What's on in Maldon

Maldon sits right on the edge of the Blackwater Estuary and manages to look rather grand without trying too hard. The town has a certain quiet dignity about it, though that doesn't mean there isn't plenty going on behind the scenes. Hayletts Gallery often hosts shows that make you question everything you thought you knew about art, while Maldon Books keeps the literary crowd happy with readings and chats that go late into the evening. It's easy to stroll past a market or two without realising what's actually happening until someone shouts your name from a stall. We like to think of ourselves as the friendly neighbour who knows exactly where to find a good gig or a quiet bookshop before tea time. Near Here is simply the place to check if there's anything worth catching this week, so you don't have to waste a moment on a Sunday looking for ideas.