ExploreMaldon and Burnham-on-CrouchCharming villages

Step Back In TimeOver 2,000 years of history

By The WaterMore than 60 miles of coastline

Indulge YourselfShop and eat

See And HearArt and entertainment

The Great OutdoorsExploring the countryside

Stay AwhileA wide variety of accommodation

Further information

Location and transport links

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Events . . .Maldon Beer Festival

Shakespeare in the Park

Garden Openings

Maldon Mud Race

Blackwater Barge Match

Maldon Arts Festival

Blackwater Country Show

999 Emergency Services Day

Burnham Art Trail

East Essex Heavy Horse Show

Heybridge Regatta

Vintage Vehicle Rally

Opera in the Orchard

Maldon Carnival

Row 4 A Reason

Burnham Week

Quay Days

Maldon Oyster Festival

English Wine Festival

Little Totham Pro-Am Music Festival

Maldon Regatta

Heritage Open Days

Maldon Art Trail

Burnham Illuminated Carnival Procession

Guy Fawkes Night Bonfire and Fireworks

Maldon Pantomime

Sponsored Rowing Race

FURTHER INFORMATIONContact one of the Tourist Information Centres shown below or visit www.maldon.gov.uk.Specially trained staff at Maldon District TouristInformation Centre, an Enjoy England Official Partner, offer expert and friendly advice about the Maldon District.

Maldon District Tourist Information CentreWenlock Way, High Street,Maldon CM9 5ADTel: 01621 856503 Email: tic@maldon.gov.ukPlease check opening times

One Place1 High StreetBurnham-on-Crouch CM0 8AGTel: 01621 784962 Email: burnhamtic@one-place.org.uk Open all year: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm

Inclusion in this guide does not imply a recommendation, nor can the publishers be responsible for errors or omissions which may have occurred. The information is offered as a guide only and does not infer that operators comply with the statutory regulations. Information was correct at time of printing but the publishers cannot be responsible for changes that may have subsequently occurred.

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WELCOME to the Maldon District

Just 40 miles from London you will find a corner of Essex that's full of charm, beauty and history. Most famous for its maritime heritage, the Maldon District also offers wonderful scenery, individual shops, exciting leisure activities and some of the best local food and drink you'll find in Essex.

While time-honoured traditions like boat building, sail making, agriculture, and oyster farming endure, vibrant small towns like Maldon and Burnham-on-Crouch offer a mix of ancient and modern attractions and facilities, with everything from historic buildings to wi-fi hotspots.

As for outdoor pursuits, whether you're a sailor, birdwatcher, angler, artist, cyclist or walker, you'll love the acres of unspoilt countryside and 60 miles of natural coastline that make up the Maldon District.

Take a day trip or stay longer. You'll find plenty to catch your imagination.

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MALDONVisit Hythe Quay, part of the town's old port and the centre of Maldon's maritime heritage. Take a boat trip, maybe on a traditional Thames Sailing Barge, or enjoy a drink and a bite to eat in the historic waterfront pubs.

Take a journey through the town's colourful history. The Maldon District Museum houses a fascinating collection of exhibits about Maldon's past, both domestic and industrial, with room sets from Victorian and wartime life. Then check out the ancient churches, the 15th century Moot Hall, the ruins of St Giles Leper Hospital, and other historic buildings, not forgetting the Maeldune Heritage Centre.

Promenade Park is for everyone. There's fun for all the family, including a splash park, play areas, skateboard ramps, sandpits and picnic spots. You may prefer to sit by the river, or take a stroll along the promenade to view the boats and wildlife, or relax in the ornamental gardens. In summer there's lots going on, including cultural events in the amphitheatre and festivals.

Browse Maldon's unique shops and relax in one of the welcoming coffee and tea shops.

