Things to do with kids in Chelmsford and Essex

Chelmsford is the only city in Essex and the county’s main cultural hub.

There are lots of things to do with kids in Chelmsford and Essex, from indoor activities to parks and gardens.

Chelmsford itself is a busy retail centre, just 35 minutes from London by train.

The city is home to the Hylands Estate, a country park that runs regular activities for children, and two museums: Chelmsford Museum, which recounts the area’s history, and the Essex Police Museum.

There are many parks with facilities for families, including Chelmer Park with its outdoor gym equipment and impressive slides, and Coronation Park, which has an innovative play area.

Other attractions in the area include Stock Windmill and Essex Outdoors, which offers adventure activities from climbing to quad biking. It's also home to some major car boot sales, so if you want to offload that outgrown baby gear or search for second-hand bargains, check out our listings today.

Plus there all the usual family-focused places you’d expect from a busy city, such as soft play, a swimming pool and cinemas, brilliant venues for children's parties, and regular baby activities to keep tiny tots entertained.

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Pregnancy Yoga 8 Week Immersion Course (face to face) (5.0 miles)

Ingatestone

Free taster: Sun 2nd Oct 1-3pm Course Dates: Sun 9th Oct 1-3pm - 27th Nov This Pregnancy Yoga Immersion Course is designed to offer a broad range of information, method...

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Encanto! Summer School 8-12 August 2022, Shenfield Parish Hall (9.6 miles)

Shenfield

Dance, Sing and Act your favourite numbers from Encanto! with a performance at the end of the week. This exciting, fun summer school will take place at Shenfield Parish Ha...

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Popstar Recording Studio Kids Party in Chelmsford (0.0 miles)

Chelmsford

The Ultimate Kids Party in Chelmsford. Record like Popstars and make a CD in a top pro recording studio in Chelmsford. Amazing fun! Visit https://astarkidsparties.co.uk...

A-Star Kids Parties...Popstar Recording Studio Party Chelmsford (0.0 miles)

Chelmsford

The Ultimate Kids Party Chelmsford. Record like Popstars and make a CD in a top pro recording studio near Chelmsford. Amazing fun! Visit https://astarkidsparties.co.uk ...

Activitots - Multi Sport Classes (0.0 miles)

Chelmsford

A multi-sport class for preschoolers and toddlers. Sports covered in classes: hockey, basketball, football, rugby, cricket and tennis. Other skills included: young yoga, ...

Magical miniature pony parties (0.0 miles)

Chelmsford

Miniature Shetland ponies available for parties on or off site. Based in Chelmsford and will travel throughout Essex and surrounding area. Party room available

Parkour Parties (0.0 miles)

Chelmsford

Team Traceur offer bespoke Parkour classes throughout Essex. All our coaches are qualified and DBS checked and able to run sessions for children from 18months+ in all aspec...

Leos play bus Ltd (0.0 miles)

Chelmsford

We are a new family run business based in Chelmsford Essex which covers all the surrounding areas. Offering a fantastic Party or just play Environment for your children....

Leos play bus Ltd (0.0 miles)

Chelmsford

We are a new family run business based in Chelmsford Essex which covers all the surrounding areas. Offering a fantastic Party or just play Environment for your children....

Naturally Happy Families: Chelmsford and Witham Sling Library (0.0 miles)

Chelmsford And Surrounding Areas

Naturally Happy Families: Chelmsford and Witham Sling library and Babywearing Consultancy is run by Chiara and Carol, babywearing consultants and babywearing peer supporter...

Dr Magdalena Kostka - piano and violin lessons (0.0 miles)

Chelmsford

I am a highly experienced music teacher (PhD, MA, MMus). I have been teaching the piano and violin to children and adults for twenty years. Each lesson is specifically tai...

Central Baptist Church Toddler Tuesdays (0.0 miles)

Chelmsford

An opportunity for babies and pre-school children to play in a safe environment whilst offering friendship, refreshments, singing, stories and support to parents and carers...

Dads & Toddlers (0.0 miles)

Chelmsford

A playgroup for 0-5 year olds, for dads and their little ones. We meet for 2 hours every fourth Saturday for time with our children, bacon rolls, tea/coffee and a chat.

Galleywood childrens centre (0.1 miles)

Chelmsford

We offer a range of services to families with children aged 5 years and under. The centre is managed by 4Children, working in partnership with Essex County Council, fam...

Chelmsford Tree Surgeon (0.1 miles)

Chelmsford

Chelmsford Tree Surgeon specialising in tree cutting, tree pruning, stump removal, stump grinding, hedge trimming and emergency tree work. ​Welcome to Chelmsford Tree Su...

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Resin Driveways 4 U (0.1 miles)

Chelmsford

Resindriveways4u has been one of the best driveway and paving design development Construction Companies in Essex England, UK, since 2010. Hire dedicated paving contractor p...

Arts & crafts for babies from Creation Station (0.1 miles)

Braintree & Dunmow

BUY ONE GET ONE FREE TASTER OFFER for new bookings. Award winning classes from the national leader in children’s arts & crafts! Give your baby a unique learning & dev...

Chelmsford Theatre (0.1 miles)

Chelmsford Essex

Hosting everything from comedy and theatre to live music and large-scale touring productions and an annual pantomime. our venue is an essential cultural hub in the heart of...

Chelmsford Library (0.1 miles)

Chelmsford

Events and Exhibitions Services Available: Internet Photocopying Service Fax Service Book Talk Is reading books your passion? Do you love sharing your disco...

NCT Antenatal Classes in CHELMSFORD - Sociable, Informative and Fun! (0.1 miles)

Chelmsford

With a full 17 hours of evidence-based information and practical skills to grow your knowledge of birth and early parenting, an NCT Antenatal course is the most comprehensi...

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