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The Lion Inn

Main Road
Rated 9.2 in 422 reviews

The Lion Inn, nestled in the heart of Chelmsford, United Kingdom, offers guests a delightful blend of charming history and modern comforts. This boutique hotel elegantly captures the essence of refined country living, providing a welcoming and intimate atmosphere for travelers seeking a unique and personal experience.

The Lion Inn stands out with its distinctive character and attention to detail, offering individually styled rooms that seamlessly combine traditional aesthetics with contemporary amenities. Each room serves as a cozy retreat, featuring tasteful décor and well-considered comforts that cater to both leisure and business travelers.

Dining at The Lion Inn is a highlight, with a restaurant that emphasizes fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create an enticing menu that satisfies a range of palates. Guests can enjoy their meals in a relaxed, inviting setting that reflects the rustic charm of the hotel. The bar area, with its warm and inviting ambiance, is perfect for unwinding with a selection of fine wines, local ales, and creative cocktails.

The hotel's location in Chelmsford makes it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area's attractions, whether guests are interested in the historical sites, rural walks, or the vibrant local culture. The staff at The Lion Inn are committed to providing exceptional service, ensuring that each guest's stay is both memorable and pleasurable. A stay at this boutique hotel promises not only rest and relaxation but also a touch of English tradition and warmth, making it a cherished choice for visitors to the region.

Climate and Weather

January
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Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
February
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 20
Rain free days
March
 11°
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 4
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 14°
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 8°
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Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
May
 17°
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Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
June
 20°
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 24
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July
 23°
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 25
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August
 23°
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 25
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September
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 23
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October
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November
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December
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Michelin Restaurants in Chelmsford and near The Lion Inn

Galvin Green Man in Howe Street
Galvin Green Man
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
7.3km / 4.6mi
The Three Horseshoes in Fordham
The Three Horseshoes
Bib Gourmand - Good quality, good value cooking
25.8km / 16.1mi
The Windmill in Little Waltham
The Windmill
6.4km / 4mi
Rubino Kitchen in Inworth
Rubino Kitchen
15.7km / 9.8mi
Food Leigh-On-Sea in Leigh-on-Sea
Food Leigh-On-Sea
25.7km / 16mi
The White Hart Inn in West Mersea
The White Hart Inn
26.3km / 16.4mi
Church Street Tavern in Colchester
Church Street Tavern
29.1km / 18.1mi
Kintsu in Colchester
Kintsu
29.3km / 18.2mi
Pye Road
Roman road that linked Norwich and Colchester
50m / 50yd
Boreham House
Boreham House
Grade I listed house in Boreham, Essex, England, UK
440m / 480yd
Springfield Lyons Enclosure
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of St Andrew, Boreham
Church of St Andrew, Boreham
Church in Boreham, Essex, England, UK
0.9km / 0.53mi
All Saints Church, Springfield
All Saints Church, Springfield
Church in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
Springfield Place
Springfield Place
Building in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
St Augustine of Canterbury North Springfield
St Augustine of Canterbury North Springfield
Church in Chelmsford, Essex
2.3km / 1.4mi
Church of Our Saviour, East Springlield
Church of Our Saviour, East Springlield
Church in Chelmsford, Essex
3.1km / 1.9mi
Essex Police Museum
Police museum in Chelmsford, United Kingdom
3.6km / 2.2mi
Sandford Mill Museum
Industrial museum in Chelmsford
3.6km / 2.2mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Little Baddow, Essex, England, UK
2.3km / 1.4mi
Chelmsford Cathedral
Chelmsford Cathedral
Cathedral in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Our Lady Immaculate Church, Chelmsford
Our Lady Immaculate Church, Chelmsford
Church in Essex, United Kingdom
5.4km / 3.4mi
Shire Hall
Shire Hall
Administrative building in Chelmsford,England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Great Baddow, Essex, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
New Street Works
New Street Works
Radio manufacturing plant in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Mill House
Mill House
House in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Ebenezer Strict Baptist Chapel
Ebenezer Strict Baptist Chapel
Chapel in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
5.1km / 3.1mi
Springfield Mill House
Springfield Mill House
House in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St Martin
Church of St Martin
Church building in Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Broomfield, Essex, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church building in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
4.1km / 2.6mi
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church building in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
St Paul
St Paul
Church in Great Baddow, Essex
5.3km / 3.3mi
Meadgate Church
Church in Great Baddow, Essex
4.8km / 3mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Sandon, Essex, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Ascension, Chelmsford
Church in Chelmsford, Essex
5.1km / 3.2mi
Parish Church of All Saints
Parish Church of All Saints
Church in Terling, Essex, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of St John the Baptist, Danbury
Church of St John the Baptist, Danbury
Church in Danbury, Essex, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church in Ulting, Essex, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Peter Edwards Museum And Library
Museum in Chelmsford, England, UK
5.2km / 3.3mi
Parish Church of St Andrew
Parish Church of St Andrew
Church in Hatfield Peverel, Essex, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops
St Peter's Church, Wickham Bishops
Church in Wickham Bishops, Maldon, Essex, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Bicknacre Priory
Bicknacre Priory
Priory in Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre, Chelmsford, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
St Luke's Church, Moulsham Lodge
Church in Chelmsford, Essex
6km / 3.7mi
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church building in Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
8km / 5mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Great Leighs, Essex, England, UK
6km / 3.7mi
Church of SS Mary and Laurence, Great Waltham
Church of SS Mary and Laurence, Great Waltham
Grade I listed church in Essex, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
7km / 4.4mi
Holy Spirit, Widford
Holy Spirit, Widford
Church in Chelmsford, Essex
6.3km / 3.9mi
Church of St Michael, Woodham Walter
Church of St Michael, Woodham Walter
Church in Woodham Walter, Essex, England, UK
6.8km / 4.2mi
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church in Little Leighs, Essex, England, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Fairstead, Essex, England, UK
7.3km / 4.6mi
Museum of Chelmsford
Museum of Chelmsford
Museum in Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom
6km / 3.8mi
Langleys
Langleys
Grade I listed house in Great Waltham, Essex, England, UK
6.3km / 3.9mi

