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Beautiful changing colours & cosy nights!   Enjoy the delights of the countryside in our beautiful glamping pods.

Things to do

There is lots to see and do. Try the local food and drink, enjoy the scenery, set sail along the Blackwater or just go for a wander.

Keep busy or just relax, it’s really up to you. Have a walk, cycle or just a stroll. There is lots to see and do in Maldon and the surrounding areas. Shopping, eating out, bars, visit Promenade Park (which has lots to do and many events happening there throughout the year), take a boat trip, watch the Regatta, attend the many seasonal events or watch the famous Maldon Mud Race.

Contact Maldon Tourist Information Office and Visit Maldon to find all the things that are happening locally.

With private access for our visitors, take a walk along the side of the fields and head along the Sea Wall into Maldon (45 minute walk or 5 mins by car). Walk the other way and you will find the village of Mundon which has a lovely pub (The White Horse), a beautiful Grade I listed church (St. Marys), some very cool 'petrified' oak trees (a little walk away behind the church) and a small wood which is lovely in the changing seasons.

For walking enthusiasts, we are not far away from St Peter's Way (PDF of map link) and half a mile/10 min walk from the Essex Coastal Path. Great for an overnight break to replenish your energy!

Maldon Town

Maldon Town & Prom

There is lots to see and do in pretty historic maritime town of Maldon, including pubs, bars, restaurants, boutique shops, tea rooms and coffee shops. Why not sail along the Blackwater in an old Thames Barge, take a boat tour (Maldon Charters) or sit in one of the pubs on the quay and watch the boats from there.

  • Maldon Promenade Park - Boat trips, Splash Park, Beech Hut hire, Model Boating lake, area for playing Boules, Crazy Golf plus events throughout the year. There are also areas to get refreshments, food, ice cream and just relax.
  • Maldon Museum
  • Maeldune Heritage Centre - (inside is the Maldon Tourist Information Centre). They also sell lots of beautiful local crafts.
  • Moot Hall
  • Maldon Tapestries
  • Maldon Escape Rooms

    • Lots of events are held throughout the year - Maldon Regatta, Maldon Carnival, Mud Race, Oyster Festival, Ghost Walks, Morris Dancing, Beer & Cider Festival (find out more from Maldon Tourist Information Office).

    Maldon Brewery

    Breweries & Vineyards

    Taste our local wines and beers. You will not be disappointed! Throughout the year there are various events, including the Beer & Cider Festival.

  • Mighty Oak Brewing Company (has a micro pub in Maldon High Street).
  • Wibblers Brewery
  • New Hall Vineyard
  • Crouch Ridge Vineyard

    Burnham Market

    Local towns & villages

    Many beautiful villages nearby to visit. Every year there are Regattas in Maldon, Heybridge Basin & Burnham

  • Purleigh - Fantastic pub (The Bell), village shop (Purleigh Community Shop - a short drive away from us) and a vineyard (New Hall)
  • Heybridge Basin - Nice pubs and there is a Regatta held every year.
  • Danbury - Papermill Lock (& tea room). Try paddleboarding on the canal. Walk, run or cycle in Danbury woods or stroll along the canal. Beeleigh Falls, Gardens & Abbey
  • Chelmsford - Cathedral. Many shops, skating rink and leisure centre, restaurants and bars. For more information visit Chelmsford Tourist Office.
  • South Woodham Ferrers - New Zoo just opened this year - 'Call of the Wild' - (Previously known as Tropical Wings)
  • Colchester - Fantastic zoo, castle, shops, bars, restaurants and Colchester Arts Centre for music
  • Stow Maries Aerodrome
  • Burnham on Crouch - Pubs, restaurants, walk along sea wall and The Burnham Rio (quaint 1931 cinema). The renowned yachting centre was once a former oyster port.
  • Tiptree Jam Museum & tea rooms
  • Museum of Power (Langford)

    • Beach

    Beaches

    Enjoy a day at the beach

  • Mersea Island (36 mins drive)
  • Bradwell on Sea (52 mins drive)
  • Frinton on Sea (1hr drive)
  • Southend on Sea (1hr dive)

    • Woodpecker

    Get back to nature

    Escape from the noise and bustle and enjoy the abundance of birds, animals, flower and fauna our farm has to offer. It's a nature lovers paradise!

