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Cinderella Boys by Leo McKinstry; The remarkable story of the unsung RAF who rescued Britain from Hitler's U-boats and made Allied victory possible.
The Royal Wardrobe, TikTok sensation and author Rosie Harte tells of a horrible history and colourful past that will surprise and fascinate.
Henry VIII The Heart & The Crown. Bestselling author of the Six Tudor Queens series Alison Weir returns with the second in a captivating new trio of novels spanning three generations of history's most iconic family, the Tudors.

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Guide Prices

Ticket Type	/Ticket Tariff
Adult	£14.00 per ticket

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Road Directions

Take the B1022 from Colchester to Tiptree, signposted to Layer Marney Tower.

Essex Book Festival

Type:Historical Event

Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9US

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What's Nearby

Tiptree Tea Room, Shop & Museum

Tiptree is the home of the Wilkin family - where from 1885 the first Tiptree jam was made…

2.15 miles away
Colchester Zoological Society

Home to around 180 species and set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes, Colchester…

3.19 miles away
Gosbecks Archaeological Park

Gosbecks Archaeological Park is one of the most significant Iron Age and Roman sites in…

4.13 miles away
Poplar Nurseries Ltd

Poplar is proud to have been at the heart of the community for over 80 years. Our roots…

4.16 miles away

The Cookery School at Braxted Park

The Cookery School at Braxted Park, based in Essex, combines a stunning location with…

4.75 miles away
Tollesbury Wick Marshes

One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing…

4.9 miles away
Shut Heath Wood

This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23…

5.32 miles away
Roman Church

Dating from the 4th century AD the foundations of this church near the Police Station…

6.04 miles away
St John's Abbey Gate

15th Century flint flushwork gatehouse to St John's Abbey (demolished)

6.23 miles away
Dutch Quarter

This attractive area was home to Flemish Protestant refugees in the 16th Century.

6.3 miles away
Chigborough Lakes

An area of worked-out flooded gravel pits to the north of the River Blackwater. It has a…

6.35 miles away
Events by Colchester Events

Colchester Events delivers an exciting year-round programme of entertainment across the…

6.34 miles away
St Botolphs Priory

12th Century Augustinian priory ruins.

6.39 miles away
Roman Theatre

Discover the foundations of the Roman Theatre, located in Colchester town centre.

6.47 miles away
Natural History Museum

Get up close to nature as you discover an interesting perspective on the local natural…

6.48 miles away
Firstsite

Firstsite is an international gallery and creative community space. See the world…

6.5 miles away
Colchester Castle Museum

Colchester Castle is the largest Norman Keep in Europe. Constructed on the foundations of…

6.5 miles away
The Minories

The Minories is Colchester's Oldest Art Gallery. Entry is free and there is a range of…

6.5 miles away
Roman Wall/Guard Room/Triumphal Arch

Colchester's Roman Wall is the oldest and longest surviving town wall in Britain.

6.51 miles away
Hollytrees Museum

Three centuries of fascinating toys, costume, clocks and decorative arts displayed in an…

6.52 miles away

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