Maeldune Heritage Centre

Plume Building
Market Hill
Maldon
Essex
CM9 4RL

Tel: +44 (0)1621 851 628


Maeldune Heritage Centre is the home of the 42 foot Maldon embroidery which celebrates the 1000th anniversary of the Battle of Maldon. It was designed by Humphrey Spender to depict Maldon's history from the Battle of Maldon in 991 to its anniversay in 1991.

The centre also houses art exhibitions, historical displays, a photographic archive and a gift shop.

General Information:

  • Parking nearby
  • Pushchair access
  • Guide dogs allowed

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    Opening Times
    (2007 times)
    April to October:
    Monday to Friday 1.00pm - 4.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm.

    November to March:
    Thursday and Friday 1.00pm - 4.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2007 prices)
    Free.

    Directions
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