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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.
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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, or the Burnham-on-Crouch TIC 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.
St. Agnes Fountain
Maldon Town Hall, Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4RL
Wed 12 Dec 2018
St. Agnes Fountain will be returning to Maldon for an evening of Christmas Carols given a good seeing to by the band on their 18th Annual National Tour. They are made up of David Hughes, Chris Leslie, Chris While and Julie Matthews.
Go! Drama
Chapter House, Carmelite Way, Maldon, CM9 5FX
Thu 13 Dec 2018
Meet and make new friends, build confidence, have fun in a safe and supportive environment and learn new songs and dance moves.
Lunchtime Carols - audience participation !
Maldon United Reformed Church, Market Hill, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4PZ
Thu 13 Dec 2018
The annual lunchtime carol concert with audience participation. Please come along and enjoy the spirit of Christmas. Coffee and Tea served from 12.15pm, concert starts at 1pm.
Dave Norwood
The Blue Boar, Silver Street, Maldon, CM9 4QE
Fri 14 Dec 2018
Live Music at the Blue Boar
Live music from Joel Fisk and the Break Down
The Queens Head, 26 Providence, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8JU
Sat 15 Dec 2018
Come on down to another evening of live music at The Queen's Head Pub in Burnham-on-Crouch. Live music from Joel Fisk and the Break Down
Carols and Other Yuletide Favourites
The Blue Boar, Silver Street, Maldon, CM9 4QE
Sat 15 Dec 2018
Local singers Salt Water & Beer will be joined by Mains'l Haul singing Carols and other Yuletide Favourites. Put some jingle in your bells!
Traditional Christmas Carol Concert
All Saints' Church, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4QE
Sat 15 Dec 2018
Maldon Choral presents a Traditional Christmas Carol Concert featuring St. Francis Catholic Primary School Choir, directed by Gillian Ward Russell with organist Emma Griffin-Olukoya. The event includes audience carols and refreshments.
Sunday Afternoon Live Music - J B & Brown
The Mighty Oak Tap Room, 10 High St, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PJ
Sun 16 Dec 2018
The Tap Room's regular Sunday afternoon Music Session - This week with J B & Brown, Essex Based Acoustic Duo.
The Hopkirks
The Blue Boar, Silver Street, Maldon, CM9 4QE
Sun 16 Dec 2018
Four piece acoustic band playing anything from 60s up to modern day. All with their own vocal harmony style
Go! Drama
Chapter House, Carmelite Way, Maldon, CM9 5FX
Tue 18 Dec 2018
Meet and make new friends, build confidence, have fun in a safe and supportive environment and learn new songs and dance moves.
Carol Concert
Parish Rooms, Parish Rooms, Church Street, Tollesbury, Essex, CM9 8QJ
Tue 18 Dec 2018
Tiptree Choral society and Tollesbury Hand Bell Ringers accompanied by David Leveridge and dorected by Malcolm Boulter entertain, includes mince pies and mulled wine. tickets in advance or on the door.
Go! Drama
Chapter House, Carmelite Way, Maldon, CM9 5FX
Thu 20 Dec 2018
Meet and make new friends, build confidence, have fun in a safe and supportive environment and learn new songs and dance moves.
The Kings of Wah
The Swan, School Road, Little Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8LB
Fri 21 Dec 2018
Local band Kings of Wah playing a fabulous mix of all the music you could want!
BHSA Jazz
Wickham Bishops Village Hall, Church Road, Wickham Bishops, Essex, CM8 3JZ
Sat 22 Dec 2018
Monthly Jazz Nights. Bring your own drinks. Book in advance or pay on the door £12.50 proceeds to Village hall Funds. Doors 6.30, start 7.30.
Jamie Williams & The Roots Collective
The Blue Boar, Silver Street, Maldon, CM9 4QE
Sat 22 Dec 2018
This band has got a buzz going with both their exciting live shows and collective personable charm. Rock, Roots, Blues, Country and Americana.
Sunday Afternoon Live Music - Claire Wyatt
The Mighty Oak Tap Room, 10 High St, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PJ
Sun 23 Dec 2018
The Tap Room's regular Sunday afternoon Music Session - This week with Maldon Based Singer & Guitarist Claire Wyatt.
Ceremony of Nine Lessons and Carols
St Mary's with Mundon, Church Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HP
Sun 23 Dec 2018
This famous and well-loved service began in 1870, and became a world-wide phenomenon in 1924. Come and hear the Christmas story told, interspersed with your favourite hymns, and illustrated by beautiful music sung by the celebrated choir.
Go! Drama
Chapter House, Carmelite Way, Maldon, CM9 5FX
Thu 27 Dec 2018
Meet and make new friends, build confidence, have fun in a safe and supportive environment and learn new songs and dance moves.
Sunday Afternoon Live Music - The Dayglo Whippets
The Mighty Oak Tap Room, 10 High St, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PJ
Sun 30 Dec 2018
The Tap Room's regular Sunday afternoon Music Session - This week with the ever popluar Maldon based covers Band The Dayglo Whippets, see the year off with a singalong!
New Year's Eve Party
Maldon Stadium, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ
Mon 31 Dec 2018 - Thu 31 Jan 2019
Dance the night away and welcome in 2019 with a two-course meal, a glass of fizz at midnight, and entertainment from our DJ until 1am!
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
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.
