Maldon

Maldon is a town in Essex.

Understand
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.

By road
The main road into Maldon is the A414.

By train
Maldon train station fell victim to the Beeching Report and closed in 1964. However, these nearby stations all have connections to London Liverpool St: You can get a bus to Maldon directly from Chelmsford train station.

By bus
First Group run a number of services to/from the town, including
 * 31B/31C/31X Chelmsford to Burnham via Maldon
 * 33 Chelmsford to Southminster via Maldon.
 * 73 Chelmsford to Maldon
 * 75 Essex University, Colchester to Maldon

By bicycle

 * National Cycle Route 1 running from Shetland Islands to Dover runs through the town passing through Colchester to the NE and Chelmsford to the west.
 * National Cycle Route 16 Bishop's Stortford to Southend-on-Sea connects with National Cycle Route 1 4½ miles N of the town.

Get around
The town is small enough to see on foot.

Drink

 * New Hall Vineyards, established 1969, are on Chelmsford Rd in Purleigh; tours available.
 * New Hall Vineyards, established 1969, are on Chelmsford Rd in Purleigh; tours available.
 * New Hall Vineyards, established 1969, are on Chelmsford Rd in Purleigh; tours available.
 * New Hall Vineyards, established 1969, are on Chelmsford Rd in Purleigh; tours available.
 * New Hall Vineyards, established 1969, are on Chelmsford Rd in Purleigh; tours available.

Stay safe
Maldon is probably one of the safest out of all the towns in Essex. But that doesen't mean there is no crime. General common sense will keep you out of any danger. The north west area of Heybridge should be avoided on foot at night, it is known by locals as a pretty rough area. The park at West Maldon Community Centre on a Friday night is sometimes a favoured hangout for drunk teenagers.

Be aware that all the streetlights are turned off after midnight, and it would be strongly ill advised for you to walk the streets at that time. (The first night the lights went out a girl was violently attacked whilst walking home).

Connect
Maldon and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. As of Feb 2023, 5G has not reached town.

Go next

 * Chelmsford - 10 miles W.
 * Colchester - 20 miles to NE.
 * Southend-on-Sea - 20 miles S.
 * Bishop's Stortford - 30 miles WNW.