Maldon splash park
As bank holiday looms, consider taking the kids to check out this little gem and cool down in Maldon.
Maldon Splash Park is open for business! And it’s a cooling day out for all members of the family. As bank holiday is set to be a scorcher, we recommend taking a trip down with the kids to splash about among the many water features.
This fantastic children's water park is located in The Valley at the centre of Promenade Park. It is extremely popular throughout the summer season, and each session is restricted to a maximum of 200 people to ensure that it does not get overcrowded and everyone can have their share of the fun.
Open from 11am to 5:30pm, you can buy a gold band for unlimited swimming for just £12.50, or pay for shorter sessions if you don’t think you’re going to be there long.
All users of the Splash Park should wear appropriate swimwear at all times and young children must use swim nappies. You can buy disposable swim nappies from the kiosk (subject to availability).
Once you’re done splashing for the day, you can spend time among the rest of Promenade Park’s amusements.
Beach huts are available to hire for the day, and they make an ideal base for a day in the splash park and beyond.
Beside the Splash Park is the Galleon, a large activity feature in the shape of an old sailing ship where children can climb and slide to their heart’s content. Next to the galleon is a play fort and a zip wire for that extra bit of excitement - and all for free!
Avenues of mature trees and recreation areas lead down to the ornamental lake complete with fountains and resident swans and other birds and wildlife. Smaller children will love the sand pit, which is located at one end of the lake.
The pit is adjacent to one of the many refreshment kiosks in the park so you can relax with a cup of tea and watch the kids enjoying themselves. There is also an oyster and seafood bar, which is open weekends and bank holidays.
If you fancy a bit of crazy putting, you will find the Pirates Bay Adventure Golf adjacent to the Splash Park. This new attraction in Promenade Park features talking pirates, cannons, water explosions and a huge pirate ship.
Further along you reach the model boating and crabbing lake where you will often see a model Thames barge being controlled by its proud owner.
Walk along the bath wall to the statue of Earl Byrhtnoth and take in the view of the Blackwater including the site of the Battle of Maldon in 996. At the opposite end of the park you will find a children’s playground together with a maze and wildlife area.
It’s an incredible day out for all, and a lifesaver in the heat and during the lull of the summer holidays. Spend the bank holiday with friends and family in a wonderful local setting – you won’t regret it!