If you’re a student looking for things to do in Chelmsford this spring, you’ve come to the right place! Here at Rivermead Islands, we’re located in the heart of the city, As locals, we know all of the best places for students to enjoy as the warmer weather arrives. Here are our top places for students to visit this spring!
Bck Yrd Golf
If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with friends in the city centre, look no further than Bck Yrd Golf. This crazy-golf course is a great way to get in the competitive spirit and show your friends your skills. There are also some delicious themed cocktails on offer, notably, the ‘Tequila Birdie’ and ‘A Handicap’. This course is indoor and has lots of different theming inside. At just £15 to play both courses, it’s an affordable activity if you’re on a budget!
Hylands Park
One of the most scenic things to do in Chelmsford is to visit Hylands Park and Hylands House. This is a short drive or cycle away from the city centre, but a brilliant afternoon out if you want to get out of the hustle and bustle for a bit.
Whether you’re after a long walk, a scenic setting for a picnic, perhaps you’re an avid wildlife photographer or just fancy a cake and coffee somewhere new? Hylands has everything you need for a fun day out. If your family are coming to visit your new home, this is a great place to take them in springtime!
Inside this huge public park is Hylands House Estate, a historical Grade II listed building and a popular wedding and event venue here in Chelmsford. On selected days, this is open to the public. Between 8am-5pm the nearby Stables café is open for light bites, sweet treats and various drinks. Also, check out the brand new delicatessen ‘The Deli’. This has just opened inside for the spring season, offering new delicious options for passers-by!
Pinchos
If you’re looking for local alfresco dining at its finest, Pinchos is a Spanish wine bar and tapas restaurant that has a brilliant reputation in the city of Chelmsford. It’s known for its delicious food that is true to its roots and widely imported from Spain!
Pinchos also prides itself on great service and an authentic setting, with its outdoor dining area and decorative indoor space. As the weather warms up, why not book a table with a group of friends and bask in the sunshine this lunchtime?
Chelmsford Escape Rooms
The Chelmsford Escape Rooms have been hailed as some of the best in the South East. There are three live escape games to experience here. Each one is immersive, action packed and guarantees fun for your whole squad! The escape rooms are for teams of 2-8 people, in which you get 1 hour to escape from your challenge. Common sense, logical thinking and team work are essential to completing these experiences in the allotted time! If the Chelmsford rooms are fully booked, The Escape Rooms also have venues in the neighbouring towns of Maldon and Witham!
Creamfields
The city of Chelmsford is home to the world famous Creamfields Festival! This year, the much-anticipated event occurs on the final bank holiday weekend in May and is set to be bigger than ever with the likes of Calvin Harris, Becky Hill, Swedish House Mafia and Tiesto playing across 26th-28th May.
With Hylands Park on the doorstep, this is a great festival for local students who enjoy dance music. Weekend tickets are still available over on the official website.
Get in Touch
If you’re a Chelmsford student, or hoping to study at Anglia Ruskin Chelmsford, we hope this blog has given you some great ideas of things to do in Chelmsford with friends this spring!
Perhaps you’re looking for student accommodation for next year? If so, then we would love to hear from you. Our booking process is fast and easy, and we are now taking bookings for September 2024! Simply complete our form to be added to the waiting list.
If you’ve got any other questions, the Rivermead Islands team are on hand to help! Take a look at our detailed FAQs page here, or you can get in touch with our team through our contact page.
Don’t forget to take a look at our Instagram @rivermeadislands for more information, pictures and updates! We look forward to hearing from you!