Maldon Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Essex, United Kingdom
About Maldon
The town lies at the eastern end of the River Blackwater Estuary and on the River Chelmer. It's best known for its sea salt. Dating back to 913 (when the town was identified in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle), the area was settled by East Saxons in the 5th century (the area to the south of the town is still known as the Dengie Peninsula names after the Dæningas). Maldon is the name of both the town and the surrounding district. The town has long been a base for the famous Thames Barges, many based at Hythe Quay on the northern edge of the town at the confluence of the Rivers Chelmer and Blackwater. These magnificent vessels no longer serve their historic goods transport purpose, but surviving and restored vessels are available for charter and recreational trips.
Top Attractions in Maldon
Explore the best things to see and do in Maldon:
- ★All Saints Church
- ★Blackwater Rail Trail Walk
- ★Chelmer & Blackwater Navgation Walk
- ★Five Lakes Hotel, Golf Club
- ★Maldon Mud Race
- ★SB Kitty
- ★S B Thalatta
- ★Thames Sailing Barge Trust
Where to Eat in Maldon
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Balti Bhujon
- 🍴Intimo-Fresco
- 🍴Maldon Pie 'N' Mash
- 🍴Prezzo
- 🍴The Pig (formerly the Secret Garden)
Where to Stay in Maldon
- 🏨32 The Hythe
- 🏨Hanson House
- 🏨The Limes
- 🏨The White Horse Inn
Maldon Travel Guide Sections
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