Welcome to Promenade Park, the largest waterside park in Essex and just 40 miles from London!
The park offers a fun filled, family friendly destination all year round with amazing events and activities throughout the year. Situated in the maritime town of Maldon and nestled between the historic high street and Blackwater Estuary, the park features a water Splash Park, beach huts for hire, sandpits, galleon play ship and aerial zip-wire, model boating and crabbing lake as well as several picnic areas.
The park hosts numerous events and offers amazing sea views over the Blackwater Estuary making it an extremely popular park with over 500,000 visitors a year.
We are looking to open the Beach Huts and Splash Park in summer 2021. We are not looking to open up bookings until later in the summer season when we have confirmed staffing etc.
All opening announcements will be on the Promenade Park Facebook page, Beach Hut and Splash Park pages.
All bookings this year will be made via an online booking facility as well so you will be able to view all availability on there, these details will also be shared via the in due course.
The park was opened in 1895 to provide the people of Maldon and the surrounding areas with a valuable amenity and public space. 'The Prom' as it is has become known locally, is a great place to walk, sit or play and stopping to watch the activity on the river always makes for an interesting family day out.
Ornamental lake with fountains, wildlife, seating and an adjoining sand play area.
Outdoor theatre and open air stage suitable for hosting theatrical productions and concerts.
Kids Splash Park open from late Spring to Autumn dependant on weather conditions.
Children’s play areas including a galleon play ship, zip-wire, aerial runway and two large sand pits.
Model boating and crabbing lake.
Riverside walks offering views of the estuary and its abundant wildlife.
Beach huts which can be hired and dedicated picnic areas with picnic tables.
Six separate retail outlets for refreshments and other merchandise.
Public gardens with pergolas, shrub borders, Anglia in Bloom award winning drought garden, three dimensional carpet bedding displays and many floral borders.
Sports pitches (football, cricket, tennis courts, netball and basketball) and changing rooms.
Skateboarding and BMX areas
Wildlife garden and toddler water and sand play area.
Three separate toilet blocks, including disabled facilities.
Car parking (pay and display), designated disabled parking spaces, coach park and drop-off point.
Details for all of our facilities can be found at the bottom of the page.
Admission to the park is free although some facilities, such as the Splash Park, are chargeable.
Pay and display coach and car parking charges apply, please refer to local signage or our parking page for more information!
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The Maldon Promenade Petting Zoo is home to over 70 species of animals when we are open (please note that some of our larger animals go home at the end of each day to our larger private farm located on the Dengie Peninsula).
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Brent has been a much loved local landmark for over 40 years. It is the last surviving steam tug of the Port of London Authority’s fleet. Full restoration is planned for this unique vessel.
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Coach & Car Parking at Promenade Park
RINGO Location Code: 21801
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Maldon Bowling Club is a friendly and progressive club situated near The Promenade in the Blackwater town of Maldon in Essex. We have a playing membership of approximately 70 with approximately 20 social & honorary members. Bowling abilities range…
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Social history museum of Maldon and District situated on the edge of the award winning Promenade Park.
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Welcome to Maldon Splash Park, Essex's favourite children's water park! Located in the centre of Promenade Park in Maldon, the Splash Park offers a family and child friendly environment to cool off in. Featuring a great selection of interactive and…
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Located in the valley, with the Splash Park and Galleon, you can be right in the middle of the action in one of our eight beach huts.
The valley is central to the Promenade Park and all amenities are within easy walking distance.
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The Viking Saga, listed on the UK National Historic Ships Register, was built locally in 1947. After a complete restoration she is now used for public cruises from Maldon and neighbouring ports.
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Public toilets situated at Promenade Park in Maldon.
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All the fun of the fair on your doorstep
Experience the thrills of a bygone era and feast your senses: the rock’n’roll music, sumptuous colours, steam engines, twinkling lights, lilting fairground organ, the aroma of doughnuts, candy floss and…
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This 100 year old Edwardian park encompasses an ornamental lake, a large water Splash Park, beach huts for hire, sandpits, a galleon play ship & aerial zip-wire & several picnic areas.
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Public toilets situated at Promenade Park in Maldon.
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Coach & Car Parking at Promenade Park
RINGO Location Code: 21802
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Come aboard the historic sailing barge Resourceful for a memorable tearoom experience.
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Fantastic local brands, Mighty Oak, New Hall vineyard, Wilkin and Sons, as well as a lager and cider from further afield. We will have some great local food trucks over the weekend as well.
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Public toilets situated at Promenade Park in Maldon.
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