Maldon

Maldon is based in Essex (England) | Essex.

An introduction to Maldon

The town lies at the eastern end of the River Blackwater Estuary and on the River Chelmer. It's best known for its sea salt. Dating back to 913 (when the town was identified in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle) and the area was settled by East Saxons in the 5th century (the area to the south of the town is still known as the Dengie Peninsula names after the Dæningas).

Maldon UK locator map.svg|Maldon District Map

Maldon is the name of both the town and the surrounding neighborhood.

SB Reminder 3906 - Thames Barges at Maldon

The town has long been a base for the famous Thames Barges, many based at Hythe Quay on the northern edge of the town at the confluence of the Rivers Chelmer and Blackwater. These magnificent vessels no longer serve their historic goods transport purpose, but surviving and restored vessels are available for charter and recreational trips.

Travel to Maldon

By road

The primary street into Maldon is the A414.

Travel by train to Maldon

Maldon train station fell victim to the Beeching Report and closed in 1964. However, nearby train stations include

Chelmsford Train Station - Duke St, Chelmsford, CM1 1HT 51.736381, 0.468817 10 miles from the town - Chelmsford train station Chelmsfordstation2008 Station operated by and rail services run by / Greater Anglia]

Witham Train Station - Albert Road, Witham, CM8 2BS 51.806, 0.6391 7½ miles from the town - Witham train station Witham - Greater Anglia 321447 Station operated by and rail services run by / Greater Anglia]

Colchester Train Station - Station Approach Road, Colchester (England) | Colchester, CO1 1XD 51.9006, 0.8929 22 miles from town - Colchester train station Colchester train station

}} You can get a bus to Maldon directly from Chelmsford train station.

By bus

First Group run a number of services to/from the town, including

31B/31C/31X Chelmsford to Burnham via Maldon
33 Chelmsford to Southminster via Maldon.
73 chelmsford to Maldon
75 Essex University, Colchester (England) | Colchester to Maldon

By bicycle

National Cycle Route 1 running from Shetland to Dover runs through the town passing through Colchester (England) | Colchester to the NE and Chelmsford to the W.
National Cycle Route 16 Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea connects with National Cycle Route 1 4½ miles North of the town.

Get Around

GPS 51.7353|0.6830 layer=W}} The town is small enough to see on foot.

What to See

All Saints church and war memorial - - 834806 - All Saints Church

All Saints Church - High Street, CM9 4QE 51.73185, 0.67663 ☎ +44 1621 858090 - All Saints church and war memorial - - 834806 - Maldon's parish church is of interest to Americans owing to the presence of a memorial window to Lawrence Washington, who is buried here and was an ancestor of George Washington. Among other things, it depicts the American eagle and the British lion and the Mayflower and the Statue of Liberty and the Declaration of Independence.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Maldon

Five Lakes Hotel, Golf Club - Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, CM9 8HX 51.7865, 0.8048 ☎ +44 1621 862326

Walks

Chelmer & Blackwater Navgation Walk - 16 mile walk Maldon to Chelmsford (England) | Chelmsford - 51.7405, 0.6851
Blackwater Rail Trail Walk - 6 mile Maldon to Witham walk - 51.7332, 0.6809

Local events in Maldon

Maldon mud race. (5654972490) - Maldon Mud Race

Maldon Mud Race | Promenade Park, Maldon - Maldon mud race. (5654972490) . A "tradition" started in 1973 with a challenge to a guest in a local pub and the event has grown in size and reputation and is now held annually each spring. If competing be prepared to get dirty, but many attend just to watch the event. A 500 m race in thick mud across the River Blackwater, hundreds competing (including many in fancy dress) with thousands spectating all with a focus of raising money for charity.

Thames Barge Trips

Topsail Charters - @sail.co.uk The Hythe, Maldon, CM9 5HN 51.72948, 0.68789 ☎ +44 1621 857567

Thames Sailing Barge Trust | The Hythe, Maldon 51.72925, 0.68812 ☎ +44 7840 862685 (mobile)

SB Kitty | The Hythe, Maldon CM9 5HN 51.72925, 0.68812 ☎ +44 1892 548136

South B Thalatta - Thames Barge - The Hythe, Maldo CM9 5HNn 51.7294, 0.6880

Shopping

Maldon Salt Company, Ltd. - Wycke Hill Business Park, Maldon CM9 6UZ ☎ +44 1621 853315 - This is a famous sea salt manufacturer, in business under this name since 1882. Many high-end chefs like and use their salt, which is also more widely distributed. Salt-making is a traditional occupation in the region, with a history going back 2,000 years. It's not clear from the website whether it is feasible to visit the factory, but you could try contacting them.

