Travel and Accommodation
Destination Information
Location: Wheelers Hill, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3LZ.
Parking: Official parking/shuttle buses are recommended for large events and should be booked in advance.
Transport: ~12 mins from Chelmsford train station
Accommodation / Hotels
The Essex Film Festival are pleased to announce we have partnered with local hotels situated close to the film festival at Wheelers Farm. Below are a few options that are budget friendly and high quality:
We’re located on the A132 between Wickford and South Woodham Ferrers, approximately 40 miles from London and close to Chelmsford, England’s newest city.
Downham, Essex. Situated between Billericay and Wickford, easily accessible from the A12/A127, and roughly 20 mins from the M25.
Situated just a 3-minute walk from the Chelmsford train and bus stations, it is a popular choice for both business and leisure stays due to its proximity to the city centre and major attractions
Travel Options
Chelmsford can be a tricky place to access due to the lack of public transport, depending on where you are travelling from. We highly advise if you live within a reasonable distance to order private transport to make public transport more accessible for those who are travelling from far.
Train – Greater Anglia
Greater Anglia operates regular services from London to Chelmsford station.
Car / Parking – The Chelmsford City Racecourse
The Chelmsford City Racecourse has on-site parking for over 600 vehicles, though pre-booking is often required for large events.
Luxury / Group Travel – PartyBusHire.com
White Glove Chauffeurs and PartyBusHire.com offer executive cars, limousines, and minibuses for groups.
Private Hire Entertainment
Some of our previous guests enjoying their private hire transport on the way to our film festival. Partnership with PartyBusHire.com White Glove Chauffeurs