Where is City of Chelmsford?

City of Chelmsford is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM2 6LR), in the parish of Chelmsford, unparished area.

How do I get to City of Chelmsford?

The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM2 6LR.

Who owns City of Chelmsford?

City of Chelmsford is owned by Chelmsford City Council.

How do I get to City of Chelmsford?

The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM2 6LR.

Museums · East of England

City of Chelmsford

In or near Chelmsford.

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Office block on Victoria Road, Chelmsford - geograph.org.uk - 7866807 — David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Chelmsford · 0.7 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the City of Chelmsford, the nearest railway station is Chelmsford, located 0.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is CM2 6LR. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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The City of Chelmsford () is a local government district with borough and city status in Essex, England. It is named after its main settlement, Chelmsford, which is also the county town of Essex. As well as the settlement of Chelmsford itself, the district also includes the surrounding rural area and the town of South Woodham Ferrers. The neighbouring districts are Uttlesford, Braintree, Maldon, Rochford, Basildon, Brentwood and Epping Forest.

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Summary from the official site

The City of Chelmsford hosts various theatrical productions, including the upcoming play 'Underdog: The Other, Other Brontë', which explores the life of Anne Brontë. Visitors can engage with a vibrant amateur theatre scene that stages multiple plays throughout the year.

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From the Wikipedia article

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Background

History

Chelmsford's first elected council was a local board of health established in 1850. This replaced a body of improvement commissioners which had previously administered the town under the (29 Geo. 3. c. 44). The local board in turn was replaced by the Chelmsford Corporation in 1888 when the town was incorporated to become a municipal borough. The current district was formed on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering two former districts which were abolished at the same time: The new district was named Chelmsford after its main town. The new council was initially called "Chelmsford District Council". Charter trustees were established for the area of the former municipal…

Visiting

Henry VIII's former Palace of Beaulieu is situated in Boreham, now occupied by the New Hall School. Also located in the borough include the RHS Garden, Hyde Hall at Rettendon, and numerous open spaces in Chelmsford, including Admirals and Central Parks. Writtle, where Robert the Bruce is said to have married his second wife Elizabeth de Burgh in 1302, has English Royal connections, with King John building a hunting lodge there in 1211. Much of the site now lies within the grounds of Writtle College, the internationally famous centre for horticulture and agriculture. A few miles away is the village of Pleshey, where stand the ruins of a once important castle mentioned in William…

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Coordinates: 51.7353, 0.4792
County: Essex
District: Chelmsford
Parish: Chelmsford, unparished area
Postcode: CM2 6LR
Parliamentary constituency: Chelmsford
Nearest railway station: Chelmsford — 0.7 km
Official site: ctw.org.uk

Sources

wikipedia: City of Chelmsford (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is City of Chelmsford?: City of Chelmsford is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM2 6LR), in the parish of Chelmsford, unparished area.
What is City of Chelmsford?: The City of Chelmsford () is a local government district with borough and city status in Essex, England. It is named after its main settlement, Chelmsford, which is also the county town of Essex. As w
How do I get to City of Chelmsford?: The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM2 6LR.
Who owns City of Chelmsford?: City of Chelmsford is owned by Chelmsford City Council.
How do I get to City of Chelmsford?: The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM2 6LR.