BURNHAM-ON-CROUCHThe town dates from the 13th century when a local landholder was granted a charter to hold markets. There are many fine, historic buildings and an ancient quay where you can relax with a drink, enjoy lovely views and watch seafarers on the river. Burnham-on-Crouch is very popular with yachtsmen and is renowned in sailing circles as the 'Cowes of the East Coast'.

Stroll along the waterfront of this quaint quayside town or take to the water on a wildlife cruise to get close to the resident seal population. If you prefer to keep your feet on dry ground, visit the Burnham-on-Crouch District Museum. Housed in a former boatyard, this museum charts the town's fascinating maritime and agricultural heritage. Other sight-seeing highlights include the medieval St Mary's Church, known as the 'Cathedral of the Dengie', and the 17th century Anchor Inn, supposedly haunted by the ghost of a smuggler.

The town centre has a variety of shops, catering for everyday needs, as well as attractive gifts and souvenirs. A range of restaurants offers both local and international cuisine, or you could enjoy a picnic in Riverside Park.

EXPLORE

Blackwater Leisure Centre Maldon CM9 5UR 01621 851898 www.harpersfitness.co.uk

Madison Heights Maldon CM9 5JQ 01621 850222 www.madisonheights.info

Dengie Hundred Sports Centre Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8HS 01621 784633 www.harpersfitness.co.uk

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CHARMING VILLAGESFollow a rich vein of history and enjoy modern day attractions in Maldon District's picture postcard villages . . .

Villages north of the River BlackwaterThe villages on the northern side of the Blackwater Estuary retain strong links with their maritime past. In Tollesbury, the sail lofts were built to store the sails of racing yachts. Head west through the Tolleshunts, and the Tothams to reach Wickham Bishops, one of the highest points in Maldon District. On the way don't forget to take a look at All Saints' Church in Little Totham - believed to have the oldest door in England!

Villages of the River ChelmerIn Heybridge, canal-side buildings, locks and bridges remind us of the area's industrial heritage, In Langford the theme continues - visit the Museum of Power, housed in a disused water pumping station. Further along, Ulting's small Norman church is in a picturesque setting with its churchyard running down to the River Chelmer. Also worth a visit is the Church of St Michael the Archangel in Woodham Walter. It's the only Elizabethan church in Essex and one of only six built in England during the reign of Elizabeth I.

Villages of the Dengie PeninsulaThe Dengie Peninsula is the local name for the land between the Blackwater and Crouch estuaries. The low-lying marshland, dotted with villages and hamlets has always been sparsely populated.

Some waterfront villages of this area have marinas. Inland, Tillingham is a typical marshland village with its church, green, pump and weatherboard cottages.

The small town of Southminster was home to Dr Alexander Scott, Chaplain to Nelson on board HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.

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Sailing through the centuriesWith its long coastline and three rivers, it's no surprise that the Maldon District has had a long association with water-borne activities. Reminders of the region's maritime heritage include the fleet of Thames Sailing Barges at Maldon's Hythe Quay, turn-of-the-century sail lofts at Tollesbury and the 18th century canal, the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, which links Heybridge to Chelmsford.

England’s oldest regularly used Christian churchSet in a remote and beautiful location infused with spirituality, the Chapel of St Peter-on-the-Wall was built by St Cedd in 654 AD, using the remains of a Roman fort previously on this site. This simple but iconic building attracts visitors and worshippers from all over the world.

A wealth of historic architectural gemsThere are many historic buildings to see throughout the Maldon District. In Maldon, the 12th century All Saints' Church has a unique triangular tower, and monuments to Byrhtnoth and Maldon's founding fathers. There's also the Moot Hall, a grand red brick structure, which has dominated civic life for over 400 years.

In Burnham-on-Crouch, the High Street, Ship Road and the Quay all have fine architecture.

