Wharf Road temporary partial closure

If you are coming to the Record Office by car, part of Wharf Road is currently closed to vehicular traffic. You can still reach us via the new Bow Bridge Road. If you are walking or cycling, access is unchanged. Pedestrian access from the various carparks near to us is un-changed.

Getting here

Archive Explorers Club

Come along to our free stay and play session for parents, carers and under 5s for an opportunity to meet other parents, enjoy a hot drink, and look through a selection of historic records.

Date and time

02 July 2026 10:00 – 02 July 2026 12:00
Duration: 2 hours

Location

Essex Record Office
Wharf Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6YT

FREE stay and play session for parent/ carers and under 5s

Join us for our free parent and carers play club, a chance to meet other parents while exploring the historical records cared for by Essex Record Office.

Toys will be available for children aged 0-5 with refreshments for parents and carers.

Book a place or just drop-in.