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Price: £3,250 – £10,030
Guests: 100
Bedrooms: 39
Description
Description
Step into 700 years of history at The Rose and Crown Hotel, one of the most unique wedding venues in Essex. This 14th-century venue is rich in character and charm, and is the oldest hotel in Britain's oldest city - Colchester, offering a setting that feels truly different from anywhere else.
Picture original oak beams, a hidden secret garden licensed for outdoor ceremonies, plus 39 bedrooms so all your favourite people can stay the night and turn your wedding into a full weekend of celebration. Just 50 minutes direct from London Liverpool Street - it's also a popular choice for couples looking for venues out of the city.
You’ll have the entire day centred around you. Only one wedding takes place each day, so every detail, every moment, and every member of the team is focused on bringing your plans to life… from the first conversation to the final toast.
You’ll feel supported throughout. Their award-winning wedding team has delivered over 500 weddings in the last decade, giving you the reassurance that everything is taken care of, so you can relax and enjoy every second.
Packages start from £3,250 for 50 guests, including room hire, in-house catering, and a dedicated wedding coordinator to guide you through it all. Whether you’re planning something intimate for 30 or a full celebration for 160, you can shape the day to feel exactly like yours. Weddings are available seven days a week, including midweek dates at reduced rates.
If you can picture your special day here, the next step is simple - go and see it for yourself and discover why couples from across Essex, Suffolk and London choose The Rose and Crown Hotel for their wedding day.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Ilze
Hi, I’m Ilze, the Wedding Manager here at The Rose and Crown Hotel. Your wedding day really does mean everything to us. From your first visit, you’ll have me and my team by your side to make sure everything feels calm, relaxed and taken care of - so you can focus on the moments that actually matter. I can’t wait to meet you both and show you around the hotel.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1400
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Overview of The Rose and Crown Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
160
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
39
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Sound system available
Wedding license
Dancefloor available
Wedding Venue Details
Landscaped gardens
Disabled access
On-site parking
In-house wedding coordinator
Grade I/II Listed Building
Outdoor Reception Space
Wedding Catering
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Alcohol license
Bar
Vegan catering
Pricing for The Rose and Crown Hotel
Pricing for The Rose and Crown Hotel
What's Included?
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Welcome drink, Venue hire, Wedding breakfast, Wine with meal, Toast drink, Evening reception
Hide detailsReviews (11)
- KKassandra29/07/2025Best Day!Best Day!I don't know where to start for this incredible experience. My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams on June 28, 2025, in Rose and Crown, here in Salisbury. Everything provided exceeded our hopes and expectations. The entire process of planning was easy, as Maisie, the hotel's wedding coordinator, made every effort to accommodate us in every way to make it the most special day for us. She is easy to work with, always available, always makes time for our queries and is happy to walk us through any detail, no matter how small. Maisie and the team went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, from setting up the decorations to coordinating with our vendors seamlessly. The food was delicious. Our guests (47 during the ceremony, an additional 10 for the evening reception) all complimented the food from the canapes during the cocktail hour, the wedding breakfast food, and the evening reception. The bar service was fast as well. From the start of the ceremony until the end of the day, the staff were excellent and kind to everyone. Up until now, our family and friends still raved about how incredible everything was, saying it was the best wedding they have attended. I cannot recommend this venue and all of its staff enough. Thanks to Maisie and the team for giving us an unbelievable day and memories we will cherish for a lifetime. I don't know where to start for this incredible experience. My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams on June 28, 2025, in Rose and Crown, here in Salisbury. Everything provided exceeded our hopes and expectations. The entire process of planning was easy, as Maisie, the hotel's wedding coordinator, made every effort to accommodate us in every way to make it the most special day for us. She is easy to work with, always available, always makes time for our queries and is happy to walk us through any detail, no matter how small. Maisie and the team went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was taken care of, from setting up the decorations to coordinating with our vendors seamlessly. The food was delicious. Our guests (47 during the ceremony, an additional 10 for the evening reception) all complimented the food from the canapes during the cocktail hour, the wedding breakfast food, and the evening reception. The bar service was fast as well. From the start of the ceremony until the end of the day, the staff were excellent and kind to everyone. Up until now, our family and friends still raved about how incredible everything was, saying it was the best wedding they have attended. I cannot recommend this venue and all of its staff enough. Thanks to Maisie and the team for giving us an unbelievable day and memories we will cherish for a lifetime.
- SSuzie B08/02/2024The Rose and Crown, fantastic venueThe Rose and Crown, fantastic venueAbsolutely fantastic from the start of our wedding to the end, Sue is just amazing, nothing is too much trouble. Communication is fabulous and no question is stupid. Sue made the planning of our wedding so easy, we were able to talk through options, Sue gave advice but always kept in mind what our vision was. The venue is beautiful and amazing value. Would totally recommend attending the open days. The Rose and Crown is a perfect venue for a beautiful wedding.Absolutely fantastic from the start of our wedding to the end, Sue is just amazing, nothing is too much trouble. Communication is fabulous and no question is stupid. Sue made the planning of our wedding so easy, we were able to talk through options, Sue gave advice but always kept in mind what our vision was. The venue is beautiful and amazing value. Would totally recommend attending the open days. The Rose and Crown is a perfect venue for a beautiful wedding.
- MMr and Mrs Simon & Lina Jeffries08/02/2024Fantastic serviceFantastic serviceWe had our wedding at the rose and crown on the 22nd of June I cannot thank Sian and Sue for organising the wedding and all the staff We could not wish for a better day the food was fantastic and the organisation was so professional All our guests said how great the service was And had a fantastic time I highly recommended this venueWe had our wedding at the rose and crown on the 22nd of June I cannot thank Sian and Sue for organising the wedding and all the staff We could not wish for a better day the food was fantastic and the organisation was so professional All our guests said how great the service was And had a fantastic time I highly recommended this venue
- TTrudi08/02/2024Absolutely perfect!Absolutely perfect!We cannot recommend The Rose & Crown highly enough for a wedding! The planning was so easy and they were so happy to accommodate everything we wanted, the food, timings, decorations, music, everything! And the price compared to other venues was outstanding. The professionalism of the staff on the day was incredible. Everything ran so smoothly and all our of guests commented on how polite, friendly and accommodating the staff were. We truly could not have asked for a better day. We cannot recommend The Rose & Crown highly enough for a wedding! The planning was so easy and they were so happy to accommodate everything we wanted, the food, timings, decorations, music, everything! And the price compared to other venues was outstanding. The professionalism of the staff on the day was incredible. Everything ran so smoothly and all our of guests commented on how polite, friendly and accommodating the staff were. We truly could not have asked for a better day.
- SShannon J08/02/2024Amazing dayAmazing dayMade they day amazing and made sure I didn't need to worry about anything, the food was amazing and I would definitely recommend to friends getting married!Made they day amazing and made sure I didn't need to worry about anything, the food was amazing and I would definitely recommend to friends getting married!
- JJess08/02/2024Wedding partyWedding partyAbsolutely brilliant venue for a wedding party and their buffet was excellent! The staff were lovely and organised and we felt very lookef after. Great value for money and we had the best wedding party we could ask for! XxAbsolutely brilliant venue for a wedding party and their buffet was excellent! The staff were lovely and organised and we felt very lookef after. Great value for money and we had the best wedding party we could ask for! Xx
- SStacey & Mike08/02/202412th October Wedding12th October WeddingMike and I had our Wedding at The Rose & Crown on 12th October 2023, from start to finish it was perfect, the planning and booking of the venue was spot on and we couldnt of asked for a better venue, thank you so much to the Team and Sian, you really made us feel at ease throughout the process. Love Mr and Mrs Colegate xMike and I had our Wedding at The Rose & Crown on 12th October 2023, from start to finish it was perfect, the planning and booking of the venue was spot on and we couldnt of asked for a better venue, thank you so much to the Team and Sian, you really made us feel at ease throughout the process. Love Mr and Mrs Colegate x
- TTrudi S08/02/2024Amazing and faultlessAmazing and faultlessWe couldn't fault our wedding day, it was perfect. The venue, the servive,the food was all excellent. If we could do it all again we wouldn't change a thing. Thank you Sue and all the Rose and Crown teamWe couldn't fault our wedding day, it was perfect. The venue, the servive,the food was all excellent. If we could do it all again we wouldn't change a thing. Thank you Sue and all the Rose and Crown team
- SSarah & Jess08/02/2024PerfectionPerfectionWe had our wedding here and from start to finish it was amazing.The staff are fantastic and go out of there way to help you.Sian was brilliant making sure everything was perfect for us.The buffet food was amazing the pie selection and honey glazed sausages are still spoke about now and the breakfast was 10/10 I would definitely recommend the rose and crown we Thankyou all from the bottom of heart for our amazing day to remember Sarah and jess harrisWe had our wedding here and from start to finish it was amazing.The staff are fantastic and go out of there way to help you.Sian was brilliant making sure everything was perfect for us.The buffet food was amazing the pie selection and honey glazed sausages are still spoke about now and the breakfast was 10/10 I would definitely recommend the rose and crown we Thankyou all from the bottom of heart for our amazing day to remember Sarah and jess harris
- KKerry B08/02/2024Twilight WeddingTwilight WeddingWe booked our Twilight with only 4 months to prepare. Our day was perfect it couldn’t have gone any better. The hotel looked beautiful and Sian was so helpful, the Buffet was amazing and all of our guests said how tasty the food was!!! The hotel rooms were lovely and clean. Everything we wanted and needed for our special day ,We booked our Twilight with only 4 months to prepare. Our day was perfect it couldn’t have gone any better. The hotel looked beautiful and Sian was so helpful, the Buffet was amazing and all of our guests said how tasty the food was!!! The hotel rooms were lovely and clean. Everything we wanted and needed for our special day ,
Location & Contact Details for The Rose and Crown Hotel
Location & Contact Details for The Rose and Crown Hotel
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Elvis themed!
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Take a moment for the two of you - it's your special day after all
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Homemade personalised wedding favours for each guest
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Quirky, charming, romantic, rustic, traditional
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Outside in our secret garden
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Not that we are aware of
What’s your favourite canapé?
Cherry tomato, buffalo mozzarella & basil pesto skewers. (Fresh and easy finger food)
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Final slice of wedding cake with a few bubbles
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Hand carved wooden fireplace
What part of your business are you most proud of?
How each of our wedding can be individual to the couple