HERITAGE SITES AND ATTRACTIONS

Burnham-on-Crouch and District Museum Burnham-on-Crouch CM9 8AS 01621 782184 www.burnham.org.uk/museum

Combined Military Services Museum Maldon CM9 4LQ 01621 841826 www.cmsm.co.uk

Hythe Quay Maldon CM9 5HN www.maldon.gov.uk

Maeldune Heritage Centre Maldon CM9 4PZ 01621 851628 www.maelduneheritagecentre.co.uk

Maldon & District Agricultural and Domestic Museum Goldhanger CM9 8AR 01621 788647

Maldon District Museum - The Museum in the Park Maldon CM9 5HX 01621 842688 www.maldonmuseum.org.uk

Maldon Photo Archive c/o Maeldune Heritage Centre Maldon CM9 4PZ 01621 851628 www.maldonsociety.com

Mangapps Railway Museum Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8QQ 01621 784898 www.mangapps.co.uk

Moot Hall Maldon CM9 5PF 07711 985540 www.themoothall.co.uk

Museum of Power Langford CM9 6QA 01621 843183 www.museumofpower.org.uk

Remains of St Giles' Hospital Maldon CM9 6EA 01621 857373

St Lawrence Rural Discovery Church St Lawrence CM0 7LN 01621 776203 01621 779319

St Peter's on the Wall Bradwell on Sea CM0 7PN 01621 776203 www.bradwellchapel.org

Stow Maries Aerodrome Stow Maries 01245 808744 www.stowmaries.com

Thomas Plume's Library Maldon CM9 4PZ 01621 854850 www.thomasplumeslibrary.co.uk

Tiptree Jam Shop and Museum Tiptree CO5 0RF 01621 814524 www.tiptree.com

CHURCHES

All Saints' Church Maldon CM9 4QE 01621 854179 www.allsaintsmaldon.com

St Mary's Church Maldon CM9 5HW 01621 857191 www.stmarysmaldon.org.uk

St Mary's Church Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8PY 01621 781141 www.burnham.org.uk/stmarys

Other interesting churches can be found in villages throughout the District. Please ask the Maldon District Tourist Information Centre for details.

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With over 2,000 years of history to explore, the Maldon District has a rich legacy from the past, with everything from medieval churches to Edwardian sail lofts and a World War I airfield.

History on viewThroughout the District you will discover industrial heritage, maritime and military history, and many other traces of the past. The annual Heritage Open Days, the museums, occasional guided tours of buildings and sites, and heritage themed events are all a great way to discover the past.

The Battle of Maldon 991ADIn the last decades of the 10th century, Danish raiders were ravaging East Anglia's coastline, leaving a bloody trail of death and destruction in their wake. Byrhtnoth, Earldorman of Essex, with an army of loyal followers, faced them near Northey Island in August 991. After a fierce three-day battle, Byrhtnoth lay dead and the Anglo-Saxons were defeated, yet the Danes had suffered huge losses and were forced to retreat.

This important episode in England's history is recorded in an epic poem, the earliest work of English literature. The battle site is recorded by English Heritage as the oldest battlefield in England.

An impressive bronze statue of Byrhtnoth, by the local, and internationally known sculptor, John Doubleday, now guards the waterfront in Maldon's Promenade Park. Visit the Maeldune Heritage Centre to see a 42-foot embroidery created to mark the 1000th anniversary of the battle.

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BY THE WATER . . .The District’s rivers and coastline provide for a wide range of outdoor activities, or you can simply enjoy the glorious views; you may see a 100-year-old Thames Sailing Barge go gliding by!

For information about launching your own craft, or permanent moorings, contact Maldon District Tourist Information Centre in the first instance.

Visitors’ moorings are available at Hythe Quay, Maldon and at marinas, sailing clubs and boatyards along the estuaries.

