Private Venue Hire

With our peaceful surroundings and adaptable function space, we are one of the leading venue hire options in Colchester, Essex. Whether you're planning a milestone celebration, community event, or professional gathering, Lexden Wood offers a versatile and welcoming venue. The Lexden Suite's flexible layout options — including banquet style, theatre style, or boardroom style — allow us to transform the space effortlessly for any occasion, from intimate gatherings of 20 to large celebrations of 200. Book a viewing today and discover how we can bring your vision to life! Simply fill in the form and our team will be in touch to help you plan an event tailored perfectly to your needs.

Suitable for:

Weddings & Engagement Parties
Corporate Meetings, Conferences & Parties
Fundraisers & Community Events
Birthday Parties (Adults & Children)
Mini Golf & FootGolf Parties
Golf Society Days
Wakes & Funeral Receptions
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Venue Pricing, Dimensions & Capacity

The Lexden Suite can be re-configured using removable partitioned walls, this allow us to adapt the space to suite your event size.

The prices below are for room hire only. Contact us for a tailored quote including use of the bar, tables and/or catering.
Full Suite - (Up to 200 people)
  • Low Peak Times: Monday-Thursday & Sunday = From £750
  • High Peak Times: Friday & Saturday = From £950
Half Suite - (Up to 75 people)
  • Available For: Monday–Thursday & Sunday (Low Peak Times) = From £500
All rooms include:
  • TV access
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site parking

Delegate Packages

We offer flexible half-day and full-day delegate packages to suit a range of business events, from meetings and workshops to away days. Packages can include private room hire, tea and coffee on arrival, mid-morning refreshments, a buffet lunch, free Wi-Fi, parking, and TV access.

Optional Add-ons

1. On-site Bar

We offer a well-appointed on-site bar with flexible service depending on your preferences and guest numbers.

If you wish to bring your own alcohol, a corkage fee applies (£12.50 per bottle). Please speak to our team in advance to arrange this.

2. Catering

We offer catering solutions for every style of event and budget. Our popular pizza buffet with chips and salad is available at an exceptional £20 per head, perfect for relaxed gatherings and parties.

For more formal occasions, we work with high-end external caterers who specialize in creating customized menus for intimate weddings through to major events and large-scale functions. From laid-back pizza feasts to elegant fine dining, we provide catering that brings your event vision to life.

Prefer to bring your own food? No problem at all. We can also accommodate food trucks at our venue for a £300 fee plus cleaning costs.

3. Party supplies and DJ services

We can take care of everything—from themed décor and fun photo booths to top-tier entertainment, including DJs. Plus, we can arrange any additional extras you need through our network of trusted preferred suppliers.

Crazy Golf and/or Foot Golf

Looking to make your event more memorable? Add a round of Fossil Falls Dinosaur Crazy Golf or FootGolf for a fun, interactive experience. These are great for both adults and children, and especially popular for birthday parties, team socials, or just as a relaxed post-event activity.

Weddings Receptions at Lexden Wood

Our wedding package at Lexden Wood includes all the essentials — and a few thoughtful extras — to make your day feel effortless, elegant, and entirely your own. From arrival drinks to evening entertainment, we've taken care of the details so you can focus on making memories.

Exclusive venue hire from 9am to midnight
Your own dedicated in-house wedding planner
Beautifully dressed chairs and table settings
Private outdoor wedding garden with festoon lighting
Arrival drinks and two canapé choices
Three-course wedding breakfast with complimentary menu tasting
Wine with your meal and toast drinks for speeches
Evening buffet and professional DJ with disco
Buggy transport to scenic photo spots around the grounds
Fun extras like crazy golf and foot golf – perfect for entertaining children

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Here are some of the great reviews we have received

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Lexden Wood very kindly lent us a room to host a Charity Christmas Extravaganza. From the begining communication was fantastic ensuring they knew everything we would need for the day. On arrive the venue was not only beautiful but laid out perfectly for our needs. During the event their was a gentleman on hand to support us with anything we needed who was extremely lovely and very helpful. We cant wait to host another event there. Thank you for all of your help.”

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Chappel and Wakes Colne Cricket Club recently held their annual awards dinner at Lexden Wood Golf course. On arrival staff were very welcoming, the dining area was beautifully presented, food delicious, every detail had been considered. Credit to Marnie and her team for their professionalism. Highly recommended”

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Super venue, excellent staff and a wonderfully hosted evening!”

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Lexden wood hosted our annual golf charity day this September. we couldn’t fault a thing the staff had organised everything and were helpful,the food was excellent and the course has come on 100% better since being taken over . Thanks again for a great day and keep up the good work.”

Booking & Timings

You can request your preferred date and time through the enquiry form — please note this doesn't show real-time availability. Our team will be in touch promptly to confirm details and help you shape the perfect plan. For availability and tailored packages, please enquire here.