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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· East of England

Layer Marney Tower

In or near Great Wigborough.

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Layer Marney Tower β€” castle in england east. Operated by he.

Layer Marney Tower, The Long Gallery fireplace - geograph.org.uk - 6235817

Michael Garlick β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Marks Tey Β· 6.5 km

About

Layer Marney Tower is a castle located in england east. Operated by he. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.

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Place summary

Layer Marney Tower is a castle located in the East of England. It features a distinctive Tudor design, notable for its tall brick tower, which is the tallest of its kind in the country. The castle is a Grade I listed building, reflecting its architectural significance and historical value. Visitors can explore the surrounding gardens and grounds, which offer a glimpse into the estate's history and landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8227, 0.7970
County
Essex
District
Colchester
Parish
Layer Marney
Postcode
CO5 9US
Parliamentary constituency
Witham
Nearest railway station
Marks Tey β€” 6.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Layer Marney Tower, The Long Gallery fireplace - geograph.org.uk - 6235817πŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· East of England

Layer Marney Tower

Layer Marney Tower β€” a other in england-east, United Kingdom.

πŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— layermarneytower.co.uk
Roundbush Road - geograph.org.uk - 4596629πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· East of England

Layer Marney

Layer Marney β€” a village in england east.

Trees on the bank of The Rampart - geograph.org.uk - 1609859πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· East of England

The Rampart

The Rampart β€” a historic house in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Oxley MeadowFlagshipπŸ“· 5

Wildlife reserves Β· East of England

Oxley Meadow

Oxley Meadow β€” Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— essexwt.org.uk
Village Hall Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 5177039πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· East of England

Birch Memorial Hall

Birch Memorial Hall β€” a memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Village Hall Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 5177039πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· East of England

Birch Castle

Birch Castle β€” a literary house museum in england east.

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Where to eat & stay near Layer Marney Tower

Places to stay

Building work at Prested Hall - geograph.org.uk - 2197521πŸ“· 3

Hotels Β· East of England

Prested Hall

Prested Hall β€” a hotel in england east.

Wooded roundabout on the A12, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 8063693πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

Colchester Country Park

Colchester Country Park β€” a campsite in england east.

Stoneham Street - geograph.org.uk - 4623325πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· East of England

White Hart Hotel

White Hart Hotel β€” a hotel in england east.

β†— whitehartgreatyeldham.co.uk
The George Hotel in Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 6069403πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· East of England

Red Lion Hotel

Red Lion Hotel β€” a hotel in england east.

β†— brook-hotels.co.uk
The George Hotel, 116 High Street, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 5487461πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East of England

The George

The George β€” a hotel in england east.

Emptying Elizabeth II postbox on Chigborough Road - geograph.org.uk - 5382135πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

Chigborough Farm

Chigborough Farm β€” a campsite in england east.

Places to eat & drink

Kingsford Bridge carrying the B1026 toward Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 1851502πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Donkey And Buskins Public House

Donkey And Buskins Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Texaco petrol station on Shrub End Road - geograph.org.uk - 5338985πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Ye Olde Leather Bottle Public House

Ye Olde Leather Bottle Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Post Office and off licence, Tollesbury - geograph.org.uk - 3674207πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The King's Head Public House

The King's Head Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Peldon Rose Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 4710629πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Peldon Rose Public House

Peldon Rose Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

The garden of Paycockes House, Coggeshall - geograph.org.uk - 4048913πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Fleece Public House

The Fleece Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Straws public house, St John's Avenue Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 1875488πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Playhouse

The Playhouse in England East, United Kingdom.

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Castles Β· East of England

Barnwell Castle

Barnwell Castle β€” castle in Northamptonshire, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— her.northamptonshire.gov.uk
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Castles Β· East of England

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Aerial view of Hadleigh centre in the snow - geograph.org.uk - 1563668πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· East of England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Layer Marney Tower?
Layer Marney Tower is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO5 9US), in the parish of Layer Marney.
What is Layer Marney Tower?
Layer Marney Tower β€” castle in england east. Operated by he.
How do I get to Layer Marney Tower?
The nearest railway station is Marks Tey, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO5 9US.
Does Layer Marney Tower charge admission?
Layer Marney Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Layer Marney Tower?
The nearest railway station is Marks Tey, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO5 9US.