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The Museum in the Park

Museum

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Brigid van Bruggen

07973 559981

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Address

47 Mill Road,
Maldon,
Essex,
CM9 5HX

Details

The trademark Penny Farthing bicycle entices visitors to explore the treasures of this compact museum. Housed over two floors of the former Park Keepers Lodge, the exhibits are wide ranging. The replica waistcoat of the Fat Man of Maldon, which accommodated 7 men, is one of the more unusual items featured in the collection. Charting the social history of the town over the last two hundred years, displays include old Maldon shop fronts, a Victorian parlour and the history of the railways. Each year a new display is launched relating to a topical subject or special anniversary.

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The museum is situated within the Promenade Park, Maldon where there are baby changing facilities, public and disabled toilets, catering and picnic site. There has been a new audiovisual system installed.

Opening details

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm and Sunday 1pm - 4pm due to restrictions encountered because of Covid 19. Entrance will be free entry for adults and children (under 18) however visitors will need to pre-book by emailing or direct messaging the Museum.

Prices

Under 18's have free entry on every day that we are open

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Directions

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Map reference: TL 855067 Lat: 51.72837 Long: 0.68597

By Road:
Proceed down Maldon High Street into Mill Road. Park gates are on the left after passing half timbered Museum building. Disabled parking found just within gates. 200m from Museum.

By Public transport:

Timetables and information can be accessed via the public transport information partnership Traveline South East. Traveline allows you to plan journeys from and to a postcode, postal address, town or village, named station or stop, or point of interest.

Call 0871 200 2233 to speak to an operator and plan your journey, or log onto www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk and simply type in where you are travelling from and to for a detailed trip summary.

Accessible by Public Transport: 8 miles from Witham train station.

Parking: with charge

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Facilities

Coach parties accepted
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups

Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Guided tours for groups
Smoking not allowed

Self-Assessed Accessibility Details

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities

Within 50 metres approx. of entrance

The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp

Public Areas

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)

Entrance

Ramp to entrance

Handrail by ramp

Entrance is well lit

General

Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system