Situated in a prime position on Southend's famous cliffs, the Cliffs Pavilion offers fantastic views across the Thames Estuary and is an exclusive venue for your event. It is perfect for a wide range of special functions from a boardroom meeting for 10, a dinner dance for 600 or a conference for 1,630.
Professional staff to ensure first-class service
Grand views across the Thames estuary, generous car parking, coach set-down and pick-up, comprehensive accessibility
WiFI, air conditioning, selection of AV equipment and in-house PA system
At the Cliffs Pavilion. We can offer both the reception and ceremony and our dedicated wedding planners will be there offering help and advice from the day you book - making sure your big day goes as smoothly, and as romantically, as possible.
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The Auditorium is a unique, flexible space with in-house AV and sound facilities. It has a seated capacity of up to 1630 delegates/guests, and holds a banquet for up to 600 people, hosting large conferences, product launches, awards ceremonies, presentations and celebrations.
The Admirals Room may be used by itself or in combination with another room to enable, for example, breakout sessions and the ability to provide catering and refreshments separately from the main venue.
With excellent sound and lighting facilities, the Maritime Room is self-contained with its own large bar, patio area and toilets.
This contemporary meeting and events room has bi-fold doors that open up onto the patio area overlooking the estuary and is perfect for presentations, conferences, training seminars and away days. The Maritime Room is also available for private parties and functions of up to 300 people.
It can be hired for exclusive use and is an ideal space for both informal and formal events including drinks receptions, business meetings, launch events, private parties and private dining.
Boardroom | Classroom | Theatre | Cabaret | Banquet | Reception | Horseshoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maritime Room | 60 | 100 | 220 | 144 | 160 | 300 | 50 |
Admirals Room | 30 | 50 | 80 | 50 | 40 | 70 | 30 |
Pavilion Restaurant | 40 | 60 | 100 | 80 | 120 | 130 | 40 |
Auditorium at the Cliffs Pavilion | - | - | 1630 | 480 | 600 | 2250 | - |
Room | Full Day | Half Day |
|---|---|---|
Maritime Room | from £500 | from £350 |
Admirals Room | from £300 | from £150 |
Pavilion Room | from £500 | from £350 |
Cliffs Auditorium | POA | POA |
Room | Daytime 4hrs | Evening 6pm |
|---|---|---|
Maritime Room | Weekday from £200 Fri & Sat from £300 | Weekday from £250 Fri & Sat from £500 |
Admirals Room | Weekday from £100 Fri & Sat from £200 | Weekday from £100 Fri & Sat from £300 |
Pavilion Room | N/A | Weekday from £200 Fri & Sat from £400 |
Southend Theatre’s menus are fresh innovative and constantly changing to reflect seasonality. All our ingredients are locally sourced wherever possible.
We are happy to cater for any special dietary requirement.
Our menus are fresh, innovative and constantly changing to reflect seasonality. All our ingredients are locally sourced wherever possible and prepared in-house by our dedicated team of chefs who specialise in catering for hospitality events, producing exceptional options to suit a range of tastes and dietary requirements.
Contact the Sales Team on 01702 350466 for all menus and packages.
Offering an extensive range of beers, wines and spirits, we can set you up with an account behind the bar, a cash bar, or a combination of both. We can also arrange welcome drinks or cocktails to start your evening off in style.
The Palace Theatre in Westcliff-on-sea has the following spaces available for hire: Dixon Studio, main auditorium and foyer.
An option of a cold buffet is available for hires at the Palace Theatre.
Enjoy a sumptuous buffet, DJ and welcome drink with our prom package in your own private room. From £23.50 per person.
Prom package