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About Chelmsford

Chelmsford, the county town of Essex, sits 30 miles northeast of London with excellent road connections. The A12 provides the main route to London and continues north to Colchester, while the A130 and A414 handle local traffic through the city center. London Stansted Airport is 25 miles away via the M11. The city has embraced electric vehicle infrastructure with over 70 public fast charging points. Chelmsford Cathedral features England's only triangular tower, a unique medieval landmark that defines the city's skyline.

Where is Chelmsford on the map?

Chelmsford is in England, at 51.736, 0.470 - about 12 km north-east of Heybridge, Essex 2.

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EV Chargers in Chelmsford

26 chargers

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Play a pub crawl round in Chelmsford

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Chelmsford. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Chelmsford9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Chelmsford?

The closest airport to Chelmsford is London Southend Airport, 30 km (about 29 min by car). Other airports nearby: London City Airport, London Stansted Airport.

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