What's Essex like?
Essex is a family-friendly place known for its bars and restaurants. Simply book a local tour to enjoy your stay a little more. Plan a fun excursion to Melbourne Stadium and Chelmsford City Racecourse while here. And while you're here, be sure to stop by Chelmsford Cathedral and Hylands House and Park.
What is there to see near Essex?:
- Chelmsford Cathedral (0.1 mi/0.1 km from the city centre)
- Melbourne Stadium (1.5 mi/2.4 km from the city centre)
- Hylands House and Park (2.2 mi/3.6 km from the city centre)
- Leez Priory (7.3 mi/11.7 km from the city centre)
- Hatfield Forest Country Park (13.4 mi/21.6 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Essex?:
- Chelmsford City Racecourse (7.6 mi/12.3 km from the city centre)
- Braintree Village (10.3 mi/16.6 km from the city centre)
- Festival Leisure Park (10.4 mi/16.7 km from the city centre)
- Five Lakes Resort (14.6 mi/23.5 km from the city centre)
- Colchester Zoo (17.7 mi/28.4 km from the city centre)
Other popular Essex attractions
- Layer Marney Tower
- Mountfitchet Castle
- Hedingham Castle
- Epping Forest
- Mercury Theatre