Topsail Charters 01621 857567 www.top-sail.co.uk

Traditional Charter 07811 469505 www.traditionalcharter.co.uk

Tradsail Charters 07802 362973 www.wyvenhoe.co.uk

AFLOAT ON THE CANALROWING BOAT / CANADIAN CANOE HIRE

Basin Pleasure Boats Heybridge Basin CM9 4RY 07835 657462 www.basinpleasureboats.co.uk

Paper Mill Lock Cruises Little Baddow CM3 4BS 01245 225520 www.papermilllock.co.uk

CANAL TRIPS

Basin Pleasure Boats Heybridge Basin CM9 4RY 07835 657462 www.basinpleasureboats.co.uk

Paper Mill Lock Cruises Little Baddow CM3 4BS 01245 225520 www.papermilllock.co.uk

ANGLINGINLAND WATERS

Boro' Waters Southminster CM0 7BH 07818 401930 www.borowaters.piczo.com

Cemex Angling 01932 583630 www.cemexangling.co.uk

Chigboro Fisheries Heybridge CM9 4RE 01621 857368 www.chigborofisheries.co.uk

SKIPPER OPERATED CHARTER BOATS FOR SEA ANGLINGLady Essex Fleet 01702 258666 www.LadyEssex.comJohn Rawle 01621 776445 / 07860 920964 www.johnrawlefishing.co.ukSteven Smith 07831 363629 www.dominatorcharters.comScott Belbin 07956 411528 www.essexseafishing.co.ukTerry Batt 01621 786170 / 07768 306646 www.vickyemma.com

AFLOAT ON THE TIDEWAY

Nomad Sea Kayaking from Osea Leisure Park 08458 724868 www.nomadseakayaking.co.uk

Thames Sailing Barge Trust 02392 469139 www.bargetrust.org

Topsail Charters 01621 857567 www.top-sail.co.uk

Tradsail Charters 07802 362973 www.wyvenhoe.co.uk

'Viking Saga' Short trips from Maldon 01621 843334 or 07836 715685 www.vikingsaga.pafweb.net

SEAL TRIPS AND WILDLIFE TRIPS Lady Essex Fleet 01702 258666 www.LadyEssex.com

Nature Break Cruises 01268 491540 www.wildlifetrips.org.uk

BOATS FOR CHARTER AND / OR TUITION

Bradwell Outdoors Bradwell Waterside CM0 7QY 01621 776256 www.essexoutdoors.org

Burnham Sailing 01621 772505 or 07860 913912 www.burnhamsailing.com

Crouch Sailing School 07557 474160 www.crouch-sailing-school.co.uk

‘Decima’ 07766 855645 www.sailingbargedecimacharter.com

East Coast Sail Trust 01621 856167 www.thalatta.org.uk

Fellowship Afloat Tollesbury CM9 8SE 01621 868113 www.fact.org.uk

‘Marigold’ 07801 364135 www.marigoldcharters.co.uk

Mistral Yachts Ltd 01621 743853 www.mistralyachts.co.uk

Pioneer Sailing Trust 01206 303373 www.pioneersailingtrust.org.uk

'Sark' 01245 269230 www.sarksailingtuition.co.uk

‘Saxonia' 01206 823373 www.saxoniacharters.co.uk

Thames Sailing Barge Trust 02392 469139 www.bargetrust.org

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over 60 miles of coastlineA paradise for sailors and water-sports enthusiasts!Both the Blackwater Estuary and the River Crouch offer open water for sailing, canoeing, fishing, water skiing etc. For landlubbers there are regular regattas and other events to watch throughout the year. For anglers, there are plenty of excellent locations, whether you prefer coarse, fly or beach fishing; skippered boats are available for sea fishing trips.

Take a boat trip . . . Whether you choose an historic sailing barge or a more modern vessel, you can experience wonderful scenery and wildlife, including watching seals at play or basking on the sandbanks. Getting afloat couldn't be easier with one of the companies listed opposite. Other boats visit our waters from time to time, contact Maldon District TIC for details.

. . . or follow the coastal and riverside trails Go walking along one of the many coastal or riverside routes.

See Brent geese gliding over the salt flats, or a kingfisher diving for food. The area is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including rare coastal plants, such as lax-flowered sea lavender, golden samphire and birds-foot clover. The Blackwater Estuary is of international importance for over-wintering birds.

