THE MALDON DISTRICT offers a wide range of places to visit and activities to enjoy. 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 are available on these ancient craft and details can be found by clicking here.
Promenade Park was originally created on the sloping bank of the River Blackwater over one hundred years ago and is popular with visitors and residents alike. This park is the centre of summer fun in Maldon with playgrounds and various children's activity areas including the very popular Splash Park.
You can even hire a beach hut for the day. It is also the location for the famous Maldon Mud Race and other annual and special events.
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 accommodation on offer in the Maldon district
Your guide to many of the events happening in the Maldon district
For the past few years in November, the Maldon High Street has been closed to traffic for the Maldon Vintage Christmas Fayre and this year the event is happening again with a theme of the swinging sixties. Watch this website for the latest information.
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
Chic Petit
""Chic Petit is a unique baby boutique located in Bright's Path, Maldon's premier shopping destination. We stock Spanish, French & Portuguese clothing & shoes, traditional wooden toys, rocking horses, baby shower gifts and partywear, nursery furniture and bedding.""
63k High Street, Maldon, CM9 5EP call 01621 928075
Click here for more details of Chic Petit in Maldon
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 it's trianglar 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 and armoury and other displays.
The Maldon Heritage Group has produced a series of self guided walks that illustrate some of the hetitage of this fine town. Take one soon, the details are mobile friendly. Click for details
Goldhanger Film Club: Red Joan
Wednesday 20th November 2019 Doors open 7.00pm, film starts 7.30pm
Goldhanger Village Hall,
Head Street, Goldhanger CM9 8AY
Farmers Market at The Bell Inn
Sunday 24th November 2019 9am-1pm
The Bell Inn,
Beckingham Street Tolleshunt Major , Tolleshunt Major Mal CM9 8LL
RCYC Christmas Fayre
Sunday 24th November 2019 11am to 3pm
Royal Corinthian Yacht Club,
The Quay, Burnham on Crouch CM0 8AX
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