We are closed for general visits until 27th March 2024. Do take at look at our events page to see what we have planned in the meantime.

Welcome

It is 500 years since the death of Henry, 1st Lord Marney in 1523. Henry Marney was Henry VIII’s Lord Privy Seal and Layer Marney Tower is his statement house, built to shows his wealth and his power, reflecting his relationship with the King.

Layer Marney Tower is England’s tallest Tudor Gatehouse, standing within the Essex landscape, commanding views to the River Blackwater.

For information about our forthcoming events, please look on the Events Page.

We are open throughout the year for pre booked School Visits, Guided Tours, Weddings, Celebrations and Corporate hire. Have a look at our other pages for more information.

It is also possible to Stay here.

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Opening Times – 11am-5pm

16 Apr – 19 July	Sunday & Wednesday
23 July – 31 Aug	Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
3 Sept – 1 Oct	Sunday & Wednesday

Tickets & Prices

Adults	£10.00
Children	Under 13 Free
13+/Students	£7.00

Event prices may differ, please check. Dogs are welcome on leads.

Getting Here

Layer Marney Tower Nr Colchester, Essex CO5 9US.

We are situated 1 mile off the B1022 Colchester – Maldon Road. 6 miles from Colchester and 9 miles from Maldon.

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Explore Layer Marney Tower

Visiting

This year, we are delighted to welcome Children under 13 FREE entrance. Students 13 – 18, and those with student cards have discounted entrance.

Layer Marney Tower has a variety of events happening, please keep an eye on our events page.

Plan your trip

Events

Layer Marney Tower has lots of new events taking place next year. Make sure you are part of them.

We will be putting all sorts of different events up on our Event pages, as the details start coming in.

Great days out

Hiring

Layer Marney Tower is a lovely place to celebrate. We have spaces that can cope with all sorts of different numbers. We have been used for everything from Company Awards to Childrens’ Prize givings, from Wedding anniversaries to the arrival of a baby.

For every occasion

Staying

Hidden in the woods are 6 Glamour Camping tents, with real beds, running water and proper lavatories! In the Tudor buildings we have an apartment that sleeps two people, occasionally available through AirBnB.

Book a break

Learning

Winners of a Sandford Award, we take our educational offer very seriously. Open all year round for schools and groups. Our Tudor buildings are used to offer an exciting range of educational programmes covering all Key stages and also outward-bound and Forest School activities.

Time to explore

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