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A beautiful Tudor building, which although incomplete, was planned to be the sumptuous palace of Henry VIII's Lord Privy Seal - Henry 1st Lord Marney. Magnificent Tudor architecture makes this a good place for teaching outside the classroom. Courses available
Tudor Days with professional costumed teaching staff. The class can learn about food, medicine, plants, armour, dancing and games, daily life and religion, as well as a tour of the tower. We also have days learning about Stone Age, Bronze Age, Egyptians etc. See web site for full details.
OPENING TIMES: Schools are welcome at any time by arrangement.
SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 4 hours (1000-1400).
EDUCATIONAL VISIT FACILITIES:
Free preliminary visit for teacher, teachers. Area under cover for eating lunch.
Prices
EDUCATIONAL RATES:
Please contact for details.
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Address
Layer Marney,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO5 9US
Directions
Map reference: TL 928174 Lat: 51.82194 Long: 0.79613
By Road:
By car: Layer Marney Tower is a 20mns drive from Colchester town centre, off Maldon Road on the way to Tiptree.
The address is: Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Nr. Colchester, Essex C05 9US
By Bus: The 75 bus from Colchester Town Centre will take you to Smythe's Green, a 20mn walk from Layer Marney Tower.
Parking: free
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted