Neil & Gaynor’s guidebook

Neil & Gaynor
Neil & Gaynor’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Grade I listed building in the High Street. Tours available during the summer months. Views from the top, difficult staircases to the upper floors, no lifts.
The Moot Hall
41 High St
Grade I listed building in the High Street. Tours available during the summer months. Views from the top, difficult staircases to the upper floors, no lifts.
Fabulous old Thames barges moor here on the Blackwater Estuary all year round. Some offer sailing trips during the summer.
Hythe Quay Maldon
The Hythe
Fabulous old Thames barges moor here on the Blackwater Estuary all year round. Some offer sailing trips during the summer.
Located in the old tower of St Peter's Church, this heritage centre is at the top of Market Hill/High Street junction. It houses the Maldon Embroidery and has interesting arts and crafts on display and for sale.
Maeldune Centre
2 Market Hill
Located in the old tower of St Peter's Church, this heritage centre is at the top of Market Hill/High Street junction. It houses the Maldon Embroidery and has interesting arts and crafts on display and for sale.
This building is not open for visits, however the gardens are spectacular and well worth a visit when they reopen in 2021 after the COVID-19 restrictions relaxed.
Beeleigh Abbey
Abbey Turning
This building is not open for visits, however the gardens are spectacular and well worth a visit when they reopen in 2021 after the COVID-19 restrictions relaxed.
Tudor Palace. Tours available, see website for details. Building and gardens well worth a visit. More events and opening in 2021. Weddings and Events venue.
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Layer Marney Tower
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Tudor Palace. Tours available, see website for details. Building and gardens well worth a visit. More events and opening in 2021. Weddings and Events venue.
Small museum with shop and cafe. Gets very busy towards midday. Go early!
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Tiptree Tea Room, Museum and Jam Shop
Factory Hill
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Small museum with shop and cafe. Gets very busy towards midday. Go early!
Engineering based museum set in a former water pumping station. Many events through the year.
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Il-Mużew tal-Potere
Hatfield Road
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Engineering based museum set in a former water pumping station. Many events through the year.
Walk from the Red House to the Basin, along the Blackwater Navigation. Approx. 45-60 mins. Rest at the Lock Tea Room, The Old Ship or the Jolly Sailor pubs. Or drive; free parking at the Daisy Meadow carpark.
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Heybridge Basin
Basin Road
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Walk from the Red House to the Basin, along the Blackwater Navigation. Approx. 45-60 mins. Rest at the Lock Tea Room, The Old Ship or the Jolly Sailor pubs. Or drive; free parking at the Daisy Meadow carpark.

Family fun

Great place for families. 20 minute stroll from the Red House.
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Promenade Park
Park Drive
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Great place for families. 20 minute stroll from the Red House.
Lots of fun for the children during the warm weather when it reopens in 2021.
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Maldon Splash Park
Park Drive
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Lots of fun for the children during the warm weather when it reopens in 2021.
Very large zoo. Get there early on weekends / holiday season
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Ġnien tal-Ħuta Colchester
Maldon Road
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Very large zoo. Get there early on weekends / holiday season

Food scene

Excellent hostelry for that glass or pint before setting off for one of the many eateries nearby.
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The Blue Boar
3-7 Silver St
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Excellent hostelry for that glass or pint before setting off for one of the many eateries nearby.
Lovely food in a rustic setting, dine indoors or in the garden.
Cafe Brazil
9B High Street
Lovely food in a rustic setting, dine indoors or in the garden.
Fresh fish and seafood.
Dante's
38 High St
Fresh fish and seafood.
Very good, large Turkish restaurant. Best to book ahead especially on weekends. Family friendly.
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SARK RESTAURANT
102 High Street
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Very good, large Turkish restaurant. Best to book ahead especially on weekends. Family friendly.
Our favourite for a great Chinese meal, to be found at the bottom of the High Street. Book ahead.
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House Of Delight
180-182 High St
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Our favourite for a great Chinese meal, to be found at the bottom of the High Street. Book ahead.
If you're looking for a great steak look no further.
Swan Hotel
Bull Ring
If you're looking for a great steak look no further.
Rustic eaterie right down the bottom of Cromwell Lane. Smokes its own produce: fish, seafood, meats and cheeses. Eat in, outside by the river or takeaway. They serve soft drinks; bring your own alcohol; they are happy to supply glasses.
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The Maldon Smokehouse
Cromwell Lane
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Rustic eaterie right down the bottom of Cromwell Lane. Smokes its own produce: fish, seafood, meats and cheeses. Eat in, outside by the river or takeaway. They serve soft drinks; bring your own alcohol; they are happy to supply glasses.
If you're looking for morning coffee, afternoon tea or lunch, beautifully served in vintage china by lovely staff, the Vintage Rose is a popular venue. Tucked away in Quest Place opposite Wantz Road. Recommended.
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The Lock Tea Room
Basin Road
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If you're looking for morning coffee, afternoon tea or lunch, beautifully served in vintage china by lovely staff, the Vintage Rose is a popular venue. Tucked away in Quest Place opposite Wantz Road. Recommended.