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Our local area
The Historic town of Maldon sits proudly on a hill boasting the popular Hythe Quay, where there are many restored Thames Barges. The Edwardian Promenade close by enjoys riverside walks and large amenity areas, with a children’s splash park.
Please visit www.maldon-golf.co.uk for details regarding The Maldon Golf Club. The historic high street offers a unique and individual shopping experience. The Plume Secondary School has recently been given academy status. Maldon is situated on the River Blackwater, approx: 10.6 miles from Chelmsford, 6.8 miles from Witham railway station, giving direct access to London’s Liverpool Street station. The A12 leading to London is a 15-20 minute drive, and access to
the A127 and A13 is via the A130. For further information visit www.itsaboutmaldon.co.uk.
Maylandsea is a pleasant village situated on the River Blackwater. Maylandsea Bay Sailing Club - popular with yachting and boating enthusiasts, with pleasant walks along the tow path. Facilities include local shops with a mini-market, bars and
various take away outlets. Maylandsea is 8.7 miles (14km) from Maldon. The nearest railway station is at Althorne approximately 4.7 miles (7.6km) with direct links to London’s Liverpool Street Station. Latchingdon - a small village between Maldon and Maylandsea - offers local shops and a pub. Latchingdon is approximately 6 miles (9.7km) with South Woodham Ferrers being 6.6 miles (10.6km) away.
Other villages are North Fambridge, with a railway station and pub next to a marina. Cold Norton has Three Rivers Golf and Country Club. Please visit www.threeriversclub.com.
Cold Norton offers the popular Cold Norton Primary School, with secondary schools at Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers and Burnham-on-Crouch.
The village of Danbury, situated on the outskirts of Chelmsford on one of the highest points in Essex, and on the Dengie peninsula, has a population of 7,500.
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