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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.  Click here to see the events we have so far planned for 2019.  We are closed on Friday 19th April and Saturday 20th April. Open on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, 11.00 am – 5.00 pm with bottle feeding the lambs at 12.30 and 4.00 pm.  From Wednesday 24th April we will still be bottle feeding the lambs, but we are only open on Wednesdays and Sundays.  Bottle feeding will continue on Wednesdays and Sundays until the first May Bank Holiday.  Please click on upcoming events for information about Bottle Feeding the Lambs.  We are open throughout the year for weddings, school visits, guided tours, group visits, special events, corporate events etc.

What we do

Corporate

Step into the peace of a Layer Marney Tower conference. Leave the organisation to us for a positive beneficial event.

Education

Taste, see and touch authentic Tudor life or try our other first rate courses covering hundreds of years of history.

Visiting

Check our Events List for exciting days out, or choose a quiet day to enjoy the peace of the Tower and grounds.

Parties

Looking for a venue for your special celebration? We can cater for large or small party sizes all year round.

Glamping

Would you like an exciting holiday experience in Essex? Try glamour camping in our beautiful grounds.