Wivenhoe House Hotel - Colchester

4-star historic hotel set in 18th-century Wivenhoe Park with award-winning dining and live entertainment

Dining

The Park Brasserie offers an award-winning menu built around seasonal, locally sourced produce. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a setting that includes a heated outdoor terrace overlooking the gardens. The hotel also hosts themed dinner nights and live music events, with afternoon tea served daily.

Rooms & Suites

Accommodation ranges from classic rooms in the 18th-century manor to superior and deluxe rooms with private balconies overlooking Wivenhoe Park. The Charles Gooch Suite provides a separate living area and pull-out sofa, suitable for families. All rooms include large HD TVs with casting capability and designer toiletries.

Entertainment & Weddings

Wivenhoe House Colchester holds the title of Top Rated Wedding Venue in Essex, supported by a dedicated coordinator who won Wedding Coordinator of the Year. The hotel stages live music performances, themed dinner nights, and comedy shows throughout the year. A photo booth and dance floor are available for private celebrations.

Business & Events

The hotel provides meeting/banquet facilities with capacity for corporate groups, supported by an on-site events team. Wivenhoe House Hotel Essex partners with the Edge Hotel School, offering real-world hospitality training that translates into attentive service. A projector, sound system, and catering for working lunches are standard for bookings.

Grounds & Location

The hotel sits within Wivenhoe Park, a 81 hectare campus shared with the University of Essex. Guests have direct access to walking trails around the lake, a picnic area, and a sun terrace. An electric vehicle charging station is available in the on-site car park, and the hotel is 10 minutes by car from Colchester Castle and Beth Chatto Gardens.

• Location: Set within Wivenhoe Park, 10 min from Colchester town centre
• Rooms: 18th-century manor rooms and modern suites with private balconies
• Dining: Park Brasserie serving seasonal, locally sourced produce
• Entertainment: Live music performances and themed dinner nights
• Weddings: Top Rated Wedding Venue in Essex with Wedding Coordinator of the Year
• Business: Meeting facilities with on-site events team and real-world hospitality training from the Edge Hotel School