Location: Chelmsford
Top Things to do in Chelmsford
10 Sights & Landmarks in Chelmsford That You Shouldn't Miss
Chelmsford (/ˈtʃɛlmzfərd/) is the principal settlement of the City of Chelmsford district, and the county town of Essex, in the East of England. It is located in the London commuter belt, approximately 32 miles (51 km) northeast of the notional centre of London at Charing Cross and approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Colchester. The urban area of the city has a population of approximately 120,000, whilst the district has a population of 168,310.
Restaurants in Chelmsford
1. RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,256 reviews
Set in the heart of rural Essex, and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, RHS Garden Hyde Hall is one of the finest gardens in the east of England. This 360-acre site is a haven of peace and tranquillity, encompassing a diverse mix of garden styles from traditional to modern. Highlights include the Dry Garden with its fantastic range of drought resistant plants, and the Hilltop Garden with its roses and herbaceous borders. There’s also a Global Growth Vegetable Garden, which showcases vegetables from around the world and a Winter Garden that celebrates the delights of wintertime. There's also a cafe, restaurant, garden library, children's play area, gift shop and garden centre.
Reviewed By C5932INmikep - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
This place will be enjoyed by all the family, as there is so much to see there, as well as a nice restaurant, gift shop & plant centre where you can purchase some nice specimens to take home. Well worth a visit at any time of year.
2. Chelmsford Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
A Cathedral in the heart of the city centre. Open daily for worship, prayer or simply to look round. There are many free concerts and exhibitions running throughout the year. See the Cathedral website for details; chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk There is no entry charge and we are situated just five minutes from the bus and railway stations.
Reviewed By Rizzo999 - Billericay, United Kingdom
Attended a further lunchtime concert, They occur on most Fridays from 12.30. Although it would be worth checking just in case there would be a need to change the schedule. Teas, coffees, sandwiches and cakes are sold from 12 noon by the most charming volunteers. This time it was the Brentwood School Big Band plus Choir. We have attended these lunchtime concerts many times over the years and would consider this Band to be the best event on their annual schedules.
3. Hylands Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 640 reviews
Reviewed By 329kenp - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Beautiful setting great walks plenty of open space to enjoy,has great facilities occasional events going on in the grounds and house.
4. Great Baddow Millennium Community Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Open to everyone living in Great Baddow and the surrounding areas, the Millennium Centre provides numerous facilities and events for people of all ages from the Great Baddow Community. We have function & meeting rooms available to hire of which more details can be found on our website. Our comfortable and friendly Members Bar sells a wide range of beers, lagers , wines and spirits and with its three TV Screens is the perfect place to see all the sporting action. Monday to Friday lunchtimes our restaurant opens to the public serving delicious home cooked food and on a sunny day you can make use of the outside seating on our terrace overlooking the recreation ground.
5. Hylands Estate
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 285 reviews
Hylands Estate is a prestigious grade II* listed public park encompassing 574 acres of historic parkland. The beautifully renovated Neo-Classical elegant villa Hylands House can be hired for any occasion including Weddings, Celebrations and Business Events and is open to the public one Sunday a month. The Stables house a café, a second hand book shop and resident artist studios. Within the park there are formal Victorian Gardens and ancient woodlands that are accessible as well as an award winning accessible children’s Adventure Playground. With a list of seasonal events both within the House and the Park, Hylands Estate is the perfect place to visit and explore.
Reviewed By SunnySlainey - London, United Kingdom
We spent a lovely sunny afternoon on the Hylands estate. This was our first time visit and certainly won't be our last. Beautiful well kept grounds, great for picnic. Beautiful house & gardens. A few stalls were selling homemade food & gifts. Well stocked pretty craft & gift shops at very reasonable prices. We had lunch in the stable yard café, polite quick service in pretty surroundings. Cannot believe that such beautiful grounds & house are both free to visit, very rare these days. Good amount of parking spaces and very good disabled access around the gardens & house. Can't wait to visit in autumn when the trees are golden.
6. Boreham Airfield War Memorial
7. Melbourne Stadium
8. Bond Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By C5932INmikep - Chelmsford, United Kingdom
This street can be found on the right hand side near the top of the High Street. This narrow street widens out into a pedestrian area & has some very popular retail outlets such as John Lewis & many more & as well as this there are cafes & restaurants for you to eat & drink in. Great place to chill & rest a while.
9. Garden Of Remembrance
10. White Elm Garden Centre & Tea Room
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Kieronc8974 - Braintree, United Kingdom
Great little place for kids at a reasonable price! Our little boy loved it! The farm also has a soft play area and outside area which is very clean. Friendly staff who provided us with wellies (free of charge) as we visited on a muddy day. The main garden centre has a cafe which is very clean and modern with a good selection of food and drinks and friendly staff. It also has a section just for adults.
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