Our brasserie and bar is open every day for lunch and dinner and our impressive afternoon tea is served in our elegant lounges in the main house, where John Constable stayed as he worked on his landscape painting of ‘Wivenhoe Park’.
Since its earliest days, Wivenhoe House has played its part in shaping history. As the home of the pioneering Edge Hotel School it continues to do so.
Dedicated undergraduates looking to make their mark in the world of hospitality, work alongside our highly skilled professional team, ensuring a superb level of service for all our guests.
At Wivenhoe House we are committed to ensuring every guest, adults and children, enjoy a memorable experience from the moment they cross our threshold. The difference is in the detail.
FUN, FUN, FUN Fun with the family is the theme of our very first Social Sunday on 7 July. From giant garden games and entertainment to a delicious barbecue we will be celebrating the great British summer and raising money for Hospitality Action, the charity which helps people in our industry through tough times. Come […]
In memory of all baby angels, we are supporting an external organiser to host the 2nd Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Wivenhoe House on Sunday 18th August 10:30am – 3:30pm to raise money for the incredible Charity 4Louis. The event will be a fun filled day for all the family including, kids entertainment, dance performances, live […]
If you work in the wonderful hospitality industry in the UK, or used to, Hospitality Action is there...
Tea for two at Mistley Place Park sealed the deal for Claire who was delighted to say yes...
STAYCATIONING THIS SUMMER? If you’re planning to holiday at home this year take a look at the packed...
On Monday 26th August 12-3, our ever popular Jazz afternoon tea returns once again this August Bank Holiday....
Sunday 1st September 10am – 1pm If you have recently got engaged or not yet found your ideal...
Wednesday 11th September 11:30am – 2:15pm Join us for a delicious afternoon tea served in the Grade II...
Whether approaching Wivenhoe House from London and the South or Ipswich and the North via the A12, take the exit marked Colchester (A133). Follow the A133 towards Clacton, ignore the entrance to the Knowledge Gateway, continue along the A133 then take the B1028 for Wivenhoe before turning right into Boundary Road, then right again into Park Road. The entrance for Wivenhoe House is shared with the University of Essex but Park Road leads you through Wivenhoe Park and you will be able to see the glorious house from the road.
For Sat Nav please use CO7 9HT and then follow signage to Wivenhoe House. Please note, some Sat Navs may direct you to the wrong side of Wivenhoe Park so please check our PDF MapColchester station, Colchester Town station, Wivenhoe station and Hythe stations are all between 10-15 minutes from Wivenhoe House by car. Trains run between London (Liverpool Street) and Colchester station every 10-20 minutes. The journey takes around an hour. Also connect with Colchester from Norwich, Ipswich, Felixstowe & Harwich. Some trains from London (Liverpool Street) also stop at Wivenhoe Station. When travelling from the Clacton/Walton direction, alight at Wivenhoe or Hythe Stations.
Stansted airport is approximately 45 minutes from Wivenhoe House by car. Helicopter pad coordinates are 603200/223900.