Come and see Layer Marney Tower and the Essex Barn after all the work. Gardens, Church and Play Area all open. Tower and Exhibitions all open. Tea Room will be in the Long Gallery, offering plenty of space. If the weather is lovely bring a picnic.
Come and see Layer Marney Tower and the Essex Barn after all the work. Gardens, Church and Play Area all open. Tower and Exhibitions all open. Tea Room will be in the Long Gallery, offering plenty of space. If the weather is lovely bring a picnic.
There are so many different things going on at Layer Marney Tower that sometimes it is easier to read what we are up to. These are regularly written, gentle tales of life at Layer Marney Tower.
There are so many different things going on at Layer Marney Tower that sometimes it is easier to read what we are up to. These are regularly written, gentle tales of life at Layer Marney Tower.
The Tower and grounds are still open but due to unforeseen circumstances the Sheep Shearer is no longer able to join us.
The excellent Handlebards return to Layer Marney Tower with a wonderful rendition of Macbeth. Pedal-powered, this four strong troupe will give you a unique version of Shakespeares's Macbeth
Henry VIII with all his wives (at once, brave man) will be here.
Sadly the musicians will not be with us as some f them have been asked to self isolate.
In addition, do you fancy chatting to Anne Boleyn? do you have any questions to ask Catherine Parr? The Tudor Legacies with their Henry VIII and his six wives will all be here and would enjoy your company. It is a wonderful selfie moment!
Delayed because one of them had Covid, we are delighted The Three Inch Fools have reset their date. Come and see Robin Hood with his Merry Men and their slightly confused idea of their adventures.
As part of the house opening Henry VIII will be wandering around Layer Marney Tower and will be bring all six of his wives. They are a friendly bunch and are more than happy to chat. Come and find out more about the Tudor times and may be have yourself a selfie with Jane Seymour!
Later on, if you bring a kite you can take it to the big field to fly
Closed for a Private Function. Unfortunately we are closed today, please check our opening times for other available dates.
As Part of the Essex Book Festival: Katherine Parr by Alison Weir. Come and meet the Author
The village of Layer Marney organise a good old-fashioned fete once a year. Moved from May to August this year it is your opportunity to smash plates, buy jam, splat the rat and enter your dog into one of the silliest of Dog Shows.
As if the village Fete is not enough, throughout the day, camped in the field will be the Companye of Merri Folk. A Tudor encampment keen to show you how life was in Tudor times. They welcome you to see, touch and smell what they are up in the camp.
Hapless hero Robin Hood pulls out - Sadly postponed due to Covid. The new date is Tuesday 31st August 6pm
The Mikado by Gilbert and Sullivan performed by the Merry Opera Company to raise money for the Essex Rural Fund
Last Day of House Opening and all the Gate Money will be give to the Red Cross. Come and support an excellent Charity.
Christmas at Layer Marney Tower including a tour of the house, lunch and a performance of the Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester
Christmas at Layer Marney Tower including a tour of the house, lunch and a performance of the Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester
Christmas at Layer Marney Tower including a tour of the house, lunch and a performance of the Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester
Christmas at Layer Marney Tower including a tour of the house, lunch and a performance of the Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester
Christmas at Layer Marney Tower including a tour of the house, lunch and a performance of the Beatrix Potter's The Tailor of Gloucester
The Tailor of Gloucester
Come to a lovely Christmas play and sing carols as well
Tom Carradine's Cockney Sing-a-long
Come and see what we have been up to since you were last here
Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn
Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn
Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn
Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn
Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn
Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn
Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn
Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn
Back at last. Come and say hello to the Lambs.
Your ticket also allows you to explore the Tower and have fun with the Garden Games in the Barn
Come and Enjoy Easter with us. Egg and Spoon Races, Toddler Easter Egg Hunts and Bottle feeding Lambs and that is before your explore the Tower.
Come and Enjoy Easter with us. Egg and Spoon Races, Toddler Easter Egg Hunts and Bottle feeding Lambs and that is before your explore the Tower.
As well as a visit to Layer Marney Tower, do you fancy chatting to Anne Boleyn? do you have any questions to ask Catherine Parr? The Tudor Legacies with their Henry VIII, wives, courtiers and two children will all be here today and would enjoy your company. It is a wonderful selfie moment!
Come on your own or with friends and be taken on a Guided tour full of history and stories about Layer Marney Tower. Often guided by a member of the family the tour goes from one end of the building to the other.
The Handlebards return with an hilarious, energetic, outdoor production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, bring your own chair, picnic and blanket, doors open at 6pm for 7pm start.
Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.
Come on your own or with friends and be taken on a Guided tour full of history and stories about Layer Marney Tower. Often guided by a member of the family the tour goes from one end of the building to the other.
Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.
Stunningly beautiful, interpretation of this classic tale by New Creations Collective Company - complemented by superb music score and choreography staged in the gardens at Layer Marney Tower.
Come and join us for some English Country Dancing.
Caller and toe tapping music
Pay Bar
Come on your own or with friends and be taken on a Guided tour full of history and stories about Layer Marney Tower. Often guided by a member of the family the tour goes from one end of the building to the other.
500year Celebration of the Visit of Henry VIII
Visit us for all the fun at the fete in beautiful gardens and absorb 500 years of history in The Tower.
Come on your own or with friends and be taken on a Guided tour full of history and stories about Layer Marney Tower. Often guided by a member of the family the tour goes from one end of the building to the other.
Come and support the Essex Boys and Girls Club.
All Gate Money goes to this charity
'Twas the Night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...........
Come on your own or with friends and be taken on a Christmas tour full of history and stories and enjoy Mulled wine and mince Pies. Christmas trees, fires in the grate and candles lit in the Dining Room.
Easter Egg and Spoon Race, Toddler Easter Egg Hunt and Tractor rides to the Lambs
Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.
Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.
Visit us for lots of fun and games you would expect to see at a village fete in the grounds of a 500 year old Tudor Palace.
The Handlebards return for this year's performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Enjoy an evening of hilarious, witty Shakespeare fun.
Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.
The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti
Opera at Layer Marney Tower
Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.
Day 1 of the three day Commemorations of Henry 1st Lord Marney's Funeral Procession
Day 2 - Get a feel of the extraordinary journey Henry, 1st Lord Marney's Funeral Procession undertook
Day 3 - Come to the Tudor Fair at Layer Marney Tower and watch the Funeral Procession arrive
New Creations Collective use classical and contemporary artforms to tell timeless, hope-inspiring stories.
Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.
An opportunity to visit a 500 year old historic building and enjoy a fantastic pantomime held in our barn. Fun for all ages.
A number of kites will be here to entertain you in the gardens. You can bring your own kite to fly or just sit, relax with a ice cream and watch. Fun for all the family.
Layer Marney Tower is nearly 500 years old and the Marney Family were here for nearly 500 years before the house was built. Come and hear some interesting facts and have some of the special features pointed out to enhance you visit.
Five Fantastic Historians talking on their favourite subjects
Four Fantastic Historians adding History to Layer Marney Tower
A wonderful opportunity to support this well-deserved charity in their endeavour to assist prisoners learn a new skill.
