Jeniffer’s guidebook
History
Chelmsford Cathedral
Chelmsford Cathedral is one of the youngest cathedrals in the country. It was originally a parish church, only becoming a cathedral in 1914. The parish church dates back to roughly eight hundred years ago, with the first recorded service being held in 1223. The cathedral has some beautiful architecture and artwork, including stained glass windows, sculptures and painted ceilings. Chelmsford Cathedral also hosts a range of free lunchtime concerts from soloists and ensembles, both instrumental and vocal.
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Chelmsford Cathedral
New StreetChelmsford Cathedral
Chelmsford Cathedral is one of the youngest cathedrals in the country. It was originally a parish church, only becoming a cathedral in 1914. The parish church dates back to roughly eight hundred years ago, with the first recorded service being held in 1223. The cathedral has some beautiful architecture and artwork, including stained glass windows, sculptures and painted ceilings. Chelmsford Cathedral also hosts a range of free lunchtime concerts from soloists and ensembles, both instrumental and vocal.
Hylands Estate and Park:
Hylands Estate is a grade II listed public park set in 574 acres of parkland. It’s open to the public on select days, and often hosts seasonal events both within the house and the park, such as wedding shows, drive-in screenings, guided walks and open days. Within the park, there are Victorian Gardens and an Adventure Playground. Hylands Estate also hosts a Farmers Market on the first Sunday of every month from March to December, and is a great place to find locally reared meat, artisan food and handcrafted gifts.
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Hylands Park
10 Meadgate TerraceHylands Estate and Park:
Hylands Estate is a grade II listed public park set in 574 acres of parkland. It’s open to the public on select days, and often hosts seasonal events both within the house and the park, such as wedding shows, drive-in screenings, guided walks and open days. Within the park, there are Victorian Gardens and an Adventure Playground. Hylands Estate also hosts a Farmers Market on the first Sunday of every month from March to December, and is a great place to find locally reared meat, artisan food and handcrafted gifts.
Essex Police Museum:
Having recently turned 25, the Essex Police Museum is a great place to learn about the history of the police force from the Victorians to the present day. Highlights of the collections include the shoes of Camille Holland, murdered for her money in 1898, a classic 1960s Noddy Bike, and the death mask of Frederick Browne who murdered PC Gutteridge in 1927. The museum is interactive, and you can step inside a Victorian cell, try on a real police uniform and take your fingerprints. You can also learn about how crime is detected, and hear gripping stories about some of the criminals.
Essex Police Museum
Essex Police Museum:
Having recently turned 25, the Essex Police Museum is a great place to learn about the history of the police force from the Victorians to the present day. Highlights of the collections include the shoes of Camille Holland, murdered for her money in 1898, a classic 1960s Noddy Bike, and the death mask of Frederick Browne who murdered PC Gutteridge in 1927. The museum is interactive, and you can step inside a Victorian cell, try on a real police uniform and take your fingerprints. You can also learn about how crime is detected, and hear gripping stories about some of the criminals.
Archaeology
Chelmsford Museum
Through its comprehensive collections, you can discover more about the city’s past at Chelmsford Museum. If history is your thing, head to the Archaeology Collection for artefacts from local excavations, including Celtic coins, Celtic mirrors, Saxon gold and Roman jet jewellery. At the Biology Collection, check out the taxidermy which includes an otter and a barn owl. There is also a Fine Arts, Geology, Military and Industrial Collection to get stuck into. The museum has a range of events and activities for children too, including fun workshops, play areas and craft sessions.
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Chelmsford Museum
Moulsham StreetChelmsford Museum
Through its comprehensive collections, you can discover more about the city’s past at Chelmsford Museum. If history is your thing, head to the Archaeology Collection for artefacts from local excavations, including Celtic coins, Celtic mirrors, Saxon gold and Roman jet jewellery. At the Biology Collection, check out the taxidermy which includes an otter and a barn owl. There is also a Fine Arts, Geology, Military and Industrial Collection to get stuck into. The museum has a range of events and activities for children too, including fun workshops, play areas and craft sessions.
