Visit us
How to find the Essex Record Office.
An important notice from the ERO
Before making your visit, please see the latest Covid-19 information. Book your visit by emailing ero.searchroom@essex.gov.uk.
We are located on Wharf Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6YT.
The public entrance is reached from the riverside path. (Please note that if you ask Google Maps to provide you with walking directions it takes you to the back of the building.)
Please check our opening hours before setting out. Find out more about visiting the Searchroom here.
By bike
A cycle path runs along the river, and there are cycle racks by the public entrance.
By train or bus
We are a 20 minute walk from the railway station and bus station in Duke Street. There are also bus stops at the southern end of Springfield Road and on Parkway, both of which are a short walk from us.
By car
There are three parking spaces for Blue Badge holders close to the public entrance to the Record Office, accessible by a driveway from Wharf Road.
There are several public car parks which are a short walking distance from ERO:
Park and Ride
There are two Park and Ride services available in Chelmsford:
