Thames Chase Barn
Thames Chase Forest Centre, Broadfields, Pike Lane, Upminster, RM14 3NS, Essex, England
Thames Chase Forest Centre is a unique room hire venue. Set in the heart of the community forest we can cater for conferences, meetings, wedding receptions and parties.
The carefully restored farm buildings boast a 17th century Essex Barn - one of the best preserved in the London area.
Wedding Hire Package
The 17th century Essex Barn provides an atmospheric venue for your special occasion. The barn doors can be opened for your guests to wander outside on to the quadrangle. Included in your hire is the Ford Education Room.
Access:
1pm – 5pm day before
10am – 11pm day of function
10am – 12noon day after
For more information please ask at the Forest Centre Reception or call 01708 642970
Family & Children’s Parties
The forest centre is ideal for your family celebration. From the Essex Barn and Ford Education Room your guests can spill out on to the grass quadrangle. There is also the playground available for children to burn off some energy.
Schools & Youth Groups visits
The Essex Barn and Ford Education room provides unique classroom space. The surrounding Broadfields site is an excellent resource for educational visits. Education volunteers and equipment is available see Schools and Youth groups’ page of website.
Meetings & Conferences
Here at Thames Chase Forest centre we provide a truly unique meeting and conference venue.
Whether your event is large or small, a meeting or a show, our aim is to create a friendly atmosphere for you and your customer.
Catering
Food can be provided by our in-house caterer (excluding weddings), or you can supply your own.
By hiring with us you will be contributing to an environmental charity that makes a difference, The Thames Chase Trust.
The Barn is only available from April to September due to weather conditions.
Car Parking
£2 all day
Per day - payable at the pay & display machines
All income raised from hiring is used to maintain and run the forest centre and improve the landscape within the Community Forest.
Availability and Hire Costs
Availability: 10:00-16:00 7 days a week from April to September. Weekends only for social hire.
Hire Costs: Each event is unique so please contact the centre for prices.
Suitable For
This venue is suitable for the following occasions.
Wedding, Party, Reunion, Anniversary, Training, Children's Party, Local Community Meeting, Societies and Clubs, Music Event, Band Practise, Other, Christenings / Blessings, Wakes, Baby Groups, Fitness Classes / Yoga, Educational Pursuits, School Events, Dog Training, Naming Ceremonies, Film Shoots, Corporate Events
Facilities
- ✓ Main Hall
- ✓ Small Hall
- ✓ Accessible Toilets
- ✓ Baby Changing Facilities
- ✓ Wheelchair Access
- ✓ Outside Space
- ✓ Parking
Equipment
- ✓ Kettle
- ✓ Projection Screen
- ✓ Smoke Alarms
- ✓ Fire Alarms
- ✓ Intruder Alarm
- ✓ Public Address System
This listing was last updated: 19/05/2025
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