Susannah’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Bradwell Waterside
- Great walks along the water and a beach.
- War memorial
- St Peters Chapel
https://www.visitmaldon.co.uk/
Twenty minutes by car - A market town on the water, with a traditional high street.
Some great places to eat and plenty of things to do for all the family. See 'Great for Kids' section
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Maldon
https://www.visitmaldon.co.uk/
Twenty minutes by car - A market town on the water, with a traditional high street.
Some great places to eat and plenty of things to do for all the family. See 'Great for Kids' section
Heybridge Basin - Walks along the Blackwater Estuary, two pubs - The Jolly sailor and The Old Ship.
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Heybridge Basin
Basin RoadHeybridge Basin - Walks along the Blackwater Estuary, two pubs - The Jolly sailor and The Old Ship.
RHS Garden at Hyde Hall.
Gardeners Rest Restaurant and Clover Cafe.
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Hyde Hall
Westerns ApproachRHS Garden at Hyde Hall.
Gardeners Rest Restaurant and Clover Cafe.
The Nature Discovery Centre offers superb views over the 870 acre Hanningfield Reservoir. Hanningfield is also home to some well-loved characters from the Wind in the Willows stories. Purchase a trail map from the centre to explore the woods and see who you might find along the way! Pathways are buggy friendly.
Walk, explore and play on site, there is something for everyone to
Hanningfield Reservoir
The Nature Discovery Centre offers superb views over the 870 acre Hanningfield Reservoir. Hanningfield is also home to some well-loved characters from the Wind in the Willows stories. Purchase a trail map from the centre to explore the woods and see who you might find along the way! Pathways are buggy friendly.
Walk, explore and play on site, there is something for everyone to
Only 30mins away in the car, is a great simple day out for a nature walk, picnic in the park enjoying the scenary.
Danbury Park station
Only 30mins away in the car, is a great simple day out for a nature walk, picnic in the park enjoying the scenary.
Great food places
Lunch or dinner
Local pub serving good pub grub. Large pub garden to enjoy a drink or some great food.
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The Green Man
Waterside RoadLunch or dinner
Local pub serving good pub grub. Large pub garden to enjoy a drink or some great food.
Bradwell Marina Bar - Serving pizza, burgers and great food. Fantastic view on there decking over the marina. A lovely spot on a sunny afternoon.
Bradwell Marina
Waterside RoadBradwell Marina Bar - Serving pizza, burgers and great food. Fantastic view on there decking over the marina. A lovely spot on a sunny afternoon.
A real experience - YOU MUST TAKE YOUR OWN DRINK
Fabulous food and great views! check out website for opening times as they vary. https://www.maldonsmokehouse.co.uk/
Is difficult to find is at the very end of Cromwell Lane in Maldon. 25 min by car.
Check tide times - if tide is out it isn't as pleasant
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The Maldon Smokehouse
Cromwell LaneA real experience - YOU MUST TAKE YOUR OWN DRINK
Fabulous food and great views! check out website for opening times as they vary. https://www.maldonsmokehouse.co.uk/
Is difficult to find is at the very end of Cromwell Lane in Maldon. 25 min by car.
Check tide times - if tide is out it isn't as pleasant
Located on the high street and sea wall, perfect for a pit stop after a walk or a spot of crabbing. Does the best milkshakes and ice creams! Delicious breakfast and lunch menu.
The Cabin Dairy Café and Tea Rooms
17 High StLocated on the high street and sea wall, perfect for a pit stop after a walk or a spot of crabbing. Does the best milkshakes and ice creams! Delicious breakfast and lunch menu.
Home cooked seasonal food, al a carte menu and also traditional Sunday roast sample menu with 2 or 3 course options. Would highly recommend! The warm honeycomb is a must, if you are a sweet tooth you will not be dissapointed.
The Oyster Smack Inn
112 Station RdHome cooked seasonal food, al a carte menu and also traditional Sunday roast sample menu with 2 or 3 course options. Would highly recommend! The warm honeycomb is a must, if you are a sweet tooth you will not be dissapointed.
Classic American diner, that adults and kids will love!! portion sizes are incredible the staff are super friendly and all very reasonably priced. Had an amazing time every time we have eaten here as a couple or in big family groups.
