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Chelmsford, the only city in the Essex region of southeast England, is best known as radio's birthplace. This ancient city is situated in Essex's geographic centre approximately halfway between Colchester, whose history dates back to ancient Roman times, and London, where a good deal of Chelmsford's residents commute to work. Tourists will find a car rental in Chelmsford offers the most travel flexibility in this region.
Visitors to Chelmsford can easily follow the lead of many locals who regularly make the 49km commute to London. Tourists can travel to Chelmsford from any of London's airports or rail stations, all of which offer many good deals for those who compare car hire online and book early. A new bus station recently opened next to Chelmsford's rail station that handles more through passengers than any other in the nation.
Visitors who do not wish to drive directly to Chelmsford from any of London's rail stations or airports can take public transportation to Chelmsford, then get car hire in Chelmsford from the city's own rail and bus stations. It takes approximately an hour to drive between Chelmsford and central London along the A12.
The already easy task of driving around Chelmsford will become even easier after the completion of the replacement Chelmer Viaduct road whose construction is expected to begin in 2012. The current A138 road, which connects with the A414 at the notoriously clogged Army and Navy roundabout, will remain open in the meantime. Victoria Road and Parkway traffic can also become especially congested during rush hour periods.
Two Chelmsford attractions that lie just outside the city limits are the large local zoo and the suburb of Springfield. Great Britain's oldest recorded ancient Roman community, Colchester, remains one of the nation's fastest growing towns and is a worthy day trip destination from Chelmsford.
As one of Great Britain's warmest communities, Chelmsford has not seen significant snowfall for over two decades. Winter may be Chelmsford's coldest season, with lows of just 1°C common, but it is also the city's driest season. Most of Chelmsford's rain falls during its summer months of July and August when temperatures hover around 23°C. Spring and autumn may be the best times to come to Chelmsford as the city sees less rainfall than in summer but temperatures remain mild.
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