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Holding
your Conference at
Cressing Temple |
The
Venue
The 850 year
old farmstead at Cressing Temple with its two huge 13th century timber barns
is an unusual and interesting venue for a conference or a business event.
The land was first granted to the mysterious warrior monks, the Knights Templar,
in 1137 - increasingly well-known due to Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code.
Today the relaxed atmosphere is ideal for training events and networking including
conferences, breakfast meetings, seminars, training workshops, and AGMs.
Added value comes in the form of
Ample free onsite parking
Congestion free
Tranquil setting
Onsite catering
The Grounds
Delegates can enjoy the pleasure of wandering in the beautiful grounds. Our
tranquil Walled Garden features a reconstructed Elizabethan knot garden and
forecourt; an arbour; viewing terrace over the Medieval knot garden with fountain
and fishpool centrepieces.
Location
Cressing Temple
is located on the B1018 between Braintree and Witham and is easily accessed
by car from London via the A12 or Stansted Airport and the M11 Motorway via
the A120.
There is ample parking. We can accommodate up to 2000 cars. We encourage car sharing as part of our Country Parks Environmental Strategy.
By train there is a service from London, Liverpool Street. Change at Witham on to the Braintree line and alight at White Notley Station. Cressing Temple is just over a mile from here by road. Or, alight at Witham Station and catch a taxi from the taxi rank just outside the station.
The Rooms
Cressing Temple has a variety of different rooms from medieval to modern.
Smaller meeting rooms are available for hire in addition to the main conference
room for break out sessions.
VISITOR
CENTRE CONFERENCE ROOM
A modern, well appointed room which can accommodate up to 60 delegates seated
'theatre' style, 20 'board room' style and 40 seated 'cafe' style. The room
also includes induction loop facilities. Full reception and catering facilities
are available within the same building.
THE OAK ROOM
This plush, panelled room is located on the ground floor of the 17th century
Farmhouse. It is ideal for interviews or small meetings or as a break out
room from the main conference room. Accommodates up to 20 theatre style or
12 board room around the oak table.
THE MARTIN ROOM
A modern meeting room also in the Farmhouse. Seats 15 boardroom style or up
to 30 theatre style.
THE COURT HALL
Part of a timber framed building dating from 1623, this atmospheric room holds
up to 30 people in comfort.
THE BARLEY BARN
Built in 1200, the "cathedral of barns" provides a spectacular backdrop
to any event. The space is capable of holding more than 300 seated, but its
aisled structure also lends itself to a more intimate event. The barn is fitted
with spot lights to highlight the intricacy of the roof timbers. The barn
is not heated and hirers are requested to take this into consideration when
selecting their dates.
THE WHEAT BARN
This barn was built in 1250 and is the least altered of the two barns. In
one half of the barn is an exhibition centred around a huge platform bringing
you closer to the timbers. Again this barn is not heated so please choose
your dates carefully. There is disabled access to the barns.
Equipment
Available
OHP, screen, flipchart, slide projector, combined TV and video. There is no
separate charge for equipment.
What People
Say............
Clients that have used Cressing Temple for conferences and meetings include
The University of Essex, North Essex Health Authority, Tesco and the Institution
of Civil Engineers.
"We have to find venues that are distinctive, well appointed and well
located… …a level of service that is flexible yet of the highest
standard… …few venues can accommodate these needs, Cressing Temple
exceeds them every time."
Radius 360 Ltd.
"Well organised… room set-up and equipment prepared as requested
by welcoming staff. We will definitely continue to use Cressing Temple for
future conferences."
Early Years and Childcare Service.
"Excellent facility with good parking and very helpful staff."
Post 16 Education and Lifelong Learning .
Why not join our list of satisfied clients?
For
further information & booking
We are keen to provide a space suitable for your particular event and, because
the venue is unusual, we advise that you visit and talk through your plans
with us before booking.
Cressing
Temple
Witham Road
Cressing
Nr Braintree
Essex
CM77 8PD
Tel: 01376 584903 Fax: 01376 584864
Email: cressing.temple@essexcc.gov.uk
www.cressingtemple.org.uk
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