Attractions

Paper Mill Lock, North Hill, Little Baddow, Essex, CM3 4BS, Tel: 07813 014325, Email, www.papermilllock.co.uk, (4 miles, 7kms)

Public trips and charters aboard traditional 48-seat barge "Victoria" with bar and catering options. Cruiser and dinghy hire, lock-side tea-room, island picnic area, walks and fishing. Coaches welcome by appointment.

Station Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LQ, Tel: 01621 841826, Email, www.cmsm.co.uk, (0.5 miles, 0.8kms)

An amazing collection of British military artefacts dating from the English Civil War to present day, including an espionage collection belonging to the British Secret Agents.

Off Riffhams Chase, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2, Tel: 01376 562226, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/danbury-commons-and-blakes-wood/, (4 miles, 7kms)

Owned by the National Trust, Danbury Commons and Blakes wood encompass a large expanse of heathland, gorse and coppice, in addition to woodland.

47 Mill Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HX, Tel: 01621 853699, Email, www.maldonmuseum.org.uk, (0.8 miles, 1kms)

Social history museum of Maldon and District situated on the edge of the award winning Promenade Park.

Wenlock Way, High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5AD, Tel: 01621 856503, Email, (0.5 miles, 0.9kms)

Steam Pumping Station, Hatfield Road, Langford, Essex, CM9 6QA, Tel: 01621 843183, Email, www.museumofpower.org.uk, (1 miles, 2kms)

A former steam pumping station, with power related exhibits, tea room, picnic area and miniature railway. Set in attractive riverside grounds.

Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PN, Tel: 01621 828343, Email, www.newhallwines.co.uk, (3 miles, 5kms)

92 acre vineyard open daily. Includes farm trail, vineyard walk and wine tasting in the cellar shop. Annual wine festival first full weekend in September. Guided tours by appointment from May to September.

Northey Cottage, Northey Island, Maldon, Essex, UK, Tel: 01376 562226, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/northey-island/, (2 miles, 4kms)

Small Island in the Blackwater Estuary with a large area of undisturbed salt marsh. Site of special scientific interest. Site of the Battle of the Maldon in AD991. Guided tours by prior arrangement.

High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PF, Tel: 01621 857373, www.themoothall.co.uk, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms)

15th Century brick building with spiral staircase includes a Georgian court room and Victorian Council Chamber.

Town Hall, 61 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2FE, Tel: 01376 502674, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)

Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ, Tel: 01621 856503, Email, www.maldon.gov.uk, (1 miles, 2kms)

100 year old Edwardian park with ornamental lake, magnificent river views and walks. Large free water Splash Park, sandpits, galleon play ship and aerial zip-wire, picnic areas and numerous events held throughout the year.

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms)

All Saints

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms)

Our doors are open to everybody of all faiths – all are welcome in this house. Come along to one (or more) of our services or any of the many events held in this beautiful old building. We guarantee you a warm and friendly reception.

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (2 miles, 3kms)

Daily. 1 hour boat trips. 10am, 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm & 4pm. £5 adults, £3.50 child/concs. 2 hour sunset picnic trips to Beeleigh (booking essential). £12.50 adults, £10.00 concessions. Self-drive motor boat for hire by the hour.

In or near : Maldon, Essex, www.visitmaldon.co.uk/beeleigh-abbey, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms)

Three Acres of spacious and peaceful gardens in a historic rural setting, beautifully revived and extended in recent years.

In or near : Witham, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

A reference collection of books by and about Dorothy L Sayers, novelist, theologian and Dante scholar, who lived in Witham for many years.

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (3 miles, 5kms)

Friars Pottery

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (0.5 miles, 0.8kms)

It is an old garden site and suffered a period of neglect but is now being cared for by volunteers from Maldon & Heybridge Horticultural Society. The garden is very small and normally open to the public for a short time once a month.

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms)

Galerie 59 - Gallery & work for sale

In or near : Chelmsford, Essex, (5 miles, 8kms)

Little Baddow History Centre

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (0.5 miles, 0.9kms)

m.gallery

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (1 miles, 2kms)

One stop for family fun and food - monkey puzzle play centre, bowling, snooker, pool, bars, main street restaurant and Izumi Oriental Buffet.

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (0.7 miles, 1kms)

Acclaimed 42 foot long Maldon embroidery celebrating 1000th anniversary of the famous Battle of Maldon depicting historic scenes and personalities in stunning colour and detail. Also fine art gallery and souvenir shop.

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (4 miles, 6kms)

Large collection of vintage farm machinery and tools manufactured locally, domestic bygones and printing machinery. Including 1860 washing machine & mangles, a collection of photographs, and a display of stuffed birds and animals.

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (0.6 miles, 0.9kms)

Maldon Baptist

In or near : Maldon, Essex, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms)

Maldon Methodist