Chelmsford (England) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Essex, United Kingdom
About Chelmsford (England)
Famous as the birthplace of radio, Chelmsford is the county town ofEssex,England. It lies 30 miles (48.5km) northeast of Liverpool Street,London, approximately halfway between there andColchester. It is almost exactly in the centre of the county and it has been the county town of Essex since 1215. It is also the seat of the Borough of Chelmsford, which covers a wider area than the city, including the new (ca. 1970s) settlement of South Woodham Ferrers on the banks of the River Crouch. Chelmsford was made a city on the Queen's diamond jubilee in March 2012. Being in the south east of England, the city enjoys a warmer climate than most of the United Kingdom and has some of the hottest summers in Britain; it is also one of the driest places in the country. Temperatures often reach 30°C in the
Top Attractions in Chelmsford (England)
Explore the best things to see and do in Chelmsford (England):
- ★Blackwater Boats
- ★Chelmsford Cathedral
- ★Chelmsford Museum
- ★County Ground
- ★Essex Police Museum
- ★Essex Regiment Museum
- ★Hylands House and Park
- ★Radical Bikes
Where to Eat in Chelmsford (England)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Empire Palace
- 🍴Fortune House
- 🍴Mr Ram & Mrs Cod
- 🍴Pizza Express
- 🍴Riverside Inn
- 🍴San
Where to Stay in Chelmsford (England)
- 🏨Aarandale Guest House
- 🏨Best Western Hotel
- 🏨Boswell House Hotel
- 🏨Chelmer Hotel
- 🏨Premier Inn Hotel
- 🏨The County Hotel
Chelmsford (England) Travel Guide Sections
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