Chelmsford
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Chelmsford Essex: The county town of Essex, Chelmsford is situated on the rivers Chelmer and Can, some thirty two miles from central London. The town has a population of around 120,000, and the Borough of Chelmsford about 165,000.
It is a historic town which was the location of a Roman fort in 60 AD. Its parish church St Mary the Virgin became a cathedral in 1914.
Chelmsford is situated just off the A12 between Brentwood and Colchester it is around 16 miles from Colchester and about 32 miles from central London.
Chelmsford Postcode: CM1, CM2, and CM3
Chelmsford Dialling Code: 01245
Chelmsford Twinned With: Annonay (France), Backnang (Germany).
Chelmsford Population: 120,000 (town), 164,500 (borough).
Chelmsford Tourist Information Centre:
Tourist Information Centre - Railway Station, Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1HT. Tel: 01245 263859.
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Chelmsford History: The site of early Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements, Chelmsford was later the site of a Roman fort in around 60 AD, and the town which grew up around the fort was called Caesaromagus (Caesar’s market place). An Anglo Saxon settlement followed the demise of the Romans in Britain, and in the Domesday Book (1086) it was recorded as Celmeresfort, though by 1189 it had taken on its current name of Chelmsford.
During the 13th century, Chelmsford became the county town of Essex and also became the seat of the local assize. During the 14th century many of the citizens of Chelmsford were involved in the Peasants Revolt (1381), a number of the ringleaders were subsequently hung in the town after the revolt was ended by Richard II.
The 17th century saw more executions as the “Witchfinder General” Matthew Hopkins, tried and executed many suspected exponents of witchcraft.
For many centuries an agricultural and market town, Chelmsford became a significant industrial town during the 19th century, producing such products as agricultural machinery, steam engines, traction engines, ball bearings, wirelesses, and electrical engineering products. Its importance in light industry led to its being a bombing target in World War 2, and it was hit on several occasions.
The railway arrived in Chelmsford in 1842 (Eastern Counties Railway) bringing increased prosperity to the town, much as the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation had some 45 years earlier (1797), when it connected Chelmsford with the Blackwater estuary, allowing boats to reach the centre of town from the open sea.
Chelmsford entered a period of decline in the 1980’s, as much of its industry closed down, though it is still a thriving and growing town, mostly due to its proximity to London, and its excellent road and rail connections.
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Chelmsford is situated just off the A12 between Brentwood and Colchester it is around 16 miles from Colchester and about 32 miles from central London.
Chelmsford Borough Council - Address: Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2. Telephone Number: 01245 606 606. Website: www.chelmsford.gov.uk
Chelmsford County Court - Address: Priory Place, New London Road, Chelmsford CM20PP. Tel: 0844 892 4000.
The County Library - Address: County Library, Goldlay Gardens, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0EW. Telephone Number: 01245 284 981.
Galleywood Library - Galleywood Library, Watchouse Road, Chelmsford CM28PU. Tel: 01245 259 042.
Chelmsford Railway Station - Duke Street,Chelmsford, CM1 1HT. Tel: 0845 600 7245.
Chelmsford Cathedral - Address: Cathedral Office, New Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1TY. Telephone Number: 01245 294 489 (Cathedral Church of St Mary, St Peter and St Cedd).
Chelmsford Presbyterian Church - Address: Hall Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0HG. Telephone Number: 01245 475 259.
All Saints C Of E Church - Address: 4 Old School Field, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 7HU. Telephone Number: 01245 356 720.
Christ Church United Reformed Church - Address: 164 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0AW. Telephone Number: 01245 354 529.
Meadgate Church - 162a Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7LJ. Telephone Number: 01245 492 741.
Hylands Park - Hylands Park, London Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 8WQ. Tel: 01245 605 500.
Melbourne Park - Salerno Way, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2EH. Tel: 01245 262 666.
Chelmsford Cathedral - Address: Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1TY. Telephone Number: 01245 294 489.
Tropical Wings Zoo - Address: Wickford Rd, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex CM3 5QZ. Telephone Number: 01245 425 394.
Danbury Country Park - Woodhill Common Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4AN. Tel: 01245 222 350.
Chelmsford Events / Things to do in Chelmsford:
July 10th - The Fling - A Festival of Assorted Amusements - Telephone: 01245 606 505.
July 15th - Cheltenham CAMRA Beer Festival - Admirals Park.
July 22nd - 31st - The Dog in the Manger (Lope de Vega) - Old Court Theatre Chelmsford. Telephone: 01245 606505.
August 28th - 29th - Cancer Research UK Relay For Life Chelmsford - New Hall School. Telephone: 07739010474.
September 21st - Sponsored Charity Bowl for Mencap - 16 Tattersall Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3UB. Telephone: 01245 268 303.
October 30th - ESSEXstreetdiversions - Festival of outdoor performance. Free, Chelmsford town centre.
November 13th - Craft Fayre - United Reform Church, Barwell Way, Witham, Essex, CM8 2TY. 10.00am to 4.00pm.
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Chelmsford Sport & Athletic Centre - Salerno Way, Chelmsford CM1 2EH. Tel: 01245 605 666.
Go Wild Adventure Play - 2 Rivermead South, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1PD. Tel: 01245 347 272. Children's adventure playground with slides, ball pit and bouncy castle.
