Holiday Inn Colchester

About Holiday Inn Colchester

If you're searching for a wedding venue in Essex, consider the Holiday Inn Colchester. Our venue offers a lovely setting for your ceremony and celebrations. Located in a peaceful area just outside the historic town, our beautiful grounds provide a charming backdrop for your wedding photos. Our helpful events team is ready to assist you in creating the ideal package for your special day.

The Priory Helena Suite, situated conveniently on the ground floor of the hotel, is an ideal space for your wedding celebrations. With the capacity to host up to 100 guests for a sit-down wedding meal or 120 for a buffet or evening reception, the room offers flexibility for various event styles. Bathed in natural daylight and fully air-conditioned, it is perfect for warm summer days. The suite can be partitioned for more intimate weddings and ceremonies. Additionally, it features an optional private bar and dance floor, allowing you to extend your celebrations well into the night.

For more intimate wedding receptions, the Castle Abbeygate Suite is an excellent option. Situated on the ground floor of the hotel, this charming suite offers a cosy atmosphere. It features patio doors that open onto a grassed area, providing a delightful space to extend your celebrations outside if the weather allows. Additionally, Trader's Restaurant has a relaxed vibe with cool wood beam ceilings. It's on the ground floor of the hotel and can seat up to 50 people for a relaxed wedding brekafast. There's also an outdoor terrace and a nearby play area - perfect for younger wedding guests to play and burn off energy.

Want to celebrate in the great outdoors? Picture your dream wedding in a magical Tipi or Marquee – it's a setting like no other. For your outdoor event, we highly recommend our trusted supplier, Magical Events. Let's make your wedding dreams come true!

Being a hotel wedding venue means you can party into the night and then conveniently stay onsite. Imagine waking up to a delicious freshly cooked English breakfast the next day – the perfect way to continue the celebration with your guests and share memories of the day before.