You might not have funds to jet off to Brazil, but you can still experience the best of the action from World Cup right here in Chelmsford it seems.
Venues in and around the city will fling open their doors to the dozens of extra punters expected to flock to watch England - and the world's finest - battle it out to win the trophy.
Many will shell out for extra big screens, hang up flags, and even put on special events between June 12 and July 13.We've rounded up 10 places to watch it in the comfort of the borough - in no particular order.Chelmsford City FC, Melbourne Stadium, Salerno Way, Chelmsford
The club will be providing entertainment as it invites fans to cheer on England on the big screen at their home ground, with a show in the main bar on June 14 called 'Sound of Grease and Dirty Dancing'.
The evening will run from 6.30pm until 10.30pm before England kick off against Italy at 11pm.
For those who do not want to watch the show before the match, the Director's Bar will be open, it will host a golden goal competition as well as a raffle.
A barbeque will be also be hosted before the matches against Uruguay on June 19 and Costa Rica on June 24 in addition to a golden goal competition and a raffle.
The Globe, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford The Globe will be showing all World Cup games, except those with an 11pm kick off. But don't fear England fans, they have been awarded a license to stay open until 2am on the morning of the big kick off against Italy on June 14. For the duration of the World Cup, the pub will offer food specials such as themed England burgers and also a mystery envelope prize draw. For the last stage of group games, there will be two separate TV areas to catch all the action on should more than one match be running.
The Golden Fleece, Duke Street, Chelmsford The Golden Fleece will be airing all matches with commentary throughout the World Cup and will be open for all late kick-offs, including those at 11pm. The matches will be showing on four televisions, in addition to the venue's large projector screen. And to tempt more punters, there will be drinks deals running on bottles of Budweiser and cider and food deals on selected meals.
The Endeavour, 351 Springfield Road, Chelmsford The Endeavour will be showing all World Cup games and will stay open until 1am on the nights that England's kick-off starts after 5pm. Although they only have one screen, it sits on an angled wall so it is visible to both bars in this small pub.
Hylands House and Estate, Hylands Park, London Road, Chelmsford The World Cup final on July 13 will be shown during the Dukes Polo Weekend, while the venue will be hosting a party on what they describe as the biggest mobile screen in the world. A host of well-known faces and celebrities (currently unconfirmed) will take to the pitch for a charity match. Shane Richie, otherwise known Alfie Moon from EastEnders, will also be singing with his band, Shane Richie and The Prelude, on the night of the final, in aid of the Rhys Daniels Trust, a charity that provides free 'Home from Home' accommodation at hospitals across the UK, enabling families to stay close to their child whilst their child receives treatment for a serious or life-threatening illness.
The Royal Steamer, 1 Townfield Street, Chelmsford The pub is currently equipped with a 60 ins and a 45 ins TV screen, but for the upcoming cup there will be a third television added to the venue. Watch out for upcoming deals on drinks, we are told.
The Black Bull, 244 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford The Black Bull will be showing all World Cup games from their two 6ft television screens and four 32inch plasma TVs. The pub will stay open late for the England matches and offer food and drinks promotions throughout the World Cup, including deals on pitchers to save people getting up from tables and queuing at the bar during the match.
Theydon Oak, 9 Coopersale Street, Epping Just over the border from Chelmsford, The Theydon Oak will be showing live on a giant 13ft by 17ft screen. They will be showing every match of the cup while also providing an outside barbeque and bar with Heineken and Pimm's pumps. They will stay open for all the England games kicking off at 8pm or 11pm - but they will not be showing any other countries' 11pm kick-offs.
The Eagle and Hind, Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford It will remain open for all England games with 8pm or 11pm kick-offs. They plan to show all other World Cup matches throughout the day. These will be played not only on five televisions around the pub but also on a giant projector screen. It will also be running activities for the matches such as a World Cup sweepstake and a 'First Goal Sweep' alongside deals on food baskets.
The Plough, 28 Duke Street, Chelmsford The Plough will be showing all the live World Cup football from Brazil, on two televisions in the main bar and another television outside in the garden. A World Cup experience will also involve giant flags hanging from the inside ceiling and specials on exotic food and drinks with a Brazilian theme to mark the occasion.
The Wheatsheaf, Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel The Wheatsheaf is promising a "quieter atmosphere" and will stay open for the late night England games, provided there is enough interest in the area. Locals can come to watch the game. Who have we missed off? Let us know by commenting below or email newsdesk@essexchronicle.co.uk
The Globe, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford The Globe will be showing all World Cup games, except those with an 11pm kick off. But don't fear England fans, they have been awarded a license to stay open until 2am on the morning of the big kick off against Italy on June 14. For the duration of the World Cup, the pub will offer food specials such as themed England burgers and also a mystery envelope prize draw. For the last stage of group games, there will be two separate TV areas to catch all the action on should more than one match be running.
The Golden Fleece, Duke Street, Chelmsford The Golden Fleece will be airing all matches with commentary throughout the World Cup and will be open for all late kick-offs, including those at 11pm. The matches will be showing on four televisions, in addition to the venue's large projector screen. And to tempt more punters, there will be drinks deals running on bottles of Budweiser and cider and food deals on selected meals.
The Endeavour, 351 Springfield Road, Chelmsford The Endeavour will be showing all World Cup games and will stay open until 1am on the nights that England's kick-off starts after 5pm. Although they only have one screen, it sits on an angled wall so it is visible to both bars in this small pub.
Hylands House and Estate, Hylands Park, London Road, Chelmsford The World Cup final on July 13 will be shown during the Dukes Polo Weekend, while the venue will be hosting a party on what they describe as the biggest mobile screen in the world. A host of well-known faces and celebrities (currently unconfirmed) will take to the pitch for a charity match. Shane Richie, otherwise known Alfie Moon from EastEnders, will also be singing with his band, Shane Richie and The Prelude, on the night of the final, in aid of the Rhys Daniels Trust, a charity that provides free 'Home from Home' accommodation at hospitals across the UK, enabling families to stay close to their child whilst their child receives treatment for a serious or life-threatening illness.
The Royal Steamer, 1 Townfield Street, Chelmsford The pub is currently equipped with a 60 ins and a 45 ins TV screen, but for the upcoming cup there will be a third television added to the venue. Watch out for upcoming deals on drinks, we are told.
The Black Bull, 244 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford The Black Bull will be showing all World Cup games from their two 6ft television screens and four 32inch plasma TVs. The pub will stay open late for the England matches and offer food and drinks promotions throughout the World Cup, including deals on pitchers to save people getting up from tables and queuing at the bar during the match.
Theydon Oak, 9 Coopersale Street, Epping Just over the border from Chelmsford, The Theydon Oak will be showing live on a giant 13ft by 17ft screen. They will be showing every match of the cup while also providing an outside barbeque and bar with Heineken and Pimm's pumps. They will stay open for all the England games kicking off at 8pm or 11pm - but they will not be showing any other countries' 11pm kick-offs.
The Eagle and Hind, Gloucester Avenue, Chelmsford It will remain open for all England games with 8pm or 11pm kick-offs. They plan to show all other World Cup matches throughout the day. These will be played not only on five televisions around the pub but also on a giant projector screen. It will also be running activities for the matches such as a World Cup sweepstake and a 'First Goal Sweep' alongside deals on food baskets.
The Plough, 28 Duke Street, Chelmsford The Plough will be showing all the live World Cup football from Brazil, on two televisions in the main bar and another television outside in the garden. A World Cup experience will also involve giant flags hanging from the inside ceiling and specials on exotic food and drinks with a Brazilian theme to mark the occasion.
The Wheatsheaf, Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel The Wheatsheaf is promising a "quieter atmosphere" and will stay open for the late night England games, provided there is enough interest in the area. Locals can come to watch the game. Who have we missed off? Let us know by commenting below or email newsdesk@essexchronicle.co.uk
