Top 42 things to do and attractions in Chelmsford

A delightful museum where the focus on the Roman presence in Chelmsford makes up quite an interesting part of the place. Chelmsford also being the birthplace of radio means there's a fascinating learning space to understand and digest said information and it's hugely informative. Other exhibits focus on the city's role during the war (the mannequins here are excellent) as well as educational films about how Chelmsford came to be - do look out for the room detailing the complete timeline as well as snippets of facts about this storied city as well as the notable characters that shaped it all. Plenty for the kids to get stuck into and all of it is free! Would definitely recommend.

It's a very good spot to visit with kids, especially if you want to learn about British history as well. There are sections of the natural museum, Marconi inventions, the Essex army regiment, and a drawing and history area of prehistoric, Anglo-Saxon, Roman, and modern sections. Half a day is enough. There is a park in front for a picnic and a play area at the back for children. There is a cafe on site.

Great place to visit. Super friendly staff. It is a tad small but it’s got lovely things to see. It was nice and quiet when we visited. Definitely would recommend getting there early to get a car spot in the car park. There is a toilet at the car park and in the museum

Great place for all. Well spent time exploring Chelmsford history.

A lovely, free to access museum situated within the beautiful grounds of Oaklands Park. It's got a great selection of local history to see and interact with. The kids especially like the live bees hive they have on the first floor that allows access through the exterior wall. (The bees have been here since I was a little girl too, yet the museum has come along way over the years). They have a small museum shop at the entrance too, aswell as a donation box. There's free parking on site, although beware on weekdays there's a limited parking time allowance of two hours. With public toilets nearby and an excellent cafe with inside seating and outside tables to enjoy the sunshine, whilst overlooking the large parks situated at the back, you can easily enjoy a cuppa whilst keeping an eye on the children. This all makes for a lovely, low cost afternoon out with the family on a sunny day.

Wow! What a wonderful place! We visited for the first time today, and to be truthful, I didn't know what to expect, but I have to say, I was very impressed, by everything! First, you get two free hours of on site parking, second the grounds of the Museum are lovely; grass, trees, picnic benches and tables, and great play areas for the kids. There is also a nice-looking cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating. The Museum building itself is also very attractive, inside and out and the exhibits are wonderful! So much to see and many hands on, activities for both adults and children! This has got to be my Chemlsford 'happy place!' I can't wait to go back! Lovely staff too! 😉

Not a bad place to visit, quite small but not expensive.

While I was walking around this area I decided to visit this lovely Cathedral for the first time. I never went into the church itself just as far as the hallway. Magnificent architecture.

Absolutely wonderful Cathedral. The Chapel of St Peter is a quiet corner to sit and pray. The memorial rolls of those lost in the wars give the chapel a very serene feeling.

The beautiful Cathedral is almost hidden from view as you navigate the busy pavements around Shire Hall and up through Tindal Square. Glimpse of the flint exterior appear between the old buildings and down medieval lanes. Is a fairly small Cathedral, the elegant but modest spire is barely visible above the shops and offices. We visited last week during an art exhibition. The high ceiling was filled with an inflatable model of Mars with detailed NASA imagery on its surface. Linking it with the Roman god of war, the artist included exhibitions on local regiments and soundtracks including recordings of conflict and fighting. There seem to be plenty of staff and volunteers on hand to talk about the building, exhibition and future events. Well worth visiting, on any normal day or during an event.

Beautiful Cathedral, very well kept. It’s a must visit if you’re in the area!

We have visited Chelmsford Cathedral on a number of occasions for various events. It's not the biggest, and only became a cathedral in 1914 but still has a great deal of history. Of particular interest to me is a dedication to a scout that lost his life trying to save a fellow scout.

Such a beautiful place! They had the Mars exhibition on which was so interesting. Staff were very friendly & helpful

A beautiful Cathedral. I've been several times for different events. This time it was to watch a free Friday lunchtime choir concert. The space is amazing and the staff/volunteers are extremely helpful and friendly. Toilets are available, as are refreshments. There is no parking on site but Waterloo Lane car park is just a short walk away.

It's Saturday 7th September. They have the date on their website as a date with a trail. It's not open. Lights all off, doors locked, and noone around. It's 13:30. What an utter waste of my time and my 3 year old is extremely disappointed. We have traveled from Colchester.

Nice little museum, free to enter, but donations welcome. Cheap little gift shop there. The museum is small but interesting.

We happened to be going past on a Saturday and decided to go and have a look. (We had talked about it many times before!) There is a car park outside which is free and the museum itself is free to enter. The museum is small but they have crammed a fair amount in, and made it as friendly as possible for the small people visiting. Your not likely to be there hours, but its certainly worth a look if in the area. Kids particularly enjoyed doing their fingerprints and using a light and magnifying glass to look at the displays!

It's very small but fun. Staff friendly and helpful. Free car park. Has a small souvenir shop. I really enjoyed visiting this museum with my little family. We probably spent less then an hour here but in this time we; tried on police uniform, solved a crime, took our own fingerprints, found jewellery, coloured in, played with toys and of course found out a little bit about police history.

We finally went to the police museum for the first time despite having lived here for 10 years. My daughter absolutely loved it and it was a really welcoming atmosphere for the children. The exhibits are really interactive and encourage the children to get hands on with things. They can try on uniforms, stand in a witness box, have their fingerprints taken. The museum also put on a lot of activities for children young and old.

This was an interesting place to visit, they have done their best with the small space they have. My niece and I enjoyed it also it was free. The lady who helped made us feel very welcome and nothing was to much trouble.

Small but good fun, there’s a number of activities to complete for the kids

Our first visit as we were at Party in the Park yesterday. Nice shopping area, lots of places to eat and drink. The Car park wad a bit tricky for parking, too many concrete pillars and very tight spaces because of this😅

It’s clean, the staff are friendly and there’s a great selection of products and stores. I went on Friday evening and it wasn’t too crowded. I definitely recommend this shopping centre

A place lots of surprises. You would find Costa coffee, Starbucks, primary, Deichmans, boots, 3 mobile, bodycare(shop now closing down) Next, River island,Deichmann, super dry fashion shop, opticians and many more. It’s great for a shop therapy experience😂

Please note this review focuses on the centre of Chelmsford - not the mall exactly… As first impressions go, I liked the vibe and feel that Chelmsford have to offer. I’m giving 3 stars now but fully intend to revisit and experience the city in its fullest - where upon I’ll likely up my score to 4 or 5. I liked the sporadic displays of street art about the place and the contemporary feel that the town planners have clearly considered in the construction of the place. What’s more - I noticed that the town have clearly put up Halloween decorations for the complete Autumn feel - nice touch I say.

I personally think that High Chelmer Shopping centre is excellent and amazing you have a excellent selection of shops and store and restaurants and cafes to choose from also there is a nice river to look at

Very big shopping center. Have a lot of brand shops. Full day required to visit all shops.

Popped into Primark & Next. Always clean in the precinct, toilets cleaned regularly.

