School Proms at Downham Hall

Create an Unforgettable Evening for Your Students

Prom night is a milestone moment and at Downham Hall. we help you create an evening your students will talk about for years to come.

Our family-run Georgian manor house and grounds near Billericay provide an elegant yet affordable prom venue in Essex, with flexible packages designed to work within school budgets and accommodate groups of all sizes.

Our Stunning Marquee

Our stylish luxury marquee with stunning surrounding views and landscaped gardens, is the ultimate party space for up to 200 guests. With a dancefloor, comfortable seating area and twinkling fairy lights, it’s the perfect place for your school’s celebrations, and our beautiful manicured grounds and rolling hills provide an idyllic backdrop for those all-important photos.

The marquee is exclusively yours for the evening, giving you complete freedom to personalise the space. Add your school colours, banners, balloons, table decorations, or themed styling to create a truly memorable atmosphere.

Create an Unforgettable Evening for Your Students

Enhance Your Event

We have a range of recommended suppliers who can make the evening even more special – whether that’s a photo booth for capturing memories, crazy golf on the lawn, a magician, or any other entertainment that suits your students. To view our suppliers, click here  or speak to our friendly team, we’re happy to help.

Award-Winning Catering

Our 2 AA Rosette kitchen team creates a beautifully crafted buffet filled with delicious food that we know students love and is always a highlight of the evening.

This can be included as part of your package, please let us know of any dietary requirements and we’ll ensure these are catered for.

Affordable School Prom Packages

We work within school budgets and can accommodate various group sizes. Our packages include the hire of our luxury, heated marquee from Monday – Thursday. Friday venue hire is available from 7pm to 11pm at an additional cost.

Year 6 Leavers package

Complimentary Venue Hire
  • Optional in-house DJ - £575
  • £22pp finger buffet and soft drink package (1 x fizzy drink and unlimited squash)

Year 11 & 13 Leavers

Complimentary Venue Hire
  • Optional in-house DJ - £575
  • £38pp adult finger buffet and soft drink package (1x mocktail on arrival and unlimited juice)

Why Schools Choose us?

Professional Support

Professional Support

Our experienced events team manages all the logistics, meaning you and your colleagues can relax and enjoy the evening with your students.

Essex Location

Convenient Essex Location

Located around 20 minutes from Basildon with ample free parking, we are easily accessible for schools across Essex, including Billericay, Wickford, Basildon, Brentwood, Ingatestone and Chelmsford.

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Plan Your School Prom

We'd be delighted to welcome you for a show-around of our beautiful manor and grounds. We can discuss how to bring your vision for prom to life, talk through package options, details of décor and menus as well as answer any questions you may have.

Contact us on 01268 422 464 or at  info@downhamhall.com  to arrange your visit