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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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Holiday park

Waldegraves Family Holiday Park

West Mersea, Essex · 7.0 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Family friendly
- Free parking
- Play area
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Waldegraves Family Holiday Park Book Direct / Check Availability – Waldegraves Family Holiday Park (opens in a new tab)
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Guesthouse

East Gate Inn Guesthouse

Colchester, Essex · 7.1 miles from Layer Marney Tower

Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – East Gate Inn Guesthouse Book Direct / Check Availability – East Gate Inn Guesthouse (opens in a new tab)
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B&B

Mersea Island Vineyard B&B

East Mersea, Essex · 7.3 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – Mersea Island Vineyard B&B Book Direct / Check Availability – Mersea Island Vineyard B&B (opens in a new tab)
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Hotel

Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

Maldon, Essex · 7.4 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
- Outdoor activities
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel (opens in a new tab)
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Self catering

Wakes Hall Lodges

Colchester, Essex · 7.5 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £200 a night
View details – Wakes Hall Lodges Book Direct / Check Availability – Wakes Hall Lodges (opens in a new tab)
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Hotel

Essex Golf & Country Club, Hotel & Spa

East Colne, Essex · 7.6 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
- Golf course
- Gym
- Pool
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Essex Golf & Country Club, Hotel & Spa Book Direct / Check Availability – Essex Golf & Country Club, Hotel & Spa (opens in a new tab)
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Hotel

The Essex Hotel

Colchester, Essex · 7.6 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
- Golf course
- Gym
- Pool
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – The Essex Hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – The Essex Hotel (opens in a new tab)
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Glamping

Mersea Barns Glamping

East Mersea, Essex · 7.7 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Mersea Barns Glamping Book Direct / Check Availability – Mersea Barns Glamping (opens in a new tab)
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Hotel

Wivenhoe House Hotel

Colchester, Essex · 7.7 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Dog friendly
- Conferences
- Free parking
- Meetings
Price guide: from £150 a night
View details – Wivenhoe House Hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – Wivenhoe House Hotel (opens in a new tab)
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Holiday park

Park Dean Coopers Beach Holiday Park

Essex · 7.9 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Family friendly
- Free parking
- Play area
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Park Dean Coopers Beach Holiday Park Book Direct / Check Availability – Park Dean Coopers Beach Holiday Park (opens in a new tab)
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Guesthouse

The Limes Guest House

Maldon, Essex · 8.0 miles from Layer Marney Tower

Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – The Limes Guest House Book Direct / Check Availability – The Limes Guest House (opens in a new tab)
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Apartment

Staycations Maldon Suites

Maldon, Essex · 8.1 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Staycations Maldon Suites Book Direct / Check Availability – Staycations Maldon Suites (opens in a new tab)
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Inn

The Blue Boar

Maldon, Essex · 8.1 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – The Blue Boar Book Direct / Check Availability – The Blue Boar (opens in a new tab)
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Camping

Fen Farm Camping and Caravan Site

East Mersea, Essex · 8.2 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Family friendly
- Free parking
Price guide: under £50 a night
View details – Fen Farm Camping and Caravan Site Book Direct / Check Availability – Fen Farm Camping and Caravan Site (opens in a new tab)
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Inn

The White Horse

Maldon, Essex · 8.2 miles from Layer Marney Tower

Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – The White Horse Book Direct / Check Availability – The White Horse (opens in a new tab)
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Hotel

Travelodge Colchester Northern Gateway

Colchester, Essex · 8.2 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Dog friendly
- Free parking
Price guide: under £50 a night
View details – Travelodge Colchester Northern Gateway Book Direct / Check Availability – Travelodge Colchester Northern Gateway (opens in a new tab)
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Holiday park

Mersea Island Holiday Park Lodges- Away Resorts

Colchester, Essex · 8.3 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Family friendly
- Free parking
- Play area
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Mersea Island Holiday Park Lodges- Away Resorts Book Direct / Check Availability – Mersea Island Holiday Park Lodges- Away Resorts (opens in a new tab)
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Hotel

Premier Inn Colchester (A12) hotel

Colchester, Essex · 8.9 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Premier Inn Colchester (A12) hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – Premier Inn Colchester (A12) hotel (opens in a new tab)
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Holiday park

Steeple Bay Holiday Park

Steeple, Essex · 9.0 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Family friendly
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Steeple Bay Holiday Park Book Direct / Check Availability – Steeple Bay Holiday Park (opens in a new tab)
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Inn

The Star Inn

Steeple, Essex · 9.0 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – The Star Inn Book Direct / Check Availability – The Star Inn (opens in a new tab)
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Hotel

Dragonfly Hotel

Colchester, Essex · 9.2 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – Dragonfly Hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – Dragonfly Hotel (opens in a new tab)
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Glamping

Southey Creek Glamping

Maldon, Essex · 9.2 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Southey Creek Glamping Book Direct / Check Availability – Southey Creek Glamping (opens in a new tab)
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Motel

Maryland Motel

Mayland, Essex · 9.5 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £50 a night
View details – Maryland Motel Book Direct / Check Availability – Maryland Motel (opens in a new tab)
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Hotel

Premier Inn Braintree (Freeport Village) hotel

Cressing, Essex · 9.6 miles from Layer Marney Tower
- Free parking
Price guide: from £100 a night
View details – Premier Inn Braintree (Freeport Village) hotel Book Direct / Check Availability – Premier Inn Braintree (Freeport Village) hotel (opens in a new tab)

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