Blue plaques, information boards and public art

Hylands Park closure

Hylands Park will be closed to the public on Friday 5, Saturday 6, and Sunday 7 September 2025 for Radio 2 in the Park. Find more information on the Hylands Estate website.

We started installing blue plaques in 1986 and now have nearly 40 across Chelmsford and the surrounding area. They honour famous people and events associated with the area.

We also have a number of historical information boards dotted around the area, which go into more depth about local history.

We secure public art as part of new developments, and have many interesting works, which relate to their setting, across the district.

You can view a map to show these sites.

Blue plaques Find out who we have honoured with a blue plaque and where the plaques are located.

Requesting a new blue plaque Find out the criteria for placing a new plaque and how to apply.

Historical information boards in Chelmsford To mark important sites around Chelmsford that have shaped its history, we have installed a series of information boards.

City Heritage Scavenger Hunt Taking you on a tour through the colourful history of Chelmsford's City Centre. Follow the trail and hunt for the blue plaques to help you find the answers.

Public art Art in public places and in new development schemes is a great way to celebrate Chelmsford and strengthen local and cultural identity.

Organisations wishing to commission public art If you are a developer, we can give advice about how to commission public art for a new development.