Maldon is a town and district on the east coast of the UK in Essex.
Historically the area has had a long connection with the coast in terms of both leisure and industry.
The estuaries of the Crouch and Blackwater rivers are found here.
Maldon district is blessed with a variety of wildlife and a host of natural attractions such as picturesque villages, rolling farmland, and saltwater marshes.
It is known that the town of Maldon has one of the longest recorded histories in all of Essex, with the settlement dating as far back as the Saxon era.
Apart from the town of Maldon other interesting settlements include Heybridge and Burnham on Crouch.
At any time of year Maldon attracts sailing enthusiasts.
There are a number of marinas in the local area that have made this part of the county well known amongst boat owners.
The main marina located at Blackwater has facilities that compare with any found in the country.
A lot of enthusiasts choose Maldon as the perfect place to set off from for a short hop across the channel to continental Europe.
If you enjoy fishing then you can arrange a trip out on one of the many vessels offering tours.
Even a novice should be able to catch their supper.
Previously a lot of industry relied on the coast and waterways to deliver raw materials.
Sailing barges were once a common sight in Maldon and travelled with their products up and down the east coast of the UK.
Today this trade has finished but there are still barges available for tourists or charter purposes.
The town's badge continues to depict a traditional sailing barge.
There is an annual barge race held in the summer months that is fun to watch with all the family.
A quicker way to reach the capital is by road.
Essex has excellent transport connections that can take you to Central London in under thirty minutes.