We had a wonderful day at Hylands Park! It’s such a beautiful and spacious place, perfect for families. The kids loved the adventure castle play area, and there’s so much open space to run, play, and explore. The gardens are lovely for a stroll, and it’s a great spot for a picnic or just enjoying the fresh air. A perfect family day out surrounded by nature! 🌳☀️🏰

It's a beautiful park, and the scenery is absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed it there; unfortunately, due to the weather, we didn't get to look around.

Beautiful large open space with massive veteran oak trees, wide open space for ball games and family get-togethers. They also have a fantastic large play park for the kids that looks like a castle and is all made from wood. It’s located close to the car park and toilets. Good clean toilet facilities. They also have a large pleasure garden which is well cared for with established plants, duck pond and seasonal bedding plant displays. I particularly like the cafe where you can sit inside, or they have lots of outdoor seating for dog walkers. You can get coffee and snacks, or they do really nice fancy brunch and lunch options. You can park at the other car park right next to the cafe and shops if you don’t want to walk far- it’s very close to the pleasure gardens too. I love how wide open this place is for my kids as they can run and ride their bikes and have plenty of freedom. There are also geocaches on the site of that’s your interest.

Had a lovely evening at the safari drone show, very clever. The only thing I would say, going on and getting parked was well done but there could have been a little more direction when leaving. But the show, food and entertainment were very good.

Here for radio 2 in park, venue was good, clean, plenty of toilets which were clean too, god food and drink options, prices as expected, music was brilliant especially def leppard, awesome day

Lovely gardens, good cafe and local artists/designers at the old stables

Fantastic time at Radio 2 Party in the Park. Great acts and venue. Would like to visit the house one day.

Came for national flower show . And what a show. So many exhibitors, so many beautiful things on show. Met the lovely young chap who made these beautiful metal flowers that I was given for valentines and purchased another. Inside the house some really beautiful floral arrangements. Such clever people. Lovely day spent

beautiful place with a peaceful atmosphere and stunning surroundings. The gardens are well maintained, perfect for a relaxing walk or taking photos. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the venue itself is elegant and full of character. there for a wedding, a family day out, or an event, it’s always a wonderful experience, or just to enjoy the scenery, it’s a lovely spot that never disappoints.

The flower show was absolutely beautiful, great food trucks and stalls, excellent variety of garden and exterior decoration stalls and brilliant value for money.

Beautiful place to visit. Grounds surrounding Hyland House are pretty. Visited the cafe, food was nice. Visited the Adventure Playground, kids loved it.

Went here for the open house and food market. Lots of stools with plenty of food and drink along with arts and craft stools. This time, the market was on the back field which was good due to all the open space.

Open day at the house was good, downstairs is open for anyone to view once a month with activities going on. On open days there are food stalls and a few other stalls, a DJ and live music. Gets very busy. £5 parking for all day which is great especially as you won't get that anywhere else. The grounds are nice to have a walk too. Spring is springing now. Lovely place and one of my favourites.

Beautiful neo-classical villa situated in 570+ acre parkland.

Lovely little cafe inside the park, by the fountains. Sausage rolls were a bit hard, probably left out for a while, other than that, hot chocolate, tea and Bakewell flapjack was really nice and yummy!

Visited the park at the Sausage and Cider festival. Really nice park, well landscaped with plenty of local parking

A nice park for cycling walking and a picnic. A good view of the river can. Recommend a stroll here.

Central Park offers quite a beautiful environment for everyone to enjoy. If you are passing by to go to work, going for a walk or meet friends, it's a relaxing and super spacious park, with wildlife to observe, benches to sit and relax or footpaths to walk your dog. Great bridge to look at the trains passing if that is something you would be interested in!

Lovely park in Chelmsford with a giod cafe and playground. Can walk along the river for a long walk

A lovely place to go as has a lovely lake in you can see lots of wild life in the lake or a drink in the cafe to eat or just relax

Chelmsford Central Park is a delightful oasis in the heart of the city. Its greenery, scenic walking paths, and serene lake make it a delightful escape from urban hustle. The diverse recreational facilities cater to various interests, from sports enthusiasts to those seeking a peaceful picnic spot. Whether you're enjoying the vibrant floral and greeneries or simply unwinding by the water, Chelmsford Central Park offers a refreshing and enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages.

Small theatre, but cosy with it. At time of visit none of the coffee machines or taps where working so not a great start. Limited food options, would visit again but needs some attention to detail.

Great venue, easy to park in Fairfield Road CP (only £2.50 all night after 6pm), reasonably priced food & drink plus some amazing acts. I tend to go for the tribute bands who are always good value.

Great little theatre, saw made in Dagenham very good play, actors were fantastic for an amateur production.. The staff here are amazing really helpful and very knowledgeable.. highly recommended this theatre.

Lovely theatre, bar, nice friendly face, great experience. Will go there again.

Super show and the staff we so welcoming and friendly. Needed assistance and the we so helpful and respectful. Well done!

First visit here for many years. Great production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Full of fun, laughter song and dancing. It was a very enjoyable afternoon. There's such a great schedule of forthcoming shows, I'll definitely be going again.

I have been visiting the Civic Theatre for many years as a local resident, many tribute nights and comedy leaving a mark on my memory. This is my first visit after their refurbishment. A dramatic improvement of decor & exterior fittings make this feel a much classier venue. Contrasting colours and better fixtures bring this theatre into the 21st Century. Seating is standard folding theatre fare with armrests, no discomfort after leaving from a fun packed show. The toilets are the biggest improvement and they're to be commended on the finished product.

What a fantastic building! It's great that the city organisations are giving it some new life. These places give what they get. Pay attention to them!

Lovely place in the centre of Chelmsford town, we had the place hired out for the day for our cosplay group for the Chelmsford takeover charity event , staff and security were brilliant and very helpful and friendly would recommend

Amazing building from the outside. Good for photography. Can only imagine how it would be from the inside. Great example of a well done civic building. Well located at Tindal square. Would be coming here soon for clicking some amazing photos of the facade.

This building has recently been used on Channel 4 for a programme called The Jury.

Fantastic building, been refurbished and out for ideas on who occupies next.. With a Court Room and Prison Cells - how cool would it be to have an office in there !

Great bit of history at the top of Chelmsford High Street! Recently refurbished and looking brilliant. Hope they do the right thing with it and keep it well kept.

Currently being refurbished an amazing 18th Century Building with 1930s additions

Fantastic theatre experience with so many different shows for all kinds of tastes. Really welcoming for new members interested in taking part in all aspects of theatre.

Last night, I had the pleasure of attending CTW’s mesmerizing production of 'Things I Know To Be True.' With little prior knowledge of the play, I found myself swept away by its poignant exploration of family, love, relationships, dynamics, and loss. The cast delivered exceptional performances, each character portrayed with depth and authenticity that resonated deeply with the audience. Throughout the performance, there was a visible sense of connection as the audience were drawn into the raw emotion and compelling story unfolding on stage. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this unforgettable production before it ends tomorrow!

Such a high standard of productions, warm and friendly atmosphere- fantastic theatre in the heart of Chelmsford. Such a local gem! The theatre also runs youth acting classes on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Nice atmosphere. Clean toilets and facilities. Parking must be thought about before (and some luck comes into it too)

First time here, to see Arcadia by Tom Stoppard - thoroughly enjoyed the show. Bum a little numb after 3 hours, but chairs comfortable enough. Toilets and foyer area all clean. Very good venue. Appreciated the air conditioning as it was a very warm summer's evening outside. Staff and volunteers should be very proud of what they achieve here.

