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Galleywood Common Guided Walk

The Common, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8TR

  • 10 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

A guided walk around Galleywood Common where once a racecourse stood.

Located on Galleywood Common, the Heritage Centre’s main building is a conversion of the 1920s grandstand from the hey days of horse racing. A listening bench in the ground has stories from yesteryear from the Galleywood residents past & present. Just outside the grounds on Galleywood Common, the track of the old racecourse can be seen.

A short walk across the free public car park close by brings visitors to the remains of the Napoleonic era Star Fort earthworks which has an interpretation board. The walk will follow part of the track of the old racecourse and will visit the remains of the earthworks the exterior of St Michael’s Church and more. Sensible shoes and clothing should be worn in case of inclement weather. In the Heritage room there will be various displays, photographs and information about the racecourse and much more.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 10 September:
1030

Location & directions

The Common, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8TR

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please advise if you need to cancel to enable us to give the space to another.
Booking website:
https://www.chelmsfordhod.co.uk

Accessibility details

As the walk is across grassy areas please wear suitable footwear.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
30
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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