EVENING ENTERTAINMENT - A Taste of the Wild: Autumn on the Saltmarsh Coast

A Taste of the Wild: Autumn on the Saltmarsh Coast

Begin the Festival with an inspiring evening celebrating the wildlife of the Saltmarsh Coast. John Buchanan, author of Wildlife of Maldon: The Natural History of a Riverside Town, will introduce the remarkable flora and fauna found around Maldon and the Blackwater Estuary. As autumn gathers pace and migratory birds return in growing numbers, discover the seasonal sights and sounds to look and listen for during the Festival’s walks. Drawing on years of close observation, John will reveal why this varied and beautiful coast is such an extraordinary place for wildlife.

Start Time – 6:00pm for 7:00pm

Venue – The Maldon Smokehouse, Cromwell Farm Works, Cromwell Lane, Maldon, CM9 4LB.

Parking – Free parking for up to three hours is available nearby at Tesco supermarket. Please check the parking signs and allow sufficient time to walk to the venue (allow at least 20 minutes each way). 

A limited number of spaces are available at The Smokehouse.  These are on a first come first served basis but priority will be given to those with mobility/accessibility requirements.

There are ramps and doors wide enough for wheelchair users, the restroom has wide doors but is not designated WCHR accessible.

Refreshments – The Estuary Bar will be open for drinks from 6:00pm. Drinks are not included in the Festival ticket price and must be paid for by attendees.