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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.

Promenade Park

Located on the sloping bank of the river Blackwater, Maldon's Promenade Park has been a popular leisure location for over a hundred years.

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 adjacent 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 a seafood bar which is open on 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

The Valley in Promenade Park is home to Maldon's famous Splash Park. This popular water playground for children is open again this summer. Click here for details of how to book yours.

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

Maldon District Council have announced that work to build a new play area to replace the galleon has been completed and is now open.

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

Beach Huts for rent in Maldon's Promenade Park

Maldon Mud Race
Sunday 4th May 2025

Soultasia
Saturday 7th June 2025

Maldon Classic Car Show
Sunday 14th September 2025

Home to over 70 species of animals, the Maldon Promenade Petting Zoo invites you to enjoy meeting a variety of farm animals including goats, alpacas, and a potbellied pig named Horace. Exotic animals include meerkats, skunks, Marmoset monkeys and racoons, while the aviaries are home to parakeets and finches plus many more.

The zoo is open most days subject to weather conditions with general admission prices of adults £10.95, children £8.95, concessions £9.95 or £34.95 for a family of four. More details here...

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

The 18 hole Pirate's Bay adventure golf is open throughout the year subject to weather condition. 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 Sailing Barge being controlled by its 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 991.

At the opposite end of the park you will find a children's play area together with a maze and wildlife area.

The play equipment is currently being replaced so may be unavailable for use until work is completed.

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

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.

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

Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon
Postcode: CM9 5JQ
Promenade Park is managed by the Maldon District Council

FACILITIES AND ACCESS
Toilet blocks include disabled facilities and a Changing Places toilet accessed by Radar key.
The park is wheelchair accessible.

PARKING
In the park £1.60 up to 1hour,
£3.20 up to 2 hours,
£8.00 up to 5 hours or £11.00 all day.
TICKET MACHINES CURRENTLY ONLY ACCEPT CARD PAYMENTS or via the Ringo app which incurs extra an charge

DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome in the park but are not allowed in fenced off areas such at the children's playground and splash park. Please be aware that there are certain parts of the park where dogs must be kept on leads.

SPLASH PARK
Open on selected dates weather permitting
Click here for more details of the Splash Park including opening days and times.

THE MOOT HALL

Up in the town or down by the water - there are plenty of places to park in Maldon.

Maldon High Street has independent shops galore - there's something for everyone.

Eat and drink to your heart's content - dozens of places to satisfy your craving.

Shopping and eating is such hard work - treat yourself to a bed for the night.

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.