The New Chichester Hotel

Located in the Essex countryside near Wickford, The New Chichester Hotel combines restored barn event spaces with onsite accommodation and flexible event facilities. Offering a more relaxed countryside setting while remaining accessible from London and surrounding Essex towns, the venue is suited to conferences, corporate events, private dining, weddings and large-scale celebrations.

The venue’s restored barns blend rustic character with modern event infrastructure, featuring exposed timber beams, chandeliers and flexible layouts capable of supporting both daytime business events and evening hospitality-led occasions.

Event Spaces & Layout

The New Chichester Hotel offers two principal event spaces alongside supporting meeting rooms and onsite accommodation.

The Essex Barn and Chichester Suite provide character-led event environments suited to conferences, awards dinners, receptions, weddings and private events. The spaces can accommodate up to 300 guests for receptions and 200 guests for dining and theatre-style events, offering flexibility for both corporate and social functions.

The venue’s combination of countryside surroundings, flexible catering policies and adaptable layouts makes it suitable for a broad range of event formats, from business meetings and exhibitions through to private celebrations and filming activity.

Facilities & Services

• Country house hotel venue

• Restored barn event spaces

• Exposed beams and chandelier interiors

• Flexible event layouts

• Exclusive-use potential

• Corporate and private event suitability

• Onsite accommodation with 35 bedrooms

Location & Access

Located on Old London Road near Wickford in Essex, the venue is accessible from both London and the wider South East.

Rayleigh Station is approximately 2km away, while Basildon is located around 7km from the venue. London Southend Airport is also within easy reach at approximately 15km, making the venue suitable for regional and international guests travelling into Essex.

Its countryside setting provides a more private and relaxed environment while maintaining practical transport connections for delegates and attendees.

Key Features

• Restored barn venues with exposed beams

• Chandeliers and heritage character

• Reception capacity up to 300 guests

• Flexible catering policies

• Onsite accommodation

• Countryside Essex location

• Free onsite parking

Why Hire The New Chichester Hotel

The New Chichester Hotel offers a flexible countryside event venue with restored barn spaces, onsite accommodation and adaptable event infrastructure suited to both corporate and private hire. Combining rustic character with operational flexibility, the venue supports conferences, receptions, awards dinners, weddings and exhibitions within an accessible Essex location.

For organisers seeking a venue with flexible catering options, exclusive-use potential and character-led event spaces outside central London, The New Chichester Hotel provides a practical and atmospheric setting for a wide range of events.