Everything that you could need for a day of retail therapy is within walking distance of Chelmsford’s city centre. And with great transport links by rail or bus, as well as plenty of car parking options close to the centre, you can enjoy shopping in Chelmsford to your heart’s content.
One of the main shopping streets is Bond Street, a pedestrianised street with great quality stores. You’ll find dozens of shops, including John Lewis, Schuh, North Face, L’Occitane, Oasis and Fat Face. There are also all of the best restaurant chains and bars, including Byron, ASK Italian, Jamaica Blue, Loch Fyne and Prezzo. Shop until you drop, then relax on a comfy sofa at the Everyman Cinema. As well as silver screen classics and all the latest blockbusters, you’ll be able to enjoy wine, beer or cocktail here, as well as delicious pizzas and burgers that are delivered straight to your seat.
Shopping in Chelmsford
Shopping centres
Two central retail centres mean that you don’t have to travel out of the city for some undercover shopping when the heavens open. Both are within walking distance of our City Centre hotel and have a selection of independent boutiques and retail giants for you to explore. Read our dedicated Chelmsford shopping centres guide to find out more.
Our video guide to Chelmsford shopping
Markets
Chelmsford’s Indoor Retail Market has a variety of stalls and traders offering veg, clothes, shoe repairs and many other useful knick-knacks at bargain prices. Open Tuesday to Saturday, from 8.30am-4pm, it’s also a great spot for a casual lunch, with street food such as Pastasciutta and Lek’s Thai Food (as detailed in our Chelmsford Places to Eat section).
Food lovers should check out the High Street Market, which is held every Friday and Saturday. Here you’ll find local produce, as well as tasty goodies from around the globe. Enjoy a day’s shopping in the city centre and visit the High Street stalls for a selection of bread, pastries, handmade sausages, artisan meat pies, fresh produce and more.
Bond Street
Chelmsford Shopping
