Choose a new design for the Springfield Green play area
26 October 2026The children's playground in Springfield is being replaced, and local people can vote for one of three new designs before Friday 6 November.
Woodland Wanderers forest school comes to Hylands Park
A brand-new forest school is launching at Hylands Park, giving children more opportunities to learn, play and explore in the great outdoors.
Choose a new design for the Ruskin Road play area
The children's playground in Ruskin Road is being replaced, and local people can vote for one of three new designs before 10 July.
Water safety assemblies delivered to Chelmsford primary schools
Lifeguards from Riverside Leisure Centre have been delivering water safety assemblies at primary schools across the district.
What’s on in Chelmsford over the school holidays
There are plenty of brilliant family-friendly activities to keep kids and adults entertained this Easter. Here’s our round-up of what's on.
Local schoolchildren first to view Britain’s largest Iron Age gold coin hoard
Pupils from Beehive Lane Community Primary School in Great Baddow visited the Museum of Chelmsford to see the Great Baddow Hoard in person.
Oi Chelmsford! A Kes Gray takeover launches at the Museum of Chelmsford
The Museum of Chelmsford has opened a new museum-wide exhibition that celebrates the renowned children’s author, Kes Gray.
New interactive children’s exhibition to explore the imagination of Oi Frog! author Kes Gray
A new family-friendly exhibition at the Museum of Chelmsford this autumn will explore the works of bestselling children’s author, Kes Gray.
New cycling facility officially opens in central Chelmsford
Tower Gardens’ Cycle Skills Circuit has been officially opened by the Deputy Mayor of Chelmsford.
Chelmsford Theatre launches children’s competition to record panto welcome lines
The theatre’s Voice of Panto competition has returned, giving children the opportunity to write and record panto pre-show announcements.
