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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.
The Storeys
The Mighty Oak Tap Room, 10 High St, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PJ
Sun 16 Jun 2019
Join us on Fathers Day 16th June for live music with the ever popular The Storeys
Bewick's Live Rock n Roll Night!
Cygnet Room, Rear of Swan Hotel, High Street, Maldon, CM9 5EP
Wed 19 Jun 2019
Enjoy an evening of great music and friendly atmosphere with Live Bands and Radars Records.
Fil Straughan Soul Night Cabaret
The Bull at Great Totham, 2 Maldon Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8NH
Fri 21 Jun 2019
Complimentary bubbles on arrival and a delicious 4 course dinner, reservation recommended.
Children’s Concert - The Jonah Man Jazz!
St Mary's with Mundon, Church Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HP
Sat 22 Jun 2019
A musical romp through the story of Jonah and the Whale featuring children from Wentworth Primary School, Maldon and St Mary’s CE School, Burnham. There is no ticket required for this performance but there will be a retiring collection.
The Connor Selby Band
The Queens Head, 26 Providence, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, CM0 8JU
Sat 22 Jun 2019
Connor will be appearing at The Queens Head in Burnham just two weeks before his opening slot at Wembley Stadium as support for The Who, alongside Eddie Vedder, The Kaiser Chiefs and Imelda May.
Summer Sounds - A Picnic Choir Concert
Cressing Temple Barns, Cressing Temple Barns, Witham Road, Cressing, Nr. Witham, CM77 8PD
Sun 23 Jun 2019
Picnic in beautiful garden surroundings listening to wonderful summer tunes in glorious harmony brought to you by The Sound Collective Chorus. Street food and Market Place, gazebos allowed in allocated areas. Impressive grounds and gardens
Jessi Cooper - A Day of Soul
The Blue Boar, Silver Street, Maldon, CM9 4QE
Sun 23 Jun 2019
Sunday Afternoon Soul with Jessi Cooper.
Music Open Evening
Lower Plume School, Mill Road, Maldon, CM9 5JA
Tue 25 Jun 2019
For young people all ages, all abilities. Try Fife Group, Flute Choir, Rock Band, Samba Band, Singing Group, Song Writing, String Group, Ukelele Group, Instrument Zoo.Supported by TheDepartment for Education & Arts Council England.
Open Mic Night
The Swan, School Road, Little Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8LB
Thu 27 Jun 2019
The open mic night goes from strength to strength, now attracting musicians from far and wide!
Blondel: All of the Birds
St Mary's Church, Vicarage Lane, Mundon, CM9 6PA
Thu 27 Jun 2019
Blondel is a trio of musicians playing reconstructions of instruments from the thirteenth to seventeenth centuries, This concert reflects both the perfection of nature and the artistry of humans in imitating it.
Open Mic Night
The Swan, School Road, Little Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8LB
Thu 27 Jun 2019
Musicians from all over the area will be descending on the Swan to strut their stuff at this live music event.
Open Air Jazz Evening
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET
Sat 29 Jun 2019
Open air jazz by a beautiful lakeside setting.
Concert for Kieran
St Mary's with Mundon, Church Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HP
Sat 29 Jun 2019
Kieran Sampson was one the founders of the Maldon Festival and did all the hard work behind the scenes. In February this year he died suddenly and unexpectedly. This concert will be a pot pourri given by choir &professional musician friends
Folk Night
Forrester Park, Beckingham Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8EA
Tue 2 Jul 2019
Featuring local folk group, Shurig, this is an opportunity to connect with Maldons rich folk music heritage.
Bewick's Live Rock n Roll Night!
Cygnet Room, Rear of Swan Hotel, High Street, Maldon, CM9 5EP
Wed 3 Jul 2019
Enjoy an evening of great music and friendly atmosphere with Live Bands and Radars Records.
An Evening of Jazz with Joe Stilgoe
Taoist Tai Chi Centre, 17 -19 London Road, Maldon, CM9 6HD
Thu 4 Jul 2019
Joe Stilgoe is an internationally acclaimed singer, pianist and songwriter with a rich musical heritage. His live shows are a mixture of virtuosic musicianship and breathtaking theatricality, combining on the spot improvisation and wit.
Tollesbury Acoustic Music Session
Tollesbury Congregational Church, East St, Tollesbury, Maldon, CM9 8QD
Fri 5 Jul 2019
Strings, Keyboard, Woodwind, Percussion. Folk, Blues, Ballads, Jazz, Songs old and new. we do it all in an acoustic setting (small amps only - no mics) For anyone who wants to perform or listen, beginners or experienced.
Tryptych Animal Passions
St Mary's with Mundon, Church Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HP
Fri 5 Jul 2019
Christopher Weston, piano, Jeffery Wilson, saxophone and Colin Baldy, baritone present Animal Passions.An entertaining and eclectic programme with links to the animal kingdom; from The Flight of the Bumblebee to Gershwin’s Walking the Dog.
Gary Barlow Tribute with Stu Clement
The Bull at Great Totham, 2 Maldon Road, Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8NH
Fri 5 Jul 2019
Complimentary bubbles on arrival and a delicious 4 course dinner, reservation recommended.
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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