Cressing temple barns

Cressing Temple Barns is a site rich in ancient history. Built in the 13th century, the magnificent Grade I listed Barley and Wheat Barns were part of large farmstead built by the Knights Templar. Open for Breakfast from 10am until 11am and run by Wilkin Sons renowned jam makers of Tiptree, Essex. From timeless weddings to blissful vow renewals and civil partnerships, our surroundings promise to create unforgettable, picture-perfect events.

The Food Shows or Craft Shows or their Christmas Markets is a great day out plus. The estate is remarkable for two extraordinary 13th-century timber barns which are among the finest in Europe.

There are also numerous other medieval buildings and a Tudor walled garden. Visit the oldest recorded timber-framed barn in the world and enjoy the beautifully landscaped Tudor Walled Garden. You can finish the day with a cream tea at ‘The Barns’ Tiptree Tea Room. It was amongst the very earliest and largest of the possessions of the Knights Templar in Englan and is currently open to the public as a visitor site.

A Tiptree tea room on. It has been less altered than the Barley Barn and still shows clearly the original structure of long passing shores. Opening hours: Winter: Mon-Sun: 10am-4pm.

Summer: Mon-Sun: 9:30am-5pm. Want to cycle to this ca.

Find event and ticket information. The Friends work with the garden’s horticulturalist providing financial and practical support for plants, materials and specific projects. Their contribution is welcomed by Essex County Council Country Parks who manage the site.

We grow a wide range of traditional English fruits and use them to make conserves, condiments, and other treats in our nut-free factory by the farm. Explore Essex, helping you to discover the incredible green spaces and places on your doorstep and beyond. As the name implies, they were owned by the Knights Templar. They are owned and administered by Essex County Council and admission is free. Check the website for opening times and special events.

We wish you all the very best in your married life and hope that you will return and visit us to relive your memories. Nestled to one side of the barns is the Walled Garden. The real reindeer are next on the tour. You can enjoy browsing, sampling and buying in time for the upcoming Festive Season throughout the long weekend.

The Barley and Wheat Barns were constructed in 13th century. Historian Michael Haag described them as “the two finest Templar-built barns in Europe”. The Granary barn built later in the 16th Century, is the largest granary in Essex. Soundings from Essex (pt 7) - Echoes from Essex. Join electric voice theatre for eight weekly episodes of music, art and conversation.

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It is between the towns of Witham and Braintree. The th century grade listed Barley and Wheat barns are some of the earliest and best surviving barns in England and Europe. The associated ancillary buildings date from the th, th, and th centuries and illustrate the development of building techniques.