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EssexChelmsford

Chelmsford, authorised as a market town by King John in 1199, is Essex's county town. A large town, population about 156,000, with a light industrial base that makes it a busy regional centre.

The first radio factory was built here by Guglielmo Marconi in 1912.

There is a large cathedral that is well worth a visit, with 19th and 20th century stained glass windows. Guided tours available.. On Chelmsford Cathedral

Multi-screen cinema and theatres, leisure centre with pool, flume rides and ice rink.

The shopping area is now pedestrianised with two main shopping centres as well as the High Street.

Market day is Thursday with an antiques and second-hand market. Pleasant parks and walks along the river Can.

Two antique centres in the area, one at Battlesbridge (tel: 01268 575000 for details) on the A130 south of Colchester, the other at Great Baddow (tel: 01245 476159 for details), just south of the town.

     Location Map of Chelmsford
What To See -

Chelmsford Tourist Attractions

                    
Chelmsford Museum, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford CM2 9AQ, history of the town from the Ice Age onwards, exhibitions and events. Open: Mon-Sat, Bank Holidays 10:00- 17:00, Sun 14:00-17:00, not open Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday Tel: 01245 605700 Admission Fee
                    
Essex Regiment Museum, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford CM2 9AQ, the story of the Essex Regiments from the 18th century onwards. Open: Mon-Sat, Bank Holidays 10:00- 17:00, Sun 14:00-17:00, not open Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday Tel: 01245 615100 Admission Fee
                    
RHS Garden Hyde Hall, Hyde Hall, Retterdon, Chelmsford CM3 8ET, south of Chelmsford, signposted off the A130, a Royal Horticultural Society garden set on a hilltop. Open: Apr-Sept daily 10:00- 18:00, Sept-Nov 10:00-17:00 Tel: 01245 400256 Admission Fee More on the gardens
                    
Hylands House & Park, Writtle, west of Chelmsford, neo-classical villa set in 500 acres of parks and gardens, tea rooms, events, House open Apr-Sept Sun & Mon 11:00-18:00, Oct-Mar Sun 11:00-18:00 and Mon 11:00-16:00. Admission Fee Park open 07:30-half an hour before dusk. Tel: 01245 496800 The park is free.
                    

Where To Stay in Chelmsford

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Channels Lodge Belsteads Farm Lane Chelmsford CM3 3PT MAP
Channels Lodge a recently converted 15th century farmhouse into a well-appointed Country House Hotel.Located in the grounds of Channels Golf Club. Situated just a short drive from Stansted Colchester and 5 minutes form Chelmsford Town centre..

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The Rivenhall Hotel Rivenhall End , Rivenhall, Witham near Chelmsford CM8 3HB MAP
Stay at the Rivenhall Hotel and experience the perfect venue for all occasssions. 3 Star Property. Easy access to M25 & M11. Hi-Life Health Club. Free Guest Parking.

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Best Western Ivy Hill Hotel Writtle Road Margaretting near Chelmsford CM4 0EH MAP
Ivy Hill Hotel is a Victorian country house set in nine acres of beautifully matured gardens. Its location is close to the A12 between Brentwood and Chelmsford and as such offers easy access to clients from all over the region.The Ivy Restaurant..

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Pontlands Park Hotel West Hanningfield Road Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 8HR MAP
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 splendour..

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Atlantic Hotel Best Western New Street Chelmsford CM1 1PP MAP
The Atlantic Hotel is an Ocean apart from the others. Modern and Contemporary in design, yet hosting the home comforts of the traditional hotel. The most important things to a frequent traveller are the home from home comforts, and at Atlantic Hotel..

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Premier Inn Main Road Boreham Chelmsford CM3 3HJ MAP
At Chelmsford (Boreham) food and drink is available at The Grange and Chef & Brewer

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County Classic Hotel 29 Rainsford Road Chelmsford CM1 2PZ MAP
Built at the turn of the century, the country hotel has been privately owned by the Austin family and is well established in the area. The hotel is only five minutes walk from the train station, with fast and frequent services to London and within..

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Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels


The Lion Inn Main Road Fored End near Chelmsford CM3 3JA MAP
An independent hotel with a continental feel, the Lion Inn has a stylish bar, an elegant bistro-style restaurant and spacious air-conditioned rooms flat-screen TVs and free wired internet. For many years, the Lion Inn was a traditional pub.

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South Lodge Hotel 196 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AR MAP
Victorian Town House Hotel, incorporating the Garden Restaurant, 3 conference rooms, with Wedding..

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Holiday Cottages


Chelmsford Serviced Apartments Baddow Road Chelmsford CM2 0DP
As an alternative to a hotel, Chelmsford Serviced Apartments offer guests their own environment in which they can work or relax with the same degree of freedom that they would enjoy at home.

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Around The Chelmsford Area

Visit historic Colchester

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Billericay (7.83 miles) Maldon (8.82 miles) Chipping Ongar (9.78 miles) Great Dunmow (10.50 miles) Brentwood (10.51 miles) Braintree (10.62 miles) Basildon (11.07 miles) Coggeshall (13.33 miles) Stansted Airport (13.98 miles) Canvey Island (15.54 miles) Epping (15.59 miles)

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Area Telephone Code
01245
Information Centre
County Hall
Market Road Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
Tel: 01245 283400

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Premier Inn Chelmsford (Boreham)
 Premier Inn Chelmsford (Boreham)
Main Road Boreham Chelmsford
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