FACT SHEET
Chelmsford - UK
Accommodation:
Address – Writtle University College, Lordship Rd, Writtle, Chelmsford CM1 3RR, United Kingdom
Halls of residence used: Hamilton 1 (Hall A), Hamilton 2 (Hall B), Tabor 1(Hall C), Tabor 2 (Hall D), Tabor 3 (Hall E), Strutt (Hall F), Harvey 2 (Hall G)
• Ensuite rooms (Halls A-E), standard single rooms (Halls F &G – Hall F includes 6 showers and 4 toilets per floor; Hall G includes 1 shower and 2 toilets per floor)
• Access by key card provided
• Bed linen provided & changed weekly
• Towels provided & changed weekly
• 2 Large Common Rooms available to students and group leaders
• No TV room available
• Irons and ironing boards provided and located in laundry room
Type of Furniture: Bed, desk, wardrobe, chair
Cleaning: Bedrooms, toilets, bathrooms and showers cleaned weekly. Common rooms cleaned daily.
Laundry: Facilities available and campus and operated through smartphone app. Washer costs £2.50, dryer costs £2.00. The laundry room is accessible 24/7.
Classrooms: Situated on campus (at a ratio of 1:15). Classrooms include computer facilities, projector screen and interactive whiteboards. Students ad group leaders can have access to computers if needed (free of charge)
Catering: Cafeteria is located on campus and can cater for 150 students. Dietary requirements catered for. There is also a coffee shop on campus.
Sports Facilities: Both outdoor and indoor facilities are situated on campus, including a tennis court and sports hall
Disabled Access: Yes, subject to availability
Banks & Cashpoint: Nationwide Building Society 56/57 High St 0800 554 0227
Security: 24 hour CCTV
WiFi: Complimentary and available in each room and on campus
Medical:
• First aider on campus
• Medical facilities on campus: Writtle Doctors Surgery
• Closest medical centre - Broomfield Hospital Court Rd, Broomfield, Chelmsford CM1 7ET Tel: 01245 362000
• Closest hospital - New London Rd, Chelmsford CM2 0QH Tel: 01245 362000
Shop: 15 minute walk to nearest supermarket
Nearest airports:
[* Note: PLUS can arrange private transfers to and from the airports. You will be assisted by an airport representative at arrival.]
London Gatwick & London Heathrow Airports – both are approximately 60 miles away or 1h 10 minutes away from campus
Taxis: Chelmsford Taxibus, tel. +44 (0)1245 350350
Public Transport: • There is a bus stop approximately a 10 minute walk from the college, at Prestons Garage, Ongar Road – from here it is a 15 minute bus journey to Chelmsford train station and Chelmsford city centre, on the bus number 32. • 40 minute walk to Chelmsford train station by foot • From the train station it takes around 40 minutes to get to London Liverpool Street, with trains running 3-4 times per hour.
Campus Highlights:
• Academy centre
• Safe and self-contained campus within walking distance
• Provides an opportunity to experience magnificent British countryside, thanks to a pictur-esque 220 hectare campus, including beautiful landscaped gardens
• Easy access to central London
• 11 minute drive (3.5km) from city centre which includes shopping centres, restaurants pubs and a cinema.
Extra Places of Interest:
• Chelmsford city – an urban area with a mix of Victorian and modern architecture and a vi- brant centre
• Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park
• Chelmsford Zoo
• London is only a short train journey away!