Whether your interest is water, power, wildlife or history the District's museums and heritage attractions will have something to offer. Aspects of the District's industrial heritage can be seen by the waterfronts of the towns and villages. Explore the  Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation to gain an insight into the 19th century equivalent of today's motorway network. Sometimes a Thames Sailing Barge is open at the Hythe Quay. Architectural gems are to be found throughout the District. The annual Heritage Open Days and tours of buildings at other times are a great way to discover the past.  You can learn about generating power, ride on a steam train, walk past a 1000 years of history, look at the majestic Thames Barges, study the farming methods of yesteryear or simply enjoy the unspoilt countryside.

Burnham-0n-Crouch and District Museum. The Quay, Burnham-On-Crouch. CM9 8AS.  The museum contains many exhibits of local interest, particularly those with maritime and agricultural connections, plus social history and small archaeological collections. A newly refurbished exhibition area houses occasional art exhibitions.
Contact : 01621 783444

Maldon and District Agricultural & Domestic Museum, Church Street, Goldhanger. CM9 8AR. A fascinating collection of rural items some dating back to the 18th Century. An insight into our past in the home and on the farm.
Contact: Tel: 01621 788647


Maldon District Museum,'The Museum in the Park', 47 Mill Road, Maldon. CM9 5HX. The museum houses much of the colourful history of Maldon with a changing selection of objects associated with the area and people of the Maldon District. The collection's origins were in the pre-war Maldon Borough Museum.
Contact: 01621 842688

Museum of Power, Steam Pumping Station, Hatfield Road, Langford, CM9 6QA. Ex-waterworks pumping station housing a large T.E. steam engine & pumps. The museum covers all aspects of power from the domestic batteries to the massive machines that powered British Industry. The collection is steadily growing and restoration work is undertaken on site. Miniature trains run on certain days and the museum hosts a variety of events and educational actvities. 
Contact: 01621 843183 www.museumofpower.org.uk

Mangapps Railway Museum 

Southminster Road, Burnham-On-Crouch, CM0 8QQ Extensive collection of railway relics of all kinds, including steam and diesel locos, carriages and wagons, historic buildings and one of the largest collections of signalling equipment open to the public and a complete country station featuring on a steam or vintage diesel loco.
Contact: 01621 784898 

www.mangappsrailwaymuseum.co.uk

Maeldune Heritage Centre, St Peter's Church, Market Hill, Maldon. CM9 4PZ.  Houses the Maldon Embroidery a 42ft long embroidery celebrating the Battle of Maldon in AD991 depicting the History of Maldon 991-1991 and also housing exhibitions by local artists and displays of general interest.
Contact: 01621 851628

Maldon Photo Archive, c/o The Maeldune Heritage Centre. Compiled and maintained by the Maldon Society this is a fascinating pictorial archive of buildings and life in Maldon spanning the last 100 years.

Contact: 01621 851628.

The Plume Library, St Peter's Church, Market Hill, Maldon. CM9 4PZ. The tower is all that remains of the original 13th Century church after it's collapse in 1665. The nave was rebuilt and presented to the town by Dr Thomas Plume after his death in 1704. His library housed on the first floor, contains over 6000 volumes including a fine collection of 16th and 17th Century books. This library is of great national importance and is one of the oldest reference libraries in the Country.
Contact: The librarian: 01621 854850

Combined Military Services Museum, Station Rd, Maldon CM9 4LQ. Housed in a recently modified 6000 sq ft building, the museum has a huge range of exhibits conveying the history of warfare and weapons from the middle ages to the present day. The museum holds one of the world's foremost collections of covert operations clothing weapons and equipment on view to the public. A variety of events are held at the museum including tank open days.

Contact: 01621 841826 www.cmsm.co.uk

 Places of interest

Hythe Quay, Maldon. Situated to the Promenade Park, is part of the old port of Maldon. It played an important role in the prosperity of Maldon through the centuries. A number of Thames Sailing Barges, originally used for transporting cargo, still use the Quay today, some being available for charter. An ideal location for watching the waterfront activities, viewing the river and saltings
Tel: 01621 856503

The Moot Hall, High Street, Maldon CM9 5PF. Built in the 15th Century for the D'Arcy family, the original medieval spiral brick staircase and the 18th Century court room are of outstanding interest. Open to the public for tours and at other times by appointment.

 Contact: Maldon Town Council  01621 857373

New Hall Vineyard, Purleigh. CM9 6PN. Visitors are welcome to wander round 9 hectares of vineyard on their own and to visit the cellars underneath the 14th Century farmhouse where all the wines are on sale. Guided tours of the vineyard with slide show can be arranged if booked In advance.
Contact: 01621 828343 www.newhallwines.co.uk

Northey Island (National Trust), Maldon CM9 6PP. This is a designated site of special scientific interest (SSI) especially important for over-wintering birds. It is believed to have been the camp base for the Viking army, when the Battle of Maldon took place in AD991. Visits can be made by appointment with the warden or on the bi-annual open day.
Contact: 01621 853142 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

St Lawrence Bay Discovery Church, St Lawrence CM0 7LN. This attractive parish church provides an ideal setting for information and displays relating to the environment and local history.
Contact Tel: 01621 776203

Remains of St Giles Leper Hospital, Spital Road, Maldon, CM9 6EA. This grade 1 listed building is said to have been founded by Henry II, to house lepers. The existing ruins date from the 12th Century.

Contact: 01621 857373.

Battle of Maldon site (English Heritage)
 
Maldon CM9 6PP. The site of the famous Battle of Maldon in AD991 is regarded as one of the most important battle sites in the Country where the Saxon Earl Brythnoth was defeated by the Danes who sailed up the River Blackwater. The Battle was said to have lasted several days and is depicted in the earliest recorded epic Saxon poem.

Contact: 01621 856503

St Peter's Chapel
Bradwell On Sea. This Saxon Chapel of St Cedd was built in 654 astride the western wall of the Roman Fort of Othona. Over the centuries it has had a variety of uses - a warning beacon for shipping, a barn and an animal store. The church was re-consecrated in 1920 and attracts visitors worldwide who are impressed with its simplicity and tranquil setting.

Contact: 01621 776564 www.bradwellchapel.org