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Things to see in Chelmsford (United Kingdom): 27 places and when to go
Chelmsford is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (7), Nature (6), History (5). The best known are Chelmsford Cathedral, Greensted Church and Beeleigh Abbey. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.7311, 0.4823
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (7) · Nature (6) · History (5) · Temples (5) · Food and drink (5) · Museums and art (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 24 km as the crow flies
What to see in Chelmsford
The places in and around Chelmsford, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Chelmsford CathedralCathedral in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK827 m
- Greensted ChurchChurch in Greensted, Essex, England, UK18 km
- Beeleigh AbbeyGrade I listed English country house in Maldon, Maldon, Essex, England, UK13 km
- Linton ParkGrade I listed English country house in Linton, Maidstone, Kent, England, UK57 km
- All Saints Church, SpringfieldChurch in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK1.5 km
- Bicknacre PrioryPriory in Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre, Chelmsford, England, UK8.0 km
- Chelmer Valley RiversidePark in United Kingdom1.5 km
- Museum of ChelmsfordMuseum in Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom1.6 km
- Combined Military Services MuseumMilitary museum in Maldon, Essex, England, United Kingdom14 km
- Essex Police MuseumPolice museum in Chelmsford, United Kingdom920 m
- Galleywood CommonCommon in Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex4.4 km
- Maldon WickEssex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve13 km
- Phyllis Currie Nature ReserveEssex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve12 km
- The Saracen's Head HotelHotel in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK699 m
- Museum of PowerIndustrial museum in Langford, Essex, United Kingdom12 km
- Whet MeadPark in United Kingdom14 km
- Aerocraft BreweryBrewery17 km
- Call of the Wild ZooWith kids · Wildlife12 km
- Chelmer Blackwater ReserveProtected area13 km
- Chelmsford Brew Co LtdBrewery2.6 km
- Essex WayLong-distance footpath in Essex, England12 km
- Maldon Brewing CoBrewery13 km
- Mighty Oak Brewing Co. LtdBrewery13 km
- St Peter's WayFootpath in Essex, England8.7 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Saffron Trail
- Temples: Plume Library
- Food and drink: Wylde Sky Brewing
When to go to Chelmsford
The best time to visit Chelmsford is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:04
- FebPossible9:41
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:24
- JunBest time16:25
- JulBest time16:00
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:21
- NovBetter not8:31
- DecPossible7:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. In April, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Chelmsford
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 24 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Weald Road Old MacDonald's Farm40 places21 km
- Southend-on-Sea58 places26 km
- Halstead20 places27 km
- Colchester38 places32 km
- Rochester80 places37 km
- Saffron Walden22 places37 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Chelmsford?
The best known: Chelmsford Cathedral, Greensted Church, Beeleigh Abbey, Linton Park, All Saints Church, Springfield. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Chelmsford?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35.
How do you get to Chelmsford?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 24 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Chelmsford as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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