HEYBRIDGE BASIN MARINA (MALDON) ESSEX RIVER BLACKWATER UK - LOCK GATES OPENING - JUNE 2018

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THE BETTER HALF AND MYSELF TOOK OUR ANUAL RIDE OUT TO THE OLD MARINA (NOW IN ITS 225th YR) AT HEYBRIDGE NEAR MALDON IN ESSEX,

THIS INLET TURNS INTO A CANAL THAT REACHES CHELMSFORD AND BEYOND, WITH AROUND 7 MORE LOCKS ENROUTE TO CHELMSFORD,


WE STOPPED AT "THE OLD SHIP" INN / PUB FOR A LOVELY PUB MEAL AND JUST AS WE FINISHED THEY HAPPENED TO BE OPENING THE GATES AT HIGH TIDE TO ALLOW VESSELS IN AND OUT OF THE MARINA,

(YES "RUBY" DID RUN AGROUND BUT LIFTED OFF ON HIGH WATER)

WE SPENT A LOVELY 3 HRS JUST CHILLING OUT AROUND THE MARINA, THE OTHER PUBS NAME IS "THE JOLLY SAILOR" AND THERE IS ALSO "THE TIPTREE TEAROOM" FAMILY RESTAURANT.
OH AND THE CAR PARK IS FREE !

AND MILES OF SEA WALL TO WALK ALONG OR PAINT IF YOU LIKE,

TO CELEBRATE THE 225th ANIVERSARY OF THE MARINA AND LOCK / CANNAL THEY ARE HAVING A REGATA FOR ALL TO ENJOY IN LATE JUNE I BELEIVE,

INFO ON HEYBRIDGE HERE -

Heybridge is a civil parish and large village, large enough to be a town in the Maldon district of Essex, England. It is adjacent to Maldon, near the River Blackwater.

It is often overshadowed by its historic neighbour, and one could mistakenly think it to be the same town, as the two have merged with one another over the years. It has a population of 7,627, increasing to 8,175 at the 2011 Census.

Heybridge has a number of residential areas, most recognisable is the newer Bovis housing estates to the west of the town, which were built in 1995. Before building commenced, a full archaeological dig was undertaken and the excavations showed the existence of an important Iron Age settlement and ritual complex,

a large Roman settlement and a succeeding Saxon settlement, as well as scattered pre-historic remains. Along the Goldhanger road are situated a number of traditional British holiday campsites, catering for both permanent residents and visitors.

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FILMD ON 1-6-2018