Local Area

Explore the local landscape on our doorstep.

What's Around The Hare

Get inspired to visit the local area around The Hare. Here are a few attractions to help you find the perfect reason to explore what our community has to offer right on our doorstep.

Chelmsford Museum

See, smell, touch and hear Chelmsford's past and think about Chelmsford's present at Chelmsford Museum. It is open daily, with a wide range of displays and changing exhibitions.

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Adventure Castle | Hylands House

Hylands Estate is home to an award-winning accessible castle-themed adventure playground. The playground boasts four-meter-high castle battlements with portcullis and a cool drawbridge entrance with dedicated play areas for children above and below the age of six.

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Chelmer Valley Local Nature Reserve

Chelmer Valley Local Nature Reserve is approximately 2.5km from Valley Bridge to Victoria Road and links Chelmsford city centre to large residential areas across the north of the town via foot and bike paths through to Broomfield. The site is well loved and includes the stretch of the river known locally as ‘the Bunny Walks’. A lovely place of calm in the city centre.

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