Great theatre, drinks and snacks aren't too dear and some great performances!

Went to see ‘Goodnight Mister Tom’ this evening. Wow it was absolutely BRILLIANT 🤩 All actors were very good. But Mister Tom and William’s performances were outstanding 👌🏼A really believable relationship between them. A lovely little theatre with very welcoming helpful staff. A great night out, thanks to you all 😊

If walk long river it amazing

This museum is rather special. I say that, as a kid age nine, the hut was in the field at Kings Road School. It was our changing room, and games kit store. the same hut is not at this museum. I passed by all the Marconi stuff as a kid, so seeing Sandford Mill jam packed with the City's past is incredible. So much to do and see. BUT, public can only visit on Open days, see website for dates..

A treasure-trove of industrial and technological history, from millstones to Marconi's groundbreaking work. Open by appointment for schools and well worth a visit for a hands-on educational experience. A wonderful team of volunteers share knowledge and enthusiasm. Look out for Open Days! This is a hidden gem, worthy of investment and wider publicity.

A very nice museum to visit. Its very educational and great to see they have an amateur radio station operating there as its the birth place of radio. A great day out and well worth a visit.

They should have let people know that Summer of Science is by online pre-booking ONLY! If you turn up with cash, like we did, you'll be turned away, like we were, with disappointed children. If they are going to change the system so dramatically they should make it abundantly clear on the web-site AND the posters. I WILL NEVER GO TO SANDFORD MILL MUSEUM AGAIN AFTER THIS TOTAL FIASCO!

Fascinating place but only open a few days each year e.g. during Heritage Week. Contains the original Marconi Hut and lots of historical equipment.

Interesting place when its open and well worth a visit. History of Marconi and Radio and plenty of other things relevant to the local area,

My son and daught-in-law held their festival style wedding at the Heritage Centre. It was a brilliant day and the staff were so helpful and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble.

Lovely visit to the tearoom. Such a friendly place and delicious cakes on offer and a good basic menu. After a walk on the common it was a welcome visit. Looking forward to popping there again soon.

I had the pleasure of documenting a wedding at The Galleywood Heritage Centre, which was an absolute pleasure. It's a fantastic venue in a beautiful location with helpful and happy staff.

Not open everyday as it is run by volunteers, it is open to a timetable. Cake is very nice.

We were at event llamas mind body spirit lovely venue

Unusual mix of buildings with some history and very nice walks around the common

Our daughter held a fund raising event at the Heritage Centre for friends and family. We can only but praise the lovely reception we were greeted with when shown around. On the day we were presented with a clean and tidy hall and surroundings. The facilities are clean and well maintained. Phil the caretaker was polite and really helped us make it a really special day. So lucky to have such a well maintained facility and surroundings on our door step. Thank you Galleywood Heritage Centre 👍👍

A great place to bring kids of all ages. We had a 4 year old, and a 10,11 & 13 year old and was trying to find something that suited them all. I was confused by the website as I thought there must be a price to just do everything but there wasn’t, so we didn’t book in advance like advised.. and was lucky to still get in last minute. They should definitely have a deal that is everything included rather than bits here and there. We ended up paying for the jump and climb combo for the older ones and the jump and soft play for the younger one. If you haven’t got grip socks, you will need to buy some there which isn’t a bad price considering it’s like a souvenir to take home. There was a jug of water and cups at the side of both climbing walls and trampolines for people to help themselves to which was good. We ordered some drinks and snacks through the app to order to the table by soft play and it seemed to take a long time for them to come? I had to give one of the kids money to get something from the vending machine whilst we waited, and something got stuck, so I had to ask for help at the main desk. They were quick and helpful with that. When it came to climbing, we were left a bit confused as to whether we were supper to wait and let someone strap the kids up with the equipment or whether you were suppose to do it yourself which I thought couldn’t be right because of safety. I had to go ask someone. They didn’t really look like they knew what they were doing when it came to putting on the harness.. luckily someone else came along and took over. It said supervisor on their back which made me feel better.. but then there wasn’t really much information given by them. It was lots of sitting and waiting and then they finally said just another 15mins and we’ll start the video you need to watch. More signs and communication would have been nice. There was about 32 climbing walls that were included in the jump and climb, they’re pretty good to be honest. The kids started off a bit scared at first, then built up the courage to get to the tops, trying different ones. The toilets needed attending to as they were gross, even the kids said they were dirty. Overall it was a good day out. We spent longer here than I thought we would.. but it definitely needs more attention and staffing in certain areas. Also, Could have done with another member of staff on the air slides, as there was just one member of staff that had to close one and open the other and then gonna to the other one when a child asked.

I had an absolute ball at this place .. I am 51 and was with my 12 year old niece! Climbing and Jumping! Super fun! The slide was ace too!

2hrs of great fun. Lots to do, the slide, basketball and dodge arena being hot spots. Have done clip and climb too and loved it! Went on a Sunday but didn’t feel at all crowded. Helpful staff and clean toilets. Also free lockers to put your belongings.

Visited for the first time with my eldest daughter and her 2 younger siblings fir her birthday treat. Was impressed from the minute we pulled up in the car park. Plenty of spaces baring in mine it was a Saturday during summer holidays. I side is clean fresh and modern, good music and smelt of sweet cherries My 3 children are all extremely sensory with socks but didnt complain at all about their jump socks. We booked in advance for the family 90 minute jump session followed by a full climb session for the 2 girls and an hour in the soft play with my 4yr old son so check in was very quick and easy. They all had a brilliant time. There was so much for then to do. Highlight of the afternoon for them was being able to help themselves to a variety of different flavour slushy drinks.

Visiting from Manchester and this was recommended by my sister. I must say, very good facilities for all ages! It does get very busy, but the size of the establishment means they are able to cater for the people attending. Car parking is first come first serve, so I’d recommend coming just before the hour marks to catch people leaving. Also, do everyone a favour and fill out your wavers online before coming.

Wanted to take my nephew who uses a wheelchair to this place. Turned up to see large steps with no ramp to enter the building. Went inside to ask and they have a ramp that can be used one step at a time. This is a barrier to even enter the building. Unfortunately I would not recommend this place for wheelchair users. It's a shame, we couldn't even enter to enjoy the the activities inside.

Fantastic play centre with lots of activities. Staff are friendly and venue is clean and well ventilated so kids don't get too hot. Would have given 5 stars but vending machines for drinks is cash only but wouldn't accept cash and having to 'upgrade' wristbands to use equipment in the same area was a bit of a con in my opinion.

First time coming here - came for my son's birthday (but not a party). Kids and hubby all had a great time and were hot sweaty messes by the end! Lots of seating available and good selection available at the café. Will definitely come back again!

First time at Ninja warrior with my two little ones (7 and 8) and they’ve had a blast. We knew in advance that they were not quite tall enough for some of the ninja course but there was still more than plenty to keep them occupied. We had the hour session. It would probably go for the extended session on a rainy day. The venue is clean and well maintained and staff all seemed friendly, helpful and welcoming. Will definitely be returning.

