8 days in Chelmsford Itinerary

Chelmsford is the principal settlement of the City of Chelmsford and the county town of Essex, in the East of England. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens (Henry Moore Foundation) and The Vintage Dove. Get a sense of the local culture at Leeds Castle and Hever Castle & Gardens. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Chelmsford: Paradise Wildlife Park (in Broxbourne), Whitehill Golf (in Ware) and Kent Owl Academy (in Maidstone). There's much more to do: examine the collection at IWM Duxford, appreciate the history behind Sculpt Gallery, enjoy the sand and surf at Shoebury East Beach, and discover the deep blue sea with Diverse Scuba.

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In May, daily temperatures in Chelmsford can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 8°C.