Signatures & Drawing Room
Two historic rooms located with in the 18th century main house overlooking the parkland. Ideal for celebration and special occasions
Signatures
a sophisticated space for up to 60 guests
A beautifully serene room, boasting high ceilings and period features with views overlooking the parkland. Ideal space for a reception or private event.
The Drawing Room
a historic room with panoramic views for up to 70 guests
An effortlessly elegant room with three bay windows offering spectacular views of the parkland. Ideal for private events including receptions and dinners. The room can also be hired in conjunction with the adjacent Signatures room.
Room capacities
| Style of room | Signatures | Drawing Room |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | 50 | 50 |
| Cabaret/Rounds | 40 | 40 |
| Classroom | 24 | 24 |
| Theatre | 60 | 70 |
| Boardroom | 18 | 18 |
| U shape | 18 | 18 |
How to contact us
Please contact our events team to discuss your requirements.
- call us on 01206 863666
- email events@wivenhoehouse.co.uk
WHERE WE ARE
find us, however you travelBy car:
When using a SATNAV please enter the location WIVENHOE, Colchester (do not use a postcode as this will direct you to the wrong side of Wivenhoe Park).
Take the exit marked Colchester (A133)
Follow the A133 towards Clacton
Please follow signs for WIVENHOE
You will see a black sign on your right which says, ‘Wivenhoe House & The Brasserie’, turn right here 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 our beautiful house from the road on your right
CONTINUE to follow the signs for WIVENHOE HOUSE and it will lead you to us.
If you would like any help with directions, please do call us on 01206 863666 and a member of our team will be able to assist you.
By train:
Colchester 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.
By plane:
Stansted airport is approximately 45 minutes from Wivenhoe House by car. Helicopter pad coordinates are 603200/223900.