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Interesting independent stores each with their own appeal and character, and a variety of styles of pubs and eating houses. For excellent fresh produce and a range of other items, it's worth checking out one of the local farmers' markets. Or, you can buy fresh food straight from the producer at 'on farm' shops.

Farmer's Ales Maldon CM9 4QE 01621 851000 www.maldonbrewing.co.uk

Jacobs Farm Shop Heybridge CM9 4QS 01621 853395 www.bigbarn.co.uk

Little Mountains Farm Great Totham CM9 8BY 01621 891215 www.littlemountainsfarm.co.uk

New Hall Vineyards Purleigh CM3 6PN 01621 828343 www.newhallwines.co.uk

Sarah Green's Organics Tillingham CM0 7ST 01621 778844 www.sarahgreensorganics.co.uk

Steeple Gate Lamb & Beef Steeple CM0 7LL 01621 772958 www.steeplegate.co.uk

The Limes Farm Shop Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8QB 01621 785865 www.dflt.co.uk

The Secret Butchers Shop Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8NA 01621 782759 www.dflt.co.uk

Tiptree Jam Shop and Museum Tiptree CO5 0RF 01621 814524 www.tiptree.com

Wicks Manor Farm Shop Tolleshunt Major CM9 8JU 01621 860629 www.wicksmanor.com

Wrekin Farm Shop Althorne CM3 6DT 01621 786785 www.wrekinfarmfoods.com

INDULGE YOURSELFshop and eat!

Maldon and Burnham-on-Crouch offer the biggest choice of shops. Both have an eclectic mix of independent retailers and specialist stores, selling everything from local delicacies and souvenirs, to clothes and works of art. For a break, choose from one of the many cafés where you can relax with a pot of tea or a cappuccino or revive at a spa!

Buy drinks to take home from the three award-winning micro-breweries. Take the opportunity to sample the fine English wines at New Hall Vineyard, established since 1969.

Follow the Dengie Food and Leisure Trail (www.dflt.co.uk) and visit a range of producers and buy on site (some outlets are seasonal).

Dining out - traditional and cosmopolitanWhen it comes to restaurants, bars and brasseries, there's plenty of choice. It's possible to enjoy a wide variety of international cuisine made more flavoursome with the use of the TV chefs' favourite, Maldon Sea Salt.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Burnham-on-Crouch Third Sunday in the month

Other occasional farmers’ markets are held in the District. Details from Maldon District TIC.

COOKERY SCHOOLS

Braxted Park Cookery School Braxted CM8 3EN 01621 890300 www.braxtedparkcookery.co.uk

EATING OUT

Guides offering a selection of places to eat in the towns, villages and countryside are available from Maldon District TIC.

CAMRA Real Ale

Many pubs and bars in Maldon District serve real ales, many of them regularly have locally produced ales available. The Swan, twice winner of the CAMRA National Pub of the Year, is in Little Totham. www.dengiecamra.org.uk

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The Spa at Crown Plaza Resort Colchester - Five Lakes Tolleshunt Knights CM9 8HX 01621 862324 www.cpcolchester.co.uk/five-lakes

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SEE AND HEAR

Back2thewall Gallery Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8AS 01621 786713 www.back2thewall.co.uk

Creative Framing Maldon CM9 5EP 01621 840868 www.creativeframing.co.uk

Hayletts Gallery Maldon CM9 5PJ 01621 851669 www.haylettsgallery.com

Latchingdon Arts and Drama Society (LADS), The Tractor Shed, Latchingdon CM3 6LQ www.ladsdrama.co.uk

Love My Home Maldon CM9 5BS 01621 858660 www.www.lovemyhomemaldon.com

Navigation Gallery Heybridge Basin CM9 4RY 01621 842974 www.navigationgallery.co.uk

Templeman Gallery Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8AA 01621 786243

Art trails and art exhibitions are held at various venues in the District from time to time. For further information contact the Maldon District Tourist Information Centre.

