Welcome to
Rivermead Islands
Rivermead Islands is a brand new, private community offering luxury student accommodation in Chelmsford, right next to Anglia Ruskin University.
Welcome to
Rivermead Islands
Rivermead Islands is a brand new, private community offering luxury student accommodation in Chelmsford, right next to Anglia Ruskin University.
Welcome to
Rivermead Islands
Rivermead Islands is a private community offering luxury student accommodation in Chelmsford, right next to Anglia Ruskin University.
Book Your Place
Bookings for Academic Year 2024/25 will open on 17th April 2024 at 12pm. Sign up to our mailing list to be kept up to date with the latest booking information.
You can cancel your booking completely free of charge!
Book Your Place
Our booking process is fast and simple, and lets you pick the room you want. Not yet a student at ARU and worried you might not get the grades or student visa you need? You can cancel your booking completely free of charge!
Our Rooms
Ensuite
Our economy option provides a relaxed and comfortable feel with plenty of room, featuring a double-bed and ensuite bathroom, to make you feel at home.
Ensuite+
A spacious bedroom, boasting floor to ceiling windows and views of the riverbank or the local nature reserve. Like all of our rooms, you’ll also be able to enjoy the comfort of your own en-suite bathroom complete with a toilet, sink, and shower.
Ensuite Premium
Enjoy even more space and lots off natural light through our floor to ceiling corner windows and mesmerising views.
Grand Ensuite
The largest rooms we have to offer with an armchair, coffee table and huge walk-in showers. Each room is a real home away from home
Ensuite
Our economy option provides a relaxed and comfortable feel with plenty of room, featuring a double-bed and ensuite bathroom, to make you feel at home.
Ensuite+
A spacious bedroom, boasting floor to ceiling windows and views of the riverbank or the local nature reserve. Like all of our rooms, you’ll also be able to enjoy the comfort of your own en-suite bathroom complete with a toilet, sink, and shower.
Grand Ensuite
The largest rooms we have to offer with an armchair, coffee table and huge walk-in showers. Each room is a real home away from home
Ensuite Premium
Enjoy even more space and lots off natural light through our floor to ceiling corner windows and mesmerising views.
Book A Tour
This year we’re introducing the option to tour the facilities in person, before you book our accommodation. On this tour, we’ll show you the different room types on offer as well as a typical flat kitchen. You will also be able to ask our guides any questions you may have.
About Rivermead Islands
Rivermead Islands is a family-owned business, dedicated to providing high quality student accommodation in Chelmsford. We offer a safe and welcoming environment where you can live, study, and make the most of your student life. Our team is committed to keeping you safe, with experienced and friendly concierge staff available on-site 24/7.
About Rivermead Islands
Rivermead Islands is a family-owned business, dedicated to providing high quality student accommodation in Chelmsford. We offer a safe and welcoming environment where you can live, study, and make the most of your student life.
Our team is committed to keeping you safe, with experienced and friendly concierge staff available on-site 24/7.
City Bowl and Snooker Club
Come down to Chelmsford City Bowl & Snooker Club and enjoy exceptional food and drinks while you catch up on the latest action from Sky Sports and TNT Sport.
🎳 10 Pin Bowling Alley – 🎱 6 English Pool Tables – 🍺 Fully Licensed Bar – 🌐 Free Wifi
Where To Find Us
Get Social with Us!
Don’t forget to use our hashtag #RILife to stay social and get involved in the fun!
Your Islands Concierge
Live your best student life with RI, our Rivermead Islands resident concierge app. Find great local services at your fingertips – everything from personal trainers, beauticians, hairdressers, food, pubs and clubs and on-site food orders – as well as exciting lifestyle content like recipes, playlists and more.
RI also lets you manage your living preferences, like tracking parcel deliveries and scheduling maintenance.
