Your guide to Chelmsford, United Kingdom from Cheap Hotels Ltd.
Chelmsford is a county town in Essex, about 30 miles northeast of Charing Cross. The town received a charter to hold a market in the late 12th century and established an under cover market that is still in operation. The area has been home to settlements dating back to the bronze and Neolithic Ages and there is evidence that the Romans also had a settlement here. There are many places of interest for visitors to this town. The Victorian viaduct, with its 18 arches, dates back to the mid-19th century. Chelmsford Cathedral is the second smallest cathedral in England. Take a tour of the rooms of Hyland House, a spectacular home on 574 acres of landscaped gardens. The Grand Staircase is sure to invoke some picture taking and the gardens are a place of peace and serenity. Learn the story of the town when you visit the Chelmsford Museum with its exhibits detailing daily life in past ages. This is also the venue for many traveling art exhibitions at various times of the year. There are about 1500 acres of parks in the Chelmsford area where you can relax and unwind and drink in the scenic beauty of the area. There are many cycle paths and footpaths along which you can explore the countryside. Children are not forgotten in the attractions of Chelmsford. It has its own festival called the 3Foot People Festival, where there is an enchanted garden, singing, puppets and more. The Marsh Farm County Park and the Tropical Wings Butterfly and Birds Garden are magical places for children of all ages. Sports of all kinds are popular in Chelmsford. Watch a game of cricket or get right in the middle of the action at the Ford County Cricket Ground or take in some ice skating at the Leisure Centre. Fishing, kayaking, horseback riding and clay pigeon shooting are other activities that will make your vacation a memorable one. You will find high quality accommodation in Chelmsford in hotels, guesthouses and bed and breakfasts. The town has a high number of retail outlets for shopping and an enormous array of pubs and restaurants for your drinking and dining needs.
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