Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Maldon and District Agricultural

1 Old Hall Lane, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8TP, Tel: 01621 869015, (3 miles, 5kms)

An opportunity to see an abundance of coastal wetland bird species in their natural environment.

Wenlock Way, High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5AD, Tel: 01621 856503, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9US, Tel: 01206 330784, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Magnificent Tudor building with the tallest Gatehouse in Britain and 16th century Italianate terracotta. Climb the tower, visit the gardens, outbuildings dolls house, church and farm animals. Cafe and shop.

Town Hall, 61 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2FE, Tel: 01376 502674, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

1 High Street, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7AA, Tel: 01621 774239, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Little Wigborough, Essex, UK, Tel: 01376 562226, (6 miles, 9kms)

Situated on the remote and attractive Blackwater Estuary, they are part of the Blackwater site of Special Scientific Interest. The salt marshes are rich in overwintering wildfowl and wading birds.

Northey Cottage, Northey Island, Maldon, Essex, UK, Tel: 01376 562226, (2 miles, 4kms)

Small Island in the Blackwater Estuary with a large area of undisturbed salt marsh. Site of special scientific interest. Site of the Battle of the Maldon in AD991. Guided tours by prior arrangement.

Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ, Tel: 01621 856503, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

100 year old Edwardian park with ornamental lake, magnificent river views and walks. Large free water Splash Park, sandpits, galleon play ship and aerial zip-wire, picnic areas and numerous events held throughout the year.

The Studio, Goat Lodge Farm, Great Totham, Essex, CM9 8BX, Tel: 01621 840798, (4 miles, 6kms)

Friars Pottery

Witham Library, 18 Newland Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 2AQ, Tel: 01206 245900, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

A reference collection of books by and about Dorothy L Sayers, novelist, theologian and Dante scholar, who lived in Witham for many years.

Southminster, Essex, CM0 7PW, Tel: 01621 862960, (7 miles, 12kms)

Bradwell Cockle Spit on the Dengie Peninsular consists of some 30 acres of shell bank together with extensive saltmarsh. The spit has been built up by tidal currents and is mainly cockle and oyster shells.

East End Road, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7PX, Tel: 01621 776203, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

This 7th century Saxon chapel was built by St Cedd. Services on Suns 18.00 hrs Jul & Aug, pilgrimage 1st Sat in July. The chapel is reached by walking along a 400 metre track. Please call us for guided tours for groups.

Maldon, Essex, CM9 4LE, Tel: 01621 856503, (4 miles, 6kms)

Oak Tree Meadow

Abbey Turning, London Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6LL, Tel: 07779 223321, (4 miles, 6kms)

Three Acres of spacious and peaceful gardens in a historic rural setting, beautifully revived and extended in recent years.

Off Mell Road, Tollesbury, Maldon, Essex, UK, Tel: 01621 868628, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

One of Essex Wildlife Trust's best reserves. A large (600 acres) tract of ancient grazing marsh that is managed as a traditional coastal farm using the Trust's own rare breed livestock to encourage a superb variety of wildlife.

Southminster Road, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, CM0 8QG, Tel: 01621 784898, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

Extensive working railway museum including locomotives, carriages, wagons, historic buildings, memorabilia and major collection of signalling equipment. Much of collection under cover. Train rides every open day.

The Black Rose, The Hythe, Maldon, Essex, CM9 7HN, Tel: 01621 841321, (4 miles, 6kms)

Traditional Charter offer bespoke birdwatching tours, seal trips and wildlife tours tailored to suit your requirements whether be it a day trips or longer.

Saint Lawrence Hill, Saint Lawrence, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7LN, Tel: 01621 779319, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

This active rural parish church, situated on a hilltop overlooking the Blackwater Estuary provides exhibitions and community activities. Light refreshments available.