From our individual meeting rooms to theatres that can seat 1000 people, we have over 120 spaces to offer across our Colchester campus, including one of Essex’s most sustainable venues.
Event Essex
Based at the University of Essex
We offer some of Essex’s most dynamic and innovative event spaces and convenient on-site accommodation in Colchester and Southend. Whatever your event needs, our experienced team of event experts will ensure its success.
Academic events
Selecting a great venue for your academic conference makes all the difference.
Both campuses are ideally situated for transport links.
Our event spaces are equipped with state-of-the-art learning and training facilities.
Hireable in-house technical support team available.
We offer a range of bespoke catering options.
Onsite accommodation allows us to deliver some of the largest residential events in our region.
Our team is highly experienced in the delivering of academic events with many clients in international societies and associations even contacting us to assist at BID stages.
Accommodation
Our convenient year-round accommodation on site in both Colchester and Southend are popular choices for individual travellers visiting the area and for large group bookings alike. Our Colchester campus can accommodate groups of up to 1000. We provide bed linen, towels, and Wi-Fi access in all of our Event Essex accommodation. Guests are also welcome to use our on-site fitness facilities, which include a gym and fitness studio, and visit the many campus restaurants and bars.
Sustainability
We plan to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2035
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