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.