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This exhibition will shine a light on the lives of the Caribbean Windrush community, and those who left an indelible mark on Chelmsford.

On display there will be stories from the Caribbean community who share their family history, experiences, and the enormous impact Windrush had on the Chelmsford community.

Following the Second World War, the UK was in urgent need of repair. The Windrush came over largely from the Caribbean to undertake a variety of jobs. Ransome Hoffmann Pollard Ltd (RHP) was the biggest employer for the Caribbean community in Chelmsford, along with others including Marconi.

Whilst Windrush day is a day of celebration of the contributions made, it's also an opportunity to reflect on the difficulties faced by the Windrush generation, past and present.

In collaboration with Roots Chelmsford.

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Road Directions

The Museum of Chelmsford is located on Moulsham Street, near the junction with New London Road. We have a free car park at Museum of Chelmsford, with space for Blue Badge holders. Maximum stay is two hours.

More car parking options include:

Moulsham Street
CM2 0LF, 170 spaces

https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/parking-and-travel/car-parks/moulsham-street-car-park/

Parkway
CM2 0DG, 97 spaces

https://www.chelmsford.gov.uk/parking-and-travel/car-parks/parkway-car-park/

Shire Gate
CM2 0SE, 183 spaces

https://www.parkme.com/lot/139732/shire-gate

Just Park
Private properties to park in nearby. Enter the museum postcode (CM2 9AQ) plus a date and time to view a map of available spaces.

https://www.justpark.com/uk/parking/chelmsford/

On road parking on areas of Moulsham Street
Permit holders only Z4 Mon-Fri 9am to 10am, no waiting Mon-Sat 10am to 11am

More information: https://sepp.traffweb.app/traffweb/1/TrafficOrders

Please check before you park.

Public Transport Directions

The nearest bus stop to Museum of Chelmsford is on New London Road, at the junction with Moulsham Street opposite the Rising Sun pub.

The number 300 and C1 buses travel from Chelmsford train station (stand 5 and stand 11, respectively) to this stop. These stands are indicated with stars on the below image. Bus 13 also leaves from Chelmsford Station (stand 6) to this stop, but is less frequent.

You can also get the 46 and 351 busses to the BBC Essex stop and walk about 7 minutes to the museum.

You can look at First Essex to check which buses go to the museum.

The nearest railway station to Museum of Chelmsford is Chelmsford Station. The museum is about a 30 minute walk from the station or you can get a bus (see the above accordion). Find directions from the station and timetable information at Greater Anglia.

Roots Chelmsford Windrush Exhibition

Type:Exhibition

Museum of Chelmsford, Oaklands Park, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 9AQ
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Opening Times

Season (28 July 2026 - 1 Sept 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 17:00

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