Asda - Supermarket - Bentalls Complex, Colchester Road, Heybridge, CM9 4GD 51.74073, 0.68990 ☎ +44 1621 722400 Opening from Monday to Saturday 07:00-23:00. Sunday 10:00-16:00 ATMs

Tesco Extra - Superstore/Supermarket - Fulbridge, Maldon CM9 4LE 51.7367, 0.6779 ☎ +44 345 677 9459 Opening from Monday to Saturday 06:00-00:00. Sunday 10:00-16:00 Petrol (different hours). ATMs. Pharmacy (different hours)

Halal Food & Restaurants

Hythe Quay, Maldon 3933 - Hythe Quay

The Pig (formerly The Secret Garden) - Restaurant - 38 High St, Maldon CM9 5PN 51.7315, 0.6770 ☎ +44 1621 850396 Opening Hours: West Thursday 12:00-14:30 & 18:00-21:00. Friday Saturday 12:00-14:30 & 18:00-21:30. Sunday 12:00-15:00
Prezzo - Italian Restaurant & Take-away | 69 High Street Maldon CM9 5EP 51.73130, 0.67978 ☎ +44 1621 842544 Opening Hours: Daily 12:00-23:20
Intimo-Fresco - Italian Restaurant - The Gables, 116 High St, Maldon CM9 5ET 51.73063, 0.68146 ☎ +44 1621 843197 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday 12-15:00 & 17:00-22:00. Saturday 12:00-22:00. Sunday 12:00-20:00
Maldon Pie 'N' Mash - Restaurant & Take-away - 136 High St, Maldon CM9 5BX 51.72966, 0.68396 ☎ +44 1621 842859 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11:00-16:30. Saturday 11:00-17:00. Bank Holidays 11:00-16:30
Balti Bhujon - Indian Restaurant & Take-away - 24 Mill Road, Maldon CM9 5HZ 51.72838, 0.68573 ☎ +44 1621 852564

The Jolly Sailor - Pub & Food - Basin Road, Heybridge Basin CM9 4RS 51.72964, 0.70952 ☎ +44 1621 854210 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11:00-00:00. F-Sa 09:00-01:00. Sunday 09:00-00:00
The Old Ship - Pub & Food - Lockhill, Heybridge Basin CM9 4RX 51.72918, 0.70935 ☎ +44 1621 854150 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 09:00-00:00. Friday 09:00-01:00. Saturday 09:00-01:00
The Sunny Sailor - Pub - 1 Fullbridge, Maldon CM9 4LE 51.7347, 0.6785 ☎ +44 1621 858704 Opening Hours: Pub: Monday to Saturday 11:00-22:00. Sunday 11:00-21:00; Food: Daily 12:00-14:30
The Oak House - Cafe & Café - 35 High Street, Maldon CM9 5PF 51.7316, 0.6771 ☎ +44 1621 859965 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:30-23:00. Friday 08:30-late. Saturday 09:00-late. Sunday 09:00-22:00

Muslim Friendly Hotels

The Limes - Guesthouse - 21 Market Hill, Maldon, CM9 4PZ 51.73216, 0.67856 ☎ +44 1621 850350
Hanson House - B&B - johnhanson2@ 58 Holloway Road, Heybridge CM9 4SQ 51.74423, 0.67881 ☎ +44 1621 857788 Single occupancy from £55; Double occupancy from £77 Free Wi-Fi. Free on-site parking

The White Horse Inn - Hotel - 26 High St, Maldon CM9 5PJ 51.73153, 0.67610 ☎ +44 1621 840308
32 The Hythe - B&B - 32 The Hythe Maldon CM9 5HN 51.72947, 0.68783 ☎ +44 1621 859435 Wi-Fi. Bike storage. No children under 14. Cash or cheque only.

Stay Safe

Maldon is probably one of the safest out of all the towns in Essex. But that doesen't mean there is no crime. General common sense will keep you out of any danger. The north west area of Heybridge should be avoided on foot at night, it is known by local residents as a pretty rough area. The park at West Maldon Community Centre on a Friday night is sometimes a favoured hangout for drunk teenagers.

Be aware that all the streetlights are turned off after midnight, and it would be strongly ill advised for you to walk the streets at that time. (The first night the lights went out a girl was violently attacked whilst walking home).

Telecommunications in Maldon

Post Office 9-10a King Georges Place, Maldon CM9 5BZ 51.73037, 0.68212

News & References

Travel Next

Chelmsford (England) | Chelmsford - 10 miles W.
Colchester (England) | Colchester - 20 miles to NE.
Southend-on-Sea - 20 miles S.
Bishop's Stortford - 30 miles WNW.