Out and about

Local attractions

Some of our favourite places close to the hotel. Several are within walking distance.

St Giles Church
The Norman church next door to the hotel, with its rounded apse. Usually open 10am to 12pm, with a small village shop in the vestry.
Beeleigh Lock
Just across the road from the hotel.
The Museum of Power
Just across the road, home to a huge steam engine.
Heybridge Basin
A short trip away, where the canal meets the Blackwater estuary.
Heybridge Basin pleasure boats
Short cruises from the basin.
Promenade Park
In the centre of Maldon, a short drive away, next to the famous Thames barges.
Thames barge sailing and charter
Thames barge trips, charters and party venue hire.
Papermill Lock
A popular stop on the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, a short drive away.
Danbury Lakes
Lakes and gardens a short drive from the hotel.
Essex Steam
Steam trip days.
Combined Military Services Museum
A unique collection of artefacts from Britain's military history.