Layer Marney Tower

Layer Marney Tower
Address: Nr Colchester
Essex
Postcode: CO59US
Telephone: 01206 330784
Website: http://www.layermarneytower.co.uk
Description


Britains Tallest Tudor Gatehouse, built in the reign of Henry VIII.

Stunning buildings, beautiful gardens, open parkland.


Visiting the Tower

 
The gatehouse, farm and gardens are open to the public between April and September each year.


Opening Times 2008
 
 
20th March to 28th September 2008
Sunday to Thursday
(closed Friday & Saturday)
12noon - 5pm
Adults £4.25
Children £2.75
Family Ticket (2A+2C) £13.00


 
 
England’s tallest Tudor gatehouse offers visitors magnificent views to the Blackwater estuary and beyond. On
a clear day you can even see St Cedd’s Chapel on the Dengie peninsular. As you climb the tower you can
pause and admire Manderley – the exquisite dolls house made by Pat Camp. Stop at the History Room to
learn more about the buildings’ past and see the model of how Layer Marney Tower might have looked had Lord Marney lived to complete his palace.

The view from the roof shows the church, outbuildings, play area, gardens, estate and wildlife walk. Layer Marney Tower is a great place to visit whether you are planning to exhaust the children in the play area or enjoy the tranquility of the garden. The Tearoom, situated in the Old Stables, offers a range of light lunches as well as tea and cakes. Next door is the shop, stocked with a selection of souvenirs, gifts, cards and local produce.


For more details please refer to our website via the link above.




 
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