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The New Chichester Hotel

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Venue Type

Historic Venue

City

Wickford

Region

South East

Standing

300

theatre

200

dinner

200

bedrooms

About Venue

Located in the Essex countryside just outside Wickford, The New Chichester Hotel is a flexible hotel and events venue offering a blend of rustic character and contemporary event facilities. Conveniently positioned between Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend-on-Sea, the venue provides an attractive setting for conferences, training days, exhibitions, gala dinners, private celebrations and corporate hospitality.

Centred around its beautifully restored Essex Barn and versatile Chichester Suite, the venue combines exposed oak beams and traditional architecture with modern event facilities, creating a welcoming environment for both business and social occasions. A selection of additional function spaces and landscaped outdoor areas provide further flexibility for networking events, team building and receptions.

With on-site accommodation, extensive complimentary parking and a peaceful countryside setting, The New Chichester Hotel offers an accessible alternative to city centre venues for organisations looking to host productive events away from the office.

Event Spaces

Essex Barn

A beautifully restored oak-framed barn offering character and charm for conferences, gala dinners, awards events and large corporate celebrations, accommodating up to 200 guests for dining.

Chichester Suite

A flexible function suite suitable for conferences, networking events, exhibitions, presentations and receptions with adaptable layouts for a variety of event styles.

Secret Garden

A private outdoor space ideal for drinks receptions, summer events, team building activities and informal networking in a relaxed countryside setting.

Meeting Rooms

Smaller meeting spaces suitable for board meetings, interviews, workshops, training sessions and breakout sessions throughout the day.

Facilities and Services

High-speed Wi-Fi, presentation equipment available through approved suppliers, complimentary parking, on-site accommodation, landscaped gardens, in-house catering, licensed bar, event management support, breakout spaces and accessible facilities.

Location and Access

Located at Old London Road, Wickford, Essex SS11 8UE, The New Chichester Hotel enjoys a peaceful countryside location with excellent road connections via the A130, A127 and A13. Wickford Station provides direct rail services into London Liverpool Street, while the venue is conveniently positioned for delegates travelling from across Essex and the South East.

Ideal For

Conferences
Training Days
Corporate Meetings
Awards Dinners
Private Dining
Networking Events
Exhibitions
Team Building
Summer Parties
Company Celebrations

Key Features

Essex Barn Venue
Countryside Setting
Flexible Event Spaces
On-Site Accommodation
Complimentary Parking
Secret Garden
Corporate & Private Events
Exclusive Hire Options
Convenient Essex Location
Rustic Contemporary Design

Why Hire

The New Chichester Hotel combines rustic charm with flexible event facilities to create an adaptable venue for conferences, celebrations and corporate events. Its countryside setting, on-site accommodation and versatile event spaces make it particularly well suited to organisations seeking an accessible venue away from the bustle of Central London.