A Tudor-style knees-up at Newland Hall
Visiting for a wedding? Situated four miles west of Chelmsford, this sprawling country estate has a large picturesque 15th-century Tudor manor house as its centrepiece - complete with moat. It's surrounded by bloom-filled gardens, lakes and miles of rolling Essex countryside. Many couples say their vows in the Henry VIII room, which boasts hand-carved Tudor beams and original features, with fantastic views across the grounds.
Journey through the city at Chelmsford Museum
Set in Oaklands Park, this fascinating free museum charting the history of Chelmsford offers a pick-and-mix of exhibitions, from collections of fossils and coins to the history of the Essex Regiment. Highlights include a live beehive and the Bright Sparks Exhibition, which looks at how key industrial pioneers such as Marconi, Hoffmann and Marriage established factories in the city.
Catch the train into London
Trains run regularly from Chelmsford to Liverpool Street Station, so you can be among some of London's most famous sights within 35 minutes. Browse the antiques and cutting-edge fashions of Spitalfields Market or head further into the city to see St Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London. Looking for a cheap hotel Near Newland Hall? Travelodge Chelmsford Hotel is a 15-minute car journey away. To the north of the venue is Travelodge Stansted Great Dunmow Hotel, handy for the airport.