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Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation H E Y B R I D G E B A S I N
The completion of the new navigation in 1797, and the ability to receive sea-going craft in the basin, provided opportunities for local entrepreneurs to establish themselves here. As early as 1796 a sawyer, Richard Tovee, bought land by the basin, and Thomas Malden also purchased a plot to receive coal. A granary was built by the Navigation Company to store perishable goods, and service industries such as rope-makers and boatbuilders were also soon established. A pub and a brewery then followed. The settlement gradually expanded, with timber being imported for transhipment to Chelmsford, and even live eels were marketed here. Of course these enterprises are no more, but the basin is now discovering a new future, servicing the needs of visiting yachtsmen.
Northey Island
The sea walls have breached to create an area of salt marsh, where farming and nature conservation are combined. It is managed by the National Trust. Visits are only by prior arrangement with the warden by telephone 01621 853142.
Activities
Hampshire is a classic clinker-built ex-Admiralty launch operated by Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation Limited from Heybridge Basin as far up river as Beeleigh Weir, and calling at Tescos, Maldon. Scheduled services: April - September, maximum of 12 passengers. Telephone 07712 079734, quoting Hampshire for details and availability. Also private charter.
Pubs and Restaurants
The Old Ship Heybridge Basin (01621 854150). Overlooking the sea lock, this welcoming pub serves basic food (V) downstairs, plus à la carte meals in the restaurant upstairs L and E (not sun E). Real ale is available. Children welcome and there are benches outside.
The Jolly Sailor Heybridge Basin (01621 854210). A welcoming pub beneath the sea wall, serving real ale, and food (V) from 12 daily. Fish dishes are their speciality. Children welcome, and there is a patio area at the front of the pub.
Walking and Cycling
Heybridge Parish Council www.heybridgeparishcouncil.co.uk produce leaflets detailing a series of walks around the village, such as The Industrial Heritage of Heybridge. these can be obtained from Maldon Tourist Information Centre.
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