Guidebook for Essex
Food Scene
The place to go for smoked everything! Meats, fish, cheese served with salads and bread in rustic surroundings right on the water. Take your own alcohol, they will provide the glasses. Or buy the items and bring it back to eat at home. See board outside for opening hours.
12 locals recommend
The Maldon Smokehouse
Cromwell LaneThe place to go for smoked everything! Meats, fish, cheese served with salads and bread in rustic surroundings right on the water. Take your own alcohol, they will provide the glasses. Or buy the items and bring it back to eat at home. See board outside for opening hours.
Tucked away in Quest Place opposite Wantz Road, fabulous little cafe serving teas coffees cakes, light lunches in vintage china, beautifully presented.
11 locals recommend
The Lock Tea Room
Basin RoadTucked away in Quest Place opposite Wantz Road, fabulous little cafe serving teas coffees cakes, light lunches in vintage china, beautifully presented.
For upmarket fine dining in luxurious surroundings. Perfect for a special celebration or a treat.
8 locals recommend
Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel
The SquareFor upmarket fine dining in luxurious surroundings. Perfect for a special celebration or a treat.
House Of Delight
180-182 High StGreat chinese food, friendly service.
Large pub on The Hythe providing seating inside and outside. Good pub grub.
8 locals recommend
Queens Head Inn Maldon
The HytheLarge pub on The Hythe providing seating inside and outside. Good pub grub.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Blue Boar
3-7 Silver StThe Sunny Sailor
1 FullbridgeJust down Market Hill at Fullbridge. Often live music at weekends. Good pub grub.
Arts & Culture
The Moot Hall
41 High StTake a tour to see the old jail, courthouse and town history
Maeldune Centre
2 Market HillEssentials
M&S Maldon Simply Food
42 High StTesco Extra
FullbridgeEntertainment & Activities
Fantastic place with lots of events, boat trips, Splashpark, ice cream and snacks, parking.
31 locals recommend
Promenade Park
Park DriveFantastic place with lots of events, boat trips, Splashpark, ice cream and snacks, parking.
Heybridge Basin
Basin RoadRegular open days throughout the summer, beautiful walks around the falls and along the river.
Beeleigh Abbey
Abbey TurningRegular open days throughout the summer, beautiful walks around the falls and along the river.
The Museum Of Power
Hatfield RoadThe place the world famous jams are made. Small museum, very popular cafe and shop.
The Tiptree Jam Shop
Brook RoadThe place the world famous jams are made. Small museum, very popular cafe and shop.
Huge zoo in Stanway, Colchester, just half an hour drive from Maldon. Get there early on busy days such as school holidays and sunny weekends.
132 locals recommend
Colchester Zoo
Maldon RoadHuge zoo in Stanway, Colchester, just half an hour drive from Maldon. Get there early on busy days such as school holidays and sunny weekends.
Perrywood Garden Centre, Tiptree
Award winning garden centre in Tiptree