Top Things to do in Maldon
10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Maldon That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Maldon, United Kingdom including Combined Military Services Museum, Moot Hall, Maldon Escape Rooms, Maldon District Tourist Information Centre, Museum of Power, Hayletts Gallery, Maldon Museum, Maeldune Heritage Centre, Mighty Oak Tap Room, Farmers Yard.
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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. 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.
3. 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.
4. Maldon District Tourist Information Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
The friendly Maldon District TIC team will help and advise you on where to go and what to do. The TIC stocks many interesting walks and maps for you to purchase and make the most of your visit to the area.
5. Museum of Power
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Engineering based Museum set in a former water pumping station with ‘Lilleshall’ Triple Expansion engine, the surviving engine from its original use. The Museum contains a fascinating collection and runs a wide range of events from Car Shows to Murder Mystery evenings, Steampunk events and a popular learning program.
Reviewed By Thelawnbowler - Bristol, United Kingdom
If you’re into steam engines and their development, then this is the place for you. Some really interesting exhibits here with the very helpful staff only to willing to ‘start some up’! Actually see by the machines in action is awesome. This is a must to visit. Even the kids will enjoy it.
6. Hayletts Gallery
7. Maldon Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
The Maldon Museum (The Museum in the Park) is a registered charity (301362) and museum focusing on Maldon's history that is run completely by volunteers.
8. Maeldune Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By C5932INmikep - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
This centre can be found by the main road junction with the High Street, it has many interesting items to see inside which include a beautiful model of a Thames Barge, a fine tapestry, some ancient artifacts, as well as many many more documents, drawings etc etc which will keep you inthralled, this place is well worth a visit.
9. Mighty Oak Tap Room
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Bellatrixx2 - Witham, United Kingdom
I visited here with my husband to try some of their local beer. It's slightly tucked away at the end of the high street. They had a good selection of real ales and ciders, with wine for the non-beer drinkers. A menu is printed daily with the available beers and tasting notes, which we found very helpful in making our choices (I highly recommend Kings)! Perhaps they could have more beers available, but that's only a minor niggle. We sat downstairs, but they also have seating available upstairs too. There was newspapers on the tables and games available, which was a nice touch. The staff were all very friendly and happy to help with our questions. One even brought over some roast potatoes and was telling us about how pubs used to have to serve them in order to open on a Sunday, which was very interesting! We will definitely be returning again for the good beer and atmosphere.
10. Farmers Yard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
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