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Holiday Inn Colchester

A versatile and welcoming choice for a wedding venue situated on the edge of historic Colchester, Essex

Essex, Colchester

£2,450 - £4,250

150 guests

3 reviews

Beautiful grounds providing a picturesque backdrop for photo

On-site accommodation with 110 rooms and special guest rates

Civil ceremony licence and outdoor ceremonies

Situated in peaceful Eight Ash Green

Private bar

Leisure facilities

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: £ - ££

Typical Price: £3,500

Price Range: £2,450 - £4,250

Classic Package – From £3,750 Twilight Package – From £2,450 Intimate Package - From £65 per person Self Catered Package - From £3,250

Hire Price Range: £1 - £500

Per Person Price Range: £10 - £65

Capacity

Guests for a ceremony: 100

Guest Capacity (min/max): 20 / 150

Guests for sit down meal: 20 - 100

Space for more? (e.g. marquee): Yes

Accommodation

Accommodation Rooms: 110

Accommodation Capacity: 220

About Holiday Inn Colchester

Celebrate your special day at the Holiday Inn Colchester, a charming and versatile wedding venue set on the edge of Britain’s oldest recorded town. Surrounded by peaceful gardens, this modern hotel offers a welcoming blend of contemporary comfort and flexible event spaces. Licensed for civil ceremonies, the hotel caters to weddings of all sizes - from intimate gatherings to lively celebrations of up to 150 guests - within elegant suites that can be tailored to your vision.

Our Wedding Packages
We offer a range of thoughtfully curated packages to suit different styles and budgets:

Classic Package – Perfect for an elegant daytime celebration
Twilight Package – Ideal for evening-only celebrations
Intimate Package - For those exclusive smaller gatherings
Self Catered Package - Bring your own caterer to supply your own authentic cuisine

The Details

Venue Type

Large hotel

Dry Hire Available

Suitable for Asian Weddings

Land For Hire

Suitable for Jewish Weddings

Weekend Hire

Type of Ceremony

Receptions Only

Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Civil ceremony licensed

Venue Setting

Town

Village

Catering Options

Inhouse Caterers

BBQ / Hog Roasts

Outside Caterers Permitted

Vegan

Buffet

Halal

Additional Facilities

Discos permitted

Good Disabled Access

Onsite car parking

Wedding packages

Wedding coordinator

Licensed bar

Dance floor

Dog friendly

Fireworks permitted

Honeymoon suite

Swimming pool

Inhouse Toastmaster

Bespoke weddings

Live music permitted

Outdoor ceremonies

Special Guides for Brides Offers

Get Married in 2026 for £2026

Instructions

Our Twilight Wedding Package is perfect for couples who want an elegant evening reception. Now Only £2026 (Normally £2550 – Save Over £500!) Package Includes: Exclusive Room Hire Welcome Drink on Arrival Delicious Canapés Finger Buffet for Guests DJ & Disco We’re fully licensed for Civil Ceremonies, so you can say “I do,” celebrate in style and stay the night, all under one roof. Secure your perfect date for 2026 now — Offer valid for a limited time only!

Terms and conditions

Subject to availability

Contact & Location

Holiday Inn Colchester

Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, CO6 3QL, Essex, United Kingdom

FAQs

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Morning of - Subject to availability

00:00 - Midnight

Yes - ask hotel for further details

Yes

Yes - biodegradable confetti outside only

LED Candles

Yes

Yes

Yes

Our Sustainability Commitments

We have fully implemented IHG Green Engage to operate in a more environmentally-friendly way. With one eye on tomorrow, our hotel has pledged to become Carbon Neutral by 2040 – 10 years ahead of the Paris Accord Target. We are Planet Mark certified, having measured our scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, to form our baseline emissions in which we will measure our annual carbon emission results going forwards. We’re committed to sourcing 50% of our food and beverage within 50 miles We are committed to only service in-season produce We’re offering more plant-based alternatives on our menus, with ‘green’ dishes clearly noted We offer a paper-less check in and check-out option We use bulk bathroom amenities for shampoo and body wash to reduce single-use packaging

 

From The Team

Weddings Team

Customer Excellence Specialist

Here at the hotel, we believe that every wedding should feel personal, effortless, and uniquely you. Whether you're dreaming of a grand celebration or a cosy, intimate day, our dedicated wedding team is here to bring your vision to life - step by step, smile by smile. We can’t wait to meet you, hear your love story, and help you plan a wedding day as unforgettable as your journey together.

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