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Tea Shops and Restaurants in Maldon

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.
 
 
Places to stay in Maldon

Looking for somewhere to stay? There is a wide choice of accomodation available in the Maldon District - why not try:

OSEA LEISURE PARK
Touring & Camping
Goldhanger Road, Maldon, CM9 4SA
Telephone 01621 854695

Owners comments:

"Osea Meadows offers camping and touring pitches also Tipis, Lodge Tents, and Shepherds Hut for rental. Osea Meadows lies between stunning open countryside and beautiful coastal pastures, making Osea Meadows an idyllic location for any family break away from the hustle of your hectic life where space and freedom is an everyday occasion."

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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.

promenade park maldon

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.

 
Promenade Park Maldon
On the banks of the river Blackwater, this park has been popular with generations
Heybridge Basin
Where the Chelmer & Blackwater navigation meets the Blackwater estuary
Museums in the Maldon District
Local & Social History, Combined Military Services and the Museum of Power
Boat Trips from Maldon
Explore the Blackwater Estuary with one of the many boat trips available
Details of where To Stay in the Maldon District
A selection of accomodation on offer in the Maldon district
What's On 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.
Lots of shops in Maldon High Street
 
Why not visit JP Tackle

159 High Street, Maldon, CM9 5BS

"Fishing tackle retailer of many brands including - Preston Innovations-Middy-Korda-Guru-Mitchell-Saber-Avid Carp-Kodex-Munch Baits- Sticky Baits - Mainline-Gemini-Daiwa -Penn-Abu-Sonu Baits-Thatchreed-Korum-Leeda-Wychwood-Shakespeare. Stocking live and frozen freshwater and sea baits.Follow us on FaceBook to view new products and sales,"

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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.

 
Forthcoming Events in the Maldon District
Light Up Maldon - Christmas Event

Thursday 28th November 2024
5-9pm

Various locations, High Street, Maldon CM9 4RL

The event promises to be a great evening where .......moreThe event promises to be a great evening where the community can come together. There will be entertainment from local performers, the traditional Santa’s Grotto, and a selection of stalls selling local wares, indoor craft markets selling bespoke items, along with hot food and refreshments on offer from local businesses.

See further details here

Cost: Free


MADDs Christmas Cabaret

Thursday 19th December to Saturday 21st December 2024
730 pm

Great Totham village hall , 1 Maldon road , Great Totham CM9 8NH

A Christmas themed mixture of singing dancing .......moreA Christmas themed mixture of singing dancing comedy magic and more performed by Maldon and District Dramatics Society
Cost: £12

More details: info@madds.co.uk

 

Maldon Heritage Walks

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.

 
 
 
Places to stay in Maldon

Looking for somewhere to stay? There is a wide choice of accomodation in the Maldon District - why not try:

OSEA LEISURE PARK
Touring & Camping
Goldhanger Road, Maldon, CM9 4SA
Telephone 01621 854695

Owners comments:

Osea Meadows offers camping and touring pitches also Tipis, Lodge Tents, and Shepherds Hut for rental. Osea Meadows lies between stunning open countryside and beautiful coastal pastures, making Osea Meadows an idyllic location for any family break away from the hustle of your hectic life where space and freedom is an everyday occasion.

Click here for more places to stay in Maldon
 

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SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MALDON

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

Where can we go swimming?
There is an indoor pool at Maldon's Blackwater Leisure Centre

 
 
 
All Information on these pages has been compiled from information from third parties and which may be subject to change or cancellation. As we cannot be held responsible for any errors or inaccuracies you are advised to confirm details with the various organisers before embarking on a long journey. visitmaldon.co.uk is an independent website offering information and has no connection with any other organisation.