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Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation M A L D O N
Tescos Maldon: Moorings The navigation passes around the northern extremities of the town, so you will have to walk south in order to explore. This was a Roman port before the Saxons established their town, which rapidly grew and prospered, becoming at one time second in Essex only to Colchester. The preoccupation with salt-water bathing secured the town's prosperity during the 18th Century, when a saline baths was built next to the Salt Works established in 1777. To this day there is still a worldwide market for Maldon Sea Salt. The 13th Century All Saints Church is worth a look, since it has a unique (in Britain) triangular tower, and the Moot Hall, in the High Street and dating from around 1435, is also worth visiting. Since this is a seaside town, you cannot ignore Hythe Quay, where there are usually several Thames sailing barges to be seen. These craft were once engaged in a coastal trade to London, and today many are available for charter. Promenade Park, a little further east, oozes a salty charm. Opened in 1895, you can now enjoy crazy golf, play tennis, hire a pedalo or just sunbathe.
Activities and Sights Maldon distric Museum 47 Mill Road, Maldon (01621 842688) Artefacts illustrating the life and social history of Maldon. Open April - Oct Wed - Fri 14.00 - 16.00; Sat, Sun and B Hols 14.00 - 17.00. Closed Nov - Mar. Charge. The Moot Hall High Street (01621 857373) www.maldon.cwc.net/moothall Built in the 15th Century by Robert D'Arcy, this building has its own court and prison. There is also a medieval spiral brick staircase. Tours Mar - Oct Sat 14.30 and 15.00. Free. Maelsune Heritage Centre St Peter's Church, Market Hill (01621 851628) Come here to see the 42ft long Maldon Embroidery, which celebrates the Battle of Maldon in 991 and the town's history for the next 1000 years. Artefacts from the Romano-British site at Heybridge are also displayed. Open Apr - Sep Mon - Sat; Oct - Mar Thur - Sat; 13.00 - 16.00. Blackwater Leisure Centre Park Drive (01621 851898) A giant flume, jungle river ride, water cannon, whirlpool, bubble jets, or you can just have a swim! Tourist Information Centre Coach Lane (01621 856503) tic@maldon.gov.uk
Pubs and Restaurants The Queen Victoria Woodham Walter (01245 222176) A friendly village pub, not far from Hoe Mill. "Typical pub grub" (V) is available L and E (not Sun E or Mon). Real ale. Children welcome, and a sunny patio (when it shines). The Bell Woodham Walter (01245 223437) A pretty timber-framed pub, serving good food, such as tuna-pasta bake, steaks, lemon sole (V), L daily and E Wed - Sat. Real ale, children welcome way from the bar, shaded garden and sunny seats at the front. The Cats Woodham Walter. An isolated cottage pub serving real ale and snacks L Thur - Sat. Garden, but no dogs, as the pub really is full of cats! Closed Mon - Wed. The Welcome Maldon (01621 852167). An old waterside pub on the sea wall, just a short walk from the navigation. Food (V) is served L only. Children are welcome until 19.00, and there is a waterside patio. Discos and live groups Fri and Sat. The Bentbridge Hotel Heybridge Village (01621 857666) Small hotel restaurant with a pleasant bar. Meals (V) are served L and E, and real ale is available. Children welcome. The Half Moon Half Moon Square, Heybridge (01621 854215) A pub for those who like real ale (and nothing else). Heybridge Inn Heybridge Village (01621 853545) Another old pub serving real ale and food (V) L daily and E Wed - Sat. children welcome away from the bar. Patio. The Malsters Arms Heybridge Village (01621 853880) A "funny old pub" serving real ale and snacks L. Children welcome until 21.00.
Walking and Cycling The Tourist Information Centre (see above) produces leaflets detailing interesting circular walks from the town centre: for example, you can walk out to Beeleigh, explore the site of the Battle of Maldon, or follow the Maldon Maritime Trail, or the Blackwater Rail Trail.
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