The District has an excellent mix of places to eat, shopping facilities, museums, charming villages, unspoilt countryside, country parks and a wide range of accommodation.

The port is still trading today, and the old Thames Sailing Barges are still active on the river and can be seen at the Hythe Quay in Maldon, although their payload is now passengers rather than the more traditional carge of yesteryear.

Nearby Burnham-on-Crouch has a distinctly nautical atmosphere, nestling on the banks of the River Crouch amid the unspoilt Dengie Marshes, providing a haven for many species of wildfowl. Here, traditional weatherboarded cottages blend in with new buildings to create a picturesque thriving town with its strong attraction for yachts exploring the delights of 15 miles of fine sailing before reaching the sea.

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