Spains Hall Estate
about us
Situated in picturesque countryside near Saffron Walden, Spains Hall has established a reputation as one of the finest corporate event and wedding venues in the region.
Let your imagination run wild...
Set in stunning North West Essex countryside, just outside what is generally regarded as the prettiest village in Essex, Spains Hall has been the home of the Ruggles-Brise family for over 250 years.
Still a working estate in the truest sense of the word, Spains Hall is still very much a family home, yet has also become a unique and versatile wedding and corporate venue. It has been renovated and transformed into a practical and flexible venue with the latest modern facilities, yet still retains the original, historic grandeur that makes Spains Hall the destination of choice for couples and corporate clients.
Flexibility is the key to Spains Hall's success - the Ruggles-Brise family and their team will build a bespoke package to suit your individual tastes, budget and requirements, however eclectic or unconventional.
Peaceful and quiet, yet within easy reach of the region's major towns and transport links; romantic country estate grandeur that is exclusively yours during your time at the Hall; historic features combined with the latest technology; Spains Hall really is the best of both worlds.
A truly unique wedding destination
Recently featured in the UK's number one bridal magazine, Brides, Spains Hall is an incredibly romantic and elegant venue for your forthcoming wedding, whether you are planning a small, intimate gathering or a lavish celebration.
The country estate will become yours for the day, providing you with a multitude of options and photographic opportunities, both in the historic Hall itself and modern complex The Stables, as well as the estate's gardens and grounds.
Plus, as a family owned and run venue, Spains Hall has the flexibility to help you organise a truly unique day that you'll never forget. From a simple, traditional wedding to a quirky, imaginative themed event, the team at Spains Hall are here to help you create your perfect day, tailoring the theme, timings, catering and budget to suit you.
As well as being near several parish churches, Spains Hall is licensed for weddings and civil partnerships. The magnificent Elizabethan Hall can seat up to 120, The Stables can hold up to 130 or 180 for the evening entertainment, whilst The Drawing Room and Dining Room are ideal for smaller events.
Spains Hall can suggest packages, ideas and themes or help your build an event from scratch. Please call Archie Ruggles-Brise on 01371 811 596 for further details and to organise a tour of the venue.
An inspiring corporate venue
The sheer versatility of the estate's buildings and extensive gardens, parkland, farmland and woodland means that Spains Hall can accommodate practically any corporate event or team building exercise, no matter how diverse.
The Stables complex, whilst retaining its quirky original features, has all of the 21st century technology that you could ever need, with WiFi throughout, audio-visual presentation facilities, wireless PA, intelligent lighting systems and a choice of rooms that can hold up to 180 for a reception.
Alternatively, the main Hall's public rooms are equally well-equipped and historically impressive, with the Elizabethan Hall, Drawing Room and Dining Room all available to hire.
Spains Hall can help organise a huge range of exciting and unusual events, including:
- Meetings
- Conferences
- Product and company launches
- Exhibitions
- Charity balls
- Gala dinners
- Wine tasting
- Motivational speakers
- Laser clay pigeon shooting
- Orienteering
- Scavenger/treasure hunts around the house and estate
- Murder mystery days
- Fishing days
At Spains Hall, nothing is too much trouble - each event is built and planned around the client's needs, and tailored to suit your timings, numbers, objectives, budget and catering preferences, ensuring a totally bespoke offering, whether you are organising a product launch or gala dinner.
Arrange a tour
You can only truly appreciate the beauty of Spains Hall by taking a tour of the venue - please contact Archie Ruggles-Brise on 01371 811 596 for more information.
Please remember to mention The Best of Saffron Walden when contacting Spains Hall - thank you.
© The Best of Saffron Walden
latest reviews
Thanks to the wonderful team @spainshall especially the calm and efficient Cath and the lovely (and slightly weepy) Kelly. You made our day.
I just wanted to say THANK YOU SO MUCH for everything you organised for our wedding - it really was the most perfect and fabulous day! If we could do it all again I really would not change a thing - thank you so much for all your hard work and efforts to make it so brilliant we are really very very grateful. All our guests had nothing but high praise for everything about the day, it was so memorable! I am only too happy to recommend you!
Thank you so much for making our day truly incredible. The venue, food, decor and staff were faultless and a credit to you all. Debbie was truly amazing and Iâm at a loss now without her. Catherine was also a wonderful aid in every way, and Gill has been a rock throughout. It was an emotional day but the best day of our lives. Spains Hall truly made every one of our dreams come true-thank you so very very much.
We had our wedding at Spains Hall in April of this year. From the minute I turned into the driveway I was head over heals in love with this venue. Every single member of staff is wonderful, so helpful and extremely good at their jobs. Their attention to detail is second to none and without a doubt, your day will go perfectly well. Spains Hall was a little over our budget and we postponed our wedding for a year to accommodate this which I don't regret for a second. I will never forget what a perfect wedding day we had. And it's all thanks to Spains Hall.