Chelmsford & District Local Guide
Your guide to Chelmsford and beyond
Discover Chelmsford, from its cathedral and riverside parks to Writtle, Great Baddow and the surrounding villages. Find things to do, local businesses and useful community contacts.
The city
About Chelmsford, Essex and its surrounding villages
Get to know the city beyond the station: its cathedral, riverside spaces, shopping streets and the neighbourhoods and villages that make up the wider Chelmsford area.
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Things to do
Things to do in Chelmsford and the surrounding area
Plan a local day out with Hylands Estate, Oaklands Park and the museum, riverside walks, the cathedral, places to eat and a visit to Writtle.
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Community
Chelmsford community contacts, councils and local services
Find the right starting point for city and county services, parish councils, libraries and community spaces across Chelmsford and its surrounding settlements.
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