Heathrow Airport 1 hr 17
Epping Ongar Railway (23 min.) Cressing Temple Barns (19 min.) timber-framed barns orchards and a tudor walled garden on a medieval knights templar estate. Essex Police Museum (26 min.) archival and educational space displaying documents artefacts objects and photos on local history. Henry Moore Foundation (Henry Moore Studios U0026 Gardens) (30 min.) art museum sculpture and art Riverside Leisure Centre (27 min.) Mountfitchet Castle U0026 Norman Village (19 min.) reconstructed medieval castle and norman settlement plus a toy museum closed during winter. Chelmsford Museum (26 min.) free-admission museum in a victorian house & modern extension dedicated to local history & culture. The Gibberd Garden (25 min.) charming garden featuring 14 acres of manicured lawns flower beds sculpture & ceramic pots. Great Notley Country Park (21 min.) public parkland with horse riding cycling paths and a large wooden climbing area plus a bistro. Chelmsford Cathedral (27 min.) small free to enter anglican cathedral with an 11th-century heritage and lunchtime music recitals. Admirals Park (21 min.) scenic parkland located in the city center features riverside walking paths picnic areas & gardens. Mountfichet Castle (19 min.) castle & norman village replicas on a historical site with rescued animals a tea room & gift shop. The Gardens Of Easton Lodge (14 min.) lush ornamental gardens dating from the tudor era with guided tours kids crafts and tea pavilion. Hylands House (31 min.) council-run stately home and grounds hosting music festivals and family activities year-round. |