About The Cressing Temple Barns
Step back in time at this remarkable medieval site featuring ancient timber barns and beautiful gardens, where families can explore centuries of history in a stunning rural setting near Braintree.
What's nearby
- Temple At War next door
- Tiptree Tea Rooms at The Barns, Cressing Temple 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
I have been coming here on and off over the years and l have always found this place interesting to wander around. The tudor walled garden is very impressive with its knot garden and beautiful plants. On site you will find a good cafe, with a good selection of cakes, lunches etc. I would recomend comibg here.
· via Google
Interesting historic barns and a formal garden to explore. Free to enter but do leave a donation if you can. Lots of interesting details with information boards covering the history and plants. There's a good cafe for coffee cake and more substantial lunch snacks and afternoon teas. Do book in for lunch as it is very popular.
· via Google
It felt closed, the stalls were all empty and there was nothing for kids to do considering it's half term. The exhibits were very dated and some just missing. The tudor garden was stunning and thw only reason I have given 3 not 1 star. The garden is pristine with lots of traditional plants. But my child was thoroughly bored by the empty barns and lack of people and frankly didn't care about plants. We won't be going back.
· via Google
The food was great but I do wish I had the plowman's instead of the quiche. Obviously food and drink is not the only thing anyone is going for but It was the highlight.
· via Google
Visitors say this historic site features impressive, well-kept barns and beautiful walled gardens with informative plaques. They also highlight the free entry and parking on non-event days, along with the convenient on-site cafe offering a good selection of food and drinks. Others mention the site is dog-friendly and hosts well-organized events and markets.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Witham Road, Cressing, Braintree, CM77 8PD Get directions
- Category
- Sightseeing & Attractions
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,436 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Braintree