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Learning

Educational visits are welcome at Layer Marney Tower any time of year. Our Educational Officer has an exciting range of educational programmes for all Key Stages. We are very proud of the Sandford Award that we have received in recognition of our outstanding contribution to heritage Learning. We also run a Forest School, Outward Bound activities as well as Team and Confidence building activities. We can work with classes, groups, special needs and home educated children.

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Early Learning

Developing the story is a key part of our Early Learning activities. It includes lots of doing and chatter, drawing out areas of literacy, mathematics and art as the day progresses. It also offers a chance to broaden an understanding of the world.

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Key Stage 1

Building on the story telling the children have the opportunity to think about some of the experiences in History. Each Activity has its own experiences built in. With advance notice themes or ideas can be introduced to match where you are in the Curriculum.

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Key Stage 2

Aimed at KS2 children we offer a wide range of historic periods where the children are able to touch, hear and handle things from life in the past. The topics range from Stone Age to the Victorians, Egyptians to Meeting the Ancestors and most popular of all the Tudors.

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Bush Craft

Set in 120 acres of countryside the aim of Bush Craft is to build confidence, observation, understanding of oneself and others and to develop teamwork.

You can bring a school group, a children’s party or afterschool group and have some good outside fun!

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Forest School

These sessions take place in a woodland setting across the field from Layer Marney Tower. Muddy Totz Parent & Toddler Forest School will be running a group fortnightly and welcome toddlers to explore and enjoy the forest at their own pace. The Mother and babies sessions will re start in the Spring

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Testimonials

Testimonial – Education

  • “We had a FANTASTIC (Covid safe) day, It was so lovely to experience a “normal” trip out. The staff were extremely knowledgeable, activities relevant and well delivered and we learnt a lot.”
    Home Farm – November 2020 Bronze Age
  • “I just wanted to drop you a quick email thanking you for an excellent visit at Layer Marney today. The children had a wonderful time and didn’t stop talking about what they had learnt on the coach home! I also overhead some of them saying to their parents what a great day they had! It was lovely to see them having the opportunity to learn outside the classroom especially considering that we are living in a strange time so thank you also for making it COVID- safe and stress free for our staff. We hope to visit you again in the future!”
    South Benfleet Primary School – September 2020 Tudors
  • “The children really enjoyed their day. It was great that we had the place to ourselves. We were welcomed as we came off the coach and all staff were friendly and full of information. The children were engaged throughout. We will definitely be back. Thank you.”
    South Woodham Ferrers School – March 2020 Tudors
  • “Fantastic, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Amazing location.”
    Dagenham Primary School – February 2020 Anglo Saxons
  • “Very friendly team from booking, correspondence and ease on the day. Good facilities at Layer Marney Tower, all very clean. Group Leaders both excellent with children and adults. Range of activities very good. All children enjoyed the trip. Many thanks for another great trip.”
    Tiptree Primary School – January 2020 Pirate Day
  • “Super day! Excellent, relevant information and activities. We loved it. Thank you again.”
    Rayleigh Primary School Year 4 – January 2020 Vikings and Saxons
  • “Thank you so much for having us on Monday for our School Trip. The children thoroughly enjoyed their day. Please can you also pass on our thanks to Hilary for being such an excellent leader. The children learnt so much and were totally captivated by her explanations of Tudor life and architecture.”
    Bishop Stortford Primary School Yr 5/6 – May 2019 Tudors
  • “The trip was perfect for our Year 3 children. The fact we were the only group using the facilities meant the children were safe and secure at all times. As teachers this meant we could put all of our focus into the activities. The children were engaged at all times and the teaching was perfect for their age. The facilities were also great for our wheelchair user.”
    Harold Hill Primary School Year 3 – April 2019 Ancient Egyptians
  • “Hilary was fantastic and was a real source of information. We really enjoyed our day! Thank you.”
    South Woodham Ferrers Primary School Year 5 – April 2019 Vikings
  • “Went on a trip with my child’s class today and had the best time ever. Really wonderful staff, so interactive with all the little ones. An enjoyable time was had by all, thank you so much for making it a day full of smiles.”
    Colchester Primary School Year 1 – March 2019 Once Upon a Time
  • “We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Hilary and Jackie presented their modules in a professional manner which engaged the children. The children came back with a wealth of knowledge and full of excitement. The children thoroughly enjoyed the practical sessions. Thank you very much.”
    Essex Primary School Year 3/4 – February 2019 Tudors
  • “A wonderful day; enjoyed by all of the children. They especially loved the archery! The facilitator was incredibly knowledgeable and made learning fun for the children. Many thanks for a wonderful day.”
    Witham Primary School Year 4 – Anglo Saxons and Vikings
  • “Thank you for a brilliant day. The teaching was superb and the activities well-matched to each session. The children really enjoyed their visit and were motivated by and engaged in the activities. The visit also really deepened their understanding about the Vikings.”
    South Woodham Ferrers Primary School Year 6 – January 2019
  • “Thank you for a lovely day. Our children thoroughly enjoyed themselves and learned a lot about the lives of Anglo Saxons.”
    Chelmsford Junior School Year 5 – November 2018 Anglo Saxons
  • “We thought it was good value, local to us and we will return in future years.”
    Harwich Primary School Year 5/6 – October 2018 Tudors
  • “We had a very lovely and well organised visit. The leaders had fantastic subject knowledge and everybody who went had a fantastic time.”
    Clacton-on-Sea Primary School Year 3 – October 2018 Stone Age to Iron Age
  • “A thoroughly enjoyable day. The children enjoyed making their Viking boats and were very proud to show their parents. Archery was also a highlight. The visit enhanced their learning of the Vikings. It was very organised and suitable for Year 3. Thank you.”
    Maldon Primary School Year 3 – October 2018 Vikings
  • “The day was a fantastic experience for the year group. As we were studying the Tudors, to be able to walk around the grounds and into several buildings was brilliant. The guides that we had were extremely helpful and knowledgeable, answering questions and providing history lessons on the subject we chose. I would recommend Layer Marney Tower as it was a great educational day out and everyone really enjoyed the experience.”
    Essex Primary School Year 5 – Tudors
  • “The children absolutely loved the fact they could actually touch, hold and try on the knight’s clothing and armour. The archery was a huge success, as was climbing the spiral staircase to the top of the Tower. Hilary and Jackie were both great and their knowledge and enthusiasm really helped to make the day so successful. The adults all enjoyed it too.”
    Essex Primary School Year 2 – Tudors
  • “Our children thoroughly enjoyed their day and loved the ‘yucky’ details of Tudor life shared. Good range of Tudor activities offered. Thank you!”
    Suffolk Primary School – Tudor Day