What's on?
Self-guided tours are available from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm on our Open Days, allowing you to explore Steam Tug Brent at your own pace.
Please note that the engaging talk and guided tour is limited in capacity and must be booked in advance. Don't miss out—secure your place on Eventbrite and be part of this memorable experience!
Open Days in 2026
All Open Days are subject to weather conditions and cannot proceed if the decks are wet. The safety of our guests is always our top priority. We hope to see you soon.
If you need to contact us, or have a group booking, please email:
info@steamtugbrent.org
| Date | Time | Details | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 27 February 26 | 7pm to 10pm | Spring Quiz - Maldon Town Hall | Get Tickets |
| Sunday 26 April 26 | 11am to 3pm | Maldon Mud Race | Get Tickets |
| Tuesday 26 May 26 | 11:30am to 3:30pm | Maldon History Week - Children's Day Fun Activities | Not Ticketed |
| Sunday 31 May 26 | 11:30am - 3.30pm | Open Day (Talk & Tour 11.15am) "Brent: Birth of a Steam Legend" | Get Tickets |
| Sunday 28 June 26 | 11:30am - 3:30pm | Open Day (Talk & Tour 11.15am) "Brent: Birth of a Steam Legend" | Get Tickets |
| Sunday 26 July 26 | 11:30am - 3:30pm | Open Day (Talk & Tour 11.15am) "Brent: Birth of a Steam Legend" | Get Tickets |
| Friday 15 August | 11:00am - 4:00pm | UFest 2025 | Not Ticketed |
| Saturday 30 August 26 | 11:30am - 3:30pm | Open Day (Talk & Tour 11.15am) "Brent: Birth of a Steam Legend" | Get Tickets |
| Sunday 6 September 26 | 10:45am to 12 noon | Merchant Navy Day (Maldon Town Council) | Not Ticketed |
| Saturday 12 September 26 | 11:30am and 2pm | Talk: "Working Life" - Booking Essential | Get Tickets |
| Sunday 13 September 26 | 11:30am and 2pm | Talk: "Working Life" - Booking Essential | Get Tickets |
| Saturday 26 September 26 | 2pm to 3:30pm | Maldon Regatta - Children's Day | Get Tickets |
| Sunday 27 September | 11:30am - 3:30pm | Open Day (Talk & Tour 11.15am) "Brent: Birth of a Steam Legend" | Get Tickets |
| Friday 30 October 26 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Spooky Quiz - Maldon Town Hall | Get Tickets |
| Tuesday 2 November 26 | 7pm | Fish & Chip Supper - Volunteers only | Not Ticketed |
| Sunday 6 December 26 | 4pm | Christmas Lunch - Volunteers only | Not Ticketed |
Spring Quiz - Friday 27 February 2026, 7pm
Join the Steam Tug Brent at the Spring Quiz.
Quiz master, Mark Heard, will be leading the fun.
Raffle
Teams of 6.
£7.50 per person
We look forward to seeing you.
Can’t make it? No problem, support us in other ways, perhaps by becoming a “Friend of Steam Tug Brent” or becoming a Superhero volunteer.
We are always looking for new ideas and hope this year is the one when we will welcome you into our epic team!
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Be a Friend of Steam Tug Brent in 2026
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Supports the preservation and restoration work of this epic little tug in the heart of the Prom Park and Hythe Quay Maldon.
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Talks & Presentations
We can also provide illustrated talks and presentations on the history of the Brent by coming to you!
Email us and we will get back to you. Alternatively call 07979 862952.
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of Steam Tug Brent. Please help to get this historic tug steaming again!
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