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Maldon
Welcome to Maldon Site - a complete guide for an area of over 36,000 hectares in East Essex.
The landscape and character in Maldon District are dominated by the District´s 60 miles of coastline that includes the estuaries of the rivers Blackwater and Crouch. Many people know the District from its association with Sailing. The Blackwater and Crouch are of international importance for nature conservation particularly for their extensive population of wildfowl and waders. The District has a rural character ranging from the tidal salt marshes to farmland and rolling wooded ridges. A network of country lanes provides delightful access to the countryside from the towns and villages. The District has a population of 59,418 in 2001. The main towns are Maldon, Heybridge and Burnham on Crouch. The majority of people live in the small rural villages, many of which have their origins in connections with the coast or agricultural economy.
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The landscape and character in Maldon District are dominated by the District´s 60 miles of coastline that includes the estuaries of the rivers Blackwater and Crouch. Many people know the District from its association with Sailing. The Blackwater and Crouch are of international importance for nature conservation particularly for their extensive population of wildfowl and waders. The District has a rural character ranging from the tidal salt marshes to farmland and rolling wooded ridges. A network of country lanes provides delightful access to the countryside from the towns and villages. The District has a population of 59,418 in 2001. The main towns are Maldon, Heybridge and Burnham on Crouch. The majority of people live in the small rural villages, many of which have their origins in connections with the coast or agricultural economy.
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Maldon district today
Strong traditional but welcoming communities based on the medieval villages and towns
The whole areas has long links with the sea and farming. Our residents are particularly proud that it is an area largely untroubled by crime. In recent decades it has become more prosperous as its qualities have attracted new businesses and a young and energetic population. The coast, estuaries and undeveloped rural areas provide an unrivalled range of active outdoor recreation opportunities especially for sailing, golf, fishing, cycling and walking.
The environment is dominated by coast. The unspoilt estuaries of the Rivers Blackwater and Crouch provide a wide range of habitats for bird and marine life. Brent geese and oysters symbolise the Blackwater, but many more native and over-wintering birds may be seen. Fishermen will also know that the estuary is the spawning ground for North Sea bass and has a unique species of herring.
The business opportunities are excellent. Very many successful modern growth industries have established or grown here in the past few decades. Clusters of high quality marine, food, leisure,and electronic industries have created new and well paid jobs.
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Tourist Information Centre
Coach Lane
Maldon
Essex
CM9 4UH
Great Britain
Tel: +44 (0)1621 856503
E-Mail: tic@maldon.gov.uk
WWW: http://www.tiscover.co.uk/maldon
Opening Hours
Open all year. Monday to Saturday, 1000-1600. March to September: Bank Holidays, 1000-1600. Closed on Sunday.
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