Sgt. Peppers Restaurant
3 High StreetClassic American diner, that adults and kids will love!! portion sizes are incredible the staff are super friendly and all very reasonably priced. Had an amazing time every time we have eaten here as a couple or in big family groups.
My absolute favorite place!
20 mins by car
Fantastic pub serving lovely food and nice atmosphere.
They do get booked up tho, so book well in advance. It is only a small pub.
The Purleigh Bell
My absolute favorite place!
20 mins by car
Fantastic pub serving lovely food and nice atmosphere.
They do get booked up tho, so book well in advance. It is only a small pub.
Great for kids!
Animals to pet, fun fair rides, and loads of things to do for the kids.
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Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park
Marsh Farm RoadAnimals to pet, fun fair rides, and loads of things to do for the kids.
Animal Barn - Meet all the animals
Adventure play areas
The Barleylands Speedway - race track for mini tractors
Tractor Rides
Wildlife walks
Birds of prey displays
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Barleylands Farm Park and Craft Village
Barleylands RoadAnimal Barn - Meet all the animals
Adventure play areas
The Barleylands Speedway - race track for mini tractors
Tractor Rides
Wildlife walks
Birds of prey displays
Promenade Park - Open 7.30am till dusk.
Splash park, petting zoo, Adventure Golf, Viking Saga - Boat trips, crabbing lake, adventure play area.
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Promenade Park
Park DrivePromenade Park - Open 7.30am till dusk.
Splash park, petting zoo, Adventure Golf, Viking Saga - Boat trips, crabbing lake, adventure play area.
Blackwater Leisure Centre
Blackwater Leisure - Swimming pool
Book online in advance on either website or facebook page. There is also a lovely tea room in the garden centre.
White Elm Petting Farm
4 White Elm RdBook online in advance on either website or facebook page. There is also a lovely tea room in the garden centre.
Family run indoor softplay, is perfect for a rainy day or to burn off excess energy for the kids.
Lets Go Bonkers
Foundry LaneFamily run indoor softplay, is perfect for a rainy day or to burn off excess energy for the kids.
Higher end restaurants
Smart dress higher in restaurants for special occasions or just to celebrate being on holiday.
Based at Heybridge near Maldon. 25 mins by car
Smart dress code
Lovely restaurant - with great cocktails.
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Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel
The SquareBased at Heybridge near Maldon. 25 mins by car
Smart dress code
Lovely restaurant - with great cocktails.
East Hanningfield around 25 mins by car.
Smart dress code
Classic Italian cuisine made with local ingredients, in a cottage building with original features.
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Vita Bella
The TyeEast Hanningfield around 25 mins by car.
Smart dress code
Classic Italian cuisine made with local ingredients, in a cottage building with original features.
Sister restaurant to Le Bouchon at Maldon.
At Rettendon which is 25 mins by car.
French and European cuisine
Le Benaix Bar & Brasserie
Main RoadSister restaurant to Le Bouchon at Maldon.
At Rettendon which is 25 mins by car.
French and European cuisine
Things to do
Just 2 minutes from the Cartlodge.
Paddle boarding, Kayaking.
No website must be booked via Facebook page which is - Silver lake - Asheldham.
Afternoon tea and date nights in igloos on the lake- however booking is needed and they get booked very quickly.
Silver Lake
Southminster RoadJust 2 minutes from the Cartlodge.
Paddle boarding, Kayaking.
No website must be booked via Facebook page which is - Silver lake - Asheldham.
Afternoon tea and date nights in igloos on the lake- however booking is needed and they get booked very quickly.
Bowling, Roller skating, Soft play - Monkey Puzzle. With Henri's Bar and Grill and The Bake house
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Madison Heights
Park DriveBowling, Roller skating, Soft play - Monkey Puzzle. With Henri's Bar and Grill and The Bake house
Thames Barges - Topsail Charters offer barge cruises from the quay in Maldon.
Afternoon tea cruise
Morning coffee cruise
Thames Cruise
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Topsail Charters Ltd
The HytheThames Barges - Topsail Charters offer barge cruises from the quay in Maldon.
Afternoon tea cruise
Morning coffee cruise
Thames Cruise
https://crouchridge.com/
Wine tasting alongside Restaurant, and a beautiful terrace for a sunny afternoon drinking wine.