First time visiting and the kids had such a great time! Great activities available for all ages. The staff were all incredibly friendly and made sure the kids had a great experience. Would highly recommend!

We've come here a number with our 2.5yr old for the weekday morning toddler sessions. Honestly, you cannot fault the staff, they are always really friendly and seems genuinely keen to make sure you and the kids have a good time. My little boy loves it here, not only for the bouncing but for the array of toys they put out for the kids. You always get offered a hot drink included in the very reasonable price too. Absolutely worthy of 5 stars - excellent staff, great price, lovely atmosphere. 👍

Lovely experience on Saturday at Chelmsford and the staff there are very lovely. One girl in particular working upstairs gave my child a plaster and she even checked to see is she was allergic to it and that she was all ok! It made me happy to see that she was cared for. Thank you, will be returning!

My family and I attended Ninja warrior in Chelmsford last week and I just felt it really deserved a review! We were staying nearby at Walton-on-the-Naze and thought this would be something all the family would enjoy. For context we have a 15, 10,7, 3 and 8 month old. Right from the get go we were shown a warm welcome and given lots of useful information. Massive shout out to Paul who went above and beyond, nothing was to much trouble and he was friendly and helpful towards myself and all the family. We were concerned how my autistic son would deal with the transition between the tots session and the older ones session but Paul was happy for him to join in as it was quiet and this was so helpful. We all had a brilliant day, the facilities were great and there was something for everyone, even the baby! I would highly recommend visiting here! Thank you all at Ninja warrior ❤️

Great fun had by 9yr and 12yr old today. Paid for a 2 hr session which was on offer...well worth it. Didn't have their food ..the usual burgers pizzas and chips on offer which was reasonably priced. They had soya milk for my coffee which was a bonus ! Says no outside food but no one was bothered what you had. First time here ..will definitely be back !

A great charity firework display hosted by the Rotary Club. A lot of people attended this display. Maybe more fairground rides would have added to the occasion as the queues were very long for the two bigger rides. Couldn't see any places selling good coffee either. Other than that the fireworks and entertainment were very good. Fireworks lasted for 15 minutes and everyone enjoyed the main event. Well done to everyone that organised and manned this event.

I visited Admirals Park today to specifically see the memorial to the Witchcraft Executions in Chelmsford. An important part of our history that we must not forget.

A well maintained park with a nice route right through into the town. A play area for the children, plenty of picnic space and a mixture areas for a nice dog walk, with cool down spots in the river.

I highly recommend visiting Admirals Park and Tower Gardens for anyone looking for a peaceful and enjoyable outdoor experience in Chelmsford. The park is clean, safe, and accessible, with plenty of parking and easy access to public transport. A must-visit for nature lovers and families alike!

Beautiful gardens lovely for a picnic or a nice walk through. Tennis courts available if you want a game. Very peaceful

Simply beautiful garden with a separate play area...children love to visit again & again.Calming place for seniors as well.

Lovely park with playground suitable for younger children (up to 8), beautiful gardens, tennis courts and a bowling green.

I visited here a few weeks ago to see Justin Timberlake in concert. He was absolutely fantastic, giving a great performance and was brilliant live. Jess Glynn was his supporting act, and i have to say that although I'm not a great fan of hers, she too was brilliant live and has now changed my mind! Parking, however, was a nightmare. It took us 3 hrs to get into the venue, and that's because I had a disabled badge. This caused us to miss the start of Jess Glynn. Trying to get out of the venue was beyond a nightmare!!! Yes, it was disorganised. Yes, the young Marshalls just stood there rather than directing traffic, and yes, they never employed enough people. But what made it so damn dangerous was the behaviour of the general public. I witnessed countless rows, a fight, and had 6 cars almost take my car out, where they were so aggressive!!! One woman moved the barriers, threatened staff and a guy, and wacked my car with her door, getting out of it. Her behaviour was disgusting, but she didn't give a shit!!! I know a lot of people were blaming the racecourse, but the organisers were to blame for the shambles!!! For those members of the general public who behaved like animals. You should be ashamed of your behaviour!!! I'm just glad that no one was run over. It's a real shame as it put a massive dampner on the night. Would i go to see JT again? HELL YEAH!

A group of 8 attended the Duran Duran concert and loved the experience. A very well run event. Excellent facilities, especially within the premium standing area. Hopefully they put on more shows.

Like all weather Cheltenham plenty of room and bars. Unique course around the stand. Drove from Barnley Well worth a visit

Came here for a concert Saw Blue who wore brilliant, Olly Murs & Mark Wright Plenty of food & alcohol stools, but only 1 place to get a coffee Not good

Went on green king day . A party ofx15 if us including 90 year old . Made to walk round uneven ground to entrance .so with high heels on very uncomfortable, and for the 90 year old not good to walk all the way round . Got the golf buggy for 90 year old to the grandstand from the entrance which was good . Good variety of food and drink quite expensive but only to be expected . Found a table for us all where their was fake grass so good underfoot...we was their early so could get a good table. Easy to put bets on. Toilet was kept spotless through the day . Disco after in one of the tents ..but as coach was picking us up at 6 main carpark thought we better maje way back. When 90 year old was waiting for buggy for 25min and the que was really long.(to me most people didn't need the buggy and was being lazy) we was going to be late for our coach so 90year old walked back to main car park so definitely need to look into how they can manage this better .

Went to the fireworks today. We had the VIP tickets so we could go into the dirty tent. Floor full of stains. The fabric roof and sides were do dirty. I would of thought it would look better. I was disappointed. Staff were lovely. But it was a cold afternoon and no other building was open so everyone was freezing. Very disappointed with the venue. Outdoor food venders were so expensive.

Great Night. Lovely Venue. Really Good Service from Everyone. From the Minute we arrived to leaving 4 hours later, Well Done. But a Big Up to the Kitchen. Food was Superb.

Great day out at Lathcoats Farm Halloween event. We enjoyed the Halloween Hunt around the orchard with some stickers and an activity card. We then booked to go to the pumpkin patch. They have such a great range of pumpkins with lots of games and activities. We had a lovely lunch at the Bee Shed. The staff were doing great job as it was very busy and lots of food being ordered. We waited about 20mins but we arrived at the busiest time. Food was really nice and lots of empty plates. We spend the last hour seeing the animals and enjoying the tractors. A great morning out and I would recommend it highly.

We recently attended Apple Day here and had a lovely time. We purchased three types of apple juice (Meridian, Honeycrisp, and Kidd's Orange) and these were all distinct and all delicious. My friend enjoyed a cake, and the pulled pork was good. The kids enjoyed crafting and visiting the animals, and playing on the toy tractors. There were lots of nice photo opportunities with the pumpkins and the children loved the spooky maze. We've attended a few years in a row and will be back again next year.

Can’t recommend this farm enough. We experienced both the apple picking and the pumpkin patch and my 3 year old had the best time. There was a Halloween themed maze in the pumpkin patch that was so much fun. The staff are kind and helpful. The cafe was lovely and food was well priced. Lovely farm on site too.

