Browsing attractions within 8 miles of Heybridge Basin 
Lower Burnham Road, Latchingdon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 6HF (5 miles, 8 km)
tel: 07771 995460
ln the heart of the Crouch Valley Region, commanding unrivaled views over the River Crouch Estuary and the tidal Bridgemarsh lsland.
Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, Paper Mill Lock, North Hill, Little Baddow, CM3 4BS (6 miles, 10 km)
tel: 07966 375351
Enjoy a cruise along through the tranquil Essex countryside. Charter trips and group bookings can be arranged for any day of the week.
An award winning collection of British military artefacts from the English Civil War to today. Collections focus on the Special Forces, espionage, uniforms, medals, swords, tanks and the Donnington Firearms Collection of over 700 guns.
Woodhill Road, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4AW (7 miles, 11 km)
tel: 01245 222350
Bradwell Waterside, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7QY (8 miles, 12 km)
tel: 01621 776256
We offer a range of Royal Yacht Association sailing courses, archery and canoeing.
Danbury delivers a comprehensive range of adventurous activities and adventure-based learning courses, from archery and climbing through to quad biking and tree-tops ropes courses.
Frangipani SUP is a friendly, family run Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board school based in Essex. We operate in various locations in the Maldon and Chelmsford area.
Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9US (7 miles, 12 km)
tel: 01206 330784
Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate terracotta. Climb the tower, visit the gardens, outbuildings dolls house, church and farm animals. Cafe and shop.
Maldon Town Council provide a number of rooms in the Town Hall for hire, that are suitable for a variety of events.
Southminster Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QG (7 miles, 12 km)
tel: 01621 784898
Extensive working railway museum including locomotives, carriages, wagons, historic buildings, memorabilia and a major collection of signalling equipment. Much of the collection is under cover. Train rides are available every open day.
Marsh Farm Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WP (8 miles, 12 km)
tel: 01245 222350
A 300-acre country park adjacent to the River Crouch that offers scenic grazing marsh and sea wall walks.
Steam Pumping Station, Hatfield Road, Langford, Essex, CM9 6QA (3 miles, 5 km)
tel: 01621 843183
Housed in a former water pumping station, the museum has a fascinating collection of power related exhibits, a tea room and picnic area, a miniature railway all set in attractive riverside grounds.
Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, Essex, CM3 6PN (3 miles, 5 km)
tel: 01621 828343
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.
Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET (7 miles, 12 km)
tel: 0845 265 8071
Hyde Hall is a palate of sumptuously rich and varied colours providing inspiration for the novice and keen gardener alike. Whatever time of the year you visit it will always be a wonderful experience.
This 15th Century former manorial home houses a unique brick spiral staircase, a Georgian court room, a former prison and a Victorian Council Chamber.
47 Mill Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HX (1 miles, 2 km)
tel: 07973 559981
Social history museum of Maldon and District situated on the edge of the award winning Promenade Park.
Cooks Barge Yard, The Hythe, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN (1 miles, 1 km)
tel: 01621 857567
Historic sailing barges ‘Hydrogen’ and ‘Thistle’ are available for regular public cruises and also for private hire for groups up to 50 from a variety of East Coast locations including Maldon and Ipswich.
Wilkin and Sons Ltd, Wilkin's Jam Factory, Factory Hill, Tiptree, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0RF (6 miles, 9 km)
tel: 01621 814524
Over 50 years ago, John Wilkin began collecting the paraphernalia of preserve making and Essex village life.
