Welcome to Layer Marney Tower
England’s tallest Tudor Gatehouse, Layer Marney Tower stands within the Essex landscape, commanding views to the River Blackwater and beyond. Built in the reign of Henry VIII by Henry, Lord Marney, Layer Marney Tower is a statement house, that shows its original owner was rich, powerful and a friend of the King. The ornate terracotta decorations are of Italian design, the extravagant use of glass, diaper patterns in the brick work and its commanding height, add to its grandeur and importance.
Although this is a stunning and imposing building, Layer Marney Tower remains a family home, skilfully adapted for the perfect Essex wedding venue. We also cater for receptions, conferences, parties, school groups in Essex all year round.
Visitors have been welcomed to Layer Marney Tower for over 500 years and we warmly welcome you to come and visit and find out more. See our 2018 Events’ Calendar to see what events we have up to the end of the year. From the beginning of October we are closed to general visitors. We re-open on Wednesday 3rd April 2019. However, we are open throughout the year for weddings, school visits, guided tours, group visits, special events, corporate events etc.
What we do
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Step into the peace of a Layer Marney Tower conference. Leave the organisation to us for a positive beneficial event.
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Taste, see and touch authentic Tudor life or try our other first rate courses covering hundreds of years of history.
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Check our Events List for exciting days out, or choose a quiet day to enjoy the peace of the Tower and grounds.
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Looking for a venue for your special celebration? We can cater for large or small party sizes all year round.
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Would you like an exciting holiday experience in Essex? Try glamour camping in our beautiful grounds.
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Glamping
With your own private hot tub, shower, running water and flushing loo… proper beds, wooden floors - this is probably not camping as you know it. Enjoy the “outdoor” life in one of our luxury encampments. Cook on a wood burning stove, toast marshmallows round the campfire. This is a really fun experience.
