Things to Do in Chelmsford
Chelmsford pairs a small cathedral city with large parks and a canal running out to the coast. Here is how to spend a day.
Hylands Park
Hylands Park, on the south west edge of the city, is a large landscaped park around Hylands House, a restored country house. The grounds are free to walk, and the house opens on set days.
Hylands Park, on the south west edge of the city, is a large landscaped park around Hylands House, a restored country house.
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The cathedral
Chelmsford Cathedral, in the centre, is a former parish church that became a cathedral in the twentieth century. It is small and calm, and a short walk from the High Street.
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The riverside parks
Central Park and Admirals Park follow the rivers through the city and make an easy, green walk close to the centre.
Central Park and Admirals Park follow the rivers through the city and make an easy, green walk close to the centre.
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The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation
The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, a canal opened in the 1790s, runs from Chelmsford to Heybridge Basin near Maldon. The towpath is a long, quiet walk or cycle into the Essex countryside.
The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, a canal opened in the 1790s, runs from Chelmsford to Heybridge Basin near Maldon.
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Danbury and the countryside
Danbury Common and the woods around the village, a short drive east, have good walking and some of the highest ground in Essex.
Danbury Common and the woods around the village, a short drive east, have good walking and some of the highest ground in Essex.
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Planning a Chelmsford day
Walk Hylands Park in the morning, see the cathedral and the centre after lunch, and finish with dinner on Moulsham Street. As everywhere on the site, this guide is for adults aged 18 and over.
Walk Hylands Park in the morning, see the cathedral and the centre after lunch, and finish with dinner on Moulsham Street.
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Places worth knowing in Chelmsford
- Hylands ParkA landscaped park around Hylands House
- Chelmsford CathedralA small cathedral in the city centre
- Central ParkGreen space beside the river
- Chelmer and Blackwater NavigationA canal towpath towards Maldon
- Danbury CommonWoods and heath east of the city
- Moulsham StreetRestaurants to end the day
Frequently asked questions
The park is free to walk in. Check the house's opening days separately.
The towpath runs to Heybridge Basin near Maldon. It is a long walk, so many people do a section or cycle it.
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