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Your Premier Wedding Venue in Essex
Friern Manor has been a cornerstone of exceptional hospitality for over four decades, blending timeless elegance with modern innovation. Established as a family-owned business, we transformed a historic Georgian manor into one of Essex's premier wedding and event venues. Our dedicated team combines meticulous attention to detail with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences, from intimate ceremonies to grand celebrations.We prioritise sustainability without compromising on quality, ensuring every event reflects both tradition and contemporary flair. With unrivalled facilities and a commitment to personal service, we continue to set industry standards while maintaining our founding vision of making extraordinary moments accessible.
Services
Weddings
Milestone Celebrations
Festive Events
Private Parties
Christmas Parties
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of expertise in luxury event hosting
- Our venue combines historic charm with modern amenities
- We provide fully tailored wedding and event packages
- Our team maintains Gold Standard food hygiene certification
- We implement sustainable practices without compromising quality
What people say
Lovely food
Brilliant entertainment
Great service
5 star experience
Perfect Christmas party
Services
Weddings
Friern Manor offers comprehensive wedding services in a historic setting. Our venue accommodates ceremonies and receptions with bespoke packages ranging from traditional to contemporary styles. With multiple award-winning event spaces and experienced planners, we ensure each wedding reflects the couple's unique vision while maintaining exceptional service standards.
Milestone Celebrations
We specialise in creating memorable milestone events including birthdays, anniversaries, and significant life celebrations. Our dedicated team provides tailored solutions for occasions ranging from intimate gatherings to grand receptions, combining historic ambiance with modern amenities to create unforgettable experiences for all attendees.
Festive Events
Our festive season packages offer complete solutions for corporate and private Christmas celebrations. With capacity for large groups, themed decorations, and specially curated menus, we transform the venue into a magical winter setting while maintaining our signature attention to detail and exceptional service standards.
Private Events
Friern Manor provides exclusive venue hire for private functions with comprehensive event management. Our services include full venue access, customised catering, and dedicated staff support for occasions ranging from family reunions to corporate retreats, ensuring each event maintains our high standards of quality and guest satisfaction.
Sustainability Initiatives
We implement comprehensive sustainability measures across all operations while maintaining service excellence. Our initiatives include energy-efficient systems, waste reduction programs, and eco-conscious sourcing practices that align with our commitment to environmental responsibility without compromising the exceptional guest experience we provide.
Questions
What wedding packages do you offer?
We offer three distinct wedding packages: Traditional (formal sit-down), Chic Alternative (afternoon ceremony with buffet), and Twilight (evening celebration), each with customisable options.
Are dietary requirements accommodated?
Yes, we provide comprehensive dietary accommodations including allergen information and special meal preparations with advance notice.
Is the venue accessible for disabled guests?
While our historic building presents some challenges, we provide accessibility information and assistance to accommodate guests with mobility requirements.
Do you have emergency medical equipment?
Yes, we have defibrillators and emergency EpiPen kits available, with trained staff to assist in medical emergencies.
Can I view the venue before booking?
We offer selective Wednesday evening open house viewings without appointment requirements for potential guests.
What sustainability measures are in place?
We implement energy-efficient systems, waste reduction programs, and eco-conscious sourcing while maintaining our high service standards.
Reviews (5)
Veronique Shaw
Jan 02, 2022
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Went for a xmas meal with friends (all inclusive). Very good value for money. Food was good, service was excellent and professional, good location. Great entertainment too. The only thing there were 3 men at our table who said the beer was awful, judging by other tables, many of the beer jugs were also left full. My only concern though everything else was really good, including the distance between each tables, there was absolutely no social distancing when we came in. There was an open bar with far too many people congregated in front of it. We should have been directed to our tables with prosseco
Spencer Hawken
Dec 14, 2021
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Great location for Christmas parties, I think it was about 35 all in, the venue catered for food allergens and made me the best gluten free Christmas dinner Ive ever had.
Vegetarians well catered for too, however its hard to be a vegetarian coeliac, lucky I eat meat occasionally so all was good. The alcohol is feee, so limited to types. Plenty of beer and wine and Perry on the table as well as Bucks Fizz and water. A bottle gets emptied and its replaced. Would recommend. Word to the wise however if travelling by taxi book your return cab at the start of the night, if you are not
Vegetarians well catered for too, however its hard to be a vegetarian coeliac, lucky I eat meat occasionally so all was good. The alcohol is feee, so limited to types. Plenty of beer and wine and Perry on the table as well as Bucks Fizz and water. A bottle gets emptied and its replaced. Would recommend. Word to the wise however if travelling by taxi book your return cab at the start of the night, if you are not
Savannah Anthony
Dec 06, 2021
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Went for a work Xmas party and must say the food and service were outstanding. Very well organised given the numbers. Unfortunately I am only giving 3 stars as the inclusive drinks were blatantly watered down. Seeing as this is where the majority of my payment went it was very dissapointing.
Kelly-Jace Swe
Nov 27, 2021
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We had our wedding reception here on the 14th October and it was the perfect venue. Food was amazing and the main thing were the staff. Charis and Peter were superb and the value was shockingly good. Really a dream come true. I had guests say to me that they didn't get a chance to buy a drink as the staff kept passing the free table wine round all night. Spot on venue not one complaint, plus they even have screen with envy screens which is one of the companies I work for, I love those screens. Thank you for a perfect day. Mr and Mrs Halls
Rita Cole
Nov 14, 2021
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Another lovely time tonight. Excellent service and friendly staff. Food was great and the drinks were plentiful xx