The Rio Cinema Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8HR 01621 782027 www.theriocinema.co.uk

Visit the galleries in the towns and villages to see a showcase of different forms of art - professional and amateur work often inspired by the unique landscape and history of the District. The annual art trails in Maldon and Burnham-on-Crouch are not to be missed!

If music is your love, there’s plenty of choice, both choral and instrumental - from classical to rock, from solos to groups. Join people from far and wide who attend and enjoy annual festivals and regular events. With a variety of traditional and unusual venues throughout the District, each event is a unique and memorable experience.

Pull in to the ‘Tractor Shed’, the permanent venue for one of our many highly regarded local amateur groups who put on a wide range of plays and shows. Or, time your visit to see one of the touring theatre companies who visit the District regularly.

In summer you can watch the outdoor performances in the amphitheatre in Promenade Park.

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Acres of unspoilt countryside, plus miles of rivers and coastline, make Maldon District the perfect place to indulge in your favourite outdoor pursuit. The changing of the seasons brings a different character to the landscape. As spring turns to summer, colourful wild flowers illuminate the hedgerows. As autumn approaches, and before the Brent geese arrive from Siberia and a rich variety of wading birds reclaim the mudflats, you can see the salt marshes carpeted with lilac sea lavender.

ESSEX WILDLIFE TRUST NATURE RESERVES 01621 862960 www.essexwt.org.uk

Blue House Farm CM3 6NA Bradwell Shell Bank CM0 7PW Chigborough Lakes CM9 4RB Maldon Wick & Meadow CM9 6UX Oxley Meadows CM9 8HB Shut Heath Wood CM8 3ED Stow Maries Halt CM3 6SJ Tollesbury Wick Marshes CM9 8SE Woodham Walter Common CM9 6NF

Hazeleigh Wood Woodham Mortimer CM9 6GT (pre-booking required) 01621 826992

Northey Island Maldon CM9 6PP 01621 853142 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

RSPB Old Hall Marshes Tollesbury CM9 8TP 01621 869015 www.rspb.org.uk

CYCLING AND WALKING

Cycle routes to help you explore Maldon District on two wheels together with a wide range of walking routes and maps are available at the Maldon District Tourist Information Centre, along with advice and background information.

FLYING HIGH

Countryside Balloons Burnham-on-Crouch 01621 786777 www.essexballoons.co.uk

PONY AND CARRIAGE RIDES

Ann Bishop Wickham Bishops CM8 3JJ 01621 891330 www.operaintheorchard.co.uk

PARKS AND GARDENS

Beeleigh Abbey Gardens Maldon CM9 6LL 07779 223321 www.visitmaldon.co.uk/beeleigh-abbey

Burnham Riverside Park Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8HS 01621 856503 01621 875836 www.maldon.gov.uk

Friary Walled Garden Maldon CM9 5FW 01621 741234 www.friarywalledgarden.wordpress.com

Promenade Park Maldon CM9 5JG 01621 856503 www.maldon.gov.uk

RHS Hyde Hall Rettendon CM3 8AT 01245 400256 www.rhs.org.uk

Wickham Place Farm Wickham Bishops CM8 3JB 01621 891282 www.wickhamplacefarm.co.uk

Other gardens are open for charity from time to time. For details of these and village 'Open Gardens' events, contact the Maldon District Tourist Information Centre.

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A haven for wildlifeThe area around the Blackwater Estuary is an important habitat for wildlife - there are a number of parks and conservation areas dedicated to ensuring the survival of the many rare species of the plants and animals that thrive there. The RSPB, The Essex Wildlife Trust, The National Trust, and other groups look after both large areas and small pockets of land. Many of these are open to the public and some have interpretation boards on site for the added interest of visitors.

Take a wander on the wild sideAn extensive network of footpaths and quiet country lanes enables the casual explorer as well as the more dedicated walker or cyclist to enjoy the open farmland and waterside areas of the District. A wide selection of walking and cycling routes, booklets and maps are available at the local Tourist Information Centres and via www.maldon.gov.uk.

