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The Maldon District has a long list of wildlife inhabitants just waiting to be discovered!

From the our coastline to our countyside and everyelse in between, there are lots of amazing things to spot and track in the Maldon District.

We have created a downloadable Wildlife Scavenger Hunt activity to offer a fun and educational activitiy for any budding wildlife fans.

Have a go at our Widlife Scavenger Hunt today and see how many species you can find!

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Wildlife Scavenger Hunt

Type:Family Friendly

Maldon, Essex

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* Free downloadable activity pack for use all year round.

What's Nearby

  1. The Twinning Link sculpture was placed in Promenade Park in 1991 to celebrate the 22nd…

    0.06 miles away
  2. The Maldon Promenade Zoo is home to over 70 species of animals when we are open (please…

    0.08 miles away
  3. Welcome to Maldon Splash Park, Essex's favourite children's water park!

    Located in the…

    0.13 miles away
  1. The World War One Avenue of Remembrance at Promenade Park begins by the coach park and…

    0.14 miles away
  2. This 100 year old Edwardian park encompasses an ornamental lake, a large water Splash…

    0.15 miles away
  3. Millenium Wood is an extension of Promenade Park & is a wildlife area consisting of…

    0.16 miles away
  4. The Deckchair Hut, operated by The Maldon Deckchair Company is offering deckchair hire at…

    0.17 miles away
  5. Maldon's Promenade Park Beach Huts are located in the valley, with the Splash Park and…

    0.18 miles away
  6. Maldon Mosaic, which can be found close the sandy play area at the western end of the…

    0.19 miles away
  7. The trademark Penny Farthing bicycle entices visitors to explore the treasures of this…

    0.21 miles away
  8. The Promenade Park maze was built in the 1990s and is a simple hedge maze that children…

    0.21 miles away
  9. The World War Two Avenue of Remembrance at Promenade Park, beginning close to the boating…

    0.24 miles away
  10. For well over a thousand years, Hythe Quay has been the home to Maldon's maritime…

    0.25 miles away
  11. St. Mary's Church is known locally as the Fisherman's Church as its tower guides sailors…

    0.25 miles away
  12. The small lake at Promenade Park is perfect for model boating, and is regularly used by…

    0.28 miles away
  13. Maldon Masjid – the Maldon District Islamic Cultural Association is set in a building…

    0.31 miles away
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Number of results: 459

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  1. Address

    Basin Road, Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RJ

    Telephone

    07950 636 660

    Heybridge Basin

    The little church building behind the bus shelter in Heybridge Basin began life during World War 1, as an Armstrong Hut, used as the Sergeants’ Mess hut on Goldhanger Airfield. This airfield was first used as a night landing ground by the Royal…

  2. Address

    Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Maldon

    Maldon's Promenade Park Beach Huts are located in the valley, with the Splash Park and Galleon, so you can be right in the middle of the action throughout your visit.

  3. Address

    60A Victoria Rd, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HF

    Telephone

    01621 852259

    Maldon

    The Assumption of Our Lady Roman Catholic Church in Maldon was opened in 1925, replacing a temporary place of worship that had been set up in and old converted Forge in Silver Street.

  4. Address

    Southfield Way, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7BB

    Telephone

    01621 854477

    Southminster

    Seasons Wood consists mainly of hawthorn & blackthorn scrub. To the northern end of the site is a small area of grassland & a balancing pond.

  5. Address

    5 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5PB

    Telephone

    01621 853151

    Maldon

    Master butchers in Maldon High St since 1928, Ansell & Sons is a meat and game specialist. Its meat, game and poultry produce ranges are primarily locally sourced from Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk farms, as well as direct from Smithfield Market…

  6. Address

    St Stephen's Road, Cold Norton, Essex, CM3 6NP

    Telephone

    01621 742947

    Cold Norton

    A small church situated on the edge of the village of Cold Norton.

