Free things to do in Chelmsford
5 free-entry places in and around Chelmsford, Essex. Check parking, opening hours and other costs before you go.
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ParkCentral Park
Town-centre park with a lake, skate park and open lawns behind the railway station.
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Central Park
Town-centre park with a lake, skate park and open lawns behind the railway station.
Central Park
Chelmsford, Essex
Town-centre park with a lake, skate park and open lawns behind the railway station.
City centre ~£2/hr
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ChurchChelmsford Cathedral
Compact county cathedral on New Street — free to enter (donations welcome) in the shopping district.
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Chelmsford Cathedral
Compact county cathedral on New Street — free to enter (donations welcome) in the shopping district.
Chelmsford Cathedral
Chelmsford, Essex
Compact county cathedral on New Street — free to enter (donations welcome) in the shopping district.
City centre ~£2/hr
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ParkHylands Park (grounds)
Estate parkland with lakes and tree avenues — the grounds are free; the house interior charges.
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Hylands Park (grounds)
Estate parkland with lakes and tree avenues — the grounds are free; the house interior charges.
Hylands Park (grounds)
Chelmsford, Essex
Estate parkland with lakes and tree avenues — the grounds are free; the house interior charges.
Hylands Estate car park ~£2
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MuseumChelmsford Museum
Free local museum in Oaklands Park — Essex history, natural history and a café in the grounds.
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Chelmsford Museum
Free local museum in Oaklands Park — Essex history, natural history and a café in the grounds.
Chelmsford Museum
Chelmsford, Essex
Free local museum in Oaklands Park — Essex history, natural history and a café in the grounds.
Oaklands Park free car park
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WalkRiver Chelmer Riverside Walk
Towpath through the city centre with weirs, bridges and narrowboats moored along the Chelmer.
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River Chelmer Riverside Walk
Towpath through the city centre with weirs, bridges and narrowboats moored along the Chelmer.
River Chelmer Riverside Walk
Chelmsford, Essex
Towpath through the city centre with weirs, bridges and narrowboats moored along the Chelmer.
City centre ~£2/hr
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