Chelmsford, the County town of Essex, has much to offer. Only 35 minutes away from London by train or a 30 minute drive from Stansted, London's fastest growing airport, Chelmsford is an ideal base from which to explore.
Chelmsford was founded as a market town on September 7 1199 by King John who granted to Bishop of London the right to hold a weekly market within his manor.
Chelmsford has recently been independently judged best shopping centre in Essex. A pedestrianised High Street and Town Centre link High Chelmer and The Meadows, the two main undercover shopping areas. Add to this the retail market, the Antiques and Secondhand Goods Market, international restaurants, cafes, wine bars and pubs (some with live music), plus a new eight screen cinema, the Cramphorn Theatre and the Civic Theatre, the Chancellor Hall and a number of exciting nightclubs, and all in all the Chelmsford entertainment picture is excellent.
Chelmsford Town Centre has up to 8,000 parking spaces and is well served by 25km of cycleways as well as frequent bus and rail connections. There is a range of accommodation and within walking distance of the town centre is Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre with many facilities including the County's only ice rink.
There is also the Chelmsford Museum and the Essex Regiment Museum in Oaklands Park, and many other parks with riverside walks and special play areas for children. Chelmsford is also home to Essex County Cricket Club and Hylands House, a beautiful Grade II listed neo-classical villa, set in the 509 acre Hylands Park. Restored to its original glory it can be hired for wedding celebrations, private functions and corporate events.
Chelmsford is surrounded by picturesque villages, each with its own charm and history and for the walker, the Essex Way, linking Epping with Harwich, passess through rural Chelmsford. Boating enthusiasts will find the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation provides a unique view of rural Essex from the water where barges and narrow boats may be hired.
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Attraction
Chelmer & Blackwater Canal
Chelmsford Cathedral
Chelmsford Miniature Railway
Chelmsford Museum
Danbury and Lingwood Commons
Essex Police Museum
Hylands House
Leez Priory
Marsh Farm Country Park
New Hall Vineyards
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Ten Pin
Tropical Wings Zoo
Budget
Premier Inn Chelmsford Boreham *book online*
Premier Inn Chelmsford Springfield *book online*
Travelodge Chelmsford *book online*
Caravan Park
Care Home
Cinema
Classes
Dance - First Steps UK
Yoga - Iyengar
Club
Council
Chelmsford Borough Council
Essex County Council
Dentist
Advance Dental Clinic
Dental Surgery
Mr Ransom & Ms Allen
Pomfret, Farrell & Shaw
The Dental Surgery
Doctor
Ashton Place Surgery
Beauchamp House Surgery
Brickfields Surgery
Dickens Place Surgery
Humber Road Surgery
Estate Agent
Abbotts Estate Agents
Adrians
Beresfords
Brown William H
Jameson & Edge
Location Chelmsford
Northwood Letting Agents Chelmsford
Property Street
Property Street Estate & Lettings Agent
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Channels
Chelmsford
Regiment Way Golf Centre
Health and Fitness Club
Market
Chelmsford Farmers Market
Chelmsford Retail Market
Wheelers Car Boot
Performing Arts
Civic Theatre
DanceDigital
Helen O'Grady Drama Academy
Pub and Bar
Anchor Inn
Bird In Hand
Black Bull
Chelmsford (The)
Compasses
Endeavour
Flyer
Meads
New Barn
Orange Tree
Red Beret
Red Lion
Sir Evelyn Wood Public House
The Alma
The Cross Keys
The Oakland Hotel
Two Saxons
Victoria Public House
White Horse
Woolpack
Racecourse
Restaurant
Gerrardo's On The SquareIvory Vibes
La Vista
Lantern Restaurant
Russells
Sir Evelyn Wood Public House
Stagecoach
The Alma
Verde Pizza & Pasta
School
DanceDigital
Elm Green Prep School
Heathcote School
Helen O'Grady Drama Academy
New Hall School
Saint Cedd’s School
Widford Lodge
Self-Catering
Channels Apartments
