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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · East of England

Thomas Plume's Library

In or near Hazeleigh.

Free admission

Thomas Plume's Library — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.

Barclays bank, Maldon - geograph.org.uk - 823699

Oxyman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Hatfield Peverel · 8.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Thomas Plume's Library is a other located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2026

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Official information

Thomas Plume's Library is a historic library founded in 1704, housing a collection of approximately 8,100 books and pamphlets. Visitors can consult the library's collections by appointment during normal opening hours, and the building itself retains much of its original structure.

Place summary

Thomas Plume's Library is located in the East of England. Established in 1704, it is a Grade II listed building and one of the earliest public libraries in the country, housing a significant collection of books and manuscripts.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.7317, 0.6789
County
Essex
District
Maldon
Parish
Maldon
Postcode
CM9 4RL
Parliamentary constituency
Maldon
Phone
01621 854850
Nearest railway station
Hatfield Peverel8 km
Opening
Tuesday to Thursday 2pm–4pm; Saturday 10am–12 noon; closed Easter Saturday and between Christmas and March

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Thomas Plume's Library

Places to stay

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Hotels · East of England

The Swan Hotel

The Swan Hotel — a hotel in england east.

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The Blue Boar

The Blue Boar — a hotel in england east.

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Caravan parks · East of England

Wood Corner Caravan Park

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Caravan parks · East of England

Happy Days Caravan Park

Happy Days Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.

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Campsites · East of England

Chigborough Farm

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Caravan parks · East of England

Barrow Marsh Caravan Park

Barrow Marsh Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east.

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Places to eat & drink

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Cafés · East of England

The Art House

The Art House — a café in england east.

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Cafés · East of England

Saffron Tea Rooms

Saffron Tea Rooms — a café in england east.

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Cafés · East of England

The Riverside Café

The Riverside Café — a café in england east.

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Restaurants · East of England

The Waffle Bar

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Restaurants · East of England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Thomas Plume's Library?
Thomas Plume's Library is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM9 4RL), in the parish of Maldon.
What is Thomas Plume's Library?
Thomas Plume's Library — a other in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Thomas Plume's Library?
The nearest railway station is Hatfield Peverel, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM9 4RL.
Is Thomas Plume's Library free to visit?
Yes, Thomas Plume's Library is free to enter.
How do I get to Thomas Plume's Library?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CM9 4RL. It sits within the Maldon parliamentary constituency.