Chelmsford campsites
Famous as the sole city in Essex, there's a cathedral, river and RHS garden to draw your interest here. Stretch your legs around elegant Hylands House, give the kids a trampolining sesh at Jump Street and try a little fishing at Hanningfield Reservoir. It's all in arm's reach from these Chelmsford campsites.
5 Chelmsford campsites
Osea Meadows
Maldon, Essex (11.2 miles)
Family park on the banks of the Blackwater Estuary. Onsite entertainment, a snack hut, a cafe and restaurant!
Seabrook's
Little Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex (6.4 miles)
A back-to-basics tent campsite in Little Leighs, enjoy the Essex countryside to venture to Chelsmford.
Kelvedon Hatch Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Doddinghurst, Essex (9.9 miles)
In the heart of rural Essex, the Club Site at Kelvedon Hatch is within striking distance of the Essex coast.
Golden Grove
Great Saling, Braintree, Essex (11.3 miles)
An adult only site set in picturesque parkland ideal for peace and quiet. Open all year round and dog friendly.
Hadleigh Park
South Benfleet, Essex (13.8 miles)
Year round safari tent glamping with stunning mountain bike trails and activities in Essex.
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Things to do in Chelmsford
This city's just 33 miles from London's busy streets and sits in the heart of Essex - making it a lovely day escape or a spot for a longer getaway.
Top of your list should be a browse around the beautiful Chelmsford Cathedral. Parts of the cathedral are over 800 years old and this striking building is steeped in history, once the source of fierce feuding in the Wars of the Roses.
Another stunning landmark is Hylands House, nestled along the edge of the city, with more than 500 acres to explore. It's Grade II listed, boasting extensive grounds, a scrummy cafe and a castle themed adventure play ground for your youngsters.
Equally gorgeous for nature lovers is Hyde Hall with its good looking RHS gardens, a short drive outside of town.
And if your cubs are ready for some indoor fun, give them a look around the Chelmsford Museum and the Essex Regiment Museum for some shiny armour and quirky pieces from history. Then test out your somersaults on the incredible trampolines at Jump Street - you're sure to be flying high in no time!
For more thrills, Chelmsford has a top racecourse where you can watch all the action and it's also a winner for cricket fans, home of the Essex County Ground.
Chelsmford has no less than 1,500 acres of parks, nine of which have been awarded Green Flag status. Take a stroll and admire the posies at Admirals Park, Central Park and Danbury Common and Lingwood - and that's just the start of it.
Keen to catch a whopper? You need the pleasant surroundings of the Hanningfield Reservoir with its 800 acres of beauty and a dedicated trout fishery.
The surrounding area is also packed with interesting places to explore. The city is only 30 minutes by train from the centre of London - so why not go and see the Crown Jewels? Just north of the city you can swoop up, up and away in hot air balloon ride with Virgin Balloon Flights - and nothing could be lovelier at sunset.