Thistle, Thames Sailing Barge

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As part of this year's Heritage Open Days, Topsail Charters is opening its Thames Sailing Barges Thistle and Hydrogen so visitors can climb aboard and explore a bit more of Maldon's incredible maritime heritage.

Refreshments are available. Barges may have slippery decks, gang planks and steep steps, please phone for full accessability advice.

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Guide Prices

Free entry

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (with charge)

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • On-site light refreshments

Groups

  • Facilities for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Facilities for conferencing
  • Facilities for corporate hospitality
  • Wedding receptions

Parking

  • Parking with charge

Property Facilities

  • Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
  • Public toilets

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Road Directions

By Road:Maldon Quay - from A12 South take A414 for Danbury and Maldon and follow into Maldon. Follow signs for town Centre and come down High Street. At bottom of high street, take left fork down Church Street to Quay. Parking at bottom of High Street in Edward Bright Close (Marked "P-Hythe Quay". From A12 North take exit for Witham and follow signs to Maldon.By Public transport: Timetables and information can be accessed via the public transport information partnership Traveline South East. Traveline allows you to plan journeys from and to a postcode, postal address, town or village, named station or stop, or point of interest. Call 0871 200 2233 to speak to an operator and plan your journey, or log onto www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk and simply type in where you are travelling from and to for a detailed trip summary.The nearest railway station is Witham, which is 7 miles away.

Heritage Open Days - Thames Sailing Barges

Type:Heritage Open Day

Cooks Barge Yard, The Hythe, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN

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