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Colchester and Chelmsford Park and Ride are offering free travel after 12 on Saturdays through December for Christmas shopping.
Pick up your free Christmas bag at sites.
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You can use a ticket to hop on and off any park & ride bus all day. For example, get off at Parkway or the railway station, then get back on to go to the city centre, then back out to the park & ride site.
Children under 5 travel for free at all times
On the bus via cash or contactless
Parking only via MiPermit location 744021 up to 18 hours £3.60 up to 24 hours £12
Bring your bike with you, leave your car at the site and cycle to your destination. Park and Pedal is £3.60 per day. We have bike racks should you chose to leave your bike at site overnight. We also offer Secure cycle lockers £20 per month, which includes free parking. Please visit Bikeaway to secure your locker.
Payment for parking only can be made on MiPermit.
If you have an event and would like to hire the site please contact essexparkandride@essex.gov.uk for further details and pricing.
Helping create the next generation of safer drivers
If you’re aged 10 to 17, have your first taste of proper driving in a Vauxhall Corsa with Young Driver.
With a positive attitude to driving through fun and safe experiences and lessons, youngsters get a head start before even applying for a provisional licence.
A friendly, well-organised set-up, using dual-controlled cars and UK Government Approved Driving Instructors.
Over 70 venues nationwide that feature realistic road systems complete with junctions, traffic lights, manoeuvring zones and a viewing area for parents and family.
Available now at Chelmer Valley Park & Ride on selected weekend dates. Lessons start from £44.99. See youngdriver.com for more details.
Satnav users can find the site using the postcode CM3 3PR.
Chelmer Valley Park and Ride is located on the A130 east of Essex Regiment Way, accessed from the Pratts Farm Roundabout.
You can find access information for Chelmer Valley Park and Ride on the AccessAble website.
Please note: Cars can exit the site after closing automatically through the barrier system. For out of hours emergencies customers can contact Chelmsford City Council’s CCTV Control Centre on 01245 606 299.
Please see the documents section below for timetable information.
Chelmer Valley Park and Ride Timetable - PDF(127.6KB)
Chelmsford Park and Ride Services Booklet - PDF(1.1MB)
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