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Channels

Little Waltham, Essex5.0 · 42 reviewsWebsite

Channels is a picturesque Little Waltham, Essex-situated wedding venue. This beautifully-restored 17th-century thatched barn provides an idyllic setting for a special occasion. Set in tranquil surroundings, you will enjoy its large outside areas, babbling fountains, and an avenue of mature trees. The property can comfortably accommodate events with up to 200 standing or 110 seated guests. Whether

Venue type
Historic
Capacity
40–250 guests (250 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About Channels

Channels is a picturesque Little Waltham, Essex-situated wedding venue. This beautifully-restored 17th-century thatched barn provides an idyllic setting for a special occasion. Set in tranquil surroundings, you will enjoy its large outside areas, babbling fountains, and an avenue of mature trees. The property can comfortably accommodate events with up to 200 standing or 110 seated guests. Whether you want an intimate occasion or an extravagant celebration, the staff here aims to help you bring your vision to life. Facilities and Capacity Channels have a spectacular outdoor event space known as The Church Without A Roof. It’s a spacious garden-style area featuring antique wooden pews on either side of a paved aisle leading toward a charming pavilion — ideal for your ceremony. There’s also the Wedding Garden, a slightly smaller space that’s perfect for a cocktail hour where guests can socialize and nibble on some finger foods. If you prefer the cosiness of the indoors, The Essex Barn is ideal for ceremonies and receptions. Though it’s decked out with modern fittings, it exudes a sense of vintage charm and character. Warm wooden furnishings, fairy lights, and endless possibilities await you inside this inviting locale. Services Offered If you’re looking for personalized service and assistance with your wedding planning, Channels’ staff will take care of you from start to finish. An in-house team of event coordinators is here to guide you through every step. You and your guests can look forward to a satisfying selection of food courtesy of the venue’s on-site catering services. Moreover, the bar and beverage offerings are just as impressive, and you can tailor your menus to accommodate your preferences.

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • DJ facilities
  • Live band facilities
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Helipad
  • Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
  • Exclusive use
  • Evening reception facilities
  • Alcohol licence
  • In-house catering
  • Car parking

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

Channels, Little Waltham, Essex, CM3 3PT, England

Reviews

5.0 average from 42 reviews

Imported

The Channels was a lovely venue, lots of space, the staff were friendly and all of the aspects of our wedding were catered for e.g. using their easels, table numbers, sweet cart and extra tables etc. Cost - the cost of the venue was average and we saved money by doing it mid-week in the summer…

Jj Taylor · 2025-09-22

Imported

The venue was stunning and the staff were amazing . We had the best day ever and it was worth every penny

Sandra · 2021-09-14

Imported

Channels staff were fantastic both in the planning of the day and organisation on the actual wedding day, we couldn’t fault them. Staff were friendly, helpful and proactive. The wedding day was amazing and so many people commented that it was the best wedding they’d been too. We planned our wedding…

Sue P. · 2021-09-16

Imported

I am a little late in writing this review as we got married in September 2021. It truly was the best day ever and we are so glad that we chose Channels for our wedding day. We knew it was the venue for us, from our first visit where we met with Paul and he showed us around. The venue had everything…

Claire · 2022-01-20

Imported

What a perfect day we had, marrying at The Channels Estate. A couple of months before our wedding day, our wedding co-ordinator needed to be changed. We were handed over from Molly to Katie, and the handover couldn't be smoother. Both Molly before, and Katie once handed over couldn't have been more…

Jasmine · 2022-08-05

Imported

The venue is stunning, food is beautifu

Diane · 2023-02-20

Imported

We got married 31st March 2023 at channels, from the moment we booked channels Karen and her team were incredible, communication was great all the way through. Our actual day was fantastic from morning til

Tammy · 2023-04-25

Imported

Channels provided a great experience throughout. The team (led by Karen) were extremely helpful throughout - they accomodated all of our needs, worked well with the suppliers and coordinated the day brilliantly. Venue was set up beautifully and food was of a high standar

Thomas · 2024-05-19

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