Chelmsford Tourist Information |
|
Chelmsford is at the heart of social and economic life of Essex - and has been for 800 years. To this day Chelmsford is a thriving community and maintains its position as a premier commercial, retail and leisure location. One of the best shopping centres in Essex can be found in Chelmsford. Complementing the shopping facilities are numerous restaurants, as well as pubs, cafes, wine bars and a cinema. Rich HeritageChelmsford can trace its history back to Roman times. The Roman settlement was given the name Caesaromagus (Caesar's Market Place), and it was the only town in Roman Britain given what was then the great honour of the Imperial prefix. The settlement declined after the Romans left, but grew again in the middle ages, receiving its first market charter in 1199, then becoming the assize town, and as early as 1218 was recognised as the county Town of Essex - a position it has maintained ever since. In the 19th century Chelmsford became established as a centre of trade and industry. Guglielmo Marconi established the world's first radio factory in Chelmsford in 1899, and the town was also the birthplace of broadcasting, as the location for Dame Nellie Melba's pioneering radio recital in 1920.
The American ConnectionChelmsford has a long association with the United States of America. William Pynchon (1590-1662) who lived in Springfield in 1624 emigrated to the USA and named a small village after the hamlet he had left. It has now become one of the largest cities in the state of Massachusetts. Another Chelmsfordian Thomas Hooker (1586-1647) was founder of the state of Connecticut in 1637. There is a commemorative plaque to him in Chelmsford Town centre. In World War II, a large military airfield was constructed at Boreham and occupied by the USAAF 9th Air Force. A memorial on the site, a porch and stained glass window in Chelmsford Cathedral, pay tribute to the airmen.
Sports and RecreationEssex County Cricket Club play frequent matches during the season. The ground is close to the town centre, within easy walking distance of the bus and railway stations. The Borough has a variety of golf clubs for players of all standards. There are Rugby and Hockey clubs as well as the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre, home of Wavetech Chieftains Ice Hockey team. There are indoor and outdoor pools, a 60-foot flume ride, diving area and an Ice Rink.
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Directions
|
| Show map of Chelmsford... |
| What's near Chelmsford | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Attractions near Chelmsford
|
|
RHS Garden Hyde Hall
(6 Miles)*
A visit to the 360-acre estate at RHS Garden Hyde hall is unforgettable in any season. The developed area of the garden, in excess of 24 acres, demonstrates an eclectic range of inspirational horticultural styles. |
|
Ingatestone Hall
(6 Miles)*
Ingatestone Hall is a sixteenth century manor house built by Sir William Petre, Secretary of State to four Tudor Monarchs. |
|
Maeldune Heritage Centre
(8 Miles)*
Maeldune Heritage Centre is the home of the 42 foot Maldon embroidery which celebrates the 1000th anniversary of the Battle of Maldon. |
| more attractions near Chelmsford ... |
|
Towns near Chelmsford
|
|
Broomfield Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
|
|
Writtle Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
|
|
Galleywood Tourist Information
(2 Miles)*
|
| more towns near Chelmsford... |
|
Hotels near Chelmsford
|
|
Self Catering near Chelmsford
|
The Pump House Apartment
(9 Miles)*
The apartment, which is self contained and on two floors, forms part of the Pump House, a large house in the country village of Great Burstead in the county of Essex. The village is close to Billericay. |
Barnsdale Cottage
(13 Miles)*
Barnsdale cottage provides a haven for relaxation and is very suited for those who enjoy rambling, bird watching, the English countryside and its traditional pubs and eateries. |
Your property could be here
Advertising your self catering property or holiday cottage on AboutBritain.com will get you noticed by thousands of potential guests every day. |
| more self catering near Chelmsford ... |
Copyright © 1999-2008 Excelsior Information Systems Limited.
All rights reserved.
Press Room Terms of Use Privacy Link to Us Self-Catering Advertising Index Site Map
 |
||
| Home | ||
| Book Your Stay | ||
| Hotels | ||
|
||
| Theatre Breaks | ||
|
||
| Self Catering | ||
|
||
| Bed and Breakfast | ||
|
||
| Campsites | ||
| Plan Your Break | ||
| Regions | ||
|
||
| Attractions | ||
|
||
| Towns | ||
|
||
| Counties | ||
|
||
| Events | ||
|
||
| What's Near You | ||
| Magazine | ||
| Forums | ||
|
||
| Articles | ||
|
||
| Photo Gallery | ||
|
||
| Directories | ||
|
||
| Links | ||
|
||
| Videos | ||
| Free Stuff | ||
| Our ScreenSaver | ||
|
||
| British Desktops | ||
|
||
| Newsletter | ||
|
||
