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Galleywood Common Walk

Galleywood Heritage Centre, The Common, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8TR

  • 15 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

A walk around part of Galleywood common with stops and interpretations of various buildings and points of interest. The walk will start and finish at the Galleywood Heritage Centre.

Located on Galleywood Common, the Heritage Centre’s main building is a conversion of the 1920s grandstand from the hey days of horse racing. A listening bench in the grounds has stories from yesteryear from the Galleywood residents past & present.
Just outside the grounds on Galleywood Common, the track of the old racecourse can be seen. A short walk across the free public car park close by brings visitors to the remains of the Napoleonic-era Star Fort earthworks which has an interpretation board.
Sensible shoes and appropriate clothing should be worn in case of inclement weather.

The Horseshoe tea room will be open after the walk for hot and cold drinks, hot food and home made cakes. Check opening hours on website nearer the time.

Timings

Tuesday 15 September:
1100

Location & directions

Galleywood Heritage Centre, The Common, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8TR

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Book your place for this event via the Chelmsford Heritage Open Days website - weblink below.
Booking website:
https://www.chelmsfordhod.co.uk
Booking opens:
31 Jul 2026 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
14 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

As rough ground in places not suitable for prams, .pushchairs, wheelchairs or buggies.. The Centre itself is fully accessible.

Additional information

Max number of people:
24
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s)

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