What’s On?

Bradwell Education Centre:

The centre offers exciting outdoor activities for the whole family including sailing and power boating

National Trust:

Northey Island is run by the National Trust and is open to the public from April to September.  A new viewing platform and bird hide have been installed,

Northey Island can only be accessed via a tidal causeway. Access is not possible three hours either side of high tide. Pre-booking is no longer required but please check local tide times for Maldon before visiting. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.

Essex Wildlife Trust and Essex Bird Watching Society:

Bradwell Bird Observatory is situated near the Othona Community on the sea wall.  Many notable species can be seen all year round.

Car Park at Eastland Farm Car Park at the end of East End Road. Walk down past the chapel.

Flower Shows:
Southminster – third Saturday in July
Tillingham – last Saturday in July
Bradwell – first Saturday in August

Carnival:

Maldon – first Saturday in August

Burnham – last Saturday in September

Regatta:
Burnham Regatta and sailing week – April
Maldon Regatta – September

Colchester:
Colchester Castle and Museum – 10am – 5pm
Colchester Zoo – open from 9.30am

Airshow:
Clacton Air Show – August

Gardens:
Beth Chatto – open 9am – 5pm
Hyde Hall RHS – open from 10am

Beeleigh Abbey – open June to September

Chapel:
St Peter’s Chapel (654AD)

Maldon:
Moot Hall and Plume Library

Houses:
Hylands House and Park – 01245 605500
Layer Marney Tower – 01206 330784

Walks:
Very local for the Salt Marsh 75
St Peter’s Way
Chelmer and Blackwater Canal

Radio Caroline (Ross Revenge)

Is moored in the Blackwater River near Bradwell-on-Sea.  Trips are available during July and August leaving from West Mersea