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The 8 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Maldon, England
Discover the best top things to do in Maldon, United Kingdom including Combined Military Services Museum, Maldon Ghost Walks, Topsail Charters - Day Tours, Moot Hall, Maldon Escape Rooms, Heybridge Basin, Promenade Park, Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome.
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1. Combined Military Services Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 346 reviews
Experience a journey through British military history beginning on the brutal medieval battlefields, through the Crimean & Napoleonic Wars and, WWI & WWII to current day conflicts. Discover the secretive worlds of Spies, their gadgets, weapons and disguises. Learn about Special Forces, the Special Operations Executive and their daring operations. See stunning displays of combat uniforms; be astonished by one of Europe's largest public display of Firearms. Squirm at the medical equipment used on battlefields and learn the personal stories behind the medals and the weapons. Read intimate accounts from the dairies of British Soldiers. See swords, armour, missiles and so much more! Discover Britain's Military History by seeing only genuine artefacts. Tier 2 Restrictions - please book ahead for households or support bubbles up to 6 people. We aim to be COVID-19 secure and will ask for track & trace information and you will need to wear a mask. Sorry only support dogs allowed.
Reviewed By patrickcsmith3 - London, United Kingdom
Today, I had the privilege to visit this Combined Services Military that has three floors, that tells each visitor, the story of brutal military history from the Medieval weaponry to recent global conflicts, including Suez (1956) Falklands (1962) Kuwait (1990) and Iraq (2003). I read all military books this year-written by the patron of the Conbined Services Military Museum Lord Paddy Ashdown- that was founded on the extensive garage weaponry and memorabilia collection by Capt. Mason-known as the `Mason Collection'-and there are 6000 items on graphic display, as a result of subsequent donations ot tanks,weapons,clothing ,WW1/2 pilot uniforms,French Resistance Radios in WW2,and a myriad of battle and war front equipment ,including the `Dad`s Army' section that was trained to defeat `Operation Sea- Lion' in May 1940. All parts of this Museum are unique and include the `Mason Collection' pieces of James Bond Ian Fleming inspired Espionage equipment from MI5 :the English Civil War armour,polearms,muskets, and clothing won by Cavaliers and Roundheads;and the fabled `Dad`s Army' Home Front that holds the focus on `Zeppelins' in WW1 and in WW2 the role of women and role of courageous female SOE Spies and women in Nursing and Munitions and the Land Army. The section on the `Cockleshell Heoroes' that completed `Operation Franton' at loss of all team in 5 canoes apart from two,and two sent home, under the indomitable patriotic leadership of Major `Blondie' Hasler to plant limpet mines on `Bordeaux Blockade Breakers' in harbour in 1942, that helped turn the attention of Hitler on the British Special Forces that would attempt and succeed on any mind-set impossible commando missions in WW2. I recommend the Combined Services Military Museum with its free parking facility to familes,schools, post 16 college students and whether a general interest or Sandhurst trainee, this is a special very place and is symbolic with all that is possible to obtain a Liberal history in modern post 1500 Europe. `Lest We Forget'...
2. Maldon Ghost Walks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 39 reviews
Welcome! Maldon Ghost Walks invites you to an evening of spooks and ghouls, as we take tour groups around Maldon in Essex during the warmer months of the year, an entertainer leading the way with the most terrifying tales of the town; prepare for a terrifying trip round the ancient streets of Maldon, with tales of the spooky and supernatural at every corner...
3. Topsail Charters - Day Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 189 reviews
Relaxing and Memorable River Cruises on Board a Vintage Sailing Barge. Private Hire & Public Trips available from Maldon, Ipswich, Harwich, Brightlingsea, London.
4. Moot Hall
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By davidpI9434VD - Auckland, New Zealand
I took a group of U3A members there in November who were fascinated by the history and the architecture of the place. The view from the roof is breathtaking, but oh so cold up there. Luckily there is a Weatherspoons just down the road for a warm up and a hot meal!. The guides were very interesting, helpful and full of knowledge about the place.
5. Maldon Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 385 reviews
Live in or visiting the Maldon area and looking to try something amazing? Come and have a go at the towns permanent escape experience! Maldon Escape Rooms is located a short distance from the town centre with parking nearby. Escape rooms are a form of live entertainment where you’ll solve a series of puzzles in order to escape before the time runs out. Discover clues and receive hints in our fully immersive purpose built themed environment. This is an interactive event. Games Masters will greet you and help you throughout your experience, but they will not be physically present inside of the escape room (unless otherwise stated). In teams of 2-10 people come and see if you can escape the room in 60 minutes. Sounds scary? It’s really not; a little common sense and logical thinking and you could escape!
Reviewed By Hattrick1337
Hi my name is Benas, we went to Maldon escape rooms and the experience was amazing, the staff is really great, especially our game master: Joe, he was really helpful. Would go again 10/10. We escaped the room “Cage”. It was very exciting and a great experience.
6. Heybridge Basin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By 538terrih - Brentwood, United Kingdom
We Went to the Jolly Sailor yesterday for lunch with my sister and her partner and had the best fish selection ever, it was our 6th visit with a groupon voucher over the last 2 years the owner welcomed us We had a lovely young member of staff looking after us and we really enjoyed our lunch Well done to you all we will be back soon Terri & Ken Georgie & Roy ????????????
7. Promenade Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 874 reviews
Reviewed By 670debbien
Just got back after a day at Promanade Park with the grandchildren (age 5 and 18 months) Loads to do - playgrounds, a small zip wire, crazy golf, large sand area etc also a huge amount of refreshment places open. But the best part of the day by far was the petting zoo. Admission was very cheap. £14 for all of us and for that you not only got the animals to look at with very knowledgable staff but we also got to pet and hold a tarantula, boa, lizard and a skunk. The lad who did the sessions with those animals was amazing. We all loved it.
8. Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 285 reviews
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a unique place, with a unique history. Its story covers 100 years of life comprising feverish excitement interspersed with periods of calm and tranquillity. The aerodrome lies to the east of Chelmsford and west of Maldon, Essex, within an area of gently-rolling farmland. It is the largest known surviving group of RFC buildings on a WWI aerodrome which was not adapted for further military use later in its history. When considered with its growing collection of objects directly related to the site and its activities, a truly unique resource is evident. The site has significant natural heritage value and is in Natural England’s Higher Level Environmental Stewardship scheme. Ponds and a meadow have been created and the land supports declining farmland species such as brown hare, corn bunting, yellowhammer and a variety of owls, including barn owls and overwintering short-eared owls. It first opened in 1916 as home to B Flight of No 37(HD) Squadron.
Reviewed By R3406IXsteveb - London, United Kingdom
Didn't know it existed until we found it by looking through the English Heritage Book. It maybe a challenge to find even with a Sat Nav but do go. Parking is on the grass in front of the site leaving a short walk to the reception and shop. you are given a wristband, much better than a sticker. In the same building is the museum. Very well set out and informative. 2 Guided tours a day, roughly 1 hour. Access to the hangers are only with a guide. Our guide was Excellent, 11am 8th August. Large tea room, clean and well presented. Good cup of filter only coffee. All the volunteers are helpful and friendly.