Other activities to enjoy in beautiful surroundingsFancy a leisurely round of golf against the stunning backdrop of the Essex countryside? A number of the excellent 'pay and play' courses also have facilities for tennis and other leisure activities.

A garden-themed tour is a great way to explore the area and discover the countryside too. A variety of gardens are open to the public through the seasons and many villages hold 'Open Gardens' events.

Why not take a balloon ride for a bird's-eye view of the area?

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To enjoy our area to the full why not stay for a short break or longer holiday?

With accommodation to suit all styles and budgets you'll be spoilt for choice.

The wide variety of accommodation includes:

a luxury rural riverside self-catering studio apartment for two•

farm cottages (sleeping up to 24 in one location) •

a 4 star luxury hotel with golf courses and spa•

homely B & Bs •

guest accommodation in historic buildings and farmhouses•

touring and holiday parks from the most natural to well developed sites offering a •range of organised activities and entertainment

certificated sites in rural settings open to members of national caravan and camping •organisations

accommodation aboard a Thames Sailing Barge •

converted barn with fitness facilities and a paddock for your horse•

Visit www.maldon.gov.uk to see a full listing of Quality Assured accommodation in the area, with up-to-date availability shown for many of the properties. Alternatively, contact the Tourist Information Centres where staff will be pleased to discuss your requirements, offer advice, and send you an accommodation listing, if one has not been included in this brochure. The list offers descriptions of the properties and their locations, indicates services and facilities available at the establishments, the prices charged, and provides full contact details so you can make your booking.

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BY CARFrom the A12, take either the A414 or the B1019 for Maldon. For the Dengie Peninsula continue via the B1010 or B1018.You can also access the Dengie Peninsula from the A13 and A130 via the B132 continuing on the B1012.

BY RAILMainline services from London and East Anglia serve Chelmsford, Witham, Hatfield Peverel and Colchester. There is also a rail link from London, via Wickford, serving villages and towns along the Crouch Estuary including Burnham-on-Crouch.

BY COACHNational Express Coaches serve Chelmsford, Colchester and Witham.

BY BUSMaldon has direct links with the above towns and indirect links with other Essex towns. Burnham-on-Crouch has a direct connection with Chelmsford and Maldon. Villages of the District enjoy varying levels of service.

The photos featured in this guide were taken by David Wallis, Dan Jones, Roy Read and Bert Collis. Other photos have been provided by event organisers and attractions.

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Combined MilitaryServices Museum

Museumin the Park

CouncilOffices

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PoliceStationMoot Hall

St Peter’sBuilding

MaldonSalt Co.

Tourist InformationCentre, Wenlock Way

Cemetery

Cemetery

BeeleighAbbey

Promenade Park

NortheyIsland

Elms Farm Park

Oak TreeMeadow

St George’s Field

BlackwaterLeisure Centre

MadisonHeights

WC

WC

Disabled WC

FootballClub

CommunityCentre

BURNHAM- ON-CROUCH

B1018

CHELMSFORD

HATFIELD PEVEREL

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COLCHESTERB1022

SCRALEY ROAD

GOLDHANGERB1026

BEELEIGH

Heybridge

HeybridgeBasin

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St Mary’s Church

Station

MedicalCentre

GolfClub

CountyLibrary

Caravan &Camp Site

SpringfieldIndustrialEstate

Town CouncilOffices

Dengie 100Sports Centre

Cinema

BurnhamSailingClub

Burnham Yacht Harbour

CrouchYachtClub

The ClockTower

RoyalBurnhamYachtClub

Town Quay

BurnhamRiverside

Park

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CARPARK

CAR PARK

RIVER CROUCH

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WICKFORD AND LONDON

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CAR PARK

RoyalCorinthianYacht Club

Museum

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Mangapps FarmRailway Museum

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