Eight new beach huts are available to hire in Maldon.
The huts are based closed to the Splash Park and include electricity, internal lighting, a cupboard and two chairs.
Maldon District Council states: "If you are thinking of coming with friends, why not book a hut between you and have a base for the day.
"Hire begins at 10.30am and terminates at 9pm or 30minutes before dusk, whichever is earlier."
Beach hut hire prices vary as follows:
Peak times - School holidays & bank holidays = £40 per day
Mid-season - April, May, June July & Sept = £25 per day
Low-season - Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov & Dec = £20 per day
The council is also offering a Gold package - during peak times which costs £50 per day but this is only available from Maldon Tourist Office.
This package includes - beach hut hire for the day, 2 Gold wrist bands for all day use in the Splash Park (single user only - for as many sessions as desired) and an all-day car parking pass for one car.
Additional Gold wrist bands can be purchased for £10 each.
To book, call the tourist office on 01621 856503 or email: tic@maldon.gov.uk
On the day enquiries can be made at the Splash Park.
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