Cressing Temple Barns

COVID UPDATE

The largest buildings and tearoom are open but some buildings with limited access will remain closed for now


We would love to see you at Cressing and there is still lots for you to enjoy, not forgetting of course the very tempting Tiptree Tea Room.

Cressing Temple, between Witham and Braintree, is of supreme interest for its unique buildings and gardens. Given to the Knights Templar in 1137, its Grade I-listed Barley and Wheat Barns, built in the 13th century, are among the oldest timber barns and few surviving Templar buildings in England. Displays inside outline the history of the Templars and the site.



Among Cressing Temple's many gardens, the Walled Garden is faithfully reconstructed as a Tudor pleasure garden - one of few in the country. Cream teas at 'The Barns' Tea Room and picnics in Cressing Temple's gardens are popular. Cressing Temple can also offer a full wedding package. Please follow the link for more information: https://www.explore-essex.com/weddings



Admission and parking at Cressing Temple is usually free. There may be admission charges if there’s an event on or closures for weddings– please check Cressing Temple future events https://www.explore-essex.com/events or call in advance of your visit.