ESSEX TRAVEL & inspiration

If you're planning a stay at Orsett Hall Hotel, Restaurant & Spa, you’ll be delighted to know that the surrounding Essex countryside offers a fantastic mix of shopping, history, nature, and leisure. Perfectly located in the village of Orsett, our hotel provides the ideal base for exploring the local area—whether you’re here for a romantic getaway, a spa break, or a business trip.

Here are five of the best things to do near Orsett Hall Hotel that will make your visit even more memorable.

Choosing the perfect wedding venue is one of the most important decisions you will make when planning your big day. Your venue sets the tone, influences your theme, and plays a significant role in the overall experience for you and your guests. To help you make the right choice, we have outlined the top five things to consider when selecting your wedding venue—plus, we will show you why Orsett Hall is the ideal place to say “I do.”

​Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS! Getting engaged has probably been a moment that you have been waiting for since you were young. Now you finally have a ring on your finger, it most probably feels like you have a TONNE of stuff to do and get organised before the big day. Don’t stress – remember to enjoy your time under your newly dubbed ‘fiancée’ title, you deserve it!

Here at Orsett Hall Hotel, our team offer the sympathetic, efficient service you need with the level of support required to make those sensitive decisions when arranging a wake or funeral. No matter how large or small, we are experienced in hosting wakes and have a dedicated team at your disposal. Put your trust in us at this difficult time to ensure a smooth-running event so you can focus on spending much needed time with your family and friends.

We are very excited to announce the launch of our brand-new menu in The Garden Brasseri this October! The menu, which has been designed and developed by our talented chefs, is a fantastic reflection of everything we believe in here at Orsett Hall Hotel. Fresh ingredients which have been locally sourced, combined and constructed in such a way that highlights delicious tastes and flavours appealing to all palettes.

There has been a lot of exciting changes in Orsett Hall Spa since we took ownership in 2018! We understand that your time at the spa is precious which is why we aim to be the best! This means that we not only offer guests state-of-the-art facilities with extra fluffy towels and robes, but we also pride ourselves on our luxurious treatments and packages.

​We are all guilty of doing a ‘quick dash’ to big supermarkets to buy food, however, now more than ever we are in danger of losing our family butchers, grocery shops and bakeries that our parents and grandparents have been using for decades! Investing in local producers is so much more than buying British; the produce is packed full of flavour and also helps the environment and keeps our local economy alive.

No wedding is complete without those extra special pieces which will truly wow your guests. Of course, your chosen venue plays a huge part when it comes to creating individuality and personality. Our venue for example, offers couples the choice of 6 unique spaces to dress in whichever way they like, whether it be timeless and traditional, or quaint and quirky! Your reception room is your playground; decide on a style with your partner and fill it with items that capture one another’s personalities.

Lovers of a traditional afternoon tea complete with dreamy sponge cakes, generously filled finger sandwiches and delicate pastries and tarts will certainly not be disappointed after a visit to Orsett Hall Hotel. Every dish is executed under the keen eye of Head Chef Robert Pearce in The Garden Brasserie, who understands that afternoon tea is an experience, and a truly special one at that!

Meet Robert Pearce, the chef making magic in the kitchen of Garden Brasserie, our restaurant in Orsett. We asked him a few questions so that you can get to know him a little and get inspired before enjoying a delicious meal. If you are looking for restaurants in Orsett, then look no further! We have everything you wish for a perfect breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Team building events play a crucial role in the success of any business. Not only do they help to improve the productivity and motivation levels of your employees, but they also provide a way for everyone to form stronger bonds which can boost collaboration skills as well as creativity. Finding a team building venue is actually a relatively easy task, providing that you follow a few simple steps. ​Read on for the three main things you will need to take into consideration when planning your team building event. 

We at Orsett Hall Hotel strongly believe that we have all a bride and groom need for their special day. But who better than a real couple can explain why? Jo & James celebrated their wedding with us and we asked them to help us show why we are one of the best wedding venues in Essex. 

As one of the leading wedding venues in Essex, at Orsett Hall, we are frequently asked what goes into a good day. The answer is planning and that's why we have produced this checklist which will not only help you to remember all of the things you might want to include to make your big day go with a swing but when to get them done. The best wedding packages Essex has to offer mean getting things ready from about a year before the marriage ceremony. Read on to discover what you ought to be considering and when.

If you regularly use Essex as a base, but carry out all your business and leisure activities in London, perhaps it’s time to break from routine. Add some local time to your itinerary, and have a look at the varied and appealing things to do in Essex. If you’re already thinking about a change, and considering what to do in Essex for a day, here are five suggestions to whet the appetite.