Situated in the heart of Essex Chelmsford is just 30 miles from London and within easy reach of Gatwick, Stanstead and Luton airports. Chelmsford is also on the A12 which connects London to Colchester and follows the route of the original Roman road.
Chelmsford is a thriving commercial centre with plentiful shops and two shopping centres; High Chelmer and The Meadows. It has a lively night life scene predominantly in Duke Street and Moulsham Street where most of the pubs, clubs and restaurants are situated. There is plenty for visitors including Chelmsford Cathedral, the RHS gardens at Hyde Hall and Hylands House and Park which also hosts the ‘V’ festival every August.
Just 15 miles North East of Chelmsford and close to the villages of Coggeshall, Halstead and Witham is Braintree, home of ‘Lovejoy’. There are numerous pubs and restaurants, and a cinema as well as a host of antique shops. The surrounding countryside is dotted with golf courses and popular cycle routes as well as lots of open spaces for walkers such as Great Notley Country Park & Discovery Centre.
Our Chelmsford and Braintree Directory is designed to help you find businesses and services in the Chelmsford and Braintree area. Whether you are visiting this part of Essex and looking for places to visit, hotels, pubs and restaurants, or live in the Chelmsford and Braintree area and want to find your nearest estate agent, dentist or plumber, we can help you find what you need.