  7. Address

    Braxted Road, Little Braxted, CM8 3LD

    Little Braxted

    The great church artist Ernest Geldart was Rector of Little Braxted from 1883 to 1900, and he built this little chapel beside his Rectory in 1885 during a time when he was incapacitated after breaking a leg.

  8. Address

    Blackwater, CM9 5HW

    The Blackwater Estuary is a 5,538 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), with 4,395 hectares being designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance and Special Protection Area, while 1,099 hectares of the Estuary is…

  9. Address

    Lock Hill, Heybridge Basin, CM9 4RX

    Heybridge Basin

    Heybridge Basin's famous sea lock links the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation to the Blackwater Estuary and would once have enabled smaller boats to enter and exit the canal and travel around the coastline. Today it is can still be used by suitable…

  10. Address

    Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Telephone

    01621 854477

    Maldon

    This 100 year old Edwardian park encompasses an ornamental lake, a large water Splash Park, beach huts for hire, sandpits, a galleon play ship & aerial zip-wire & several picnic areas.

  11. Address

    New Moor Farm, Tillingham Road, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7DS

    Telephone

    07703 577523

    Southminster

    Thorogood's asparagus has a reputation for being some of the most delicious in the country, and each year there's a short season when you can buy the freshest possible asparagus straight from the farm.

  12. Address

    Station Rd, Southminster, Essex, CM10 7EW

    Telephone

    01621 772300

    Southminster

    Parts of this historic parish church are nearly 1000 years old, dating back to about 1100 AD. In modern times it has become a vibrant community church hosting a number of activities such as concerts and art displays.

  13. Address

    100 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5ET

    Telephone

    01621 841790

    Maldon

    Part of The Edinburgh Woollen Mill group, Peacocks were founded in 1884 and now have more than 400 stores located all around the UK.

  14. Address

    Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon, CM9 5JQ

    Telephone

    01621 854477

    Maldon

    Millenium Wood is an extension of Promenade Park & is a wildlife area consisting of woodland plantation, scrub & rough grassland.

  15. Address

    River Blackwater, West Mersea

    Telephone

    07938 273739

    West Mersea

    Estuary Rib Tours is a family run business that provides boat trips starting from Mersea Island to enjoy the Blackwater Estuary, often stopping for lunch in Bradwell-on-Sea. The tours are on our 8m Cobra Rib, ‘Hi Fizz’, which carries up to 8 guests…

  16. Address

    Abbey Turning, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6LL

    Telephone

    0345 603 7624

    Maldon

    By appointment. Beeleigh mill was a large flour mill on the river Chelmer near Maldon, Essex. It had two water wheels driving 10 stones (later 12), to which was added a separate building which housed a steam-powered beam engine driving five…

  17. Address

    Woodrolfe Hard, Tollesbury, Maldon, CM9 8SE

    Telephone

    01621 869039

    Tollesbury

    Woodup Pool open-air lido is a tidal salt water amenity pool with an area of sand at one end. Children should be supervised at all times as there are no lifeguards in attendance. During the summer months a portable toilet is provided.

  18. Address

    Daisy Meadow Kiosk, Basin Road, Heybridge Basin, Essex, CM9 4RY

    Telephone

    01245 226245

    Heybridge Basin

    Spend a day at Heybridge Basin - you can have a picnic, view the boats and hop on a one hour boat trip on our canal boat Blackwater Dawn.

  19. Address

    White Horse Lane car park, White Horse Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QP

    Maldon

    SALTMARSH COAST WALKING FESTIVAL - 4.6 miles. If you want a mud-free stroll which takes in the lesser-known parts of Maldon then this walk is a good option. This easy circuit of Maldon uses plenty of quiet paths and lanes, giving you the chance to…

  20. Address

    East Hall Farm, East End Road, Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7PN

    Telephone

    01621 776564

    Bradwell-on-Sea

    Othona Community is an open and inclusive Christian Community offering a choice of themed activities and courses throughout the year, including survival skills, wellbeing and art.

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