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Sightseeing
Grade I listed building in the High Street. Tours available during the summer months. Views from the top, difficult staircases to the upper floors, no lifts.
The Moot Hall
41 High StGrade I listed building in the High Street. Tours available during the summer months. Views from the top, difficult staircases to the upper floors, no lifts.
Fabulous old Thames barges moor here on the Blackwater Estuary all year round. Some offer sailing trips during the summer.
Hythe Quay Maldon
The HytheFabulous old Thames barges moor here on the Blackwater Estuary all year round. Some offer sailing trips during the summer.
Located in the old tower of St Peter's Church, this heritage centre is at the top of Market Hill/High Street junction. It houses the Maldon Embroidery and has interesting arts and crafts on display and for sale.
Maeldune Centre
2 Market HillLocated in the old tower of St Peter's Church, this heritage centre is at the top of Market Hill/High Street junction. It houses the Maldon Embroidery and has interesting arts and crafts on display and for sale.
This building is not open for visits, however the gardens are spectacular and well worth a visit when they reopen in 2021 after the COVID-19 restrictions relaxed.
Beeleigh Abbey
Abbey TurningThis building is not open for visits, however the gardens are spectacular and well worth a visit when they reopen in 2021 after the COVID-19 restrictions relaxed.
Tudor Palace. Tours available, see website for details. Building and gardens well worth a visit. More events and opening in 2021.
Weddings and Events venue.
13 locals recommend
Layer Marney Tower
Tudor Palace. Tours available, see website for details. Building and gardens well worth a visit. More events and opening in 2021.
Weddings and Events venue.
Small museum with shop and cafe. Gets very busy towards midday. Go early!
18 locals recommend
Tiptree Tea Room, Museum and Jam Shop
Factory HillSmall museum with shop and cafe. Gets very busy towards midday. Go early!
Engineering based museum set in a former water pumping station. Many events through the year.
11 locals recommend
The Museum Of Power
Hatfield RoadEngineering based museum set in a former water pumping station. Many events through the year.
Walk from the Red House to the Basin, along the Blackwater Navigation. Approx. 45-60 mins. Rest at the Lock Tea Room, The Old Ship or the Jolly Sailor pubs. Or drive; free parking at the Daisy Meadow carpark.
19 locals recommend
Heybridge Basin
Basin RoadWalk from the Red House to the Basin, along the Blackwater Navigation. Approx. 45-60 mins. Rest at the Lock Tea Room, The Old Ship or the Jolly Sailor pubs. Or drive; free parking at the Daisy Meadow carpark.
Family fun
Promenade Park
Park DriveGreat place for families. 20 minute stroll from the Red House.
Lots of fun for the children during the warm weather when it reopens in 2021.
9 locals recommend
Maldon Splash Park
Park DriveLots of fun for the children during the warm weather when it reopens in 2021.
Colchester Zoo
Maldon RoadVery large zoo. Get there early on weekends / holiday season
Food scene
Excellent hostelry for that glass or pint before setting off for one of the many eateries nearby.
9 locals recommend
The Blue Boar
3-7 Silver StExcellent hostelry for that glass or pint before setting off for one of the many eateries nearby.
Cafe Brazil
9B High StreetLovely food in a rustic setting, dine indoors or in the garden.
Dante's
38 High StFresh fish and seafood.
Very good, large Turkish restaurant. Best to book ahead especially on weekends. Family friendly.
7 locals recommend
SARK RESTAURANT
102 High StreetVery good, large Turkish restaurant. Best to book ahead especially on weekends. Family friendly.
Our favourite for a great Chinese meal, to be found at the bottom of the High Street. Book ahead.
8 locals recommend
House Of Delight
180-182 High StOur favourite for a great Chinese meal, to be found at the bottom of the High Street. Book ahead.
Swan Hotel
Bull RingIf you're looking for a great steak look no further.
Rustic eaterie right down the bottom of Cromwell Lane. Smokes its own produce: fish, seafood, meats and cheeses. Eat in, outside by the river or takeaway. They serve soft drinks; bring your own alcohol; they are happy to supply glasses.
12 locals recommend
The Maldon Smokehouse
Cromwell LaneRustic eaterie right down the bottom of Cromwell Lane. Smokes its own produce: fish, seafood, meats and cheeses. Eat in, outside by the river or takeaway. They serve soft drinks; bring your own alcohol; they are happy to supply glasses.
If you're looking for morning coffee, afternoon tea or lunch, beautifully served in vintage china by lovely staff, the Vintage Rose is a popular venue. Tucked away in Quest Place opposite Wantz Road. Recommended.
11 locals recommend
The Lock Tea Room
Basin RoadIf you're looking for morning coffee, afternoon tea or lunch, beautifully served in vintage china by lovely staff, the Vintage Rose is a popular venue. Tucked away in Quest Place opposite Wantz Road. Recommended.