Top 10 Free Things to do in Chelmsford, England

June 8, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Chelmsford (/ˈtʃɛlmzfərd/) is the principal settlement of the City of Chelmsford district, and the county town of Essex, in the East of England. It is located in the London commuter belt, approximately 32 miles (51 km) northeast of the notional centre of London at Charing Cross and approximately 22 miles (35 km) from Colchester. The urban area of the city has a population of approximately 120,000, whilst the district has a population of 168,310.
Restaurants in Chelmsford

1. Asylum

Viaduct Road, Chelmsford CM1 1TS England +44 1245 251809 http://www.asylumchelmsford.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Asylum

Asylum is a home for the musically insane.The owners play in a punk band, staff all involved in music in one form or another. All genres catered for with live bands playing anything from punk, rock, metal and alternative to dance, electro, acoustic and more. Intimate in size, 2 stages and 2 bars on two floors, but great in atmosphere (so we're told by all our in-mates)!Over 18 s and mostly free entry. Bars open until 02.30 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 12.00 a.m. week-days. Casual dress.

2. Be At One Chelmsford

219 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford CM2 0LR England +44 20 7738 2119 [email protected] https://www.beatone.co.uk/cocktail-bar/chelmsford
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5.0 based on 93 reviews

Be At One Chelmsford

The Cocktail experts have finally landed in Chelmsford! Pop in & try one of our many cocktails (over 150!) made by our magnificently skilled mixologists!

Reviewed By beccaw207

THE place to be for a girls night. Visited with a friend for a few cocktails, and was welcomed straight away by Megan and Mike. After some cocktail assistance and deliberation, we went for a Swedish Spring Punch and Paradise Punch as it was 2-4-1 hour. Will definitely recommend and be visiting again soon! Thanks guys!!

3. Chelmsford Cathedral

Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1EH England +44 1245 294492 [email protected] https://www.chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 273 reviews

Chelmsford Cathedral

A Cathedral in the heart of the city centre. Open daily for worship, prayer or simply to look round. There are many free concerts and exhibitions running throughout the year. See the Cathedral website for details; chelmsfordcathedral.org.uk There is no entry charge and we are situated just five minutes from the bus and railway stations.

Reviewed By Rizzo999 - Billericay, United Kingdom

Attended a further lunchtime concert, They occur on most Fridays from 12.30. Although it would be worth checking just in case there would be a need to change the schedule. Teas, coffees, sandwiches and cakes are sold from 12 noon by the most charming volunteers. This time it was the Brentwood School Big Band plus Choir. We have attended these lunchtime concerts many times over the years and would consider this Band to be the best event on their annual schedules.

4. Essex Police Museum

Kingston Crescent, Springfield Rd Essex Police Museum, Headquarters, Chelmsford CM2 6DA England +44 1245 457150 http://www.essex.police.uk/museum/
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Essex Police Museum

Reviewed By RaynerClan

Essex police museum has one of the best displays I have seen and really give you an insight in to the history of the policing of Essex going back over a 100 years, lots of things for kids to interact with and a really good way to show youngster of today that policemen are there to help.

5. Boutique Cafe Bar

6 Tindal Street, Chelmsford CM1 1ER England +44 1245 259107
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Boutique Cafe Bar

6. Chelmsford City Museum

Oaklands Park Moulsham Street, Chelmsford CM2 9AQ England +44 1245 605700 [email protected] http://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/museums
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4.5 based on 266 reviews

Chelmsford City Museum

Take a walk through Chelmsford's history, from the Ice Age, right through to the present day. There is the chance to see a mammoth, watch a princely Anglo-Saxon burial, and find out what used to be on your street. With brand new galleries, interactive displays thousands of artefacts and immersive video installations. Look out for our amber child friendly interactives, which give you the change to really feel the past. Please note that the museum is closed until further notice.

Reviewed By reigate68 - Witham, United Kingdom

This was the first time we have been here, great place to learn about the history of Chelmsford and surrounding areas. Great displays, all well informative. This is suitable for all ages, well worth a visit

7. The Ale House

24-26 Viaduct Road, Chelmsford CM1 1TS England +44 1245 260535 [email protected] http://www.the-ale-house-chelmsford.co.uk
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4.5 based on 95 reviews

The Ale House

We are conveniently located in central Chelmsford, a stones throw from the bus and train stations. We’re also just 10 minutes walk to Essex County Cricket ground and a 5 minute walk to the High Street. The Ale House really is a great place for the discerning drinker. Everyday there is a selection of 12 Cask Ales, 8 Keg Beers, 5 German Beers on tap, 12 Traditional Ciders, 1 Guest Keg Cider, Over 100+ Bottles and Cans and so much more. The Ale House has a distinctive look too, housed in two of the railway arches by the train station, it's panelled walls, wooden tables and long bar make it feel different to anywhere else in Chelmsford. Perfect for meeting up before the cricket, football and beer festivals. Don't be surprised if you decide to you hang around for 'just one more'.

Reviewed By helensuz

I popped in here for a pint before a trip to the Gurkha Restaurant up the road. What a fantastic find. I love a nice pint of real ale and this was right up my street. I was a bit lost for choice on the ale front but was offered a small sample of the Tropical blonde beer before choosing a pint of it. There is a really varied choice and while I can recommend the Tropical one it became a bit too fruity half a pint in. So much to choose from tho so something for everyone. Loads of seating and a really nice place to enjoy a beer and put the world to rights.

8. The Kings Head

49 Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7DN England
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

The Kings Head

9. Hylands Park

London Road, Chelmsford CM2 8WQ England +44 1245 605500 [email protected] http://hylandsestate.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 640 reviews

Hylands Park

Reviewed By 329kenp - Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Beautiful setting great walks plenty of open space to enjoy,has great facilities occasional events going on in the grounds and house.

10. The Three Elms Pub & Kitchen

Mashbury Road Chignal St James, Chelmsford CM1 4TZ England +44 1245 443151 [email protected] http://www.threeelmschelmsford.uk
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

The Three Elms Pub & Kitchen

Traditional country pub with real ale, real cider, fresh tradition pub food with a warm welcome to friends old and new.

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