Accommodation

Accommodation University Square

We have accommodation available at our Colchester campus throughout year.

In Colchester, our accommodation consists of single en-suite bedrooms within self-contained flats, the South Courts.

To ensure that our guests have a comfortable and relaxing stay, we provide bed linen, towels, complimentary toiletries and WiFi 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.

Our campus is surrounded by the Green Flag award-winning Wivenhoe Park, and is close to many tourist attractions including the waterfront town of Wivenhoe, Colchester City, AONB Dedham Vale, Mersea Island, and more.

From March 2024, accommodation at our Southend campus will be available.

We are also able to offer accommodation at Wivenhoe House and other local hotels.

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Graduation bookings

For a truly memorable event, why not consider adding one of our delicious catering options to your conference booking? We offer packages that range from a cold buffet to a formal sit down dinner, from a drinks reception with canapés to a mid-morning tea break. We are more than happy to discuss your individual needs and are experienced at offering bespoke packages that are tailor-made to suit your requirements.

We know that Graduation is the culmination of years of hard work and we want this time of celebration to be as special as possible. Event Essex offers comfortable and relaxing accommodation at the Colchester campus, allowing for graduands and their families to enjoy every minute of their special day. As well as complimentary bed linen, towels, toiletries and WiFi, your graduation booking also includes:

  •  A communal kitchen, for self-catering
  • Bespoke free Event Essex WiFi
  • Breakfast
  • Free parking
  • A variety of on-site bars, restaurants, banks and shops
  • Our en suite, single rooms are provided within self-contained flats.

Group bookings

Event Essex offers competitive tariffs and group discounts, making us the perfect choice for your group stay. Explore the historic town of Colchester or the seaside attractions of Southend from a comfortable and relaxing base, and enjoy flexible and bespoke packages to suit your needs.

As well as complimentary bed linen, towels, toiletries and WiFi, your group booking also includes:

  • Breakfast, with the option to add a packed lunch, go half board or go full board
  • A communal kitchen, for self-catering
  • Bespoke free Event Essex WiFi
  • Free parking and parking for coaches (Colchester only)
  • Free room booking for the group coach driver(s)
  • A variety of on-site bars, restaurants, banks and shops (Colchester only)
  • A high street location within easy walking distance of restaurants, shops, bars and banks (Southend only)

Our en suite, single rooms are provided within self-contained flats, and do not charge a single-room supplement. Event Essex is more than happy to discuss your individual needs, and are experienced at offering itineraries for a variety of different group types, including youth groups and sports camps.

(Please note that no under 16s are permitted to stay in University Square Southend.)

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Outside of the University of Essex summer vacation period, we offer accommodation at the luxury Wivenhoe House Hotel.  Surrounded by glorious parkland, yet only minutes from Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town, Wivenhoe House is a beautiful four-star luxury hotel, combining the romance and history of an eighteenth century Grade II listed house with all the comforts of contemporary living.

Wivenhoe House conference venue

Book your stay by visiting the Wivenhoe House Hotel website here.

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Catering

We offer a variety of standard and bespoke catering packages, all locally sourced and of the highest quality.

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Accommodation

Explore Britain’s oldest recorded town or the sea-side attractions of Southend from our ideally located accommodation.