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Celebrate Easter with a cream tea cruise aboard a historic Thames Sailing Barge. The trip goes down river past the Victorian Promenade Park; past the statue of Byrhtnoth guarding Maldon against marauding Vikings; Northey Island which is a bird reserve owned by the National Trust; Heybridge Basin, the entrance to the Chelmer & Blackwater Canal and to Osea Island with it’s colourful beach huts on legs before returning.
Choose to add a Cream Tea of freshly baked scone with cream and jam, tea/coffee/soft drink.
Sailing Barges ‘Thistle’ built in 1895 and ‘Hydrogen’ built 1906 were once part of the East Coast's traditional fleet of cargo vessels; two of over 2,000 barges then. Today only a handful survive. A gentle cruise on one of these vessels allows you to enjoy the beautiful and peaceful rivers of the East Coast in a memorable and interesting way.
Join us for one of our public cruises or be part of a group booking, catering for up to 50 people.
We also offer weekend breaks for groups of up to 12 people. Escape your world and relax in ours!
Banquet
River cruises onboard our fleet of historic Thames Barges for individuals and groups. 2 hour cruises, day sails, weekends away and static parties.
The Barge Tearooms
Step aboard our winter tearoom on board a vintage sailing barge on Maldon's Hythe Quay for a memorable tearoom experience and help support our maritime heritage.
Two Island River Cruise
Join at Maldon Quay for a two hour cruise, past Northea Island to Osea Island before returning.
Orwell River Cruise
A Three or four hour Cruise from Ipswich to the mouth of the river and back.
Suffolk Rivers Cruise
A relaxing Day sail exploring the Rivers Orwell and Stour
Sorry disabled access restricted - please contact us for further guidance.
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Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
Groups
- Facilities for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Wedding receptions
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Public toilets
Target Markets
- Accepts groups
- Coach parties accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
By Road:Maldon Quay - from A12 South take A414 for Danbury and Maldon and follow into Maldon. Follow signs for town Centre and come down High Street. At bottom of high street, take left fork down Church Street to Quay. Parking at bottom of High Street in Edward Bright Close (Marked "P-Hythe Quay". From A12 North take exit for Witham and follow signs to Maldon.By Public transport: Timetables and information can be accessed via the public transport information partnership Traveline South East. Traveline allows you to plan journeys from and to a postcode, postal address, town or village, named station or stop, or point of interest. Call 0871 200 2233 to speak to an operator and plan your journey, or log onto www.travelinesoutheast.org.uk and simply type in where you are travelling from and to for a detailed trip summary.The nearest railway station is Witham, which is 7 miles away.
