Situated in the East of England, Chelmsford is the county town of Essex and was granted city status in 2012 to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee. Based just 30 miles from London, it’s in the commuter belt making it a prime location for City workers to live. In fact, back in 2019 in was named one of the best places to live in the UK thanks to it brilliant selection of shops, museums, schools and more. Also benefitting from a number of stunning green spaces including the beautiful grounds of Hylands House, it’s easy to see why Chelmsford has become such a fashionable spot.
On top of all this, Chelmsford is quickly becoming known as the foodie capital of Essex with new spots popping up every week. Renowned for having a huge variety of tasty, fresh and exciting eateries, you won’t be short of places to pick from if you’re looking for restaurants in Chelmsford. While the High Street is full of popular chains mixed in with the odd independent, if you explore Chelmsford’s indoor retail market and some of the smaller backstreets surrounding it, you’ll discover some more unusual spots serving food from many different parts of the world. So whether, you’re wanting some quick food to go from a stall, and a more special sit-down meal, there will be something for you in Chelmsford.