Things to Do in Chelmsford

There are 13 attractions in Chelmsford. Canvey Island, essex island with reclaimed marshland and seaside town, is the most popular.

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Canvey Island

Essex island with reclaimed marshland and seaside town

Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle

Norman stone keep and riverside medieval fortress in Rochester

Chelmsford Cathedral

Chelmsford Cathedral

Cathedral church in Chelmsford with medieval origins

Upnor Castle

16th-century artillery fort on the River Medway

Hedingham Castle

Hedingham Castle

Norman keep and medieval castle in Essex

Isle of Grain

Low-lying peninsula in Kent at the Thames estuary

Saffron Walden Castle

Saffron Walden Castle

Earthwork remains of Norman motte-and-bailey castle

Osea Island

Island in Essex, England with historic estate

Colchester Zoo

Large English zoo featuring diverse animal exhibits

Bluewater Shopping Centre

Bluewater Shopping Centre

Large Kent shopping centre serving regional shoppers

Lakeside Shopping Centre

Lakeside Shopping Centre

Large suburban shopping mall with multiple retail outlets

Ongar Castle

Medieval castle ruins near Ongar in Essex

Historical Site

East Anglian Railway Museum

East Anglian Railway Museum

Heritage railway museum with historic locomotives and exhibits