for smaller gatherings, and can be configured in various ways. From client catch- ups and team brainstorming sessions to a more formal presentation space, we also offer the flexibility of hiring by the hour. Each room includes super-fast Wi- Fi, up-to-the minute AV equipment and access to a range of refreshments.
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Conference facilities for up to 60 people
- The latest AV presentation equipment
- Super-fast WiFi
- Full catering options
- The support of our expert events teams
- Free tea, coffee and biscuits
- Free onsite parking
Catering & Accommodation
Our on-site café, Mission, can offer everything from:
- Freshly made sandwiches and lunch-time specials
- Creative canapés and banquet options
Whatever your event size and dietary requirements, we will work with you to create the perfect menu.
Mission Café is a young but aspiring company, continuously and innovatively engaged in providing specialty coffee and improving communities around the world.
If your delegates require accommodation, we are just a pleasant five-minute walk from the four-star Wivenhoe House Hotel, which offers an excellent selection of rooms surrounded by beautiful parkland.
| Type | Boardroom | Gilbert Room | Hale Room | Gilbert & Hale Room Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Boardroom Style | 10 people | 16 people | 20 people | 28 people |
| Theatre Style | N/A | 28 people | 42 people | 60 people |
| Workshop Style | N/A | 18 people | 24 people | 42 people |
| Size | 300 sq.ft. | 421 sq.ft. | 574 sq.ft. | 995 sq.ft. |
| Cost Per Hour | £40 +VAT | £50 +VAT | £60 +VAT | N/A |
| Half-Day | £150 +VAT | £175 +VAT | £215 +VAT | £375 +VAT |
| Full-Day | £300 +VAT | £350 +VAT | £430 +VAT | £750 +VAT |
10 minutes from Colchester High Street
26 miles from Chelmsford on the A12
46 minutes from London Liverpool Street
30 miles to London Stansted Airport
Want to book an event?
Contact our team to talk about your meeting or event requirements and benefit from their experience and excellent local knowledge of Colchester and the wider Essex area.
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