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Monday 9am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm Thursday 9am - 4:30pm Friday 9am - 4:30pm Saturday 9am - 4:30pm Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

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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. Crea

m teas at 'The Barns' Tea Room and picnics in Cressing Temple's gardens are popular. Admission and parking at Cressing Temple is usually free. There may be admission charges if there’s an event on – please check our future events on our website or give us a call.

27/08/2026

☀️ Need some inspiration for the rest of the summer holidays?

From outdoor adventures and family-friendly trails to fun days out in the fresh air, our latest blog is packed with affordable ways to keep explorers entertained.

💚 Budget-friendly family fun
💚 Outdoor adventures across Essex
💚 Ideas for all ages

👉 Read the blog: https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/best-summer-essex

26/08/2026

*Visitor Notice*

Please note that that Tiptree Tea Room will be closed tomorrow (Thursday 27 August).
The rest of the Cressing Temple Barns site will remain open as usual.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

25/08/2026

Join for a Teddy Bear's picnic at Cressing Temple Barns Wednesday 26 August!

The FREE event from 11.00am to 3.00pm includes activities and games for all ages. Suitable for everyone, you only need to bring your favourite teddy bears and a picnic.

On the day, community organisations will be there, and they'll be activities and games such as a Teddy Tombola, Bank the Bean Bag, a Coconut Shy, plus a stand offering colouring and badge making and much more.

https://www.explore-essex.com/whats-on/cressing-temple-barns-teddy-bears-picnic

24/08/2026

*Visitor Notice*

Please note that that Tiptree Tea Room will be closed on Thursday 27 August. The Cressing Temple Barns site will remain open as usual.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

20/08/2026

🧚 Can you find all the magical trail markers? ✨

Grab your FREE Summer Magic Trail sheet and set off on a summer adventure!

🔢 Count and solve puzzles along the trail
🌳 Explore our beautiful site
📸 Snap a photo at the selfie board
😁 Enjoy plenty of fun and history along the way
📍 Running at 6 Essex Country Parks and here at Cressing Temple Barns
🐝 Visit Hadleigh Park for Bugs and Butterflies Summer Trail

Our summer trails are a fantastic day out for little explorers, but you'll need to be quick...

⏳ The trails disappear on 31 August!

Find out more and download your trail sheet here: https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/summer-magic

Tag someone who needs a magical family day out this summer 👇

19/08/2026

Join for a Teddy Bear's picnic at Cressing Temple Barns next Wednesday (26 August).

The FREE event from 11.00am to 3.00pm includes activities and games for all ages. Suitable for everyone, you only need to bring your favourite teddy bears and a picnic.

On the day, community organisations will be there, and they'll be activities and games such as a Teddy Tombola, Bank the Bean Bag, a Coconut Shy, plus a stand offering colouring and badge making and much more.

https://www.explore-essex.com/whats-on/cressing-temple-barns-teddy-bears-picnic

11/08/2026

📰 We're in the news!

The Festival of Essex Archaeology and Heritage was a huge success, and it's now making headlines!

Read more: 🔗https://www.braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk/news/26434270.hundreds-attend-festival-essex-archaeology-heritage/

Thank you to everyone who joined us. Here are some photos from a fantastic day!

01/08/2026

🌳☀️ Hello August! ☀️🌳

Make the most of the summer holidays with these 10 affordable ideas for active kids. From outdoor adventures and nature discovery to family-friendly days out, there are plenty of ways to keep little explorers busy this August.

💚 Affordable family fun
💚 Fresh air and adventure
💚 Great ideas across Essex

👉 Get inspired: https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/best-summer-essex

What's your favourite way to enjoy Essex Country Parks and Heritage Sites in summer? 🌿

22/07/2026

🦋 The 2026 is here! 🦋

From now until 9 August, you can help Butterfly Conservation take nature's pulse by spending just 15 minutes outdoors counting butterflies. 📱🌿

Choose a sunny location – like our magnificent heritage site – and take part in the UK's biggest butterfly survey.
👉 https://bigbutterflycount.butterfly-conservation.org/

If you're taking part, give this post a like. 💚

🦋 📸 Taken at Cressing Temple Barns

17/07/2026

🦄✨ Something magical is coming to Cressing Temple Barns this weekend... ✨🐉

We've discovered clues that magical creatures may be hiding in some of the oldest corners of our site. 👀🌳🧚

From this weekend, young adventurers can take on our FREE Summer Magic Trail and help track them down!

🔍 Search for magical creatures
✨ Explore the site, buildings and hidden garden pathways
🗺️ Complete the trail challenge
🌞 Enjoy a magical family day out this summer

Pick up a free trail sheet when you visit, or download and print one at home.

Who's ready for a summer of magical adventures? 💫

📸 Last year's magical summer memories

Address

Witham Road
Cressing
CM778PD

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm
Saturday	9am - 4:30pm
Sunday	9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+443330132738

Website

https://www.explore-essex.com/

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