Layer Marney Tower — Land & Legacy

Layer Marney Tower is a Grade I listed historic house in Essex, and a member of Historic Houses. Find out how to visit and what's nearby.

About Layer Marney Tower

Layer Marney Tower holds the distinction of being the tallest Tudor gatehouse in Britain.

Built in the early sixteenth century, the red-brick structure stands in rural Essex, roughly six to seven miles south-west of Colchester.

Henry, first Lord Marney, commissioned it, though he died in 1523 before the grander house he had planned was ever completed.

The tower remains in private ownership and is a member of Historic Houses, whose members benefit from free admission.

It is open to the public on a seasonal basis, independent of the National Trust or English Heritage.

Facilities

Parking

Plan your visit to Layer Marney Tower

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Nearest station: Marks Tey Rail Station (4.1 miles)

Open seasonally from spring to autumn on selected days; check the official website for current dates and times.

Places to visit near Layer Marney Tower

Braxted Park

historic house 4.7 miles

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St Michael's Church, Berechurch

church 4.8 miles

View St Michael's Church, Berechurch on heritage map

Paycocke's

historic building 5.9 miles

View Paycocke's on heritage map

St. John's Abbey

historic building 6.2 miles

View St. John's Abbey on heritage map

Lexden Earthworks and Bluebottle Grove

historic building 6.3 miles

View Lexden Earthworks and Bluebottle Grove on heritage map

Historic places nearby

Within 5 miles of Layer Marney Tower there are 2 historic properties, including 1 church and 1 historic house, across Churches Conservation Trust and Historic Houses sites.

1 Churches Conservation Trust

1 Historic Houses

1 Church

1 Historic house

See these 2 sites on the heritage map

Within 10 miles of Layer Marney Tower there are 12 historic properties, including 6 historic buildings, 4 churchs and 2 historic houses, across Churches Conservation Trust, English Heritage and Historic Houses sites.

4 Churches Conservation Trust

4 English Heritage

2 Historic Houses

2 National Trust

6 Historic building

4 Church

2 Historic house

See these 12 sites on the heritage map

Within 20 miles of Layer Marney Tower there are 32 historic properties, including 11 churchs, 9 historic buildings and 9 historic houses, across Churches Conservation Trust, Historic Houses and National Trust sites.

10 Churches Conservation Trust

9 Historic Houses

7 National Trust

6 English Heritage

11 Church

9 Historic building

9 Historic house

1 Castle

1 Garden

1 Mill

See these 32 sites on the heritage map