Nature
RHS Garden Hyde Hall:
A 20 minute drive from Chelmsford takes you to RHS Garden Hyde Hall, one of the leading gardens in the east of England. Set over 360 acres, the site boasts a diverse mix of traditional and modern garden styles. Visit the Dry Garden for an impressive range of drought-resistant plants, or the Rose Garden and Rope Rose Walk to see the stunning colour combinations. The Global Growth Vegetable Garden features veggies from around the world, and you can sample the fresh produce at Hyde Hall’s restaurant. The gardens often hold exciting events and shows all year round, including lino printing workshops, gardening courses, botanical photography exhibitions, paper flower making workshops and garden painting events. You can even learn how to create your own perfume out of aromatic plants.
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RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Creephedge LaneRHS Garden Hyde Hall:
A 20 minute drive from Chelmsford takes you to RHS Garden Hyde Hall, one of the leading gardens in the east of England. Set over 360 acres, the site boasts a diverse mix of traditional and modern garden styles. Visit the Dry Garden for an impressive range of drought-resistant plants, or the Rose Garden and Rope Rose Walk to see the stunning colour combinations. The Global Growth Vegetable Garden features veggies from around the world, and you can sample the fresh produce at Hyde Hall’s restaurant. The gardens often hold exciting events and shows all year round, including lino printing workshops, gardening courses, botanical photography exhibitions, paper flower making workshops and garden painting events. You can even learn how to create your own perfume out of aromatic plants.
City/town information
Shopping in Chelmsford:
Chelmsford is not short of places to shop. For luxury and top high street brands, head to Bond Street. Here you’ll find luxury brands, a John Lewis, seven riverside restaurants and a five screen cinema.
For a more classic high street brand, head to High Chelmer shopping centre and not least the Meadows Shopping Centre where you'll find the most unique independent brands at affordable prices.
Chelmsford has plenty of local shops as well, including Moulsham Street and Chelmsford Retail Market. Make sure you visit the Bearded Gypsy Trade Fayre on the first Sunday of the month, a market for artists, designers and emerging brands.
The High Street Market takes place every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, and offers an excellent choice of local and international food and produce.
Here is a list of the Top places to Eat according to Trip Advisor's review:
Olio's Restaurant
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Address: 37 New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0ND
Phone Number: 01245 269174
Olio’s Restaurant in Chelmsford is a perfect meeting place for either a romantic meal, business meeting, general catch-up or other special occasion dining. It is open from 12pm till 3pm for lunch from Monday to Friday and 5.30pm till 10pm for dinner – with some extended opening times at the weekend.
Bartellas
Cuisine: European, British, Contemporary
Address: Writtle Road, Margaretting, Chelmsford, CM4 0EH
Phone Number: 01277 355021
Bartellas is one of Chelmsford’s top rated restaurants on TripAdvisor, but is set apart from many other food establishments because it is also a quality hotel. Bartellas are child friendly and offer private rooms for larger groups.
The Cuckoo
Cuisine: European, British, Vegetarian Friendly
Address: Radley Green, Chelmsford, CM4 0LT
Phone Number: 01245 248946
The Cuckoo is located on the A414 between Ongar and Chelmsford and has plenty of validated parking, outdoor seating and is also wheelchair accessible. It is a beautiful restaurant for a romantic meal or special occasion.
The Gurkha Restaurant
Cuisine: Indian, Asian, Nepalese
Address: 8-10 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1SN
Phone Number: 01245 265577
Another highly rated Chelmsford restaurant is The Gurkha Restaurant, which serves delicious food that is popular across Asia. On Monday’s, the restaurant is closed and on Tuesday’s, it only opens for dinner service between 6pm and 11pm. On all other days, the restaurant is open for lunch from 12pm till 2pm and from 6pm till 10/11pm for dinner.
The Blue Strawberry
Cuisine: British, International, Vegetarian Friendly
Address: The Street, Hatfield Peveral, Chelmsford, CM3 2DW
Phone Number: 01245 381333
Located just off the A12, The Blue Strawberry is a highly successful restaurant that has built its enviable reputation over the last 20 years – with their exceptional good and service. Along with some of the best British and International courses, there is also options for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free.
