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Special Events 2010

Layer Marney is a popular venue for many open air and indoor events. For further information, either e-mail us or ring 01206 330784.

Sunday 24th January 2010
11am - 4pm
THE WEDDING FAYRE
First 20 'brides to be' through the doors receive a free bottle of Bucks Fizz! [more]
Thursday 25th March 2010
7.30pm

LONDON MOZART PLAYERS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
Doors open 6.45pm, performance 7.30pm. Call 01206 330784 for tickets. Visit LMP web site.

Sunday 28th March 2010
10am - 4pm
DANCE WITH JOHN PLAYFORD
17th Century dance workshop hosted by Colchester Historical Dance. Limited places. Live music. £15.00 per person Call 01206 574913 to book.
Wednesday 31st March 2010
11am
INVITATION TO VIEW
Guided tour by the owner with refreshments. Tickets via the Mercury Theatre 01206 573948.
www.invitationtoview.co.uk
Sunday 4th April 2010
11am - 5pm
IT'S EASTER!
Egg Hunt, Egg & Spoon Races & Quiz. Bottle Feed the Lambs [more]
Monday 5th April 2010
11am - 5pm

IT'S EASTER!
Egg Hunt, Egg & Spoon Races & Quiz. Bottle Feed the Lambs [more]

6th, 7th & 8th April 2010
12noon - 5pm
BOTTLE FEED THE LAMBS
Feeding times 1pm and 4pm each day.
Sunday 11th to Thursday 15th April 2010
12noon - 5pm
BOTTLE FEED THE LAMBS
Feeding times at 1pm and 4pm each day.
Friday 23rd April2010
Overnight
HAUNTED HAPPENINGS
An overnight ghost hunt at Layer Marney Tower. For furher information please visit www.hauntedhappenings.co.uk
Sunday 25th April 2010
12noon - 5pm
A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Take a walk around the grounds and learn about nature.
Sunday 2nd May 2010
11am - 5pm
KITE FESTIVAL
Bring them, build them, fly them [more]
Monday 3rd May 2010
11am - 5pm
KITE FESTIVAL
Bring them, build them, fly them [more]
Wednesday 19th May 2010
11am
INVITATION TO VIEW
Guided tour by the owner with refreshments. Tickets via the Mercury Theatre 01206 573948.
www.invitationtoview.co.uk
Sunday 30th May 2010
11am - 5pm
DANCE FESTIVAL & CLASSIC CARS
Tudor, Tango and more ... free entry for classic cars.
Monday 31st May 2010
11m - 5pm

LAYER MARNEY VILLAGE FETE
Old fashioned stalls and games. Fun Dog Show & Competition.

Tuesday 8th – Thursday 17th June 2010
FUN FOR SCHOOLS
Tudor days & Technology days for schools [more]
Sunday 13th June 2010
12noon - 5pm
ART SUNDAY
Art, Artists and Easels
Wednesday 16th June 2010
11am
INVITATION TO VIEW
Guided tour by the owner with refreshments. Tickets via the Mercury Theatre 01206 573948.
www.invitationtoview.co.uk
Sunday 20th June 2010
6.30pm
WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Theatre in the Garden from Chameleon's Web Theatre Company. Gates open 6pm.
Sunday 27th June 2010
12noon - 5pm
TUDOR WEDDING
Come and participate in the celebrations. Hog Roast, Call 01206 330784 for tickets.
Sunday 8th August 2010
12noon - 5pm

FARM DAY WITH COLCHESTER WINE COMPANY'S LOCAL PRODUCERS MARKET
Tractors and farm machinery on display. Tractor rides.

Sunday 29th August 2010
11am to 5pm
MUSIC & BEER FESTIVAL
CAMRA Beer Festival with a wide range of music.
Monday 30th August 2010
11am - 5pm
MUSIC & BEER FESTIVAL
CAMRA Beer Festival with a wide range of music.
Wednesday 22nd September 2010
11am
INVITATION TO VIEW
Guided tour by the owner with refreshments. Tickets via the Mercury Theatre 01206 573948.
www.invitationtoview.co.uk
Sunday 26th September 2010
12noon - 5pm
CHARITY DAY
Ticket sales donated to St John's Ambulance and East Anglia Children's Hospice.
Friday 29th October 2010
7.30pm

LANTERN TOUR
Explore the Tower and Church at night. Warm up with a glass of mulled wine. Limited places. Call 01206 330784 for tickets.

Wednesday 3rd November 2010

7pm
INVITATION TO VIEW – CANDLELIT TOUR
Guided tour by the owners with refreshments. Tickets via the Mercury Theatre 01206 573948.
www.invitationtoview.co.uk
Wednesday 15th December 2010
3.30pm - 5pm
NATIVITY IN THE BARN
Story telling, carols, mulled wine, mince pies & visit from Father Christmas. [more]
Thursday 16th December 2010
3.30pm - 5pm
NATIVITY IN THE BARN
Story telling, carols, mulled wine, mince pies & visit from Father Christmas.

TICKET PRICES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS MAY VARY

GENERAL ADMISSION
Adult £5.00, Child £3.00, Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £14.00

2010 Opening Times at Layer Marney Tower
31st March to 26th September 2010
Please see below for specific opening times
April, May, June & September
Wednesday & Sunday 12noon - 5pm
July & August
Sunday to Thursday 12noon - 5pm
(closed Friday & Saturday)

Please call 01206 330784 for further information.

The Tearoom serves light lunches, tea and cakes and the Shop
sells souvenirs, cards, gifts and local produce.

Layer Marney Tower is available for wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate meetings and conferences. The Tea House is available to let as a self-catering cottage.

Please contact us if you want to organise an event at Layer Marney Tower - telephone 01206 330784 or e-mail info@layermarneytower.co.uk

Guided Tours - £8.50 per person (minimum charge £170) maximum 50 people.
Groups of 20 people or more are welcome throughout the year by appointment
Group prices - Adults £4.50, Children £2.75

© Layer Marney Tower Partnership 2003/2009