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The Maldon District offers a diverse range of activities to keep you occupied during your stay. Visit a museum and explore our heritage, take a trip aboard a historic Thames Sailing Barge, learn to dinghy sail or stand-up paddle, or hire a beach hut and let the kids enjoy the Splash Park in our award-winning Promenade Park. 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.
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.
Promenade Park is the Maldon District's most popular park and has undergone a major refurbishment in recent years. You can spend all day here, with something to do for all the family. Along with the Maldon Splash Park and the beach huts there is a large ornamental, a model boating and crabbing lake, three large sand pits, Skateboard ramps and a large BMX area.
MALDON SPLASH PARK
This fantastic children's water park, located in the Valley in the centre of the Promenade Park, was opened in 2006 and has been extremely popular ever since. The Splash Park is dependent on the weather, so please check opening times and weather before setting out. You can do this by following us on twitter @MaldonTIC or by contacting the Maldon Tourist Information Centre.
BEACH HUTS
ART & PERFORMANCE
The Maldon District has a number of galleries showcasing different forms of visual art, from professional to amateur work, often inspired by the unique landscape and history of the district. Art exhibitions are regularly held in the Maeldune Heritage Centre and local village halls.
The Burnham-on-Crouch Art Trail and the Maldon Art Trail take place over the summer period. Going from strength to strength each year, a wide range of local artists display in venues in and around the high streets of Burnham-on-Crouch and Maldon. Artists are inspired by the big skies and unique light of the East Essex Coast and produce a range of media including ceramic, glass, sculpture, oils and watercolour.
The 'Tractor Shed' is the permanent home for one of our many highly regarded local amateur groups who put on a wide range of plays and shows. Touring theatre companies visit the Maldon District regularly and during the summer, you may wish to watch outdoor performances in the amphitheatre in Promenade Park.
For information about events going on in the Maldon District, you may like to search the events calendar or visit the Maldon Tourist Information Centre to pick up an events list.
MUSIC & DANCE EVENTS
Learn different styles of dance and choreography by joining one of the local dance clubs. You can learn sequence dancing, Swing Jive, morris dancing and more. If you don't have the time to commit to regular meetings, there are also frequent dance evenings where you can strut your stuff all night long to live music.
MIC FREE ZONE
The Blue Boar, Silver Street, Maldon, CM9 4QE
Mon 9 Dec 2019
Singing club, some poetry and instrumental music, no amplification. Everyone encouraged to buy a drink at the Bar on entry to support this wonderful venue. The evening is managed by an MC usually a different one each month
Lunchtime Carols
Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ
Thu 12 Dec 2019
One of Churches Together in Maldon's Monthly Lunchtime Concerts. Coffee and Tea are served from 12.15 Onwards, please feel free to bring your lunch and come and go as you wish.
Christmas Brass Band Concert
St Nicholas Church, Tolleshunt D’Arcy, Church Street, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, CM9 8UG
Sat 14 Dec 2019
Christmas Concert with Aveley and Newham Brass band
Bewick's Live Rock n Roll Night!
Cygnet Room, Rear of Swan Hotel, High Street, Maldon, CM9 5EP
Wed 18 Dec 2019
Enjoy an evening of great music and friendly atmosphere with Live Bands and Radars Records.
New years Eve Barn Dance
Maldon Town Hall, Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4RL
Tue 31 Dec 2019 - Wed 1 Jan 2020
Barn Dance with caller, the Band is Metric Foot. There is no seating plan, so first come first served. Bring own drinks and nibbles.
MIC FREE ZONE
The Blue Boar, Silver Street, Maldon, CM9 4QE
Mon 20 Jan 2020
Singing club, some poetry and instrumental music, no amplification. Everyone encouraged to buy a drink at the Bar on entry to support this wonderful venue. The evening is managed by an MC usually a different one each month
INDEPENDENT RETAIL
The Maldon District is home to a great variety of independent shops that have their own appeal and character. In the towns of Maldon and Burnham-on-Crouch, there is an eclectic mix of specialist stores and independent retailers that sell everything from local delicacies and souvenirs, to antiques, clothes and hardware. Among these local shops, you will also find popular chain stores and banks, but these certainly do not overshadow the independent flavour of the Maldon District.
Experience our gastro menu by visiting our independent restaurants, cafés and tea rooms. You can also visit local markets in the district for excellent fresh produce, and a variety of other items. The Burnham-on-Crouch Farmer's market is certainly a highlight of the month, where a range of producers bring their fresh produce directly to the public. Check out our local page for more information about market days.
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ARE YOU A LOCAL BUSINESS?
Sign up to our website for free and have your own listing to promote your business in the Maldon District. Whether you're a local retailer, independent shop, pub, restaurant, tea room, or whether you're an accommodation provider, local business or family attraction. Our website is aimed at both visitors and local residents so they can learn more about what the Maldon District has to offer.
We also offer a range of services for event organisers, including box office and promotional services and venue hire of District Parks and open spaces.
