Go Chelmsford...

Need some colour and culture in your life? A great museum, a glorious stately house, or an inspiring musical concert? Perhaps top shopping, lively streets and pavement cafés are more you. Then again there's always first-rate cricket, visit Chelmsford

helmsford - Colour and culture

And if you love to party, this is the home of ground-breaking festivals such as ESSEXstreetdiversions 24-25 May, a glittering showcase of the best in world street theatre, 3foot People Festival 1-4 July, especially for the kids and The Fling - an Outdoor Soiree of Cabaret & Music, an entirely new mini festival for the Essex cultural calendar 5 July. Add regular continental markets and some of the best shopping in Essex and you'll find that the street scene is never dull.

The fun continues in the lush parkland of historic Hylands House with musical events, craft fairs, exhibitions and workshops. Buy beautiful handmade items from resident artists at the Stables Centre and linger in the gift shop and cafe.

Chelmsford is a dynamic cultural centre with great museums and heritage sites including a colourful 15th century cathedral. For sporty types, there's the Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre, top quality Essex County cricket, and the new Great Leighs Racecourse set to open this year.

2 for 1 offer for Hylands House, Chelmsford, Essex

Hylands House is a grade II listed building set in 574 acres of landscaped parkland on the outskirts of Chelmsford. Price Band B £2 - £4.99

Download and complete a 2 for 1 voucher and present it at Hylands House for reduced price admission. For vouchers and other special offers at more attractions please go to www.visiteastofengland.com/letsgo. To check opening times please contact the attraction on Tel: 01245 605500