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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.

01/06/2026

Happy June! 🦆 😎 💮

The gardens are looking beautiful - come on down and enjoy the stunning displays of flowers and butterflies too!

Photos thanks to Head Gardener Rebecca Ashby.
A painted lady landing on Red Valerian
A Cinnabar moth in the orchard

24/05/2026

Take a Heritage Walk at Cressing Temple Barns this May bank holiday. 🌳 ☀️

We're featured Explore Essex 5 Best Heritage Walks blog!

Visit us this weekend to discover fascinating local history, hidden stories and fabulous gardens.

Read the blog and plan your bank holiday adventure here: https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/best-essex-heritage-walks

Pictures: Cressing Temple , Cudmore Grove Country Park and Weald Country Park .

23/05/2026

Two months to go until the Festival of Essex Archaeology and Heritage!👏🎉

Get ready for this year's Festival of Archaeology and Heritage happening on Thursday 23 July, here at Cressing Temple Barns.

The event is free to attend and open to everyone, with lots of activities running throughout the day.

Remember to book your space on the free talks before they run out 👇

Choose from:
💜 Cressing Temple and the Knights Templar
🗣️ The Military and the 1777 Chapman and André Survey of Essex
🚛 How do you pack and move a museum?
🏛️ Old Buildings in Harwich
🌳 Dendrochronology - An Introduction to Tree-Ring Dating Buildings

And many more!

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-festival-of-essex-archaeology-heritage-2026-4819678

22/05/2026

Looking for a cheap and cheerful day out this half term? ☀️ 🌳

Swap screens for sunshine and let the kids run wild at Essex Country Parks and Heritage Sites.

From epic play trails and Julia Donaldson adventures, to woodland walks and Sky Ropes fun, the Essex Country Parks are packed with affordable family activities to keep active kids entertained.

Pack a picnic, get outdoors and make some memories this May half term.

Read our blog for inspiration: https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/may-active-kids

13/05/2026

is the perfect reminder to slow down and spend more time outdoors. ☺️ 🌳

This year’s theme is “Take Action” — and what better way to start than by building a simple daily habit like walking? 🚶‍♀️💚

Even a short stroll can do wonders for your mental wellbeing.

The historic barns and Tudor gardens at Cressing Temple Barns are the ideal place to begin, and there’s no better time… because May is ! 🌸🌞

Want to try somewhere new? Let us inspire you with our 6 Fabulous Flower Walks blog 👉 https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/6-fabulous-flower-walks

💬 Tag the person you’d love to make daily walks a habit with 👇🥰

08/05/2026

Lest we forget, this VE Day. ❤️

Thank you to Ben Setterfield for this recent poppy picture taken at Hadleigh Park (one of the Essex Country Parks). 🌳

Take a look at this 5 Best Heritage Walks blog for some weekend walk inspiration: https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/best-essex-heritage-walks

06/05/2026

Last chance for tickets - Temple at War this weekend! 🪖 🚚 💥

Relive history's greatest stories, this weekend (9 and 10 May) at Cressing Temple Barns.

Enjoy vintage music and entertainment, a WW2 battle arena, huge variety of WW2 and post war vehicle displays and much more! 🎵 🎖️

It's a fun day out for all the family.

👉 Find out more and buy tickets: https://www.explore-essex.com/whats-on/temple-at-war-keeping-history-alive

Please be aware, the Cressing Temple Barns site will be closed to visitors on Friday 8 and Monday 11 May for the set up and take down of this event. Access to the site during 9 to 10 May is ticketed. The Tiptree Tea Rooms will be open as normal throughout.

Temple At War Show

05/05/2026

Talks bookable now!👏👇
We're pleased to confirm that a programme of FREE talks taking place at The Festival of Essex Archaeology and Heritage are now live and ready to book!

Returning for a second year on Thursday 23 July, The Festival of Essex Archaeology and Heritage at Cressing Temple Barns is free to attend and open to everyone to drop in.
You'll find lots of activities for all ages running throughout the day!

However, you need to book your place for the programme of free talks in advance.

Topics include:
🗣️ From Burial to Biography: The Life and Death of The Lexden Lady
🧊 Ice Age Essex
🚛 How do you pack and move a museum?
⚒️ Fordham Excavations: Phase II - A Small Roman Building
🌳 Dendrochronology - An Introduction to Tree-Ring Dating Buildings

Secure your spaces on Eventbrite now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-festival-of-essex-archaeology-heritage-2026-4819678

01/05/2026

Happy 1st May ☀️ 🌿 🌼

If there's one place that shines in May... it's Cressing Temple Barns ✨

Whether you're planning a peaceful stroll around our historic buildings or having afternoon tea at the Tiptree Tearoom, our gardens and grounds are bursting with colour and life right now!

Planning your bank holiday weekend? This is your sign to slow down and visit us. 👣

Wander through the Tudor walled garden and apple orchard, learn more about The Knights Templar and enjoy a picnic on our immaculate green . 🌳

Need more walk ideas? Check out our NEW flower walks blog 👉 🌸 https://www.explore-essex.com/blog/6-fabulous-flower-walks

Photos taken a Cressing Temple 💛

17/04/2026

There's plenty to look forward to at Cressing Temple Barns this spring and summer! 🙌 😊 ☀️

With a fantastic line up of events over the coming months, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

⚒️ 23 April: Introduction to Lithics and Flint Identification
🪖 9 to 10 May: Temple at War: Keeping History Alive
🪴 16 May: Willow Workshop with Jo Hammond
🧝 13 to 14 June: *NEW* World's Edge Fantasy Fayre
⏳ 23 July: Festival of Essex Archaeology and Heritage 2026

Check out our what's on pages for more information and to book tickets - https://www.explore-essex.com/events

Temple At War Show World's Edge Fantasy Fayre Essex County Council

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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