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  1. RHS Garden Hyde Hall

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1413 reviews1413 reviews

    Address

    Creephedge Lane, Rettendon, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8ET

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 402019

    Chelmsford

    Set in the heart of rural Essex and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, RHS Hyde Hall is one of the finest gardens in the East of England and a haven of peace and tranquility.

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  2. Chelmsford Theatre

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 82 reviews82 reviews

    Address

    Chelmsford Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 606505

    Fairfield Road, Chelmsford

    Chelmsford Theatre is in the heart of Chelmsford, and plays host to the best in comedy, drama, music, dance, cinema and more! Plus every November and December, our panto brings the magic of Christmas to Chelmsford. 

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  3. Horse racing at Chelmsford City Racecourse

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 491 reviews491 reviews

    Address

    Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1QP

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 360300

    Chelmsford

    Chelmsford City Racecourse is at the heart of Essex's social and event calendar, with events and regular racing fixtures that offer excitement and entertainment for everyone. Come and experience unforgettable days out, from our famous Thursday night…

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  4. Stock Windmill

    Address

    Mill Lane, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9NE

    Telephone

    +44 (0)345 603 7624

    Ingatestone

    A medium-sized brick tower mill, c.1816. It has four patent sails, a fantail and three pairs of millstones.

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  5. Danbury Ridge

    Address

    Russell Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4NZ

    Telephone

    01621 862960

    Chelmsford

    The Essex Wildlife Trust manages nearly 240 acres of nature reserves on Danbury Ridge, a patchwork of woodland, common, heathland, streams, bogs and farmland

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  6. Danbury Park lake

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 82 reviews82 reviews

    Address

    Woodhill Road, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4AW

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 222350

    Danbury

    Danbury Country Park offers quiet recreation amongst the walled gardens, lakes and woodland of Danbury Palace. Visitors can fish the lower lake from 8:00 am till dusk.

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  7. Saffron Trail Stage 6 – Battlesbridge to Belfairs, Hadleigh

    Address

    Hawk Hill, Battlesbridge, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7RN

    Wickford

    A moderately easy 11.5-mile walk along the Essex’s Saffron Trail between Chelmsford and Battlesbridge. Climb Danbury Mount, look for giant pike in the Chelmer, and listen for hunting peregrines in the river valley in memory of JA Baker. The route is…

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  8. Essex Way Stage 3 - Pleshey to Terling

    Address

    The Street, Pleshey, Essex, CM3 1HG

    Pleshey

    A moderately easy 14-mile walk along the Essex Way. The walk starts from Pleshey and finishes at Terling and is shaped almost entirely by the River Ter, and its river valley. The highlights are the Witches Stone, the Windmill at Flack Green and…

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  9. South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre

    Address

    Brickfields Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5JU

    Telephone

    01245 605600

    South Woodham Ferrers

    South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre is in the centre of South Woodham and has always been a popular space for the local community to get involved with many different sports activities.  

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  10. Chelmsford retail market

    Address

    Bellmead, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1LE

    Telephone

    01245 605716

    Chelmsford

    Chelmsford Market is over 800 years old and has over 50 stalls and kiosks, all under cover. It has handy bus links and convenient parking, and features a regular antique and second-hand market on Thursdays.

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  11. River view Bond street Chelmsford

    Address

    Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1GZ

    Chelmsford

    From the bustling town centre of Chelmsford, to the relaxing historic maritime town of Maldon, there's certainly plenty to see. Taking in unspoilt countryside, charming villages and the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, there is no better way to…

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  12. Hanningfield - NDC

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 332 reviews332 reviews

    Address

    Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1WT

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1268 711001

    Billericay

    Set in beautiful woodland with views over the reservoir Hanningfield is the perfect place to walk, explore and play.

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  13. Chelmsford Museum

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 287 reviews287 reviews

    Address

    Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQ

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 605700

    Chelmsford

    Museum of Chelmsford will take you through Chelmsford's history, from the Ice Age, right through to the present day. From the chance to see a mammoth, or watch a princely Anglo-Saxon burial, to finding out what used to be on your street, the museum…

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  14. Chelmsford HIgh Street Market

    Address

    High Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6FD

    Telephone

    01245 605716

    Chelmsford

    Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, shoppers are treated to a variety of local and international treats.

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  15. Riverside Sports Centre Exterior Chelmsford

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 118 reviews118 reviews

    Address

    Riverside Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1FG

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 615050

    Chelmsford

    Chelmsford's largest leisure centre with a superb range of facilities including an ice rink, indoor swimming pools, diving platforms, sports hall, gym, creche, children's indoor soft play area, restaurant and treatment room.

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  16. Chelmsford escape rooms

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 1232 reviews1232 reviews

    Address

    Moulsham Mill, Parkway, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7PX

    Telephone

    01245 80 80 88

    Parkway, Chelmsford

    Chelmsford Escape Rooms is Chelmsford’s Number 1 (Trip Advisor) Live Escape Game Experience! Our live escape games are immersive, action packed and fun! In teams of 2-8 people come and see if you can escape our rooms in 60 minutes or less. Sounds…

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  17. All the boys

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 43 reviews43 reviews

    Address

    Lathcoats Farm, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8LX

    Telephone

    01245 201140

    Chelmsford

    At All Things Alpaca, visitors are able to trek around the stunning orchards at Lathcoats Farm and spend time with our seven beautiful alpacas.

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  18. The exterior of Hylands House with people enjoying the front lawn.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 300 reviews300 reviews

    Address

    London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8WQ

    Telephone

    +44 (4) 01245 605500

    Chelmsford

    Hylands Estate includes the fascinating & beautifully restored country house, stables and 574 acres of parkland and castle-themed adventure playground to explore. The Stables house a café, second-hand bookshop, information point, and resident artist…

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  19. Cathedral-Exterior

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 285 reviews285 reviews

    Address

    New Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1TY

    Telephone

    +44 (0)1245 294498

    Chelmsford

    This 15th century building, with perpendicular architecture, is light, spacious and colourful. Of special interest are "The Tree of Life" painting, a woven altar frontal and other contemporary works of art.

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  20. A selection of delicious and eye catching cocktails at Boom Battle Bar.

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 72 reviews72 reviews

    Address

    106-108 Bond Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1GH

    Telephone

    0124 526 3263

    Chelmsford

    The ultimate night out! Bring a date, bring a mate, bring your Grandad! Trust us when we say, you've never had a night like this.

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