Business and Networking at The Club
A distinctive setting for your working day and your next business conversation.
Make The Chelmsford Club part of the way you do business. Set in a Victorian mansion in Chelmsford, our private members’ club combines spaces for working and client hospitality with a welcoming community of people from different professions and backgrounds.
Whether you’re meeting a client, spending time away from the home office or getting to know fellow business owners, discover how the Club could work for you.
What membership can bring to your business
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A memorable setting for clients. Welcome your business contacts to a private club with character, elegant rooms and gardens.
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Space for your working day. Use the Club’s hot-desking facilities or enquire about a private room for your next meeting.
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Opportunities to build relationships. Meet fellow professionals, exchange ideas and learn from different experiences.
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A community beyond work. Enjoy the friendships and social occasions that make membership rewarding long after a meeting ends.
A welcoming alternative to working from home
Bring your laptop to The Hub, our hot-desking space, and enjoy a change of scene from the home office.
With Wi-Fi throughout the Club and fellow members to get to know, you can combine independent work with the company of a wider community.
Ask us about current hot-desking arrangements, availability and what is included with your membership.
Give your next meeting a distinctive setting
The right surroundings help set the tone for a conversation. The Club offers a choice of spaces for meeting clients, briefing colleagues, hosting presentations and arranging private dining.
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The FJ French Room — a setting for smaller meetings and one-to-one discussions.
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The Balch Room — a flexible space for team briefings, training and private dining.
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The Dining Room — a characterful setting for board meetings and business meals.
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The Adler Room — a venue for presentations, seminars and events.
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The Crypt — an atmospheric wine-cellar setting for smaller gatherings.
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The Gardens — outdoor space for receptions and relaxed entertaining.
Tell us about your occasion, preferred date and guest numbers. We can discuss suitable rooms, layouts, presentation facilities, catering and event support, together with availability and charges.
Build connections through Club life
Getting to know people takes time, shared interests and opportunities to meet again. The Club provides a welcoming setting for those relationships to develop.
Meet business owners and professionals, share ideas and broaden your circle through networking opportunities and the Club’s social programme. Members’ experiences include new friendships, useful introductions and conversations that have developed into business opportunities.
Ask us about Business at the Club and the Inner Circle, including the latest programme and how to take part.
Make room for life beyond business
Membership also gives you somewhere to enjoy yourself.
Spend time with friends, take part in Club events and discover shared interests with people you might otherwise never meet. The social side of the Club is part of what turns a useful place to work into somewhere you feel you belong.
If you would like to bring business guests to an event, contact us about guest arrangements and booking.
What our members say
"I used the Club to meet clients, associates and advisors, plus I arranged photo shoots, video shoots and ran various seminars. Rather than meet in crowded coffee shops or dubious hotel receptions, meeting “at the Club” provided that point of difference. Come and check it out. I am not sure if it’s unique, but it’s certainly rather special." - John Constable — Business consultancy
"As a business owner, being a member of The Chelmsford Club has been a brilliant experience. There’s a great mix of people from all different walks of life, which gives the Club a really welcoming feel. The facilities are fantastic and the staff are genuinely second to none. From a business perspective, I’ve particularly enjoyed meeting other business owners, sharing ideas and experiences, and making new connections. I’ve even already developed a potential business investment relationship with another member — something I certainly wasn’t expecting when I joined!" - Mark Neal — Recruitment
"I joined the Club with retirement in mind, and two years later I’m a free man! I’ve made many friends, attended wonderful events, visited reciprocal clubs with other members and enjoyed the Club in many other ways. It has delivered more than I could have expected: a home from home, fun and great conversations. I’m pleased to have joined." - Gary Davie — Civic Installations (Lighting)
"What I initially thought would be a place to hold meetings and work from has become an important part of my life. The Club has helped me grow both personally and professionally. I’ve made great friends and shared many lunches and laughs, and my membership has even led to new clients. I can’t imagine not being part of such a friendly, welcoming and supportive community. Highly recommended!" - Bernabe Gramajo — IFA
"Since joining the Club in July 2025, I’ve already enjoyed being part of its community. It’s a great place to meet clients and network with fellow members, but equally important is the social side. Friday members’ nights, garden parties, BBQs and wine tastings make it feel far more than simply a place to do work." - Gavin Perret — Property investments
"Moving our high street jewellers to The Chelmsford Club completely transformed our business. Eliminating the overheads of running a physical shop allowed us to successfully downsize and semi-retire, whilst using the Club’s elegant private spaces to provide our clients with a far more exclusive, premium experience. It is the perfect venue for this rewarding chapter." - Lance James Jewellers
Discover how membership could work for you
Come and see the Club, explore the spaces and talk to us about how you would like to use them.
Whether you’re considering individual membership or exploring membership for your business, we can explain the options, current fees and facilities available.
