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Northey is an island in the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, connected to the mainland by a causeway that is covered by the tide twice every day. It is a Site of special scientific interest with a large area of undisturbed Saltmarsh. It is also the site of the Battle of the Maldon in AD991 making it Britain's oldest recorded battlefield site. Guided tours can be organised only by prior arrangement.

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Access is by advance permit only; please contact the Warden 01621 853142 or email northeyisland@nationaltrust.org.uk to arrange a visit. Northey House and out buildings are let on a private lease and are not open to the public.

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Free to National Trust members, £2.00 per person for non-members.

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Northey Island

Type:Nature Reserve

Northey Cottage, Northey Island, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6PP

Website

Tel: 01621 853142

What's Nearby

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    Blackwater Estuary

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  3. Millennium Wood

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  5. Drapers Farm

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  6. Promenade Park

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    1.43 miles away
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  11. Maldon Mosque

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  1. Marconi Sailing Club

    Address

    Stansgate Abbey Farm, Stansgate, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7NU

    Telephone

    01621 772164

    info@marconi-sc.org.uk

    Southminster

    Marconi Sailing Club

  2. Finale Occasions

    Address

    9 Kings Head Centre, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PN

    Telephone

    01621 841498

    Maldon

    Finale Occasions

  3. Lawling Playing Field

    Address

    Katonia Avenue, Mayland, Essex, CM3 6AD

    Telephone

    01621 743551

    maylandpc@btinternet.com

    Mayland

    A large well equipped rec ground with good access for cars & pedestrians. Football pitches, floodlit tennis/5 a side courts, a range of play equipment for older children, rebound wall, youth shelter & large erath mounds for BMXing.

  4. All Saints' Church, Creeksea
    All Saints' Church, Creeksea

    Address

    Ferry Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8PQ

    Telephone

    01621 783963

    vera.wadman@allsaintscreeksea.org.uk

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    All Saints' Church at Creeksea lies in an idyllic setting with beautiful views over the River Crouch. The current church building dates from the 1870s although there has been a church on this site since the 13th century.

  5. Maldon Gig Rowing Club

    Address

    Hythe Quay, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN

    info@maldongigclub.org.uk

    Maldon

    Maldon Gig Rowing Club has 2 Harker's Yard gigs and arrange club rowing, adventure rowing and race training to club members.

  6. King Georges Field, Latchingdon

    Address

    Burnham Road , Latchingdon, Essex, CM3 6EU

    Telephone

    01621 773183

    latchingdonpc@yahoo.co.uk

    Latchingdon

    This is a large well equipped rec ground with good access from the surrounding area. Car park, village hall/pavilion, children's play equipment, full size & mini football pitch, youth shelter, small woodland area & dog walking area.

  7. Boots Co plc

    Address

    54 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PN

    Telephone

    01621 853916

    Maldon

    Boots Co plc

  8. Shut Heath Wood

    Address

    Great Totham, Essex, CM8 3ED

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    admin@essexwt.org.uk

    Great Totham

    This 50 acre reserve is just below the crest of the Great Totham Ridge and includes 23 acres of ancient woodland forming part of the Chantry Wood complex. A wonderful carpet of Bluebells can be enjoyed in the spring.

  9. Burnham Ramblers FC

    Address

    Springfield Rd, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8TE

    Telephone

    01621 784383

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Members of the Essex Senior Football League.

  10. St Lawrence & All Saints Church

    Address

    The Street, Steeple, Essex, CM0 7RJ

    Steeple

  11. Maldon Baptist

    Address

    Butt Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HD

    Telephone

    07768 086248

    Maldon

    We are a friendly bunch of people who take seriously our responsibility to seek first the Kingdom of God.

  12. Saltmarsh Spa and Fitness

    Address

    Creeksea Place Barns, Ferry Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8PJ

    Telephone

    01621 786503

    info@saltmarshgym.co.uk

    Burnham-on-Crouch

    Our brand new fully air conditioned gym and spa has beautiful views of the field and river and offers members on-site parking, free wi-fi, toilets, showers, changing rooms and lockable storage.

  13. Illusions Hair Salon, first floor
    Illusions Hair Salon, first floor

    Address

    Tudor Mews, High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5BX

    Telephone

    01621 856816

    Maldon

    Illusions Hair Salon, first floor

  14. Althorne Recreation Ground

    Address

    Burnham Road, Summerhill, Althorne, Essex, CM3 6BX

    Telephone

    01621 744825

    clerk@althornecouncil.plus.com

    Althorne

    Large recreation ground with adjacent wooded area. Car park, hall, two football pitches, tennis court, children's play eqpt.

  15. Woodham Mortimer Parish Field

    Address

    Post Office Road, Woodham Mortimer, Maldon, CM9 6SY

    hwmparishclerk@btinternet.com

    Woodham Mortimer

    A small, attractive site surrounded by mature hedgerows. Car park, small hall, football pitch and swings.

  16. Bradwell Quay Yacht Club

    Address

    Quay House, Bradwell-On-Sea, CM0 7QX

    Telephone

    01920 438403

    honsec.bqyc@btinternet.com

    Bradwell-On-Sea

    Our aim is to promote and advance the enjoyment of sailing and in our case that of cruising as we do not have a junior or dinghy section.

  17. North Fambridge Recreation Ground

    Address

    Fambridge Road, North Fambridge, Essex, CM3 6NB

    Telephone

    01621 828244

    nfampc3@gmail.com

    North Fambridge

    Facilities include a car park, football pitch, children's play site, and basketball net. Visitors should take care on leaving the site as visibility is restricted.

  18. St James & Asheldham Church
    St James & Asheldham Church

    Address

    Keelings Road, Dengie, Essex, CM0 7UH

    Dengie

    Small church in a very dispersed and small village situation maintained by a very small congregation. Main seating is low level box pews with doors. No toilet facilites and no nearby public facilities.

  19. Little Totham Village Green

    Address

    The Green, Little Totham, Maldon, CM9 8JG

    Telephone

    01621 891363

    lucy.messent@btinternet.com

    Little Totham

    This small, triangular shaped site is located at the centre of the village. Swings, slide and pond. Pedestrians are advised to take care when crossing the road to this site.

  20. Maldon Accessory Centre

    Address

    40 White Horse Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5QP

    Telephone

    01621 859444

    Maldon

    Maldon Accessory Centre

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