Getting Here
Located in the heart of Chelmsford's West End, we are only a 10-minute walk from Chelmsford train station and a short distance from many of the city's car parks.
BBC Essex Make A Difference Awards
Sunday 6 September 2026
Amateur And Local Groups
The BBC Essex Make a Difference Awards returns for 2026, celebrating the very best people and community groups we have in our county who go above and beyond to help others.
32 finalists across 8 categories will be honoured, with winners announced on stage by special guests. Categories include:
• Volunteer Award
• Young Hero Award
• Great Neighbour Award
• Active Award
• Animal Award
• Environmental Award
• Fundraiser Award
• Morning Live Community Group Award
The awards will be hosted by BBC Essex Breakfast presenter Sonia Watson and BGT star Sonny Green!
Arrival is from 2pm. The BBC Essex Make a Difference Awards begin at 3pm.
Please note: Filming and photography will take place in the venue across the duration of the event.
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Time & Tickets
Sun 6 Sep 2026
Planning Your Visit
By Train
Chelmsford Train Station is a short walk from the Theatre. You can look at Greater Anglia to check which trains stop at Chelmsford Station.
By Bus
Chelmsford Bus Station is just around the corner from the Theatre. You can look at First Essex to check which buses stop at the Chelmsford Bus Station.
By Car
The closest parking to the Theatre can be found at Townfield Street car park (open till 11pm Mon to Sat but closes at 6pm on Sun), Coval Lane car park (entrance via Rainsford Lane, open all hours) and Fairfield Road car park, (entrance via Coval Lane, open all hours but there are restrictions in place Mon to Fri before 5pm, Fairfield Road car park is also used extensively by people visiting the city in general and travelling to London on the train so can be very busy at all times).
Visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/car-parks for information on all carparks before your visit. Charges apply at all times.
All Chelmsford City Council car parks are now cashless. You can still pay by card, contactless payment or the MiPermit app.
Our café and box office are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 3pm. The Box Office is closed on bank holidays unless there is a performance.
Outside of the times above the building will open 90 minutes before an event.
Our Address
Chelmsford Theatre
Fairfield Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1JG
Box Office: 01245 606505
Email: boxoffice@chelmsford.gov.uk
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