Chelmsford

The county town of Essex - Chelmsford was granted its market charter by King John in 1199. It is internationally known as the birthplace of broadcasting - Guglielmo Marconi building the world's first radio factory here in 1899. The 15th C. parish church is England's second smallest cathedral. Enjoy first-class sporting and leisure facilities (County Cricket Ground), shopping, special events, parks (18th C. Hylands House) and a vibrant cultural scene.

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