£2,350 - £7,700 for Venue Hire
Up to 140
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Late Availability
Last Minute Dates Available
£1000 Off
This beautiful Tudor gatehouse is the perfect backdrop for your special day!
Layer Marney Tower Pricing & Costs
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£2,350
Maximum Price
£7,700
Prices dependant on season, day of the week and year. The reception fee is a venue hire charge and therefore includes use of the Long Gallery, garden and grounds, heating, lighting, tables and chairs. Also included is an overnight stay in the Honeymoon Suite, known as the de Zoete Rooms and use of the chauffeur driven 1930's Rolls Royce.
What is included in this pricing:
External caterers not permitted
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Furniture included
Couple accommodation included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Layer Marney Tower Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
140
Reception Capacity
180
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Venue
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Outdoor Reception Space
Water View
Food and Drink
In-house Catering
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Alcohol Licence
Layer Marney Tower Full Description
With landscaped gardens and magnificent views towards the River Blackwater, Layer Marney Tower is your perfect wedding venue. The mellow Tudor brickwork and terracotta decorations make a fabulous backdrop for your photos. From the first time you see Layer Marney Tower you will be overwhelmed. It is a magnificent building with efficient, friendly staff, who make sure that your special day is indeed special. With great attention to detail our small team ensure that you and your guests have a worry free, fantastic day. Our caterers use only the best ingredients, where possible, locally sourced. Come and see us, you won't be disappointed.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Karen Brand
Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for your interest in Layer Marney Tower.
I look forward to welcoming you for a private viewing, where you can start to envisage your perfect day here.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1991
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
12
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at Layer Marney Tower?
They are all the best weddings! Each one is magical.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Discuss a realistic budget and then get organised with your plans by prioritising the most important aspects of your day. Delegate jobs, (as friends and family love to help) and never be afraid to ask the venue for help.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Too many to mention but we always enjoy hearing a personalised reading or vows during the ceremony, and seeing the four legged friend of the wedding couple accompany them down the aisle.
Describe Layer Marney Tower in 5 adjectives
Friendly, Picturesque, Romantic, Flexible, Countryside.
Where’s the best photo spot at Layer Marney Tower?
Photographers tell us they are spoilt for choice, whether inside or outside but we love all pictures taken on the steps with the backdrop of the magnificent Tudor tower.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Layer Marney Tower?
Danny Dyer, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. There are many more, but we couldn't possibly divulge any details...!
What’s your favourite canapé?
A miniature Yorkshire pudding with roast beef and horseradish sauce.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
A ransack of the sweet cart.
What is Layer Marney Tower most unique feature?
The 500 year old magnificent Tudor buildings and Tower, nestled in the Essex countryside.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The feedback and reviews we receive about our friendly, professional team.
Press & Awards
All our awards & press mentions