What to do in Chelmsford and near The Lion Inn

Pye Road
Roman road that linked Norwich and Colchester
50m / 50yd
Boreham House
Boreham House
Grade I listed house in Boreham, Essex, England, UK
440m / 480yd
Springfield Lyons Enclosure
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of St Andrew, Boreham
Church of St Andrew, Boreham
Church in Boreham, Essex, England, UK
0.9km / 0.53mi
All Saints Church, Springfield
All Saints Church, Springfield
Church in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
Springfield Place
Springfield Place
Building in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
3.2km / 2mi
St Augustine of Canterbury North Springfield
St Augustine of Canterbury North Springfield
Church in Chelmsford, Essex
2.3km / 1.4mi
Church of Our Saviour, East Springlield
Church of Our Saviour, East Springlield
Church in Chelmsford, Essex
3.1km / 1.9mi
Essex Police Museum
Police museum in Chelmsford, United Kingdom
3.6km / 2.2mi
Sandford Mill Museum
Industrial museum in Chelmsford
3.6km / 2.2mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Little Baddow, Essex, England, UK
2.3km / 1.4mi
Chelmsford Cathedral
Chelmsford Cathedral
Cathedral in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Our Lady Immaculate Church, Chelmsford
Our Lady Immaculate Church, Chelmsford
Church in Essex, United Kingdom
5.4km / 3.4mi
Shire Hall
Shire Hall
Administrative building in Chelmsford,England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Great Baddow, Essex, England, UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
New Street Works
New Street Works
Radio manufacturing plant in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Mill House
Mill House
House in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Ebenezer Strict Baptist Chapel
Ebenezer Strict Baptist Chapel
Chapel in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
5.1km / 3.1mi
Springfield Mill House
Springfield Mill House
House in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of St Martin
Church of St Martin
Church building in Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Broomfield, Essex, England, UK
4.3km / 2.7mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church building in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
4.1km / 2.6mi
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church of St John the Evangelist
Church building in Chelmsford, Essex, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
St Paul
St Paul
Church in Great Baddow, Essex
5.3km / 3.3mi
Meadgate Church
Church in Great Baddow, Essex
4.8km / 3mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Sandon, Essex, England, UK
4.8km / 3mi
Ascension, Chelmsford
Church in Chelmsford, Essex
5.1km / 3.2mi
Parish Church of All Saints
Parish Church of All Saints
Church in Terling, Essex, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of St John the Baptist, Danbury
Church of St John the Baptist, Danbury
Church in Danbury, Essex, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church in Ulting, Essex, England, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi

Golf courses

Channels Golf Club
Channels Golf Club
27 hole, par 71 + 32
3.7km / 2.3mi
The Warren Golf Club
The Warren Golf Club
5.2km / 3.2mi
Bunsay Downs Golf Club
Bunsay Downs Golf Club
5.4km / 3.3mi
West Park Pitch & Putt
West Park Pitch & Putt
5.7km / 3.5mi
Chelmsford Golf Course
Chelmsford Golf Course
6.7km / 4.2mi
Woodham Mortimer Driving Range
Woodham Mortimer Driving Range
8km / 5mi
Benton Hall Golf and Country Club
Benton Hall Golf and Country Club
8.1km / 5.1mi
Hylands Golf Complex & Academy
Hylands Golf Complex & Academy
9.1km / 5.7mi
Maldon Golf Club
Maldon Golf Club
9.4km / 5.8mi
Notley Golf Course
Notley Golf Course
10.2km / 6.3mi
Crondon Park Golf & Country Club
Crondon Park Golf & Country Club
10.3km / 6.4mi
Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre
Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre
10.6km / 6.6mi
Forrester Park Golf Club
Forrester Park Golf Club
11.9km / 7.4mi
Three Rivers Golf & Country Club
Three Rivers Golf & Country Club
36 hole, par 72 + 64
13.2km / 8.2mi
Stock Brook Country Club
Stock Brook Country Club
13.3km / 8.3mi
Towerland Golf Course (closed)
Towerland Golf Course (closed)
15.2km / 9.4mi
Braintree Golf Club
Braintree Golf Club
15.3km / 9.5mi
The Rayleigh Club
The Rayleigh Club
16.7km / 10.4mi
Maryland Golf Driving Range
Maryland Golf Driving Range
17.9km / 11.2mi
Five Lakes
Five Lakes
18.2km / 11.3mi

About Chelmsford

Chelmsford, located in Essex, offers a range of activities and attractions suited for various interests. One of the most notable places to visit is Hylands House and Estate, a beautifully restored Victorian mansion surrounded by expansive parkland. The estate often hosts events and exhibitions, making it a pleasant spot for a leisurely stroll or a picnic.

For those interested in history, the Essex Police Museum provides an insightful look into the history of policing in the region. It features various exhibits and artifacts that reflect the evolution of law enforcement over the years.

Another point of interest is the Chelmsford Cathedral, which showcases stunning architecture and hosts regular services and community events. Visitors often appreciate the serene atmosphere and the chance to reflect in this historic building.

Shopping enthusiasts may enjoy exploring Bond Street, a contemporary shopping area with a mix of retail stores, restaurants, and a cinema. This area is ideal for those looking to combine shopping with dining options.

For outdoor activities, Central Park is a well-maintained green space perfect for walking, jogging, or simply relaxing. The park also features a café and hosts various community events throughout the year.

Art lovers can explore the Chelmsford Museum and Essex Regiment Museum, which offers insights into local history and culture through its diverse exhibitions. The museum's collections include artifacts from the area's past, making it a valuable educational experience.

Lastly, the RHS Garden Hyde Hall is a short drive away and offers beautifully landscaped gardens that change with the seasons. It's an excellent place for gardening enthusiasts or anyone looking to appreciate horticulture in a tranquil setting.

Overall, Chelmsford provides a balanced mix of cultural, historical, and recreational activities that cater to a wide range of interests.




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