    Sit back and enjoy nature’s song. Why not bring your camera and take some photos.

    At night, cosy up and sit and watch the stars.

  • Birds of Prey - Kestrels, Pereguin Falcons, Marsh Harriers, Merlins, Buzzards
  • Birds - Pheasants, Partridges, Woodpeckers, Owls, Oyster Catchers, Swallows, Cuckoos, Canada Geese
  • Bats
  • Rabbits & Hares
  • Munt Jack Deer
  • Huge variety of Butterflies & Moths
  • Many different Flower & Fauna
  • ...plus lots more....

    • RHS Hyde Hall

    Gardens & Houses

    Visit beautiful gardens and enjoy the scenery

  • RHS Hyde Hall (have many events throughout the year)
  • Beeleigh Abbey, Falls & Gardens
  • Hylands House & Gardens

    • Massage

    Beauty & Wellness

    Why not pamper yourself, you deserve it!! Book up a message, have your hair or nails done or a yoga session and just relax... There are many more places but here are our favourites:

  • Bloom Holistic Sanctuary (Cock Clarks) - Provides a variety of therapies, treatments, face and body massage (men & women), mindfullness and meditation courses, spiritual awareness groups, readings, tarot and yoga - www.bloomholisticsanctuary.com
  • Enhance Beauty (Maldon) - Face and body massage, beauty treatments (men & women), tanning, manicures and pedicures - www.enhancebeauty.uk
  • Reed Hair (Maldon) - Cut, colour, treatments, extensions, hair up - www.reedhair.com

    • Walking couple

    Walking

    As well as our own stunning walking routes across our farm towards Mundon and Maldon (which is PRIVATE ACCESS ONLY to our glampers), there are lots of other picturesque walking routes around the area for you to choose from and enjoy.

  • We are not far away from St Peter's Way (PDF of map link) and half a mile/10 min walk from the Essex Coastal Path.
  • www.visitmaldondistrict.co.uk - there are lots of walking routes dotted on the map at the bottom of the page.
  • Why not try a bit of Geocaching - www.geocaching.com/play
  • https://footpathmaps.com (just type in the postcode for nearest routes)
  • Maldon Heritage Trails
  • Ghost walk around Maldon
  • Grape & Grain Trail

    • Paddleboarding SUPSect

    Adventures

    Ready to have an adventure?

  • Maldon Escape Room (Maldon). There are others in the area too.
  • Rollerskating and bowling at Madison Heights (Maldon)
  • Paddle-boarding (Chelmsford) - SUPsect & Frangipani SUP
  • Ice skating (Chelmsford)
  • Go Ape - ziplines, free-fall Tarzan swings, tree-to-tree crossings (Hylands Park - Chelmsford)

    • Combine and tractor

    Down on the farm

    Take in the views, the fresh sea air and enjoy the tranquility of the outdoors.

    Read a book, watch the world go by and see what goes on during each season on our arable farm, whether it’s time to plant crops or harvest them there is lots to enjoy.

    Owl

    Wildlife

    Escape from the noise and bustle and enjoy the abundance of birds, animals, flower and fauna our 400 acre farm has to offer. 

    Sit back and enjoy nature’s song. Why not bring your camera and take some great photos.

    The stars are waiting for you.

    Glamping Pod

    Our Accommodation

    Our 2 pods (Oyster Catcher & Marsh Harrier) sleep 2 adults.

    They are fully equipped with everything you need for a fantastic holiday, including a cosy bed, kitchenette and an outside BBQ.