Promenade Park

AUTUMN AND WINTER IN PROMENADE PARK

Although the Splash Park may be closed until next season and the desire for ice cream replaced by the want of a warming drink, Promenade Park is still a very enjoyable place to spend some time in the colder months.

On a sunny winter's day, when the low light casts shadows across the grassy banks banks of the River Blackwater, take a walk along the promenade to the statue of Brythnoth. Take in the view and breathe in the air.

The children's playgrounds and sand pits are open all year and the adventure golf is still open subject to weather conditions - click here for details.

If you fancy a nice warming drink you will normally find at least one of the kiosks open in the park or walk a short distance to the Hythe Quay where you will find a couple of pubs which also serve food. The nearby High Street also boasts a good selection of places to eat and drink.

Avenues of mature trees and recreation areas lead down to the ornamental lake complete with fountains and resident swans and other birds and wildlife. Smaller children will love the sand pit which is located at one end of the lake. The pit is ajacent to one of the many refreshment kiosks in the park so you can relax with a cup of tea and watch the kids enjoying themselves. There is also an oyster and seafood bar which is open weekends and bank holidays.

At the opposite end of the lake you will find more refreshment kiosks and the main conveniences. Beyond those is:

The Valley in Promenade Park is home to Maldon's famous Splash Park. This popular water playground for children is open on certain dates between March and September and the charge for 2019 is £2.50 per session. Click here for details of opening times and dates as well as other important information about the use of the Splash Park.

Beside the Splash Park is the Galleon, a large activity feature in the shape of a an old sailing ship where children can climb and slide to their hearts content. Next to the galleon is a play fort and a zip wire for that extra bit of excitement - and all for free!

Also in the Valley are the beach huts which are available to hire for the day. They make an ideal base for a day in the park. Click here for more details.

If you fancy a bit of crazy putting, you will find the Pirates Bay Adventure Golf adjacent to the Splash Park. This new attraction in Promenade Park features talking pirates, cannons, water explosions and a huge pirate ship.

The new 18 hole PIRATE'S BAY ADVENTURE GOLF is open all year (subject to weather) Click for details of open days and hours

Further along you reach the model boating and crabbing lake where you will often see a model Thames barge being controlled by it's proud owner. You can find more information about crabbing here.

Walk along the bath wall to the statue of Earl Byrhtnoth and take in the view of the Blackwater including the site of the Battle of Maldon in 996. At the opposite end of the park you will find a childrens playgound together with a maze and wildlife area.

By the main park gates you will find the Maldon Museum with displays relating to Maldon's history.

 

The new 18 hole
PIRATE'S BAY ADVENTURE GOLF
open all year subject to weather

Click for details of open days and hours

 

Take a short cruise in the Blackwater estuary. Trips on the Viking Saga depart from Hythe Quay in the summer season. click here for details

Take a short cruise up the Blackwater estuary. Trips on the Viking Saga depart from Hythe Quay in the summer season. click here for details

The popular Maldon Parkrun takes place every weekend in Promenade Park with the adult event on Saturday and Juniors on Sunday. Both events start at 9am and are free to enter but prior registration is required. Click here to go to the Parkrun website.