Chelmsford

Properties and events in Chelmsford

Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.

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“The Chelmsford Blue Plaque Challenge” an Illustrated talk by Alan Pamphilon

Galleywood Heritage Centre, The Common, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8TR
In person
Pre-booking required

The Chelmsford Civic Society were invited a few years ago by Chelmsford City Council to increase the number of people recognised by Blue Plaques in Chelmsford.

A Virtual Tour of 26 High Street in Chelmsford - Dr Benjamin Pugh's Mansion House

Chelmsford, Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

A virtual tour of 26 High Street in Chelmsford - Dr Benjamin Pugh's Mansion House.

A Virtual Tour of 59 New Street - The Old Police Station

Chelmsford, Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

Join us for this virtual tour of the old place station in New Street, Chelmsford.

A Virtual Tour of Saracens Head Hotel

Chelmsford, Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

A Virtual Tour of Saracens Head Hotel revisits the history of this centuries old building which was one of many coach houses in Chelmsford.

Beaulieu Palace - New Hall School Circular Walk

Beaulieu Community Cabin,, Taylor View, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3HS
In person
Pre-booking required

Ever wondered about New Hall school and how it came to be?

Canal History Walk

Metro Bank, 38 High Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1BE
In person
Pre-booking required

Gently walk from the busy City Centre along the now peaceful waterway which was once the major transport route supplying the then town with heavy goods.

Caught, Caged and Condemned Talk

Patch, 5-6 Grays Brewery Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QR
In person
Pre-booking required

Step into Chelmsford’s darker history, where justice was swift, public and often painful.

Chelmsford Black History Walk

Anne Knight Building, Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1LW
In person
Pre-booking required

This walk which will take in the Cathedral and points of the High Street along to the non-conformist cemetery in New London Road.

Chelmsford Cathedral

Chelmsford Cathedral, New Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1NX
In person
Pre-booking required

We will be offering Introduction Tours of the Cathedral and a rare opportunity to visit our hidden gem, The Knightbridge Library (Bookable Tours).

Chelmsford Miniature Railway Open Evening

Chelmsford Miniature Railway, Meteor Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2RL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Chelmsford Miniature Railway is open for an evening of free rides and tours.

Chelmsford Star & Our Coop History with Tea and Cake

Patch, 5-6 Grays Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QR
In person
Pre-booking required

Take part in a Co-op History Bingo game, reminisce and share any memorabilia.

Chelmsford's Heritage Podcast

Chelmsford, Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

Alan 'The Hat' Pamphilon and James 'Man About Country' Lawrence discuss all things Heritage.

Chelmsford's Industrial Past Exhibition

Shire Hall, Tindal Square, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1EH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us in the foyer of Shire Hall for this exhibition featuring Marconi, Hoffmann, Crompton and Christy.

Chelmsford’s Dark Witch History Walk

Bell Meadow, Chelsmford Market, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1LE
In person
Pre-booking required

Elly your guide will take you on a tour of the city centre and will talk about some of the stories from the witch trials in Chelmsford.

From Marconi to O’Rahilly’ The development of radio entertainment in the UK Talk With Ray Clarke

Patch, 5-6 Grays Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QR
In person
Pre-booking required

Much is known of the early days of broadcasting: Marconi, Dame Nellie Melba, Cpt. Peter Eckersley and the British Broadcasting Company …. later the British Broadcasting Corporation, but what happened next, and who made it happen?

Galleywood Common Walk

Galleywood Heritage Centre, The Common, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8TR
In person
Pre-booking required

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.

Galleywood Village Walking Tour

Essex County Council, Galleywood Library, Watchouse Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8PU
In person
Pre-booking required

A walk around the older streets of Galleywood with stops and interpretations of various buildings and points of interest. The walk will start and finish outside Galleywood Library in Watchouse Road

Hylands House Open Day

Hylands House, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8WQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Hylands House is open fro its monthly open day with extra activities for Heritage Open Days.

Mayoral Parlour Tours

Chelmsford City Council, Civic Centre, Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1JE
In person
Pre-booking required

An opportunity to meet the Mayor of Chelmsford and to learn about their civic role, the events they attends and to see the Mayoral regalia.

Mrs Wells, the wife of the former Oaklands House owner Fred Wells Talk

Chelmsford Museums, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQ
In person
Pre-booking required

During our free Heritage Open Days weekend, join our tour guide Rachel as she returns with one of her popular talks as Mrs Wells, the wife of the former Oaklands House owner Fred Wells.