Matching Tye is a village which forms part of the civil parish of Matching, in the County of Essex, England. It is 2.3 miles (3.7 km) east of Harlow, 2.9 Miles (4.8 km) south-east of Sawbridgeworth and 6.3 miles (10.4 km) north-east of Epping. The actor and comedian Rik Mayall was born at Matching Tye. Other Matching parish settlements Carter's Green Housham Tye Matching Matching Green Newman's End Transport There is no railway station in the village, the nearest active rail link is Harlow Mill, 4.2 miles from the village centre. References External links Matching Parish Council Villages in Essex Matching, Essex