Browning Bros., Chalkney Water Meadows

If the thought of another corporate “jolly” in a stuffy conference room or featureless hotel fills you with gloom, we’ve got a bright idea! Come and blow away the cobwebs, re-energise and re-focus your business down on the farm. Our small family-run business is based on an organic farm worked by three generations of the Browning family and offers a complete antidote to the hectic demands of 21st-century life. Whether it’s a fun day out to reward your team, a quiet space for a corporate retreat or an all-hands on deck team-building exercise, we’re here to create a memorable and enriching experience uniquely customised for your needs. Browning Bros can organise as much or as little as you choose, ranging from flexible meeting areas and luxury glamping accommodation to an array of delicious local food options, inspirational activities and holistic workshops. Passionate about delivering unique experiences, Browning Bros. have built a reputation to deliver unique corporate events, memorable outdoor events, lakeside cabins and the best glamping Essex has to offer from April-October. Package options available.

Nestled within a water meadow, amongst ancient woodland, Chalkney Water Meadows is the larger venue at Browning Bros. with three giant connected tipis on the edge of a stunning tree lined lake. Dining and dancing, conferences and meetings, take place in the giant hat tipis, with drinks receptions on the willow tree pontoon lawn overlooking the lake. There is a bar on-site with various drinks packages tailored to your requests, and plenty of options for catering, whether you are wanting to create the ultimate festival feel with food trucks, or a variety of local and delicious caterers hand selected by Browning Bros. Additional undercover space for break out workshops and/or dining, as well as land and water based activity options. Glamping accommodation available on-site in the form of luxury bell tents and 5* lakeside lodges. Whether you are a group of 50 or 2000 this site can cater for smaller and larger numbers. The whole site is approx. 15 acres allowing you the option to build upon the current facilities in order to cater for larger events up to 2000 delegates.