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There are many places of interest within the Borough of Chelmsford, including the 18-arch Victorian railway viaduct that spans the River Can in Central Park. One of three railway viaducts in the town that carry the Great Eastern Main Line. The Viaduct was constructed during 1842 by the Eastern Counties Railway Company and opened for passenger traffic on 29 March 1843.
Chelmsford Cathedral which is located directly behind The Shire Hall. Originally called St Mary's Church, it became a Cathedral when the Diocese of Chelmsford was created in 1914. It is officially the second smallest in England behind Derby Cathedral, although many Chelmsfordians believe their Cathedral is in fact the smallest.
Henry VIII's former Palace of Beaulieu is situated in nearby Boreham, now occupied by the New Hall School.
Other places to visit include the RHS Garden, Hyde Hall at nearby Rettendon, and there are numerous open spaces in the town, including Admirals and Central Parks.
In nearby Writtle, where Robert the Bruce is said to have married his second wife Elizabeth de Burgh in 1302. The village also has English Royal connections, with King John building a hunting lodge there in 1211. Much of the site now lies within the grounds of Writtle College, the internationally famous centre for horticulture and agriculture.
A few miles away is the attractive village of Pleshey, where stand the ruins of a once important castle mentioned in William Shakespeare's play Richard II. The entire circuit of the castle walls can still be traced in the village streets.
The Shire Hall is situated at the top of the High Street. Opened in July 1791 and built by local Architect and County Surveyor John Johnson it features a Portland Stone façade. One of the oldest and most prominent buildings in Chelmsford, it was built as a Court house, which it has remained to this day.
Hylands House and Park just to the west of the town is a country house and parkland, saved from dereliction and purchased by the local council in 1966 after the death of the last private owner. Much damaged by fire and vandalism by the time of the sale, the house has now been completely restored by Chelmsford Borough Council. The house dates originally from 1730, and the park (currently 574 acres or 232 ha) was landscaped by Humphry Repton. It is open to the public and used for a wide range of community events. It is also available for weddings and other private hires including conferences etc.
The park has hosted the annual V Festival every penultimate weekend in August since 1996.
World Scout Jamboree 2007
The 21st World Scout Jamboree was held at Hylands Park from 27th July to 8th August 2007.
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