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Chelmsford

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Chelmsford is the principal settlement of the City of Chelmsford and the county town of Essex, in the East of England. It is located in the London commuter belt, approximately 32mi northeast of the notional centre of London at Charing Cross and approximately 22mi from Colchester. The urban area of the city has a population of approximately 120,000, whilst the district has a population of 168,310.The main conurbation of Chelmsford incorporates all or part of the former parishes of Broomfield, Great Baddow, Galleywood, Writtle, Moulsham, Widford and Springfield, including Springfield Barnes, now known as Chelmer Village.The communities of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Chelmsford, Ontario, and Chelmsford, New Brunswick, are named after the city.Chelmsford's population consists of a large number of City and Docklands commuters, attracted by the 30–35 minute journey into Central London via the Great Eastern Main Line railway. The same journey takes approximately 60 minutes by road via the A12. Chelmsford is in Essex. Find what you're looking for from your Chelmsford holiday, by planning the whole thing with us using our handy United Kingdom holiday maker website.
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RHS Garden Hyde Hall
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Tropical Wings Zoo
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Hylands Park
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Radical Bikes C.I.C.
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Leeds Castle
Maidstone
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Adventure Island
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IWM Duxford
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The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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Hidden gems in Chelmsford

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Chelmsford Cathedral
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Chelmsford Museum
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Duration:2 h 30 min
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Essex Police Museum
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Mace Playce
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Fun & Games in Chelmsford

Pete's Airgun Farm
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Duration:4 h
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Escape Reality
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Duration:1 h 30 min
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The VR Space
4.6
Duration:1 h 30 min

Parks in Chelmsford

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Central Park, Bell Meadow and Sky Blue Pasture
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Duration:2 h
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White Elm Garden Centre & Tea Room
Bicknacre
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Duration:1 h 30 min
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Chelmer Valley Park and Ride
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Kid-friendly things to do in Chelmsford

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Jump Street
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