Really lovely here, great farm, lots to see & do, they do lots of events through the year. Nice cafe, we went to Apple day, loved it, bought a nice pumkin ad well. Great shop, fresh eggs, they sell nice plants, very good for the price. Fresh veg, Play area for the children? I loved the Donkeys & pigs. Enjoy, you will love it.

We had a lovely morning at Lathcoats farm pumpkin patch, small but perfectly formed like the farm itself! Gorgeous collection of pumpkins which you could claim £2 off per person with your ticket. My 5 year old and 19 month old loved it, nothing too scary or overly Americanised. We got a range of beautiful pumpkins and also enjoyed the farm afterwards. We did the additional Halloween trail with my eldest, although I think £6 was a little steep but happy to contribute to the farm as we love it so much.

Absolutely brilliant Halloween trail. Love that it’s different from last years. Always so well thought out. The staff are so friendly and so much love and care goes in to all that they do! We will be back for the next trail. We love them. Thank you Lathcoats

We came to pick our own apple. We have been buying apples and their apple juice there for a while but never picked our own. What fun it was! We chose to come a little to late in the season but still plenty to fill our bag up! Had a lovely breakfast afterwards. All the staff is so so nice there! Thanks a lot a see you soon!!

Took my 3 grandkids here recently and was very impressed. The price was very reasonable for 2 hours of play. We went around 10am in the school holiday and it was not busy. The staff were great and the whole place was very clean. Really enjoyed our visit and would recommend.

I enjoyed this place until my experience today… the staff don’t seem to handle business very well as it was a weekend. There was a party going on and they brought out characters for this party however a few younger kids got excited and wanted to look at the characters, the party space seems to be in the corner of the main floor when you have all that upstairs space? Surely if you’re going to have character meet and greets for parties it wouldn’t be 1) 5 minutes long, and 2) in COMMUNAL areas. One staff member literally pushed kids away because it was ‘for the party’ Which I 100% understand!! I’d be annoyed if some random kids ran and crashed a party. But as I’ve had visits in the past, I’ve seen them do random meet and greets! - so kids who come regularly think it’s just a random meet and greet as they remember. You need to move your parties upstairs if your staff members are going to be pushing kids away/ putting their bodies in the way and knocking into them. I almost lost my temper as my 3 year olds almost got knocked down :) Don’t have a party in the middle of the floor on a Saturday , go upstairs. Make it accessible

Arranged a Special needs session here for the community group I run with Eden Oasis petting events in attendance. I couldn’t be more impressed. The staff were patient and kind to all the children. The activities that were included in the ticket cost, exceeded my expectations. Everywhere was clean and the food was brought out quickly. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and we were fortunate enough to have exclusive use of the venue for our event. This meant the children & their families could explore and enjoy the event. Look forward to arranging the next one.

This place is actually rancid. Visited today and won’t be returning! Firstly the toilets stank of urine, and there were potties with urine in just left by grotty parents who can’t clean up after their kids. These sat there for hours and no one inspected the toilets the whole time I visited. Staff weren’t cleaning any equipment except hoovering a few crumbs off the floor. There is also urine stains on the floors of the under 5s area (especially in the play house). Again it stinks of urine in there. Lastly there is zero input from the staff to keep the older kids out of the under 5s area or the under 2 area. There were no parents to be seen of the little delights who pushed my child off of the climbing frame head first. The sibling of this kid also tried to shut my daughter’s hand in the play house and thought this was hilarious. This area is out of view for staff and no one seems to care what’s going on despite the age rules.

Excellent indoor play area, best one I've been to. Spacious, reasonable prices for entry and food. Great security I felt very safe. Staff were really polite and helpful. Good variety of toys/structures. On top of that they had organised activities. My son loved the muppet show. (Photos of a small part of the toddler area)

This place is great fun for kids. Nice play frame and a smaller area devoted to little kids too. The events these guys do are fantastic. Would really recommend.

Happy place for kids with soft play area, trampoline and slides. There is also a separate play area dedicated for toddlers. The grown ups can sit around and watch the kids having fun while enjoying hot/cold drinks with freshly made sandwiches. The staff members were really friendly and cheerful too. Free parking on-site. All in all good place for kids.

Parked outside hall. Walked to river, very cool. Plenty grass area to picnic. 2 x Children's play areas. Recommend for a cheap afternoon out in pleasant surroundings for all the family.

Makes a very good venue for a party. It comes with a staffed bar, but anything else (food, disco, etc.) must be arranged yourself.

Really nice space , friendly staff , popular spot , but it is a pain to park . Last time I went I had to park in the main street. A victim of it's own success.

Really good venue for a party. DJ'd here for a 50th with around 150 guests. Great space, good acoustics and well stocked bar with excellent service.

Amazing friendly staff are always happy.

Clean and tidy playground. Good setback from the main road

Lovely food and drink at great prices combined with friendly atmosphere makes this a perfect venue.

Great... When you can get in. Tried booked a session online using the app, was told 'there is a restriction for this purchase (no explanation why), call your centre. Called the centre but no one to answer the phone. Guess I won't go. Thanks Riverside.

With the upgrade, you can see every entrance to the ⛸️🏊‍♀️🏋‍♀️ & the rest. My experience today was at the café & being at the ice rink. There are positives to the upgrade: you made the place real appealing with that big building having patterned & coloured windows & they could reshape the ice rink as well (you can see its ancience on the outside with that old logo when the current logo is near). Like I said in the first scentence, it is easier to go anywhere - there are symbols for which places there are, whether it is going up the escalator or it is downstairs. A negative to the upgrade is that, they removed the diving board from the water area but at least they added a slide. If you do not like the upgrade, put up because it is good for the environment. For when I was on the rink, it was a nice thing to have it cleaned up for the next session do it looks clear, branded & practical for us to use. I got scared that I could fall over & bang my head, at least I could have a good experience.

Home to the mighty Chieftains! I can only review this place based on it's Ice-skating offering and as a venue in which to watch Ice Hockey. Both of which it does very well. A well maintained center with ample parking. Sells decent enough snacks and coffee and is a great day out for families ice skating or watching the ice hockey which is huge fun and fantastic value.

My first time using the leisure centre since the old leisure centre was demolished and the new one built and it is greatly improved compared to how it used to be. Very nice building, very clean, friendly and professional staff and great facilities. I think I will be using it regularly from now on.

It takes a certain type of owner to carry out improvements and actually make the place worse! Fewer ringside seats, poorer sightlines and the cafe removed. What a shame!

Told to leave ice and then building for wearing a flat cap . The website said no baseball caps . I wear flat cap to protect a recent head injury but this was not excuse enough.

Absolutely awful booking system. A cranky user-unfriendly web page that requires far too many details before you can book. Requires setting up a membership, even though we’re not likely to come back, and why do you need my date of birth and address? Why do I need to specify adults and children if the price is the same? Top tip, when it asks for your address, give theirs. Nobody checks. Ice skating itself was reasonably priced for a 2hr session, but they let far too many people in meaning we’re all playing dodgems. Finally, why does hiring a skating aid cost more than the actual entry ticket?! D+ Could do better.

A nice park with plant centre, souvenir shop, rose garden, lily pond, fruits and vegetables garden, restaurant and exhibition hall. It’s a lovely place to spend a weekend with family and friends. Simply love the landscape with lots of beautiful plants and flowers. The food at restaurant is good too!

