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Maldon,
still with strong links to the river, at the head of the Blackwater
Estuary, with a small trading port and old Thames sailing
barges. When the tide is out, it really is out!.
One of
the oldest towns in the area, once plundered by the Vikings,
they beat the Saxons at the Battle of Maldon 991AD, the site,
English Heritage, is at Park Drive, Maldon.
It grew
as a town based on trading and specialist trades, mainly for
the London markets. The development of the railway allowed
goods and people to be transported by land rather than sea.
Today
the High Street is the centre of commerce, with small lanes
running off it. The shops and restaurants compliment the market
held on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Quite
a lively community, with frequent events. Parks and leisure
centre. Two islands in the estuary, Northey Island which is
National Trust, and Osea Island which is a private estate,
and, last we heard, is for sale, for £6 million.
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What
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Maldon Tourist Attractions
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 Northey
Island, National Trust, said to be a base for the Viking
army in 991AD, prior permission is needed so contact The Warden
at Northey Cottage, Northey Island, Maldon, Tel 01621 853142
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Heritage Centre, Plume Building, Market Hill, Maldon,
CM9 5PZ, art gallery, and the 42 foot Maldon embroidery which
celebrates the 1000th anniversary of the Battle of Maldon, shop.
Open: Apr-Sept Mon-Sat 13:00-16:00, Oct-Mar Thu-Sat 13:00-16:00
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Park, Park Drive, Maldon, an Edwardian park, river views,
tennis, mini-golf, model boating lake etc, near the museum.
From here walk down to river, best at high tide. Open: 08:00-dusk |
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Maldon
District Museum, The Museum in the Park', Mill Road,
Maldon, CM9 5HX, set in Promenade Park, this local museum has
exhibits showing local history. Open: Apr-Oct Mon 11:00-13:00,
Wed & Fri 14:00-16:00, Sat & Sun 14:00-17:00 Tel: 01621
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Moot Hall, High Street, Maldon, CM9 5PF, 15th century,
brick with an interesting spiral staircase, 18th century panelled
room, and remains of old gaol. Open: tours only, phone to book,
Sat 14:00-15:30 Mar-Oct. Tel: 01621 857373 |
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| Millennium
Garden, St Peter’s Churchyard, Market Hill, Maldon. Created
by the local Horticultural Society as part of the 1991 Millennium
celebrations on the anniversary of the Battle of Maldon. Open
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| Hythe
Quay, next to Promenade Part, part of the old port of
Maldon. You can still see the Thames Sailing Barges, some are
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of Power, Steam Pumping Station, Hatfield Road, Langford,
on the B1019 north west of the town, set in 7 acres, an old
waterworks pumping station with steam engine & pumps, exhibits
covering all areas of power from batteries upwards. Open: Nov-Easter:
Fri-Sun 10:00-16::00, Easter-Oct Wed-Sun 10:00-17:00 Tel: 01621
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District Agricultural & Domestic Museum, 47 Church
Street, Goldhanger, B1026 north east. Vintage farm machinery
with a collection of photographs. Open: Sun 10:00-18:00, Wed
14:00-18:00 Tel: 01621 788647 |
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Where
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Colchester Road Tolleshunt Knights, Nr. Maldon Colchester CM9 8HX MAP
Five Lakes Hotel, Golf, Country Club & Spa offers some of the finest and most extensive health, leisure and sports facilities in the area. Set in 320 acres of attractive Essex countryside, all 194 bedrooms are spacious and well equipped,some with views..
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Heybridge Maldon
A newly contructed Tingdene Park Home set in its own garden, adjacent to Barrow Marsh caravan and chalet park. 2 miles form Heybridge and 3 miles from Maldon. There is a bus service from Mill beach to Heybridge and Maldon, with connections ... Sleeps 7
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Around
The Maldon Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Chelmsford (8.82 miles) Burnham on Crouch (9.36 miles) Coggeshall (9.72 miles) Braintree (11.52 miles) Billericay (13.25 miles) Basildon (13.49 miles) Southend (13.67 miles) Colchester (14.62 miles) Canvey Island (15.28 miles) Great Dunmow (16.46 miles) Nayland (18.65 miles) |
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Coach Lane
Maldon
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