Channels Cottage
Solicitor
Birkett Long
Budd Martin Burrett
Fryer Chandler & Co Solicitors
Hill & Abbott
Leonard Gray
Tolhurst Fisher LLP
Wortley Redmayne Kershaw
Taxi
1 Able Cars
Abbey Cars
Ace Cabs
Airport Cars
Chelmsford Minibus Hire
Chixy Taxis
Corrys Taxis
Happicabs
Mini Bus Hire Chelmsford
Swift Cars
Tonys Taxi Service
Theatre
Venue
Leez PrioryThe Oakland Hotel
Writtle College
Vet
Sports Clubs
Baddow Eagles Basketball Club (Basketball)
Bushi Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Central Park Judokwai (Martial Arts)
Chelmsford CC (Cricket)
Chelmsford Hockey Club (Women's Hockey)
Chelmsford TTC (Table Tennis)
Chelmsford VC (Volleyball)
Danbury CC (Cricket)
Essex County Cricket Club (Cricket)
Grove (Chelmsford) TC (Tennis)
Rettendon CC (Cricket)
Southam Woodham Ferrers CC (Cricket)
Ten Pin (Bowling)
Writtle Wanderers RUFC (Rugby Union)
Shops
Debenhams
Waterstones Booksellers Ltd
Poppies Flowers
Boots
Early Learning Centre
Rymans
Wyevale Garden Centre
BHN Pot Plants
Woodys Peat
Mayflower Nursery
Hanging Garden Nurseries
South Woodham Pets
Pets Etcetera
Mill Farm
Whittard of Chelsea
Abercorn Plant & Garden Centre
Field & Trek
Rivermead Pharmacy
Broomfield Opticians
Shalimar Shoes
Base
Staples
Carphone Warehouse
Halfords
BodyShop
Blacks
Interior Angle
Majestic Wine
PC World
Wickes
Holland and Barratt
Beatbush Farm
Onlyfinebeer
H Samuel
Wallis
Ernest Jones
Peacocks
Mothercare
Superdrug
B&Q
Homebase
Writtle Road Nursery
Interior Angle
Phase Eight
Lush
Pets At Home
The Studio
Lodge Stationers Limited
River Island
Outfit
Topman
Topshop
BHS
The Entertainer
Antiques
Activities
Ministry of Paintball(Adventure)
Tenpin Ltd(Bowling)
Chelmsford Equestrian Centre(Riding)
Running Well Equestrian Centre(Riding)
Places to Stay near Chelmsford
Channels Apartments (0.16 miles)
1 Bedroom 4 Star fully serviced luxury apartment overlooking the River Chelmer. As an alternative to the Hotel, Channels Lodge can now offer guests their own apartment in which they ... More
Travelodge Chelmsford (0.42 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Atlantic Hotel (0.50 miles)
A traditional hotel with contemporary twists where you can enjoy comfortable, spacious and practical rooms designed with a stylish, modern decor and fabrics.
You will be struck by the use of simple, ... More
County Hotel (0.62 miles)
This newly refurbished, large town centre hotel is located just a few minutes' walk from the train station, and close to Chelmsford town centre. Reach central London via a direct, 35 minute ... More
South Lodge Hotel (0.75 miles)
Victorian Town House Hotel, incorporating the South Restaurant & Bar, 3 conference rooms, with Wedding Licenced premises.The South Lodge Hotel is an attractive Victorian town house located within a ten ... More
Rothmans Bed & Breakfast (1.43 miles)
The house is a Grade II Heritage listed 17th Century manor home, with many ... More | visit website
Pontlands Park Hotel (2.09 miles)
This beautifully converted Victorian mansion is the location for a very comfortable, homely & friendly Hotel on the outskirts of Chelmsford. The Hotel is very much 'home from home' where the family-run atmosphere prevails.The elegant ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Chelmsford Springfield (2.35 miles)
Situated on the A12 with easy access to London and all major arterial roads, an excellent value for money hotel. Rooms that can sleep up to 2adults & 2 children for one great price, in ... More | visit website
Premier Inn Chelmsford Boreham (2.57 miles)
A well-appointed hotel with excellent transport links to London and the South-East, offering excellent value accommodation with a superb on-site restaurant for breakfast and evening meals.
Chelmsford Boreham Premier Inn is part of the UK's largest ... More
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Channels Lodge (2.86 miles)
The 17 en-suite bedrooms have been individually designed ... More | visit website
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