Dovedale Sports Centre - Vicarage Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 9PG. Tel: 01245 605 685 (sports centre).
Chelmsford Theatre / Theatres:
Old Court Theatre - Address: 233 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6JT. Telephone Number: 01245 606 505.
Chelmsford Civic Theatre - Address: Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, EN CM1 1JG. Telephone Number: 01245 606 505.
The County Hotel - Address: 29 Rainsford Rd, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2PZ. Telephone Number: 01245 455 700. Fax Number: 01245 492 762.
Saracens Head Hotel - Address: 3 High Street, Chelmsford CM1 1. Telephone Number: 01245 262 368 (hotel).
Beechcroft Hotel - Address: 211 New London Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0AJ. Telephone Number: 01245 352 462 (hotel).
Snows Hotel - Address: 240 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6BP. Telephone Number: 01245 352 004 (hotel).
Pontlands Park Hotel - Address: Market Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 28H. Telephone Number: 01245 476 444.
Chelmer Hotel - Address: 2-4 Hamlet Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0EU. Telephone Number: 01245 353 360 (bed and breakfast accommodation).
Moor Hall - Address: Moor Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, CM13SE. Telephone Number: 01245 420 814 (bed and breakfast).
The Globe - 65 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 2QJ. Tel: 01245 350 232 (pub).
The Hot House - Address: Old Police Cells, Waterloo Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1NE. Telephone Number: 01245 491 248 (pub, restaurant, entertainment, bar/bistro).
Edwards - 7 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6JE. Tel: 01245 251 119 (pub).
The Queens Head - Address: 30 Lower Anchor Street, Chelmsford CM2 0AS. Telephone Number: 01245 265 181.
The Tulip - Church La, Chelmsford CM17SF. Tel: 01245 283 219 (pub).
The Plough – Address: 28 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HY. Telephone Number: 01245 250 145.
Strada Chelmsford - 12 Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0DG. Tel: 01245 491 991.
Taj Mahal - 6 Baddow Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DG. Tel: 01245 356 450 (Indian restaurant).
Immo - 8 Baddow Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DG. Tel: 01245 358 533.
Toby Carvery - Address: Dukes Lane, Chelmsford, CM2 6AD. Telephone Number: Not Known.
Chelmsford Takeaway Restaurants:
The Empire Palace - 147-149 Springfield Road, Chelmsford CM2 6JW. Tel: 01245 352 568 (takeaway restaurant).
The Papadom - 30 Viaduct Road, Chelmsford CM1 1TS. Tel: 01245 358 333 (Indian takeaway restaurant).
Mr Rams Kebab - 209 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford CM2 0LG. Tel: 01245 265 334 (kebabs, takeaway restaurant).
Chelmsford Sports and Activities:
Address: Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1FG. Telephone Number: 01245 615 050.
The Chelmsford Chieftains Ice Hockey Team - Address: C/O Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre, Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1FG. Telephone Number: 01245 615 050.
Chelmsford City Football Club - Address: Salerno Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2EH. Telephone Number: 01245 290 959.
County Cricket Ground - New Writtle Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0. Telephone Number: 01245 252 420.
Chelmsford Cricket Club - Address: Chelmsford Cricket Club, Chelmer Park, Beehive Lane, Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 8RL.
Springfield Cricket Club - Timsons Lane, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6AF. Tel: 01245 258 851.
Chelmsford Golf Club - Address: Widford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AP. Telephone Number: 01245 256 483.
Crondon Park Golf Club - Address: Stock Road, Stock, Essex CM4 9DP. Telephone Number: 01277 841 115.
R H P Bowls Club - Canterbury Way, Chelmsford CM1 2XN. Tel: 01245 492 551.
The Great Baddow Bowls Club - The Recreation Ground, Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 9QW. Tel: 01245 471 469.
Tenpin & Megabowl - Address: 16 Tattersall Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3UB. Telephone Number: 0871 550 1010 (tenpin bowling alley).
Chelmsford Business Directory:
Essex Cars - Address: 51 Beeches Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2RX. Telephone Number: 07872 070796 (taxi).
The London Nail & Beauty Co - Address: 5 Can Bridge Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0WP. Telephone Number: 01245 260 600 (beauty salon)
Blacks - 2B The Meadows, Chelmsford CM2 6FD. Tel: 01245 290 533. Outdoor clothing, walking, hiking and camping equipment.
The Lodge House - Victoria Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6LH. Tel: 01245 354 383 (dentist, dental surgery).
Bishopscourt Veterinary Surgery - 343 Springfield Road, Chelmsford CM2 6AN. Tel: 01245 252 276.
Chimes - 14 Main Road, Danbury, Chelmsford CM3 4NQ. Tel: 01245 227 227.
The Flower Station - Railway Station, Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1HT. Tel: 01245 495 300 (florist).
Broomfield Florists - 324 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 4DZ. Tel: 01245 440582 (florist).
Poppies - 28 6th Avenue, Chelmsford CM1 4ED. Tel: 07961 888576 (florist).
Modern Hobbies - 60 Trent Road, Chelmsford CM1 2LQ. Tel: 01245 287 443 (model shop).
Chelmsford is situated just off the A12 between Brentwood and Colchester it is around 16 miles from Colchester and about 32 miles from central London.
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