The Galvin Green Man
Cuisine: French, British, Vegetarian Friendly
Address: Howe Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1BG
Phone Number: 01245 408820
The Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford is the creation of acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs Chris and Jeff Galvin. It is one of the oldest pubs in Essex, but has been restored into a popular restaurant that uses locally-sourced ingredients and will concentrate on seasonal dishes to their highest qualities.
Hosts favourite place for an all inclusive evening with drinks and food in a pleasant atmosphere is the newly opened " Cosy Club" located at 24 Springfield Road, Chelmsford CM2 6JX; Telephone number 01245 698781.
Cosy Clubs celebrate the joys of relaxed dining, drinking and lounging in a fabulous, welcoming setting.
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Chelmsford
Shopping in Chelmsford:
Chelmsford is not short of places to shop. For luxury and top high street brands, head to Bond Street. Here you’ll find luxury brands, a John Lewis, seven riverside restaurants and a five screen cinema.
For a more classic high street brand, head to High Chelmer shopping centre and not least the Meadows Shopping Centre where you'll find the most unique independent brands at affordable prices.
Chelmsford has plenty of local shops as well, including Moulsham Street and Chelmsford Retail Market. Make sure you visit the Bearded Gypsy Trade Fayre on the first Sunday of the month, a market for artists, designers and emerging brands.
The High Street Market takes place every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, and offers an excellent choice of local and international food and produce.
Here is a list of the Top places to Eat according to Trip Advisor's review:
Olio's Restaurant
Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Address: 37 New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0ND
Phone Number: 01245 269174
Olio’s Restaurant in Chelmsford is a perfect meeting place for either a romantic meal, business meeting, general catch-up or other special occasion dining. It is open from 12pm till 3pm for lunch from Monday to Friday and 5.30pm till 10pm for dinner – with some extended opening times at the weekend.
Bartellas
Cuisine: European, British, Contemporary
Address: Writtle Road, Margaretting, Chelmsford, CM4 0EH
Phone Number: 01277 355021
Bartellas is one of Chelmsford’s top rated restaurants on TripAdvisor, but is set apart from many other food establishments because it is also a quality hotel. Bartellas are child friendly and offer private rooms for larger groups.
The Cuckoo
Cuisine: European, British, Vegetarian Friendly
Address: Radley Green, Chelmsford, CM4 0LT
Phone Number: 01245 248946
The Cuckoo is located on the A414 between Ongar and Chelmsford and has plenty of validated parking, outdoor seating and is also wheelchair accessible. It is a beautiful restaurant for a romantic meal or special occasion.
The Gurkha Restaurant
Cuisine: Indian, Asian, Nepalese
Address: 8-10 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1SN
Phone Number: 01245 265577
Another highly rated Chelmsford restaurant is The Gurkha Restaurant, which serves delicious food that is popular across Asia. On Monday’s, the restaurant is closed and on Tuesday’s, it only opens for dinner service between 6pm and 11pm. On all other days, the restaurant is open for lunch from 12pm till 2pm and from 6pm till 10/11pm for dinner.
The Blue Strawberry
Cuisine: British, International, Vegetarian Friendly
Address: The Street, Hatfield Peveral, Chelmsford, CM3 2DW
Phone Number: 01245 381333
Located just off the A12, The Blue Strawberry is a highly successful restaurant that has built its enviable reputation over the last 20 years – with their exceptional good and service. Along with some of the best British and International courses, there is also options for vegetarians, vegans and gluten-free.
The Galvin Green Man
Cuisine: French, British, Vegetarian Friendly
Address: Howe Street, Great Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 1BG
Phone Number: 01245 408820
The Galvin Green Man in Chelmsford is the creation of acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs Chris and Jeff Galvin. It is one of the oldest pubs in Essex, but has been restored into a popular restaurant that uses locally-sourced ingredients and will concentrate on seasonal dishes to their highest qualities.
Hosts favourite place for an all inclusive evening with drinks and food in a pleasant atmosphere is the newly opened " Cosy Club" located at 24 Springfield Road, Chelmsford CM2 6JX; Telephone number 01245 698781.
Cosy Clubs celebrate the joys of relaxed dining, drinking and lounging in a fabulous, welcoming setting.