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The sometimes secret history of Chelmsford Prison Walk

233 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6JT

  • 18 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

A history walk around the perimeter of Chelmsford Prison, learning about its creation and past.

The local prison in Chelmsford is 200 years old. We will guide you around its perimeter and tell you all about its secret history. Your guide will relate the story of public double execution, as you stand at the very spot in front of the gallows. We will pause outside the house of a hero who courageously stopped the inmates from taking over when the place was engulfed by fire. There are many showbiz connections to the prison, we will tell you about some.

Timings & Tours

Thursday 18 September:
1830

Location & directions

233 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6JT

Directions:
Meet outside the prison opposite the Old Court Theatre

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
25
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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