Maldon’s Salty Sea Dog Tour

Journey back in time with me to discover Maldon’s most famous people, and it’s most fascinating buildings.

Hear the story of a great love story set in Maldon, that would surely rival any Errol Flynn film!

Hear the unusual traditions of dance, culture and food that make Maldon quite unique.

You then have the option of staying to enjoy a delicious meal of fish and chips or scampi at an old 15th Century inn on the quayside, with super views over the water (morning tour only).

Highlights of the tour

Hear the story of the Fat Man of Maldon, in his lifetime, he was considered to be the ‘fattest man in England!’

Visit the Tourist Information Centre for a 15 minute stop where you can purchase beautiful gifts and postcards.

Hear of Maldon’s famous sea salt and the stories of the Salt Merchant Love Rats!

Enjoy delicious Cream Teas or High Teas after the Tour, see website for ticket bookings

The Walk

This is easy street walking, but we will be walking for up to 1 hour.

This tour is wheel chair friendly but not suitable for those with walking difficulties

Well behaved dogs are welcome on a lead please at all times during the tour.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Tour Timings

Sunday Morning Tour

April to December

Coffee and Cake and Toilet Stop

10.30am to 11am

Meet at The Blue Boar Hotel and Inn, a beautiful 14th century former Stage Coach Inn, as our group coffee stop.

And enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and cake , and use of the toilets before the tour begins.

The Blue Boar Inn and Hotel is at the top of the High Street nr to the church, and The White Horse Lane Car Park!

11am

Meet Jane your Tour Guide

Outside the Blue Boar Hotel and Inn and receive a warm welcome onto the Tour!

11am to 12 noon

Guided Walking History Tour of Maldon with Jane and the Group

12 noon

The Tour ends

outside St Mary’s The Virgin Church, St Mary's Lane,nr the quayside, Maldon.

Refreshment Recommendation

Cream Teas with Tickets

Can be purchased as an experience with this Tour, see Jane's website, Sacke & Sugar Essex Tours, to book tickets.

Or Jane can give you a personal recommendation as to where you can enjoy a delicious meal of fish and chips. Email Jane please once you have booked your ticket/s. Thank you.