The Willows
The Willows is located in Hainault, Ilford and set in 18 acres of pure, lavish Essex countryside. Its modern and luxurious interior makes this venue a perfect match for both classic traditions but also modern festivities, making it the ideal venue. The ground floor of our venue is both private and exclusive to those, whom may hire it. This high-tech venue also boasts top of the range audio surround sound as well as built in LCD televisions for you to make your event personalised.
The venue is adaptable and can cater for small gatherings or celebrations for up to 800 guests, whether your event ranges from weddings and parties to conferences, promotional days or team building events, we can provide you with a beautiful suite and grounds.
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THE BANQUETING SUITE
Capable of hosting up to 800 guests, The Banqueting Suite is perfect for large weddings, promotional launches, dinner and dances, sporting events, conferences and so much more!
THE RESTAURANT
Perfect for smaller gatherings or private hire with the ability to host up to 100 people. With a beautiful glass balcony around the circumference of the room, furnished with outdoor seating this is both the perfect place to relax and entertain guests.
Room Information
The Willows has 2 rooms. The largest, Banqueting Suite, holds up to 1000 guests standing or 800 seated.
- Banqueting Suite800 seated1000 standing
- The Restaurant120 seated200 standing
Travel Information
Hainault (about 1 mile away)
Fairlop (about 1.3 miles away)
Getting to The Willows by public transport
In Essex, The Willows is about 1 mile from Hainault (Tube) and about 1.3 miles from Fairlop (Tube).
Getting to The Willows by car
For sat nav, use the postcode IG6 3SL.
The Willows is in the London Borough of Redbridge. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.
Getting to The Willows by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 7.3 miles away) and Stansted (about 20 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
Parties, conferences and promotional days at The Willows in Hainault
18 acres of lavish Essex countryside surround The Willows in Hainault, Ilford, and the ground floor is private and exclusive to whoever hires it.
Banqueting Suite for 800 seated
In the Banqueting Suite, 800 sit down and 1,000 can stand, and The Restaurant seats 120 with 200 standing. Gatherings can stay small or run to celebrations of up to 800 guests.
Surround sound, screens and festivities
Top of the range audio surround sound and built-in LCD televisions let hosts personalise an event, which suits business mixers with screens and presentations alike. The interior is modern and luxurious, a match for classic traditions and modern festivities. Weddings and parties both fit, and the private ground floor leaves celebrations for a big guest list free to take over the space.
Suite and grounds for every purpose
Conferences, promotional days and team building events use the suite and the grounds, while the same surround sound and screens support an awards presentation on site when the day needs one.
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