Galleywood Heritage Centre Archives Talk
The Common, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8TR
The talk about Galleywood’s History will include photographs from our archives and cover the racecourse, the two windmills, Napoleonic remains and much more. As well as attending the talk, visitors can look around the Heritage Centre 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.
In the Heritage room there will be various displays, photographs and information about the racecourse and much more.The Horseshoe tea room will be open before and after the talk for hot and cold drinks and home made cake.
Timings & Tours
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 1400
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
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 50
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
