Your guide to the district of Maldon and its history
Promenade Park
With it's avenues of mature trees and grass recreation areas running down the banks of the river Blackwater, Maldon's Promenade Park has been a summer haven for many generations of families
The Splash Park
The Galleon
A huge inflatable play area can be often be found on the green at weekends and during the school holidays.
Plenty of take away kiosks
Promenade Park is home to almost 1000 trees of more than 65 different species of tree. There are about 30 species of 'native' trees as well as specimens from all over Europe, the Far East, Australia and North America.
The Tree Trail has been developed to help visitors learn a little more about some of these trees. The Trail is about one mile long and follows good paths throughout and should take about an hour to complete, walking at a leisurely pace.
Route leaflets are available from the Information Point in the park and from Maldon District Tourist Information Centre, Wenlock Way, Maldon or you can download one here
In recent years Maldon's Prom Park has undergone an extensive makeover with the salt water lake being drained and replaced with an ornamental lake complete with fountains and resident swans.
Although swimming, paddling and rowing boats are a thing of the past, there is a new children's play area in the valley which includes the galleon, an aerial runway and the popular water splash park to cool the kids off in the hot summer months. (See the splash park information below).
Ajacent to the galleon is a large model boating and crabbing lake. You will also find a skate board park and BMX track located on the map below.
At the other end of the park there is a traditional children's playground with swings and slides and a maze plus a wildlife garden.
There are also plenty of takeaway kiosks to feed those hungry tummies or cool off with a drink or ice cream.
Swimming is available at the nearby Blackwater Leisure Centre, see the map below for location or visit their web site for more information.
As Promenade Park in located on the banks of the river Blackwater, you can sit on the wall and enjoy the view of the estuary or take a closer view by taking a boat trip on the river.
Promenade Park is ajacent to Hythe Quay, the home of the Maldon Thames barges and also two pubs, both with restaurants, should you fancy a drink or a meal.
If you are thinking of staying in the area you will find details of local accommodation here
Mad Dogs & Englishmen Production; The Magician s
Box Friday September 17
Amphitheatre. 7.30pm. The story of the life of John Joseph Mechi and the pursuit of his dreams. The Magician s Box opens up a Victorian kaleidoscope and takes you on a journey fed by one man s vision and imagination. £10 adults, £8 concessions.
Enquiries: Tourist Information Centre 01621 8565037
The Promenade Park Market is held on Bank holiday Mondays between April and September
See the events guide for details of many more events in the Maldon district
The MALDON MUSEUM is located by the main gates of Promenade Park and is open
Wed,
Fri & Sat 2 to 5pm, Sun & Bank Holidays 11am to 5pm April to October
Watch out for details of this year's special displays.
Entry is £1.00 adults,
50p children maldonmuseum.org.uk
PARK OPENING TIMES 7.30am until dusk
(later if there is a special event)
PARKING
In the park £1 up to 1hr,
£2 up to 2 hrs,
£4 up to 4hrs or £5 all day.
On Sundays, the car parks off the High Street are free and only a few minutes walk away.
For more information contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01621 856503
Promenade Park was opened in 1895, having been created on land donated by Alderman E A Fitch. In 1905 the original Marine Lake was formed by closing in one of the tidal inlets. With the addition of changing huts and landscaping, this area became very popular with local people and visitors alike.
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