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Layer Marney Tower
Built around 1520. Layer Marney Tower, 6 miles south of Colchester off the B1022 Maldon Road, is the tallest Tudor Gatehouse in England. The building is principally the creation of Henry, the first Lord Marney, a close friend of Henry VIII. Lord Marney died in 1523, and his son, John, continued the building work but died just two years later, leaving no male heirs to continue the family line or the construction.
The buildings suffered considerable damage from the Great Colchester Earthquake of 1884, being close to the epicentre in nearby Peldon.
The house came to the Charrington family in the mid 20th century and has been occupied by the Charrington family ever since. Today it is a family residence, conference centre, wedding venue and visitor atttraction.
The 80ft tower is well worth the climb for the spectacular view of the Essex countryside it offers. Available hire for functions. Minimum group size of 25. Coach parking available. Tearoom seats 34. Toilets and limited access for people with disabilities.
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Prices
Adults £5.00, Children (3-14 years) £3.00 .
Family £14.00 - 2 adults & 2 children.
Group & Guided Tours - please telephone.
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Wed 1 - Thu 30 Sep 2010 | Wed 12:00 to 17:00 | Sun 12:00 to 17:00 |
Contact
Layer Marney TowerTel: 01206 330784
www.layermarneytower.co.uk
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Layer Marney TowerLayer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9US
Map reference: TL 928174
By Road:
Directions from the A12
From London and the West: Leave the A12 at the Kelvedon turning (B1024). Drive through Kelvedon, crossing the river, and at the top of the hill turn right by the Old Anchor Pub, to Maldon and Tiptree (B1023). Follow this road for about two miles to a T-junction. Turn left to Colchester (B1022). Turn right after 2 miles, at the signpost to Layer Marney Tower. There is a sharp corner almost immediately, followed soon after by a left turning signed to Layer Marney Tower which you should take. At the first cross-roads turn right (signed), and drive for about 1/4 mile. The entrance gates to Layer Marney Tower are on the right.
From Ipswich and the East: Turn off the A12 at the Halstead exit (B1124). At the roundabout take the first exit left. (You will pass a sign for Layer Marney Tower that says follow the signs to Maldon). At the next roundabout take the third exit to Maldon, Tollgate Retail Park and Colchester Zoo, passing Sainsburys on your right. You will now go over three small roundabouts: at the first go straight over, at the second turn left, and at the third, a double roundabout, turn right to Maldon (B1022). After two miles you will see, on the right, the entrance to Birch Quarry, and soon after a turning on the left signed to Layer Marney Tower. Take this turning, go straight over the cross-roads and follow the lane for 1/4 mile. The entrance gates to Layer Marney Tower are on the right.
Public Transport:
From Colchester Bus 75 from Bus Station stand 9 to Smythe's Green, hourly service (2 hourly Sundays) 20 mins walk by roads from Smythe's Green, map advisable.
Parking : free
Also at this venue
Layer Marney TowerEvents at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Wed 22 Sep 2010 | Invitation to View |
| Sat 25 Sep 2010 | Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning |
| Sun 26 Sep 2010 | Charity Day |
| Fri 29 Oct 2010 | Lantern Tour |
| Wed 3 Nov 2010 | Invitation to View |
| Wed 15, Thu 16 Dec 2010 | Christmas at Layer Marney Tower |