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Crouch Ridge Vineyard
Fambridge Roadhttps://crouchridge.com/
Wine tasting alongside Restaurant, and a beautiful terrace for a sunny afternoon drinking wine.
Small local cinema showing the latest films. will cot a group of 4 less than £30 with tickets, popcorn, sweets and drinks.
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The Rio Cinema
154 Station RdSmall local cinema showing the latest films. will cot a group of 4 less than £30 with tickets, popcorn, sweets and drinks.
Great day out for families and couples, only 40mins away by car. Colchester Zoo is home to 200 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes! See animals from around the world, from the humid habitat of our Komodo dragons to our very own Africa plain, home to White rhino, giraffes, ostrich, zebra and kudu! You can also book to feed the elephants and giraffes!
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Colchester Zoo
Maldon RoadGreat day out for families and couples, only 40mins away by car. Colchester Zoo is home to 200 species set in 60 acres of parkland and lakes! See animals from around the world, from the humid habitat of our Komodo dragons to our very own Africa plain, home to White rhino, giraffes, ostrich, zebra and kudu! You can also book to feed the elephants and giraffes!
London is only 1hour away via train from Southminster train station (5min car journey away) to Liverpool street. Take in the sights, book up a famous tour Harry potter studios, jack the ripper, open top bus to name a few. Visit world known museums and don't forget the queen herself. The British capital has something for everyone.
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London
London is only 1hour away via train from Southminster train station (5min car journey away) to Liverpool street. Take in the sights, book up a famous tour Harry potter studios, jack the ripper, open top bus to name a few. Visit world known museums and don't forget the queen herself. The British capital has something for everyone.
Located in Maldon (20mins by car) and Tiptree (40mins). The tea room serves a range of cooked lunches, sandwiches, hot and cold snacks, and home-baked cakes. Try the special: ‘Tiptree’ Strawberry Conserve with home-made scones and fresh cream, served with the ‘Tiptree’ tea of your choice. The Tiptree Jam Museum holds the John Wilkin Collection. It is a great place to trace the history of Wilkin & Sons and Tiptree preserves, find out more about village life in Essex, and of course to find out all about jam-making.
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Tiptree Tea Room, Museum and Jam Shop
Factory HillLocated in Maldon (20mins by car) and Tiptree (40mins). The tea room serves a range of cooked lunches, sandwiches, hot and cold snacks, and home-baked cakes. Try the special: ‘Tiptree’ Strawberry Conserve with home-made scones and fresh cream, served with the ‘Tiptree’ tea of your choice. The Tiptree Jam Museum holds the John Wilkin Collection. It is a great place to trace the history of Wilkin & Sons and Tiptree preserves, find out more about village life in Essex, and of course to find out all about jam-making.
The famous southend seafront is around 50mins away by car or by train from Southminster train station. Explore the rides in adventure island, go deep under at the sea life Centre, take a dip in the sea and don't forget some fish and chips with hot donuts for dessert. Perfect day out.
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Southend-on-Sea
The famous southend seafront is around 50mins away by car or by train from Southminster train station. Explore the rides in adventure island, go deep under at the sea life Centre, take a dip in the sea and don't forget some fish and chips with hot donuts for dessert. Perfect day out.
Dog friendly café serving breakfasts, lunch & Top-notch coffee and tea, freshly squeezed juices, milkshakes, home-made cakes, and toasted paninis. Sit in our sunny garden, visit with our friendly goats, take a stroll along the river. Bring the family and make a day out of it. Located at Creaksea Place barns, on site is something special spa if you would like to unwind or for the more active disc/football golf.
Parlour Cafe
Farm Ferry RdDog friendly café serving breakfasts, lunch & Top-notch coffee and tea, freshly squeezed juices, milkshakes, home-made cakes, and toasted paninis. Sit in our sunny garden, visit with our friendly goats, take a stroll along the river. Bring the family and make a day out of it. Located at Creaksea Place barns, on site is something special spa if you would like to unwind or for the more active disc/football golf.
Food scene
Miller & Carter Chelmsford
Barnes Mill RoadSteakhouse
Toby Carvery Runwell
Runwell Road35mins drive away, been several occasions and has never let us down.
The Chequers Inn
1 Church StGood Pub Grub
Family favorite with easy simple food, located on maldon high street.
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Wetherspoons Rose And Crown
109 High StFamily favorite with easy simple food, located on maldon high street.