PROMENADE SPLASH PARK 29^th April - 11^th September.

Weekends, Bank Holidays and Essex school holidays (not inset days) until 16^th July, then daily until 4^th September. 11am – 5pm. Also 10^th & 11^th September. Thursdays 9^th June – 14^th July inclusive 11am – 2pm.

£2 for two sessions.

Obtain receipt from ticket machine and exchange for wristbands at kiosk.

Valid for day of purchase only.

SPLASH PARK HIRE For group bookings outside the above times.

Enquiries: 01621 856166. www.maldon.gov.uk

PLAY GALLEON Ropes, nets and slides in a sandy area.

Suitable for ages 2- 12.

AERIAL RUNWAY A fun glide through the air for all ages.

SKATEBOARD PARK Near the splash park.

MODEL BOATING LAKE For your own model boat, or try crabbing.

PLAY IN THE SAND Around the galleon, adjacent to the ornamental lake, or opposite the information kiosk.

WILDLIFE GARDEN Near the Museum in the Park

CHILDREN’S MAZE Near the children’s play area and the Museum.

TENNIS Prices per hour: £8.00 adults, £6.00 child.

Bookings: 01621 856166 or contact Rangers in the Park: 07771 935 330

BOULES & PETANQUE Adjacent to the lake, bring your own equipment.

ORIENTEERING COURSE Two permanent courses suitable for all abilities, wheelchair and buggy friendly. Map available at Promenade Park Information Kiosk or Maldon Tourist Information Centre.

TREE TRAIL A one mile trail to discover the variety and history of the trees in the Park.Map available at Promenade Park Information Kiosk or Maldon Tourist Information Centre.

BMX TRACK Near the Millennium Wood.

Use CM9 5JQ for your SatNav!

CAR PARKING CHARGES (apply 8am – 8pm daily)

Up to 1 hour £1, up to 2 hours £2, up to 4 hours £4, all day £5

JUNIOR FUNFAIR

From 9^th April, weekends, and school holidays 11am – 6pm

Bungee trampolines, paddle boats, mini-dodgems, funhouse, chair-o-planes, sideshows. Tokens £1.25 each or 10 for £10. Suitable for under 12’s. Enquiries: Nicholls Amusements 07977 509087.

ISLAND INFLATABLES

April: 10, 13, 17, 20, 24. May: 1, 8, 15, 31. June: 5, 12, 19, 26.

July: 3, 23, 26, 27, 28. August: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 25, 30.

September: 1, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25. Weather Permitting.

1pm– 4pm. Bouncy castles, slides, greasy pole. Suitable for ages up to 13. Wristband for unlimited use £5 age 3 and over, £3 under 3’s. Adult supervision required. Enquiries: 01621856503. www.islandinflatables.co.uk

BUBBLE OF FUN (WALKING ON WATER)

From 22^nd April weekends and Bank Holidays, daily from beginning June (exact date to be confirmed). Weather permitting.

Amphitheatre. 10am until dusk according to demand. Get inside the huge transparent sphere to walk on water. Children over 3 and adults (maximum weight 16 stone). £4 per session (approx 5-6 minutes).

Enquiries: Martin Raymond 07538739978 www.bubbleoffun.co.uk

BANK HOLIDAY MARKETS

Mondays 25^th April, 2^nd May, 30^th May and 29^th August 9am – 5pm. General retail market. Enquiries: Joe Villar 07949 304 413.

Maldon Mud Race. 1pm. Annual wacky race across the River Blackwater at low tide. Many participants in fancy dress. Use town car parks.

Grand Duck Race. 12.15pm. Tickets £2 available from Tourist Information Centre. Enquiries: 01621 856503 www.maldonmudrace.com

Sunday 1^st May May Day Sun-up Morris Dance with Maldon Greenjackets and Dark Horse.5am. Enquiries: Chris 01621 840925 www.maldonmorris.org

Tuesday 17^th May Maldon Greenjackets Morris Dancing. Hythe Quay. 8pm.

Enquiries: Chris 01621 840925 www.maldonmorris.org

Sunday 22^nd May Dance Fit Day. 1pm – 4pm. Charity dance to Zumba, line dancing, bollywood, salsa. Entry £10.Enquiries: www.dancefitday.org

Tuesday 14^th June Maldon Greenjackets Morris Dancing. Hythe Quay. 8pm.

Enquiries: Chris 01621 840925 www.maldonmorris.org

Saturday 18^th & Sunday 19^th June Maldon Festival of Morris with Morris sides from around the country. 1.30pm Saturday, 12 noon Sunday. Saturday from 10.30am dancing at venues in the town. Enquiries: 01268 747869 or 01621 850175 www.maldonmorris.talktalk.net

Thursday 23^rd – Saturday 25^th June Shakespeare in the Park – Richard III. Tickets available from Tourist Information Centre.

Enquiries: 01621 856503 www.mactheatre.co.uk

Sunday 10^th July Maldon Triathlon. Swim, cycle, then lapped run around the Promenade Park. Enquiries: www.dengieevents.co.uk

Sunday 17^th July 999 Emergency Services Day. Promenade Park.

Enquiries: Lauren Hockney 01621 875794.

Saturday 23^rd July Desperately Seeking 80s. 2pm – 11pm. Alexander O’Neal and Nik Kershaw will perform live on stage together with tribute acts for Michael Jackson, Wham, Duran Duran and Madness. Tickets £27.50.

Enquiries: Tourist Information Centre 01621 856503 www.ds80.co.uk

Saturday 6^th August Maldon Carnival events.

Enquiries: John Haylock 07710 800764 www.maldon-carnival.co.uk

Sunday 7^th August Fitsteps Historical Tour: ‘Promenade Park Heritage’. By local historian Stephen Nunn. £3, concessions £2.50. Booking essential.

Enquiries: Tourist Information Centre 01621 856503 www.fitsteps.org.uk

Saturday 13^th August Junior Rangers Club Annual Crabbing Competition. 11am – 2pm. Enquiries: Louise Flavell 01621 876248.

Saturday 27^th August Community Family Funday and Dog Show. Charity event with stalls & sideshows. Enquiries: Lion Victor Jennings 01621 857394.

Saturday 17^th September Maldon Regatta. Enquiries: 01621 892783.

OYSTER AND SEAFOOD BAR

Weekends and Bank Holidays 11am – 6pm. Enquiries: 01621 851707.

MUSEUM IN THE PARK

Open: Wed, Fri, Sat, 2pm – 5pm. Sun & B. H. Mondays 11am – 5pm.

£1 Adult, 50p child.

Enquiries: 01621 842688 www.maldonmuseum.org.uk

PLEASURE BOAT TRIPS

VIKING SAGA from Hythe Quay

Enquiries: 01621 843334 or 07836 715685.

A variety of other boat trips are available with advance booking.

Please see our separate Activities Afloat leaflet.

2011