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This is the second Maldon Shanty Festival and takes place close to the Thames sailing barges in Maldon. The event is being held to raise funds for the Thames Sailing Barge Trust, a registered charity.

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Ticket Type	/Ticket Tariff
Free	Free

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Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

Parking is available in Promenade Park, or in the various MDC car parks in the town center.

Public Transport Directions

Bus service 90 operates from Witham Station to Maldon
Bus 75 from Colchester to Maldon
Bus 331 & 332 operate between Chelmsford Station and Burnham via Maldon

Maldon Shanty Festival

Type:Festival

Hythe Quay, Centaur, Hythe Quay, Maldon, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN

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Opening Times

Season (30 May 2026)
Day	Times
Saturday	12:00	- 21:00

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