National Trust - Northey Island — Attraction in Maldon

Northey Island is a very special place to visit - a nature reserve, a battlefield, a desert island, an oasis, a secret paradise. Accessible by a tidal causeway so remember to check the tide times to plan your visit. The island is home to birds, bees and all sorts of little creatures. There’s also loads of history, from shipwrecks to the most epic of battles. Best of all, there’s peace, sky...

Beautiful island in the Blackwater estuary just outside of Maldon, and easily within walking distance of the town. It was used as a camp by Viking raiders in 991. The Ealdorman of Essex, Byrhtnoth, challenged them, resulting in the Battle of Maldon in the vicinity of the causeway. To visit the island you need to ring the NT before hand. The causeway is accessible by foot, unless the tides...

Friendly staff. Long walk up hedge-enclosed drive before reaching the house and beginning of footpath. On this occasion the footpath was being renovated so one couldn't walk in a full circle around the island. It was a hot day and we had young children with us - fewer birds around to see at this...