About the venue
Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre is located within Hornchurch Country Park, offering stunning views across the marshland and reedbeds of the River Ingrebourne Valley. It provides a peaceful natural setting for meetings, events, and private hire.
Location and accessibility
The centre benefits from a large free on-site car park, including designated disabled parking bays. Hornchurch Underground Station is the nearest station and is within easy reach, with convenient access on foot or via local bus routes.
Meeting room hire
The meeting room is available for both corporate and private hire, supporting a wide variety of uses including meetings, conferences, workshops, presentations, training sessions, and celebrations. The space is flexible and can be adapted for smaller group use or more structured business events, depending on requirements.
Seating styles and layouts include theatre style up to 30 guests, classroom style up to 14, boardroom up to 16, and standing capacity up to 40. The room is suitable for both collaborative sessions and formal meetings and is fully equipped with WiFi, a 75-inch HD LED screen with HDMI connectivity, a projector and screen, and presentation materials including flip charts and pens.
Hire is available seven days a week, with flexible options including hourly, half day, and full day bookings between 9am and 5pm, allowing organisations and individuals to book in a way that suits their schedule.
Catering and on site facilities
On site, our café serves a selection of hot and cold drinks, Tiptree patisserie cakes, sandwiches, and toasties. We can also provide catering options for your event or meeting, as well as guided walks (subject to availability). Quotes are available on request.
A unique venue in Essex
Whether you are looking for a professional meeting space, a flexible event venue, or a quiet countryside setting away from the office, Hanningfield Reservoir Discovery Centre offers a practical and distinctive choice in Essex.