Marks Tey and Layer
Ward in Colchester, Essex, England
| Coordinates: | 51.838, 0.801 |
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| OS grid ref: | TL 93 19 |
| Dialling code: | 01206 (Colchester) |
Marks Tey and Layer sit on the western fringe of Colchester in Essex, England, where rolling agricultural land meets the commuter belt. Marks Tey is notable for its rail junction connecting the Great Eastern Main Line with the branch to Sudbury, and good road links that make access to Colchester and London straightforward.
The area blends quiet village life with a surprising amount of history and local activity: nearby settlements such as Layer Marney and Layer-de-la-Haye boast historic churches and the distinctive Tudor gatehouse tower at Layer Marney, while the local economy mixes agriculture, small businesses and commuters. Community halls, pubs and conservation groups help keep a strong village feel despite proximity to the town.
Postcode districts covering Marks Tey and Layer
Most populated places nearby
- Southend-on-Sea 20.1 miles
- Ipswich 21.6 miles
- Basildon 23.7 miles
- Colchester 5.3 miles
- Chelmsford 15.4 miles
- Braintree 11 miles
- Clacton-on-Sea 15.3 miles
- Canvey Island 24.1 miles
- Billericay 21.8 miles
- Wickford 19.8 miles
- Rayleigh 18.9 miles
- Felixstowe 24.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Birch Parish 0.7 miles
- Layer Breton Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Layer Marney Parish 1.2 miles
- Heckfordbridge Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Messing-cum-Inworth Parish 2.5 miles
- Layer-de-la-Haye Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Copford Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Tolleshunt Knights Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Great and Little Wigborough Parish 3 miles
- Tiptree Built-up area 3.1 miles
- Stanway Parish 3.1 miles
- Marks Tey Built-up area 3.2 miles
Example postcodes in Marks Tey and Layer
CO3 8BX, CO5 9TZ, CO2 0HU, CO5 9XU, CO5 9UF, CO2 0ED, CO5 9TN, CO5 9SH, CO5 7SA … See all
Transport links
- London Southend Airport 18.9 miles
- Stansted Airport 24.4 miles
- Marks Tey Railway Station 3.1 miles
- Kelvedon Railway Station 4.2 miles
- Colchester Bus Station 5.5 miles
Hotels near Marks Tey and Layer Ad
- Marks Tey Hotel Colchester 4 3 miles
- Greyfriars 4 5.7 miles
- Holiday Inn Colchester 4 3.9 miles
- Wivenhoe House Hotel 4 7 miles
- White Hart Hotel by Greene King Inns 3 5.4 miles
- The George Hotel 4 5.6 miles
- Colchester Boutique Hotel 5.5 miles
- Ranfield's Brasserie Hotel Rooms 4 5.4 miles
- Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel 8.3 miles
- The Victory at Mersea 4 6 miles
Schools in Marks Tey and Layer
- Birch C of E Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary
- Copford C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- Layer-de-la-Haye C of E Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary
- Messing Primary School Primary
- St Andrew's C of E Primary Academy, Marks Tey Primary
Local points of interest
- Berechurch Hall Estate 4.3 miles
- Coggeshall Abbey Historic site 5 miles
- Roman Circus visitor centre Museum 5.2 miles
- East Anglian Railway Museum Museum 6.4 miles
- Marks Hall Estate 6.6 miles
- University of Essex University 6.9 miles
- West Mersea Beach Beach 7.1 miles
- Colchester Community Stadium Stadium 7.3 miles
- Cressing Road Stadium 10.1 miles
- Saint Peters Chapel Archaeological site 10.1 miles
- Dines Hall Country house 10.9 miles
- Chelmsford City Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles