subject: Should you go to Chelmsford for your Christmas Shopping? [print this page] Should you go to Chelmsford for your Christmas Shopping?
Christmas Shopping in Chelmsford is highly recommended. With excellent transport links, a wide range of shops, and a pedestrianised High Street, shopping in Chelmsford makes for a pleasurable experience, for both young and old.
The two main shopping areas in Chelmsford are The Meadows Shopping Centre & High Chelmer Shopping Centre. Both are perfect for your Christmas shopping needs and will be beautifully decorated again this year for the people of Chelmsford to enjoy.
The Meadows Shopping Centre,Chelmsford:Adjacent to the high street, The Meadows offers more than shopping with car valeting, restaurants & shop mobility. Shops include BHS, Boots, Burton, Dorothy Perkins, Faith, la Tasca, O2, Principles, Superdrug, The Works, Thomson, Tie Rack, Warehouse, Wilkinson and more.
High Chelmer Shopping Centre, Chelmsford:Also adjacent to the high street, High Chelmer is the larger of the two shopping centres with over 80 shops and 1000 car parking spaces. Shops include Bang and Olufsen, Boots, Camera World, Chelmer Fine Art, Clarks, Holland and Barratt, Hawkin's Bazaar, HMV, JJB Sports, Miss Selfridge, Millets, Peacocks, Sony Centre, River Island, Topshop, and many more.
Chelmsford Market:A market has been held in Chelmsford for over 800 years. Located under the multi-storey car park behind the High Chelmer Shopping Centre, there are currently over 100 stalls, all of which are undercover.
Chelmsford High Street:With its stunning Christmas lights display, the Chelmsford High Street will once again be the centre of the town's festive celebrations. With its aforementioned pedestrianised precinct and famous brand names such as Marks & Spencer, WH Smith's and Debenhams, along with scores of other shops, the High Street in Chelmsford is a great place for shopping this Christmas time.
Christmas Shopping in Chelmsford with a Difference!: If you are looking for a different Christmas shopping experience, or are fed up with the hustle and bustle of the Chelmsford High street, why not visit one of the fantasticChristmas fairs, bazaars, or markets which the town has to offer?
For example, Hylands House & Hyde Hall, both located on the outskirts of Chelmsford, have several late night shopping evenings, craft fairs and special events.
Or why not pop along to one of your area's school or charity Christmas Fayres, where you can sample a relaxed shopping atmosphere, and more often than not, get in the Christmas spirit and enjoy a glass of mulled wine along with a mince pie?
With a wide range of gifts from which to choose you're bound to find that perfect Christmas gift at one of the dozens of Christmas events in Chelmsford.
To find out more about Chelmsford Christmas Shopping Events, please see our comprehensive listChelmsford Christmas Fairs, Markets, Bazaars & Late Night Shopping.
Christmas Events in Chelmsford. Whilst visiting Chelmsford, why not take the chance to enjoy other festive activities which the town has to offer?
A traditional favourite is theChelmsford Pantomime at the Civic Theatre from 3rd December 2010 to 2nd January 2011. This year's show is Aladdin, which as always, will be a great treat for all ages.
Or why not coincide your shopping trip with theChelmsford Christmas Lights Switch On. Taking place in the High Street on Sunday, 28th November 2010, there will be lots of live entertainment, music, and Christmas cheer.
To find out more about other Christmas events in Chelmsford, please see ourChristmas in Chelmsford listings.
