Get their on a Friday night for grab a Granny, especially good if you have booked a room in advance.
But yes it is closer than Grays, that maybe a little rough for any Northern Europeans visiting, although welcome to come down my local (has a late license & ladies of horizontal refreshment on Sunday nite).
Andy, send me a PM with an E-mail address and I'll see if Ronnie or Pete can suggest a hotel nearby. Let me know how many rooms and what days you need them.
Steve.