Downham Hall

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£3,150 - £5,775 for Venue Hire
Up to 110
5 Bedrooms
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Description

Downham Hall is a beautiful venue in Downham, Essex. We are an ideal venue for people who want a boutique, countryside style wedding. The property has been on the site since the 16th Century with the current manifestation believed to have evolved over the last 300 years. We have spent almost three years lovingly renovating the property to the highest of standards and have incorporated 5 luxury en suite bedrooms, 3 function spaces, a luxurious wedding marquee and stunning grounds available for wedding celebrations, all surrounded by beautiful countryside views. Downham Hall is an exclusive use wedding venue and the perfect setting for a small, intimate wedding in our beautiful De Beauvoir suite or Orangery or, for a larger wedding, held within our stunning marquee in the grounds. We would be delighted to offer our venue as the perfect setting for your special day. Although we are now taking bookings well into 2024, we do still have a handful of dates available for 2022 and 2023. All of the events held at Downham Hall are always very well received and we are lucky to have lots of wonderful reviews from past clients who have become dear friends and continue to visit us for other events or to dine in our wonderful restaurant. Many guests comment on the fact that the sheer beauty and peacefulness of the venue and it’s surroundings make you feel as though you are miles from anywhere but really you are only 2 miles from a mainline station into London Liverpool Street! Downham Hall is an ideal venue for both locals and those travelling from further afield to find the perfect setting for their wedding celebrations. We would love for you to make an appointment to come and visit us, so you can truly understand why we fell in love with this beautiful property and why we have worked so hard to make it the perfect setting for your special day.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Maddie Huggins
Hello and thank you so much for considering Downham Hall as the venue for your special day! At Downham Hall we pride ourselves on the intimate, friendly atmosphere created by the venue and our team and always strive to go the extra mile for our couples to offer a truly personal touch, we believe that every couple is unique and your wedding day should reflect just that, so please get in touch, we would love to hear all of your plans and work with you to create your dream wedding day!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2017
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
7

Overview of Downham Hall

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
110
Reception Capacity
198
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
5
Sleeps No. of People
12
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Confetti Permitted
Wedding Licence

Wedding Venue Details

Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Pet Friendly
Open Flame Permitted

