Forests & woodlands · East of England
Galleywood Common - Open Access Land
In or near Margaretting.
Galleywood Common - Open Access Land is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chelmsford · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Galleywood Common - Open Access Land is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.6940°, 0.4602°.
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Official information
Galleywood Common is an open access land and local nature reserve offering a large green space for various outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy facilities such as picnic areas, play areas, and sports facilities, as well as the opportunity to explore the natural environment.
From the Wikipedia article
Galleywood Common is a 44.6 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Chelmsford in Essex, near the village of Galleywood. It is owned and managed by Chelmsford City Council. Galleywood Common was recorded in the Domesday Book. Its diverse habitats include heathland, woodland, scrub, grassland, ponds and mire. It has a wide variety of fauna. London Hill and Margaretting Road go through the common.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.6940, 0.4602
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Galleywood
- Postcode
- CM2 8TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maldon
- Nearest railway station
- Chelmsford — 4.8 km
- Official site
- www.chelmsford.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: r8726558 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Galleywood Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Galleywood Common - geograph.org.uk - 48183.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Galleywood Brickworks
Historic houses · 0.3 km
Galleywood War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Widford
Villages · 1.0 km
Galleywood
Villages · 1.0 km
Galleywood Village sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.1 km
Old Water Pump
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Hylands House
Historic houses · 2.5 km
Margaretting Memorial Wheel Cross
Memorials & monuments · 3.0 km
Margaretting Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 3.1 km
Margaretting
Villages · 3.1 km
Museum of Chelmsford
Museums · 3.2 km
Chelmsford Museum
Museums · 3.2 km
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Galleywood Village sign
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Old Water Pump
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Places to eat & drink
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The Anchor
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The Star & Garter
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The Bay Horse
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The Nags Head
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The Tulip
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Galleywood Common - Open Access Land?
- Galleywood Common - Open Access Land is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM2 8TR), in the parish of Galleywood.
- What is Galleywood Common - Open Access Land?
- Galleywood Common - Open Access Land is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Galleywood Common - Open Access Land?
- The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM2 8TR.
- Who owns Galleywood Common - Open Access Land?
- Galleywood Common - Open Access Land is owned by Chelmsford City Council.
- Is Galleywood Common - Open Access Land free to visit?
- Yes, Galleywood Common - Open Access Land is free to enter.
- How do I get to Galleywood Common - Open Access Land?
- The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM2 8TR.