County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford

Name: County Cricket Ground
Address: New Writtle St., Chelmsford, CM2 0PG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1245 252420

#31 among attractions in Chelmsford

Cricket, Sport venue, Sport

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Facts and practical information

The Essex County Ground is a cricket venue in Chelmsford, Essex, England. It has been used by Essex County Cricket Club for first-class cricket since 1925 and List A matches since 1969, and has been the county's official home ground since 1967. The ground has a capacity of 6,500, mostly in single-tier seating with a single double-tiered stand. Its pavilion was completed in the 1970s. ()

Coordinates: 51°43'54"N, 0°28'7"E

Address

New Writtle St.Moulsham and CentralChelmsford CM2 0PG United Kingdom

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+44 1245 252420

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Day trips

County Cricket Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chelmsford Cathedral, Chelmer Valley Riverside, Our Lady Immaculate Church, Essex Record Office.

~1520 ftNE
Place of worship since the 11th century
Chelmsford Cathedral, Chelmsford
8 min walk • Chelmsford Cathedral in the city of Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom, is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, St Peter and St Cedd. It became a cathedral when the Anglican Diocese of Chelmsford was created in 1914 and is the seat of the Bishop of Chelmsford.
1 miN
Park
Chelmer Valley Riverside, Chelmsford
26 min walk • Chelmer Valley Riverside is a 17.6 hectare Local Nature Reserve along the banks of the River Chelmer in Chelmsford in Essex. It is owned and managed by Chelmsford City Council.
~990 ftS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Our Lady Immaculate Church, Chelmsford
5 min walk • Our Lady Immaculate Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Chelmsford, Essex, England. It was founded in 1845, opened in 1847 and designed by Joseph John Scoles. It is situated on New London Road, next to Our Lady Immaculate Primary School, close to the junction with Anchor Street, in the city centre.
0.5 miE
Library
Essex Record Office, Chelmsford
14 min walk • The Essex Record Office is the repository for records about the county of Essex in England. The office is run by Essex County Council. A searchable database of the records held at the office is available on a system called Seax.
~1150 ftN
Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
County Hall, Chelmsford
6 min walk • Essex County Hall is a municipal building in Market Road, Chelmsford, Essex: it is the headquarters of Essex County Council. Blocks C and D are Grade II listed buildings.
~1610 ftS
City, Church
Moulsham, Chelmsford
8 min walk • Moulsham is a suburb of Chelmsford, Essex, England. It is located to the south of the city centre and has two distinct areas: Old Moulsham and Moulsham Lodge.
0.4 miSW
Monastery
St. Philip's Priory, Chelmsford
10 min walk • St. Philip's Priory situated on New London Road in Chelmsford, Essex, UK is a Premonstratensian priory of canons regular. It is dedicated to Our Lady Queen of Sorrows and St. Philip Benizi. The site was formerly a private house, but was brought by Mr.
~1500 ftN
51°44'9"N • 0°28'7"E
The Anne Knight Project, Chelmsford
8 min walk • Museum
0.5 miS
Universities and schools
Chelmsford College, Chelmsford
13 min walk • Chelmsford College is a further education college based in Chelmsford, Essex, England, established in 1962. It has two main campuses, one original site at Moulsham Street and a second in Princes Road.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to County Cricket Ground?

Nearby attractions include Our Lady Immaculate Church, Chelmsford (5 min walk), County Hall, Chelmsford (6 min walk), The Anne Knight Project, Chelmsford (8 min walk), Chelmsford Cathedral, Chelmsford (8 min walk).

How to get to County Cricket Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to County Cricket Ground:

Bus

C & E Hospital • Lines: 10, 100, 13, 13A, 14, 32, 350, 351, 42, 42A, 42B, 46 (3 min walk)
Retail Market • Lines: 10, 100, 13, 13A, 14, 16, 17, 18, 3, 31, 31B, 31C, 31D, 31X, 32, 350, 351, 36, 36A, 36B, 36X, 40, 42, 42A, 42B, 45, 45A, 46, 47, 51, 54, 54C, 56, 56B, 56C, 57, 57A, 57C, 6, 71, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, 71E, 71X, 73 (5 min walk)

Train

Chelmsford (9 min walk)