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Licensed for ceremonies – indoors and outdoorsUp to 180 day guests · 220 in the eveningRooms on site for the wedding partyPlaces to stay nearby for your guestsBook a viewing on the venue’s website

Layer Marney · Essex

Weddings at Layer Marney Tower

Castle & historic 💍 Licensed for ceremonies 🌿 Outdoor ceremonies 🔑 Exclusive use 🛏 Rooms on site

Price guide Venue hire £2,600–£7,950

–ceremony guests
180day guests
220evening guests
–sleep on site

💍 The venue

Britain's tallest Tudor gatehouse with gardens, parish church and parkland looking towards the Blackwater Estuary.

Style: Castle & historic · Countryside

🥂 On the day

✓ You can hold the legal ceremony here, including outdoors.

🍴 In-house catering
🔑 Exclusive use
🐕 Dogs welcome
♿ Partly step-free

📍 Getting there & staying

Address: Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex CO5 9US
Rooms: Rooms on site – more places to stay nearby below

Venue website ↗ Directions Places to stay ↓

Worth knowing: External caterers not permitted; no corkage on own alcohol; fireworks and marquees permitted. No lift up the tower.

Guest numbers, prices and rules come from the venue and wedding directories and change often – always confirm with the venue before you book. More wedding venues in Essex →

60 places to stay

Places to stay for your guests near Layer Marney Tower, nearest first. Distances are from the venue, in miles.

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Brook Red Lion Hotel

Colchester, Essex · 6.4 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Dog friendly
- Weddings
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Brook Red Lion Hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – Brook Red Lion Hotel (opens in a new tab)
££ Google rating
Hotel

BW The Rose & Crown Hotel

Colchester, Essex · 7.0 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Meetings
- Weddings
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – BW The Rose & Crown Hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – BW The Rose & Crown Hotel (opens in a new tab)
£££££ Google rating
Self catering

Osea Island accommodation

Maldon, Essex · 7.0 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £200 a night
View details – Osea Island accommodation Book Direct / Check Availability – Osea Island accommodation (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon ££ Google rating
Inn

The Hare and Hounds

Layer Breton, Essex · 1.3 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- EV charging
- Free parking
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – The Hare and Hounds Book Direct / Check Availability – The Hare and Hounds (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon £££££ Google rating
Holiday park

Five Lakes Resort – Potters Resorts

Tolleshunt Knights, Essex · 2.5 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Family friendly
- Free parking
Price guide: from £200 a night
View details – Five Lakes Resort – Potters Resorts Book Direct / Check Availability – Five Lakes Resort – Potters Resorts (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon £ Google rating
Hotel

Travelodge Colchester Feering

Feering, Essex · 3.5 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Dog friendly
- Free parking
Price guide: under £50 a night
View details – Travelodge Colchester Feering Book Direct / Check Availability – Travelodge Colchester Feering (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon ££ Google rating
B&B

Ransomes B&B

Peldon, Essex · 3.6 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – Ransomes B&B Book Direct / Check Availability – Ransomes B&B (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon ££ Google rating
Inn

The Blue Anchor

Colchester, Essex · 3.8 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Meetings
- Weddings
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – The Blue Anchor Book Direct / Check Availability – The Blue Anchor (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon £££ Google rating
Hotel

Delta Hotels by Marriott

Colchester, Essex · 4.0 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Dog friendly
- Gym
- Meetings
- Pool
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Delta Hotels by Marriott Book Direct / Check Availability – Delta Hotels by Marriott (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon £££ Google rating
Hotel

Holiday Inn Colchester

Eight Ash Green, Essex · 5.0 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Dog friendly
- EV charging
- Free parking
- Gym
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Holiday Inn Colchester Book Direct / Check Availability – Holiday Inn Colchester (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon £££££ Google rating
Glamping

Browning Bros

Great Tey, Essex · 5.1 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
- Weddings
Price guide: from £200 a night
View details – Browning Bros Book Direct / Check Availability – Browning Bros (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon ££ Google rating
Glamping

Swallows Field Glamping Pods

Colchester, Essex · 5.6 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Dog friendly
- EV charging
- Free parking
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – Swallows Field Glamping Pods Book Direct / Check Availability – Swallows Field Glamping Pods (opens in a new tab)
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B&B

The Victory B&B at Mersea

West Mersea, Essex · 5.6 miles from Layer Marney Tower

Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – The Victory B&B at Mersea Book Direct / Check Availability – The Victory B&B at Mersea (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon ££ Google rating
Hotel

Ranfield’s Brasserie Hotel Rooms

Coggleshall, Essex · 5.8 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – Ranfield’s Brasserie Hotel Rooms Book Direct / Check Availability – Ranfield’s Brasserie Hotel Rooms (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon £££ Google rating
Inn

The Woolpack Inn

Coggleshall, Essex · 5.8 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – The Woolpack Inn Book Direct / Check Availability – The Woolpack Inn (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon £££ Google rating
Hotel

Colchester Boutique Hotel

Colchester, Essex · 6.4 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Conferences
- Meetings
- Weddings
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Colchester Boutique Hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – Colchester Boutique Hotel (opens in a new tab)
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Hotel

North Hill Hotel

Colchester, Essex · 6.4 miles from Layer Marney Tower

Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – North Hill Hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – North Hill Hotel (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon ££ Google rating
Inn

The George of Colchester

Colchester, Essex · 6.4 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Meetings
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – The George of Colchester Book Direct / Check Availability – The George of Colchester (opens in a new tab)
Google rating

Hotel

Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre (Castle) hotel

Colchester, Essex · 6.5 miles from Layer Marney Tower

Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre (Castle) hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre (Castle) hotel (opens in a new tab)
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Hotel

St Nicholas Hotel

Colchester, Essex · 6.5 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Meetings
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – St Nicholas Hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – St Nicholas Hotel (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon £££ Google rating
Hotel

Greyfriars Hotel

Colchester, Essex · 6.6 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
- Weddings
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Greyfriars Hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – Greyfriars Hotel (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon ££ Google rating
Hotel

Star Anglia Hotel

Colchester, Essex · 6.6 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Conferences
- EV charging
- Free parking
- Meetings
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – Star Anglia Hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – Star Anglia Hotel (opens in a new tab)
Photo coming soon £££ Google rating
Hotel

Premier Inn Colchester Cowdray Avenue (A133) hotel

Colchester, Essex · 6.8 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Premier Inn Colchester Cowdray Avenue (A133) hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – Premier Inn Colchester Cowdray Avenue (A133) hotel (opens in a new tab)
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Guesthouse

The Railway Sleeper Lodge Guesthouse

Colchester, Essex · 6.8 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – The Railway Sleeper Lodge Guesthouse Book Direct / Check Availability – The Railway Sleeper Lodge Guesthouse (opens in a new tab)

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