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Pricing for Downham Hall

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£3,150 - £5,775
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£30 - £100
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Packages (total price)
£7,450 - £10,650
Number of guests included: 50
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Reviews for Downham Hall
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Sarah dawson
Happy couple married in October
November 2023
Absolutely amazing
We choose Downham hall due the stunning scenery. We had a wedding coordinator from the moment we booked and she kept us up to date with everything and made the day run smoothly. The venue was clean, fresh and beautiful. Rooms where immaculate, marquee was stunning. Food was absolutely delicious. All the staff where so attentive and there to my every need.
Michelle MacAulay
Happy couple married in November
September 2022
Simply a stunning venue
Downham Hall is simply a stunning and beautiful venue and was exactly what we were looking for, with its very own bouquet charm, we knew we didn’t need to look any further once we viewed the venue. The owners, our dedicated event co-ordination and staff couldn’t have done enough for us from start to finish and just made our wedding day so magical and perfect - which we will certainly cherish forever.
Jenny Clarke
Happy couple married in November
September 2022
We felt so lucky!
Downham hall is such a beautiful venue and we felt so lucky to have been able to get married there. The grounds are stunning and so well kept, it really is a beautiful place. Dawn and the team were absolutely amazing from start to finish, nothing was too much trouble and everything was taken care of in a seamless manner, from worries during the pandemic, to the day itself, we experienced truly excellent customer service. We highly recommend Downham hall to everyone!
Anonymous
Happy couple married in November
September 2022
Amazing Venue
Amazing venue, Dawn was great! Couldn’t of had a better location and help from all the staff at Downham hall!
Mallory Macdonald
Happy couple married in November
September 2022
Gorgeous venue!
We had our wedding reception at Downham and it was perfect. Dawn, was wonderful from first viewing, rearranging due to covid, to finally the day itself. Such a gorgeous venue with views wherever you look, and really incredibly helpful staff who I could tell completely understood that it was the most important day of our lives and did everything they could to add to that. The venue is beautifully decorated, and so in keeping with the surrounding countryside. Felt very lucky to spend our day there
Viv Cooper
Happy couple married in November
September 2022
Perfect!
The venue was absolutely beautiful, the aspect of the house outside and the grounds complete with a lake provide a lovely setting for photographs with gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside. the Orangery was beautiful and the food perfect the service was delivered with precision and attention to detail, the staff were fabulous and attentive. Dawn the wedding coordinator was always available and willing to go above and beyond to accommodate our requests.
Chris Jestice
Happy couple married in November
September 2022
Fantastic Venue
Fantastic venue! The food fantastic and well presented. Staff couldn’t do enough for us. They made our wedding day even more special.
Chloe Axcell
Happy couple married in November
September 2022
Unbelievably helpful!
Dawn, the events coordinator, was unbelievably helpful. Her communication with us regarding changes/covid updates and just general questions we had was so quick, and she was brilliant on the day. We also stayed the night at the venue, which was the cherry on top. The breakfast the next morning, was in the gorgeous orangery, and the chef was so generous with the portions. Covid restrictions were changing in the run up to the day, Downham Hall were flexible in meeting our needs & obeying rules
Robin Stour
Happy couple married in November
September 2022
cannot sing their praises high enough!
There aren’t words to describe how incredible everyone at Downham Hall was for our big day. From the constant communication in the run up, always being there to answer my questions no matter how stupid, to the execution of the day itself, the team could not have done more to make our day incredible. You’d have had absolutely no idea there were COVID restrictions. The food was AMAZING, the location is STUNNING and our day went off without a hitch. I cannot sing their praises high enough!
Anonymous
Wedding: November
September 2022
Downham couldn't have done more for us
We honestly could not have been happier with our choice of wedding venue. The staff at Downham Hall were outstanding. They were very attentive and friendly. The whole day run so smoothly with no problems (that we know of). We were really made to feel very welcome and very important. The staff at Downham couldn’t have done any more for us. It was very clean, food was amazing and the bedrooms were beautiful. The bridal dressing room was the perfect size. Communication was also very prompt.

Location & Contact Details for Downham Hall

Wedding Venue Address

Castledon Road, Downham, Essex, CM11 1LG, England, United Kingdom

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Nearest Town

Billericay

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A12, A127

Nearest Train Station

Wickford

Nearest Airport

Southend

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Downham Hall?

Each and every wedding that we host is truly unique, we have enjoyed some wonderful traditional celebrations with a quintessential English country garden theme with afternoon tea right thought to the most perfect bohemian vows set to the backdrop of dream catchers with festival entertainment to follow!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

"Your day, Your way!" It is so easy to get bogged down in trying to please everyone else on your wedding day and while, of course, we all want your guests to have a wonderful time, don't forget that your wedding day is all about you! If you have your heart set on a beautiful, traditional wedding day then that is wonderful and we will support you every step of the way but don't ever be afraid to step out of the box if you feel like turning traditions on their head and doing things a little differently! We are always on hand to listen, give advice and work with you to create your perfect day based around your bespoke requirements!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A wonderful wedding ceremony where a guest sang so beautifully during the signing of the registers as a surprise to the newlyweds!

Describe Downham Hall in 5 adjectives

Picturesque Relaxed Intimate Welcoming Wonderful!

Where’s the best photo spot at Downham Hall?

We have a beautiful wooden swing hanging from our treasured eucalyptus tree which is always a massive hit for photos, If you are lucky you may even get a shot with the beautiful cows in the background from our neighbouring farm!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Downham Hall?

All of our couples are celebrities on their big day!

What’s your favourite canapé?

We all love Chef's special Truffled baron bigod croquettes!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Who cant resist a cone of traditional, hand battered fish and chips or the wonderful selection of pizzas, fresh from our traditional stone oven!

What is Downham Hall most unique feature?

Our secluded and tranquil location with rolling hills (yes in Essex!), that is actually surprisingly close to town!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our team! Every single member of the Downham Hall team is like family and will always pull out all the stops to go the extra mile for our couples.

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