Maldon District offers a diverse range of activities and attractions to keep you occupied during your stay. No matter what the weather we have plenty to offer. Visit a museum and explore our heritage, take a trip aboard a historic Thames Sailing Barge, learn to dinghy sail or stand-up paddleboard. Hire a beach hut and let the kids enjoy the Splash Park in our award-winning Promenade Park, whilst enjoying a classic '99' flake as the tide comes in. With over 75 miles of coastline and picturesque villages accessible via quiet footpaths, the Maldon District is also the perfect place to stretch your legs and discover our diverse avian populations along the way.
THE SALTMARSH COAST
There are also numerous events that take place on the water throughout the year, from regattas and barge matches, to gig races and river festivals.
WATERFRONTS & BEYOND
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From the Hythe Quay, you can take a trip on one of these barges, and you can also take a cruise on the Viking Saga. Continue through Promenade Park to reach the causeway of Northey Island. The causeway was the site of the Battle of Maldon 991, and is the oldest recorded battlefield site in England.
For well over a thousand years Hythe Quay has been the gateway to Maldon for vessels arriving from the sea.
Small Island in the Blackwater Estuary with a large area of undisturbed salt marsh. Site of special scientific interest. Site of the Battle of the Maldon in AD991. Guided tours by prior arrangement.
This 100 year old Edwardian park encompasses an ornamental lake, a large water Splash Park, beach huts for hire, sandpits, a galleon play ship & aerial zip-wire & several picnic areas.
Discovery Charters offers fishing and seal watching wildlife trips which leave from Essex Marina on Wallasea Island and the Quay at Burnham-on-Crouch.
RSPB Wallasea Island Wild Coast project is a landmark conservation and engineering scheme for the 21st century, on a scale never before attempted in the UK and the largest of its type in Europe.
This ferry runs six days a week between Essex Marina, Wallasea Island and Burnham-on-Crouch Town Quay from Easter to the end of September. It allows for foot passengers and cyclists.
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From the quay, you can take a short trip over on the Burnham Ferry to Essex Marina, where you can then walk to RSPB's Wallasea Island. The Wallasea Island Wild Coast project is the largest of its type in Europe and will recreate the ancient wetland landscape of mudflats and saltmarsh.
HERITAGE & MUSEUMS
Learn more about the Maldon District at our excellent museums and heritage centres. Discover all kinds of history, from military to social and domestic, modern history to Anglo-Saxon and medieval. You can also attend one of the many talks or courses that are held regularly across the Maldon District if you would like to explore a topic in more depth.
GUIDED TOURS & TALKS

The Moot Hall is a building with a fascinating history and has been used as a manor house, court room, council chamber, and a prison. You can explore the Moot Hall on a tour, and its rooftop offers panoramic views of Maldon & beyond.
Hazeleigh Wood is an ancient woodland which shows benefits of traditional management techniques, e.g. coppicing, charcoal, burning etc. Group tours are available by prior arrangement.
Creeksea Place is a 16th century Tudor manor with extensive grounds with lakes, an orchard and walled garden. You can visit by prior arrangement, or attend one of their preview evenings, open days or High Tea afternoons.
The church of St. Mary in Mundon is cared for by the Friends of Friendless Churches and it is now conserved as a Grade 1 listed medieval church.
This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian court room, a former prison and a Victorian Council Chamber.
A traditionally managed ancient woodland offering guided walks suitable for all ages. Featuring flora/fauna, charcoal burning, environmental/conservation topics.
Creeksea Place is a 16th century fairytale Tudor Mansion set in beautiful gardens. The house with its captivating façade and tranquil surroundings is steeped in history.
MORE ATTRACTIONS
Enjoy the landscape and wildlife of the Maldon District by visiting our Nature Reserves. From islands, woods and meadows, to shell banks, lakes and marshes, you can experience our diverse habitats that provide a home for internationally recognised flora and fauna.
FUN FOR THE KIDS
Cool down from the summer heat at the Maldon Splash Park or head to the Woodup Pool in Tollesbury, which is a popular salt water bathing pool and is perfect for a family day out. There are also plenty of events throughout the year to enjoy with the whole family, check out some family days out in the Maldon District.
CONNECT WITH US
Specially trained staff at the Maldon District Tourist Information Centre and the Burnham-on-Crouch Tourist Information Centre are on hand to offer expert and friendly advice to help you make the most of your visit. Situated in the centres of Maldon and Burnham-on-Crouch, the two TICs offer a selection of free guides and brochures to help you understand and appreciate this unique area.