Chelmsford If you're looking for property to rent in Chelmsford, OpenArch have a variety of options. The only City in Essex, Chelmsford will leave you spoilt for choice! Offering great transport links, including only a 35 minute train ride to central London, a huge variety of shopping and eating experiences and plenty of nearby attractions this really is vibrant City with something for everyone. For shopping lovers Chelmsford has not one but two shopping centres, offering all the high street names as well as exciting independent retailers and boutique stores. When it’s time to rest, there is no shortage of restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs for you to grab a drink or a bite to eat.