Location & Directions

The Festival of Business is being held the Chelmsford City Racecourse, Great Leighs Chelmsford CM3 1QP.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside, Chelmsford City Racecourse is situated in Great Leighs, 5 miles north of Chelmsford in the heart of Essex. Only 50 miles from central London, Chelmsford City Racecourse easily accessible by most transport and offers free parking to all customers.

Directions

The postcode for the main car park is CM3 1QP. We advise entering Chelmsford City Racecourse into Google Maps as the postcode is not compatible with some Sat Navs.

BY CAR

The racecourse site has excellent transport links via the A131, A120 and M11. The car park is situated at the Main Entrance off the A131 bypass. Parking is FREE on the day.

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BY BUS

There are two public buses from Chelmsford Bus Station, the No. 70 and No. 352 which run through Great Leighs and on to Braintree. Due to the nature of the busy A131 the racecourse does not recommend accessing the racecourse on foot from Great Leighs.

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BY TRAIN

The nearest train station to the racecourse is Chelmsford Station.
The station is approximately a 20 minute drive from the racecourse.

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BY DigiGo

DigiGo is a shared public transport service which offers on-demand or pre-bookable travel in parts of Essex. There is no fixed route or timetable, which puts you in control of your journey.
Find out more HERE

Business Expo

BOOKINGS OPEN SOON: Book your stand and showcase your products and services to Essex’s business community. Connect with decision-makers, generate leads, and explore new partnerships at the county’s premier business event.
Register your interest

Visit & Network

Connect with fellow professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders in a dynamic and professional environment. Whether building new relationships or strengthening existing ones, the Festival offers exceptional opportunities to engage with the Essex business community.
Register as a Visitor

Sponsors

Our sponsors play a vital role in making the Festival possible, demonstrating their commitment to supporting enterprise, innovation, and growth across Essex. Learn more about the organisations partnering with us to champion the county’s proud business heritage and bold future.
Meet our Sponsors
Whilst we endeavour to ensure the attendance of our advertised speakers, exhibitors, vendors and displays, we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes.
All timings are approximate and subject to change. We advise arriving as early as possible to avoid queues and missing any speakers or displays.