put the house up for sale and the Charringtons purchased it. It has been occupied by the Charrington family ever since. The gardens are listed as Grade II on the English Heritage Register of Historic Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England, while the building itself was designated Grade I in 1952. In 2023 the tower and gardens are open to the public from mid-April to 1st October for a small admission fee. The tower is also available for wedding ceremonies and receptions, as well as conferences. It has proved popular as a media location. Films and television programs which feature shots of Layer Marney Tower include Preaching to the Perverted, Pasolini's Canterbury Tales, and Lovejoy. In December 2011 the tower was the venue for BBC1's Antiques Roadshow. References External links Official website "Tea House (The), Near Colchester, Essex" at vivat-trust.org Country houses in Essex Gardens in Essex Historic house museums in Essex Grade I listed buildings in Essex Houses completed in 1520 1520 establishments in England Brick Gothic Gothic architecture in England Tudor architecture Grade I listed gates Grade II listed parks and gardens in Essex Borough of Colchester