Join us for an approximately 1.5hr hour guided tour in Chelmsford.

Chelmsford is a city which is tackling head-on some of the key issues facing all cities across the UK; how do we meet the housing and infrastructure needs of a growing population? What do we want the heart of our community - high streets and city centres - to be? And how do we preserve our connections to the past while embracing change?

The walk will introduce some of the architectural landmarks and urban developments of Essex's first city and is ideal for anyone who is new to Chelmsford or simply wants to understand more about some of the everyday landmarks, newer urban developments and how Chelmsford is responding to the need for growth. The tour features:

• ARU Chelmsford Campus

• Marconi (New Street)

• City Park West

• Chelmsford Railway Station

• Chelmsford High Street/City Centre

• Bond Street

As this is a walking tour we recommend attendees wear comfortable walking shoes, are dressed appropriately for the weather conditions on the day and bring drinking water.

There are 10 spaces available for the tour. Registration is therefore recommended. To register for the tour, please email daniel@weareist.com. Registration is not essential and you can turn up on the day at the appointed time but please be aware the tour may be full.

Travelling to the Meeting Point

Car Parking: There is no public parking at ARU Chelmsford. The nearest Chelmsford City Council operated car parks to the starting point are located at Rectory Road East and Rectory Road West. The nearest car parks to the end point are at High Chelmer or any city centre car park. To check, you can look at the Chelmsford City Council website at https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/parking-and-travel/car-parks.

Bike Parking: There are a number of bike parking facilities at ARU Chelmsford near the Meeting Point. For more information visit their website at https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/life-on-campus/chelmsford-campus/travelling-to-our-chelmsford-campus. There are a number of bike parking facilities including limited secure parking in Chelmsford City Centre near the end point. For more information visit https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/leisure-centres/where/community-sport-and-wellbeing/active-travel-around-chelmsford

Find the Meeting Point

Find the meeting point via postcode: CM1 1SQ

Find the meeting point via What3Words: Covers.Flats.Begin (www.what3words.com) 

Accessibility and the Route

Accessibility: This tour route has been designed to be as suitable as possible for all active travellers and can be completed step-free. 

It would be beneficial to notify us via the e-mail above if you are intending to join the tour and have any accessibility requirements in order that we can check that all proposed flat crossing points and drop kerbs etc are not subject to maintenance/closure on the day.

Route Maintenance and Liability: The tour uses pavements, crossing points and land owned and maintained by Essex Highways, Chelmsford City Council and private landowners. While we will always find the safest route and keep our eyes open for any potential issues, we accept no liability or responsibility for the condition of any pavements, crossing points or similar which make up the route.