Birch and Layer Villages Information
Amenities and services in the villages of Birch, Layer Breton, Layer Marney and Layer de la Haye.
Useful links
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Birch and Layer Churches
The website of the Church of England parish churches serving the Layer villages with information on the times of services, details of forthcoming events, locations and histories of the churches, and contacts.
Breton Heath Website
A Layer Breton based site with a diary of events in local villages, information on the Three Villages Gardening Club and numerous articles on local history.
Layer Marney Tower
One of the best known attractions in our area, Layer Marney Tower is the largest Tudor gatehouse in the country with exceptionally fine brickwork.
Visit Colchester
Colchester's official tourism website with plenty of information and ideas for enjoying the area's leisure facilities and attractions.
Colchester Zoo
One of the most respected zoos in the country which has an excellent reputation for its breeding programme. It has made major investments in large new enclosures over the last few years.
Essex Wildlife Trust
Includes information about the local Visitor Centres and nature reserves at Abberton Reservoir and Fingringhoe Wick.
Birch Church of England Primary School
Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the primary school for children living in Birch and the surrounding rural area.
Stanway School
Stanway School is the main secondary school attended by pupils living in the Birch area.
Thurstable School, Tiptree
Thurstable School is a secondary school for pupils living in the Tiptree area which also takes pupils from the Birch area.
Colchester Institute
Colchester Institute is the major provider of further education and training for North Essex and adjoining areas. The College provides a range of Higher Education (degree level), Further Education and Part-Time courses, with over 140 full-time and 700 part-time courses.
BBC Weather
Weather forecast
Mersea tide times
Mersea tide times