Visit Maldon - on the Blackwater estuary in Essex
Looking for somewhere to eat in Maldon?
Perhaps you fancy sitting inside a cosy cafe enjoying tea and cake or an outside table on the water's edge eating fish and chips. You will find loads of tea rooms, restaurants and pubs in Maldon by clicking here.
Looking for somewhere to stay? There is a wide choice of accomodation available in the Maldon District - why not try:
THE LIMES GUESTHOUSE
Guest House
21 Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4PZ
Telephone 01621 850350
"The Limes is a beautiful Grade II heritage-listed boutique guest house in the heart of Maldon. This gorgeous 17th century town house is combined with an annex situated behind the main house. We offer luxury accommodation with a boutique hotel feel. Guests At The Limes Guest House can enjoy full English breakfasts made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Individually decorated with private bathrooms, all of our 12 bedrooms at The Limes offer TVs and tea/coffee facilities. Some also feature antique four-poster beds. Romantic packages also available to make a celebration extra special. Free parking with a very authentic Italian restaurant onsite, Luigis Al Fresco. "
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THE MALDON DISTRICT offers a wide range of places to visit and activities to enjoy at any time of year.
The town of Maldon itself is especially famous for the Hythe Quay, home to many of the remaining Thames Barges. A variety of short trips from Maldon are available on these ancient craft, and also the Viking Saga.
Promenade Park is probably the most visited location in Maldon and was originally created on the sloping bank of the River Blackwater over one hundred years ago.
Popular with visitors and Maldon residents alike, this park is the centre of summer fun with playgrounds and various children's activity areas including the very popular Splash Park and is also the location for the famous Maldon Mud Race and other annual and special events including the ever popular fireworks display in November. You can even hire a beach hut for the day and relax with a picnic.
On the banks of the river Blackwater, this park has been popular with generations
Where the Chelmer & Blackwater navigation meets the Blackwater estuary
Local & Social History, Combined Military Services and the Museum of Power
Explore the Blackwater Estuary with one of the many boat trips available
A selection of accomodation on offer in the Maldon district
Your guide to many of the events happening in the Maldon district
Maldon's High Street has many unique shops and places to eat and drink including a selection of independent tea shops and micro pubs selling locally brewed beers.
Why not visit Foulkes Electrical
104 High Street, Maldon, CN9 5ET
"We are a family run business with over 30 years experience providing a wide range of home entertainment and kitchen appliances both large and small. As members of Euronics the largest independent electrical buying group in Europe we are able to offer our customers extremely competitive prices with advice, product knowledge and support."
Delivery and Click & Collect available
When you visit Maldon, you will find this ancient Essex town, with its oldest part sitting high on a hill overlooking the Blackwater estuary, has a rich and varied history just waiting to be explored.
Maldon is one of the oldest recorded towns in Essex and a walk up the High Street to the crest of the town reveals many buildings whose brick facades conceal medieval timber frames.
At the junction of the High Street and Market Hill stands the tower of St Peters which is attached to the building erected in 1704 by Dr. Thomas Plume to house his famous library and the Maldon's grammar school. The school has long since moved and the ground floor now contains the Maeldune Centre which displays the Maldon Embroidery depicting life in the town from the Battle of Maldon to the present day.
Further along is Maldon's Moot Hall, built in the 15th century for the d'Arcy family and most recently used as the council chambers, magistrates court, and police station. Another few yards and you will reach the 13th century All Saints' Church, famous for its triangular tower and Washington Window.
Maldon's Market Hill is lined with more timber-framed buildings including the old workhouse and leads steeply down to Fullbridge at the crossing of the River Chelmer. This area was once a thriving port and Maldon's wharves were kept busy unloading ships laden with timber and other materials. It is also the home of the old Maldon railway station building which has survived despite the railway being closed in 1964. At the end of Station Road, you will find the Combined Military Services Museum containing a large collection of weapons, armoury, and other displays.
Half Term Havoc
Wednesday 19th February to Sunday 23rd February 2025
9.30am to 3pm
Museum of Power, Hatfield Road, Langford, Maldon CM9 6QA
Keep your children amused at the Museum of Power, .......moreKeep your children amused at the Museum of Power, where there will be Springtime crafty activities for all through the half term holiday from Wednesday 19th February to Sunday 23rd February.
Admission for the fun activities and entry into the Museum:
Entry into the Museum also included.
Adult £8
Conc. £7
*Child (5-15 yrs) £5
*Child (1-5 yrs) £1
Family ( 2 adults & up to 3 children) £23.50More details: https://www.museumofpower.org.uk/event/half-term-havoc/
macTheatre presents State of the Union - Boo Hewerdine & Brooks Williams
Friday 28th February 2025
7.30pm - 10.00pm
Maldon Town Hall, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex CM9 4RL
Boo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams are State of .......moreBoo Hewerdine and Brooks Williams are State of the Union and together create a fantastic acoustic evening of song - just two guitars and two voices. Beautiful, lyrical melodies and gorgeous harmonies delivered with warmth and sparkling wit. Emotive, enthralling and always entertaining! A truly, brilliant evening!
Boo Hewerdine is perhaps best known from his years fronting much loved English rock band The Bible. He has also enjoyed a solo career spanning over two decades and written thousands of published songs including those for
Brooks Williams is an Americana singer-songwriter-guitarist based in the UK with over 30 yrs touring and recording both solo and with artists like Aaron Catlow, the late Rab Noakes, Dan Walsh and Vera van Heeringen. His newest solo album is the brilliant Diamond Days.
boohewerdine.com
Cost: £20 More details: Nicola@mactheatre.co.uk
Eddi Reader, Sia, Chris Difford, Kris Drever and KD Lang. His most recent album, the beautifully tender Understudy, came out in Summer 2022.
brookswilliams.com
The Maldon Heritage Group has produced a series of self-guided walks that illustrate some of the heritage of this fine town. Take one soon, the details are mobile-friendly. Click for details
If you are interested in knowing more about Maldon's heritage, make sure you pay a visit to the Maldon Museum In The Park, housed in the former park keeper's lodge by the main gates to Promenade Park. The displays show the social and industrial history of Maldon during the past two hundred years.
Looking for somewhere to stay? There is a wide choice of accomodation in the Maldon District - why not try:
THE LIMES GUESTHOUSE
Guest House
21 Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4PZ
Telephone 01621 850350
The Limes is a beautiful Grade II heritage-listed boutique guest house in the heart of Maldon. This gorgeous 17th century town house is combined with an annex situated behind the main house. We offer luxury accommodation with a boutique hotel feel. Guests At The Limes Guest House can enjoy full English breakfasts made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Individually decorated with private bathrooms, all of our 12 bedrooms at The Limes offer TVs and tea/coffee facilities. Some also feature antique four-poster beds. Romantic packages also available to make a celebration extra special. Free parking with a very authentic Italian restaurant onsite, Luigis Al Fresco.
Click here for more places to stay in Maldon
SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MALDON
Are dogs allowed in Promenade Park?
Dogs are allowed in the park but must be kept on a lead in certain areas and are not allowed in the fenced off children's play areas. There are information boards around the park.
Where can I park my motorhome in Maldon?
If you are visiting Maldon for the day you can park in the main car park at Promenade Park where charges apply but you cannot stay there overnight.
Where are the best places to go crabbing?
Take a look at our guide to crabbing in Maldon