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culture outdoors green spacesCherelle writes about Chelmsford Theatre, the Museum of Chelmsford, Hylands Estate, the Mayor of Chelmsford and culture and events in the city.
The theatre’s Voice of Panto competition has returned, giving children the opportunity to write and record panto pre-show announcements.
As Hylands Park prepares to host Radio 2 in the Park, several BBC Radio 2 events are set to broadcast live from Chelmsford this September.
As the school term ends, find out what you can do with the family around Chelmsford this summer holiday.
Farleigh Hospice, has brought 30 giant bee sculptures and seven mini bee swarms to Chelmsford as part of a brand-new city centre art trail.
Chelmsford is celebrating Pride month with some fabulous events coming up soon, including Essex Pride’s annual march and festival.
It may only be June but panto preparations are already ramping up for this year's Aladdin at Chelmsford Theatre.
Chelmsford is getting ready for a bustling summer of hosting festivals, music concerts and celebrations around the district!
Radio 2 in the Park will take place in Hylands Park this year, from Friday 5 – Sunday 7 September.
Councillor Jannetta Sosin has been elected as the Mayor of Chelmsford for 2025–26, with Councillor Smita Rajesh serving as her Deputy Mayor.
A hoard of 933 gold Iron Age coins has been acquired by the Museum of Chelmsford thanks to a major National Lottery Heritage Fund grant.
13 August 2025
Cherelle Nightingill