What a wonderful place. I went for a solo walk and had the best time wandering through the gardens. They’re full of colour, beautifully cared for, and there’s such a calm, happy feel everywhere you go. I went mid-week during term time. The sunshine made it even better. Perfect for anyone who loves nature, fresh air, and a bit of peace and quiet. Highly recommend

Nice gardens and displays, attentive staff although potentially a little too attentive on arrival. Unfortunately a few sections were closed on my visit for maintenance or works, so can’t give a full 5 star review. Prices are also very high making it less accessible for those on lower incomes.

It is away from city. Has a restaurant, lots of car parking. Bus facility is lesser. Nature lovers will like the place. The place seems beautiful with different flowers also peaceful. One could watch the colorful sections generally within an hour.

Beautiful, ever changing gardens. Plan to go back in a different season. Don’t think I had a favourite area, all so lovely. I would imagine there is plenty to see whatever time of year you visit. Friendly staff in the cafe. Lovely cakes. Sandwiches were very tasty, but lacked a respectable amount of filling.

Beautiful garden though a bit hard to get to on a weekday by train and buses. Shuttle bus available only at weekends. Love the rock garden and the restaurant with great scenic views. 😎My favourite is the Global Growth Vegetable Garden. Learned so much about origin of the most common vegetables. Love all the sculptures in the garden and the beautiful thatched house. Excellent food and love their cheese scone. Saw lots of robins. Staff are really friendly and helpful. Great shop too. Wonderful day out.

My first visit and not my last, didn’t realise the history of the place or the area. It is a place that cannot be done in one visit, there is so much to see. The garden centre has plants that are well worth buying and they are competitive priced, the compost is far superior in quality to what I have been buying elsewhere and I now will continue to purchase!

Visited on an open day when the artists studios were open. Such a lovely range of art and crafts on display. On non open days there us a selection of goods in the visitor centre. I particularly enjoyed smelling all the different candles and wax melts at L J Candles

Well worth a visit to discover original paintings, jewellery, screen printing, illustration, warm glass, encaustic art along with a host of other fantastic art produced by the talented artists who are only to happy to chat about what the do. The artists studios are situated in the stables visitor centre at Hylands house and is the only artists open studios in Essex where you can meet the artists face to face on Sundays and Mondays. Also Inside the Bookshop is a small galley space that is open every day

Excellent place to buy original artwork, hand made jewellery, stunning glassware, greetings cards, hand made scented candles, ceramics and lots lots all from the artists themselves. If you're looking for something different, then you must visit Hylands Artists Studios.

A hidden gem! Fantastic bunch of makers, with everything for fans of individual designs in everything from glass, jewellery, knitwear and textiles, prints and one-off pieces. A magical place.

Nice little cafe next to Artist Studio

Lovely place 👍

We have recently had my son’s 5th birthday party at the farm and play barn. It was brilliant from start to finish. The kids have exclusive use of the farm and had a little guided tour with cuddles with the animals plus my husband got to walk a goat 😂 and the play barn is also just for you so it’s just and your friends/family in there. Absolutely fantastic. The children loved it. Thank you so much!!

Clean on both sides of the fence . A lot of goats and quite a lot of do not feed signs which said feed the other end of the pen, a little confusing. Some animals were locked into sheds so only the very tall adults could see them. The play barn was good the food prices were as usual very high and another toilet would be nice. Ended the visit with the ride on bikes and tractors , About 20 kids all playing the same game with no arguments was a treat in itself. We had a good time and would happily go again

Visited here for a child’s birthday party and petting zoo tour. Team were very friendly and knowledgable. Lots to do for young kids and plenty of food and refreshment options. A really well thought out area. I didn’t get to explore much of the garden centre or cafe but will definitely be back to have a look around as looks lovely.

Such a cute farm! Kids loved feeding the animals, enjoyed the soft play and outdoor play cars (although not huge so prepare for weekends and holidays). The cafe just outside the farm serves delicious food and has friendly staff. Really recommend it here.

Thank you to all the staff at White Elm for an amazing birthday party for our daughter. After a tour around the farm we were in the soft play area for food, play and singing happy birthday. Our 4 year old has said it’s the best day ever! Somewhere we go on a regular basis for days out has now become our recommendation for anyone wanting to do a birthday party! Thank you all once again

Love this farm! Just the right amount of animals. Few little climbing frames and parks dotted around. Always clean and tidy. The tractors out the front are a massive hit and I love how they've upgraded the area. The soft play is also great for my two children.

A really nice garden centre with a tea room and an animal farm for children.

Fabulous place, we went on a whim today and had a marvellous time. Small enough that you are not walking for miles and are quite close to all the animals. Lovely atmosphere, friendly people and all the animals appeared healthy and engaged - great for photos. We bought annual passes, as it seemed a shame not too.

My partner and I visited here last week. It was a nice day out. Surprising how I've heard so little about this place. Quite a range of animals for a small zoo, even a vulture and a few penguins which were great. There's a gift shop for the kids and a small restaurant which looked nice but we didn't eat there. They are building and expanding this place for new enclosures and another, larger restaurant by the looks of it so we will visit again next year. I particularly enjoyed the lemur enclosure as well luckily arrived at feeding time and the staff gave some information about them while they climb about for food. It was about £15 each entry and it's about 3 hours to discover the whole place slowly so not bad value.

This was the first time we had visited since the week ot opened, and we were pleasantly surprised at how much it had changed. We spent well over 4 hours there, and our 7 year old grandson absolutely loved it. With more improvements ongoing, we will definitely return again soon to see what they have done.

My grandson and I had a great time here. There was a good variety of animals and a nice playground too. It was very disappointing in the respect that we did not see any butterflies and some of the enclosures seemed to be empty but on a nice sunny day, the playground helped add to the fun.

Be a keeper for the day was a birthday present for my wife. She had the most fantastic time . All the Keepers were very friendly and knowledgeable and you could tell they loved all the animals . Very surprised at the amount of animals she was able to get up close with feeding and training , bonus was we were able to watch and interact too . Highly recommend for any animal lovers .

We had a really good time, it was easy to walk around and enough to keep younger children entertained. We brought packed lunches and there was plenty of seating space to take a break. Soft play definitely aimed for young children.

We had a great time at Call Of The Wild Zoo. I purchased the reptile experience for my animal mad daughter. We had just over half an hour experience where she was able to hold some of the reptiles, feed a few others and be escorted around the enclosures by a lovely guide called Lauren. It was £35 for the child undergoing the experience and I had to pay £18 to accompany her. Given that this also includes day entry into the zoo I think it was well worth the money. The zoo itself it's quite small compared to others but there is still a good selection of animals. They also offer penguin, lemur, meerkat experiences as well as other options. My daughter is already asking when she can go back. I highly recommend a visit.

We've been here a couple of times to see shows with our kids. The theatre is small enough that any seat is a decent seat, and has booster seats available to help kids get a clear view of the stage. On this occasion, we saw Dino World and both my 4.5 and 1 year old absolutely loved it. It was very exciting, engaging, and funny for them. The place was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the events were fairly priced. We will look out for future shows here.

