Welcome to Chalkwell Hall – a beautiful historic building set within Chalkwell Park, with a creative and community-focused spirit.
Whether you’re planning a meeting or away day, celebration or community gathering, workshop or creative event, Chalkwell Hall offers an alternative to the traditional venue.
Why choose Chalkwell Hall?
- A unique heritage setting – a historic building surrounded by the green space of Chalkwell Park.
- Spaces with character – light-filled rooms that provide an inspiring backdrop for everything from focused meetings to creative events and celebrations
- Friendly, flexible and personal – we’ll work with you to create the right space, layout and approach for what you’re planning.
- A booking with impact – your hire helps support Metal’s work with artists and communities across Southend and beyond.
The Chalkwell Hall Offer
From flexible meeting spaces and creative workspaces to event hire, Chalkwell Hall offers a range of ways to work, create, meet and celebrate.
1. Hire a Space
Meet, Create, Collaborate
Flexible spaces for meetings, workshops, training, away days and community activity.
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Ideal for:
- Meetings
- Workshops
- Away days
- Training
- Board meetings
- Planning sessions
- Community groups
Spaces available:
- Reception Room
- Project Room
- Workshop Space in Metal Art School
- Attic Studio
We’ll help you choose the right space for your activity, group size and preferred layout.
Rates
| Space | Best for | Capacity | Up to 2 Hours | Half Day | Full Day |
| Reception Room | Meetings, away days, presentations | 30 | £95 | £145 | £275 |
| Project Room | Meetings, training, discussions | 18 | £55 | £95 | £165 |
| Workshop Space in Metal Art School | Workshops, making, participation | 8-12 | £25 | £45 | £85 |
| Attic Studio | Creative work, writing, small meetings | 20 | £65 | £110 | £200 |
2. Hire the Hall
Bring people together somewhere different
Make Chalkwell Hall your own for celebrations, receptions, launches, networking and private events.
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Ideal for:
- Celebrations
- Receptions
- Launches
- Networking events
- Private functions
- Community celebrations
Exclusive use of the following spaces:
- Reception Room
- Project Room
- Bar Area
- Outdoor Deck
Enjoy exclusive use of Chalkwell Hall’s spaces, with the character of the building and support from the Metal team to help bring your event to life.
Rates
| Offer | Capacity | Standard Rate |
| Exclusive Hall Hire (Reception Room, Project Room & Bar Area) | 80 standing | £450 |
3. Hire a Workspace
Work somewhere inspiring
Flexible workspace for artists, writers, freelancers and creative organisations.
Whether you need a desk for the day, space to develop a project or a regular creative base, Chalkwell Hall offers an inspiring place to work alongside a wider creative community.
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Ideal for:
- Hot desking
- Writing
- Research
- Planning
- Small meetings
- Independent creative practice
Spaces available:
- Attic Studio
- Hot Desks
Rates
| Offer | Rate |
| Hot desk – Daily | £12 |
| Hot desk – Weekly (Tues-Thurs) | £35 |
| Hot desk – Monthly (Tues-Thurs) | £100 |
Come and see what Chalkwell Hall could offer you.
Tell us what you’re planning, and we’ll help you find the right space at Chalkwell Hall. Let’s start planning.