Small theatre, but cosy with it. At time of visit none of the coffee machines or taps where working so not a great start. Limited food options, would visit again but needs some attention to detail.

Great little theatre, saw made in Dagenham very good play, actors were fantastic for an amateur production.. The staff here are amazing really helpful and very knowledgeable.. highly recommended this theatre.

I have been visiting the Civic Theatre for many years as a local resident, many tribute nights and comedy leaving a mark on my memory. This is my first visit after their refurbishment. A dramatic improvement of decor & exterior fittings make this feel a much classier venue. Contrasting colours and better fixtures bring this theatre into the 21st Century. Seating is standard folding theatre fare with armrests, no discomfort after leaving from a fun packed show. The toilets are the biggest improvement and they're to be commended on the finished product.

Lovely theatre, bar, nice friendly face, great experience. Will go there again.

Super show and the staff we so welcoming and friendly. Needed assistance and the we so helpful and respectful. Well done!

First visit here for many years. Great production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Full of fun, laughter song and dancing. It was a very enjoyable afternoon. There's such a great schedule of forthcoming shows, I'll definitely be going again.

I surprised my daughter who is 12 years old to a Alpaca meet & greet experience. She had a great time, learning all about the Alpaca's getting to feed and pet them. The host was very knowledgeable and friendly, making the experience relaxed and fun. The Alpaca's are beautiful, well looked after and very inquisitive. My daughter absolutely loved every minute and the smallest of the herd Pablo was her favourite. We will definitely return for another visit, to do the Alpaca trekking. Thank you All Things Alpaca for making such a lovely experience a memorable one.

My Partner, Daughter and I visited All Things Alpaca yesterday and went out on a trek with Puzzle and Poncho. We had an amazing time! We loved walking the alpacas around the fields and orchards and it was really special that our 4 year old Daughter could be involved and help us hold the leads. Rebecca was lovely and told us lots of interesting Alpaca facts whilst we were trekking. It was particularly nice to hear all about the different personality traits of her 9 male alpacas. We got some lovely photos and really enjoyed ourselves. Thoroughly recommend All Things Alpaca!

My son and I had a wonderful trek today. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and the alpacas were super cute and clearly well looked after. The scenery was beautiful on the walk, it was all very well organised and the leader was in control at all times. We enjoyed the chat as we walked around as well as the adorable characters of the alpacas. Well worth a visit. There is also a cute little farm that is free to look round as well as a lovely farm shop.

We visit here most weeks to see the animals. It's only small but enough to see and do with children for an hour and half and then get coffee or lunch. It's super friendly too. My son (18monthd old) loves running around and getting up close to the animals! Today we did an Easter experience and held chick's and lambs it was so worth it and will definitely be booking onto more experiences with my son soon!!

We did the alpaca trek and it was incredible. The woman who owns the farm was really easy to talk to and gave us so much information about the farm and alpacas. They were so well cared for and calm and happy! Would absolutely come again.

Such a nice experience! The staff were super friendly and informative, and the Alpacas were so cute and nice to be around and take for the walk.

We enjoyed an Alpaca trek with the kids. Rebecca, the host, was super informative, and the overall experience was fun. The alpacas were generally easy enough for the kids to handle and they really enjoyed themselves from start to finish.

Amazing place, highly recommend. Everyone is super friendly, trails section is amazing and is always changing. Jumps and foam pit are fun to.

Wish I had DJ skills to fully appreciate. Had a good play on the foam pit and some trials lines a hardtail can manage. Awesome people running it, other riders friendly.

Great venue, a must visit to anyone in the area wjshing to improve their skill set......

Awesome. My son and his friend loved it

Fantastic day and brilliant people. It's so refreshing to find people who are so friendly and happy to help. If you're interested in bikes in any way, pay them a visit. You won't be disappointed

I went to radical bikes with my 3 children ages 3, 8 and 13, the guys are so friendly and approachable helped all the children in different ways, their knowledge is admirable! The work that's has gone Into the jumps is unreal!! Highly recommend

Fantastic site run by really cool couple. Family friendly, pro level .....everything you need in 1 spot!

Lots of parking available on any day, at anytime. Extremely quiet on Saturdays. Can tap to pay on buses.onkg tip I would give is, in the colder months note that it can get very cold and windy waiting for the bus. Sounds silly but the place is so open that you'll feel every gust of wind. Bus drivers are friendly

I have been using the Park and Ride shuttle service to attend a training course at Broomfield Hospital. It’s such an easy process, the staff are so polite and have been nothing but helpful. A doctor was telling me there was talk of stopping this service which would be a massive shame. I urge anyone who visits Broomfield to consider this option. It’s also £1.50 for staff to use. Bargain!!

What a fantastic service. Being new to the area and having an appointment in Chelmsford next week I decided to check out the Park and Ride. I am so impressed! Really takes the hassle out of trying to find somewhere to park in an unfamiliar city.

We've always had a great experience using the Park and Ride here. There's always plenty of parking available. There's a small inside waiting area with a toilet too. The buses arrive every 20 minutes or so, and it is only a short trip to the city centre for an incredibly cheap price (includes all day return ticket and parking). The drivers are friendly and helpful. The buses are clean and accept card/contactless or cash. Much easier and cheaper than trying to park in the city!

Easy to park. Plenty of spaces. Bus service regular and frequent. Value for money and saves trying to find a space in town or sit in traffic whilst doing so.

Great way to get to Broomfield hospital, buses from 6.30 to 19:30, no hassle trying to find a parking space at Broomfield or the expensive parking charges. Park and ride cost £3 parking and return journey by bus to hospital(bus pass holders get £1.50 discount). Last bus from hospital 19:45

Really easy to get to. Always plenty of parking in the morning, and the bus departures run like clockwork. It's only a shame the afternoon timetable drops to 20min intervals - always feels like a long time to wait!

Great track (recently replaced) we went for a school event and the only downside was the lack of parking due in the main to inconsiderate parking by the school minibus’s mostly taking 2 (and sometimes 3) spaces!

We hired a meeting room with catering. Facilities in the room were good, plenty of seating/tables for 20+ people. The room we used was the smaller one, with open doors on to a patio overlooking the pitch. Catering was great, keeping tea and coffee in good supply. The buffet was varied enough, but simple enough to be fully consumed. A good facility.

Despite the pitch being surrounded by a running track, a nice stadium and good view from the main stand. However, I did not like how cramped the terrace was.

Plenty parking. Free. Easy access. Friendly welcoming helpful staff. Hottest day ever and sports hall had air conditioning , for our badminton could not be better. Full marks. As a club we do lose out school hols when schools are booked on but generally fine. We book 2/3 courts which are always prepared for us. Not expensive. Roof lighting for us not the best.

Need to have more people on turnstiles for busy games (took us 20+ mins queuing to get in on new year's day), and as it incorporates an athletics track, you're quite far from the action. Depsite these issues, it's a good modern stadium with decent facilities and I would return.

It's a great stadium with (probably) everything you will need. For track and field specifically it seems like a really good place to train. The only hassle is booking a session. For some reason it is really tricky to understand on their website what hours are available and how to book them. I am told the app is a better experience but I haven't had the time to try it. You can always call to ask for availability and the staff are always helpful. Overall haven't had a bad experience.

It's great that CCFC have a permanent home but this is not a football stadium. The pitch is surrounded by a running track so there's very little atmosphere because the supporters are so far from the touchline. The bar staff are delightful and a couple of real ales were available. I don't do burgers and hotdogs etc. but if that's your thing then you're in luck. A proper big catering van with a big queue with people getting served quickly.

Excellent gallery, lots of great artwork and the staff are very helpful. Perfectly positioned on Bond Street, feel free to wander in and have a browse and no doubt you'll find something that catches your eye! I was on the hunt for a Marvel piece and they had loads. Excellent city scapes too. Well recommended..just have a look and I'm sure you'll see something you like there.

Absolutely love this gallery, we went in to see some art work. No pressure from Carrie Ann or Ian the Manager, we wandered around and decided to buy a Sheree Valentine Daines. I really love her work and its also an investment. Thank you Carrie Ann, thankful for the interest free credit. 😆

A wonderful experience to view some beautiful art. As an artist myself, it's a pleasure to see other work. It was great to speak with Lorraine about art and things in general.

I would like to thank Carrie Ann. We are delighted with our artworks by Fabien Perez, Gary Benfield and Tom Butler. Carrie Ann thank you for your help and guidance and for all the information on these artists, what a pleasure it was talking with you. I shall be highly recommending you to all my friends and family.

We picked up our Dan Pearce art at the weekend and are over moon with the art and the service of the Gallery, Nathan was fantastic to deal with. Highly recommend!

Fantastic service. Very professional and they go the extra mile to make the experience more personal. Ian is a lovely chap and a pleasure to do business with. Thank you.

Found the perfect painting, beautiful works of art. The staff were all helpful & friendly. Would recommend to anyone looking for something different.

Nice walk along the tow path up to Barnes Mill Lock and back. There are no facilities/tea room like at Paper Mill Lock, and there is no public parking unlike Paper Mill Lock which is run by the local farmer rather than the IWA.

Such a beautiful walk, very quiet and peaceful. There are lots of houseboats on the river, which give the area character and charm.

Enjoyable amble by the river up to Barnes Mill, first time visit, it's lacking in car parking spaces & facilities, (location cm26ny) we were lucky to find a spot on edge of road, the museum is a short walk so when this opens maybe you could use this as a base, quite a few boats and could be a nice spot to people watch during summer.

Great place for a walk, picnic & paddle... parking is poor

One of my favourite places to sit and just be! Such a beautiful quiet spot, ideal location for walks and picnics. One of my happy places - just wish I could afford a boat there.

Beautiful idilic lock close to Chrlmsford, great place to take a stroll.

What a pretty little spot, an easy walk into Chelmsford, plenty of places for the dogs to swim, only downside is parking can be a problem, well worth a visit though.

Lovely clean grounds. Great views. Easy flat walk. Water and bird life to view. Dogs enjoy the area too. Lots of play grounds and fields.

There is easy parking and wonderful walks along the marshland walks. The dog loves running up and down the slopes while I admire the views and watch the wildlife. There's a lovely park for the children and exercise equipment for the adults. For those who like a little peace and quiet there's the lovely flowerbeds where you can sit and breath in the scents.

It's a nice place for walking dogs, playing for kids, sitting in peace being surrounded by blessings of nature.

Nice walk here! Can go all the way along the raised grass paths to nearly north Fambridge! Lovely fields with cows too! Nice views!

It's got everything you need. Football cricket nice walk around the lake especially at noon on a summers day. Makes you realise how pretty the planet can be. Great for dog walks and my little rabbit Yorkshire loves it.

Always love to go in compass garden. Peace, clean , fresh soothing wind 🙈 and green environment refresh busy mind. I love to see Swan which is the symbol of love. We Struggled for a while to click picture of Swan in beautiful way but we made it😊

Just a beautiful place to walk. Has a great skate park as well for the kids.

Really needs to be accessable by all its 2023 still not disabled friendly! They just upgraded the crossing its still not disabled friendly and not fit for purpose

Is a lovely place very relaxing. Very good for walking the dog can be a bit muddy in some areas has a lot of different wildlife

Really lovely and peaceful here. Do not follow sat nav though as it will attempt to take you via a private road...

Great for walks

Fantastic nature walks with well maintained paths. Beautiful scenery and fens.

Lovely ĺocal walk leading onto River Crouch around South Woodham and beyond

Great walk in covid times, lovely for nothing but relaxing exercise.

Gallery 43 saved me with three bespoke mounts in a really short time frame to help me with a last minute exhibition. I am so grateful for their help, advice and super quick support!! The team are so friendly and inviting and I won’t be going anywhere else for my framing needs now! Thank you so much for your help and assistance! Completely recommend to anyone for framing needs! Also the artist work and products around the store are all beautiful and really worth a look when you visit!

I took in a large Matisse for framing, and love the custom frame with non-reflective glass. Would highly recommend. The staff were also very helpful when I returned for some smaller off the shelf frames.

I've used Gallery 43 on number of occasions to frame cross stitch. Always very helpful from start to finish, framing always looks amazing.

Used for their framing service. Very friendly service and a quick turnaround, considering we ordered two large frames for our phitos only a few days before Christmas. The end product is excellent with amazing quality

Utterly disgusted with my customer experience today. Went in to have a picture frame made with a mount I had provided to resize. The shop assistant from the outset was too busy to listen to what I needed. She huffed when she couldn't understand then rolled her eyes.when I asked if they could match a new custom frame with one from their ones off the shelf she abruptly said no while trying g to serve other customers before finishing with me . I left the shop ...to make this worse we was followed by said woman to the the jewellery shop where she proceeded to ask what our problem was . I've never been harrased like this before so unprofessional and as a photographer that has used them before will no longer be returning . I do not pay good money to be humiliated in the street .

Utterly superb service and so helpful if you are a bit dithery like I can be at times. I have used the on numerous occasions for framing my cross stitch which if you have spent hour after hour carefully stitching you want your work to be beautifully framed. Believe me I have seen the results of poor framing so when you find good work you hang on to them. It isn't cheap but then the finest work isn't as the saying you get what you pay for is so often true.

Lockdown has prevented me from visiting the gallery in person, but I was still able to order online. All my questions were answered swiftly, professionally and accurately and my item was delivered so well packaged and arrived remarkably quickly. Perfect piece, exactly as pictured and described. Thanks!

We bought a piece this afternoon from here. The lady who dealt with us was so friendly and helpful. It was a pleasure to shop here. It wasn't out 1st purchase and it won't be our last. Thanks.

Love Chelmer Fine Art. The staff are always really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable and you can always find a picture/painting/sculpture/vase that you'll fall in love with and want to buy

Good range of pictures. Very helpful in finding Artists pictures for us. Cannot fault the framing service Gallery 43 offers.

Orderd a couple of pieces very nice and good service .they came extremely well packaged and shipped

Would purchase from again they sourced the item I wanted no issues when I called for general questions the staff are nice and helpful good service would recommend

Excellent choice of paintings, probably the best place for art in the Chelmsford area, will be visiting again soon.

Lovely gallery, varied art collection and sculptures. Friendly customer service.