Places to stay in Widford, Essex

Widford is a parish of Chelmsford just over 1 mile to the south west of the city’s train station. The current parish boundary encloses a mixed residential, industrial and rural area south of the River Can, east of the River Wid and mostly to the west of the Great Eastern Main Line. Local restaurants include South Restaurant & Bar, The Olive Tree, San Chinese, and Fortune House.

The center of Widford ( which is at is longitude 0°27'4.6908 and latitude 51°43'15.484 ) is located 2 miles away from Chelmsford, 5 miles away from Boreham, 7 miles away from Blackmore and 9 miles away from Wickford.

Available Widford lodging

We currently have 3 accommodations in and around Widford.

Widford Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Photograph of Premier Inn, Chelmsford
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 2 miles away in Chelmsford:

Whether you're letting your hair down at V Festival, need a stop-over along the Essex Way or want to do some shopping, our Chelmsford City Centre hotel will be right up your street.
Victoria Road
Chelmsford, Essex
Photograph of Premier Inn, Boreham
Listing updated 2026
Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 5 miles away in Boreham:

Whatever your reason for visiting Chelmsford, our Premier Inn Chelmsford (Boreham) hotel is the perfect base for enjoying the city. Music-lovers will only be 20 minutes away from RiZe Festival at Hylands Park - the new summer event that's taking over from V Festival.
Main Road, Boreham
Boreham, Essex
Bed & Breakfasts

Red Lion

Approx 2 miles away in Chelmsford:

The Red Lion, near the river in Water End, is our modern interpretation of an original public house. It is a warm and friendly meeting place, serving great food and drink all day..
249 Springfield Road
Chelmsford, Essex

Widford Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

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Things to see and do, places to eat in Widford

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Back-inn Time

Mustard Bistro ( Dining / Other ). Located at 37 New London Road, Chelmsford, 2 miles from the center of Widford. Mustard is a 40 seat bistro, based in Chelmsford town centre, created to provide a place for people to come and enjoy good freshly prepared food, sourced locally at realistic prices. The aim is for our customers to enjoy great food, wine, music and company with an underpinning of genuine passion and drive to provide good down to earth service, comfortable surroundings and great value.

Russells Restaurant ( Dining / French ). As you walk in to the restaurant, you will be amazed; the spectacular high vaulted ceiling with its magnificent beams, you will be greeted by staff that will do anything to make your visit just perfect. To the left as you walk in is a tastefully decorated lounge area where drinks and nibbles are served. Then as you walk through the main restaurant you will see high up the barn balcony overlooking the main restaurant. This area creates a wonderful dramatic view while you enter a world of elegant fine food, wine and service. To the top of the restaurant, to the left is our green gallery, a long room with its artistic muriel on the far wall, it’s the perfect place for any private party. www.russellsrest.co.uk Link

County Kitchen At The County Hotel ( Dining / Other ). Located at 29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, 2 miles from the center of Widford. Our facilities are wide ranging including; 51 bedrooms. the acclaimed County Kitchen (our Restaurant) , Function Rooms, Conference Facilities and a large Ballroom , a civil licence for holding weddings , a separate lounge area with bar .The hotel has a large car park for about 50 cars, free to guests and residents. www.countyhotelchelmsford.co.uk Link

Black Bull ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Located at 244 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, 2 miles from the center of Widford. The Black Bull is a friendly pub situated in the popular west end of Chelmsford within a mile radius of Chelmsford train station. We offer a warm atmosphere with friendly staff serving a wide variety of soft drinks, wines, beers and real ales. blackbullchelmsford.co.uk Link

Back-inn Time ( Dining / American ). One of Chelmsford’s longest established theme restaurants, Back-Inn Time is a lively American Diner, promising good food and good times. Back-Inn Time’s relaxed atmosphere and mouth watering array of all-American favourites makes this a great place to bring the family or meet with friends. www.backinntime.co.uk Link

The New Street Brasserie ( Dining / Other ). Our environment enables the senses to experience the harmony of light, colour, design, aroma and taste. It has evolved to incorporate the best of tradition and forward looking ideas to allow it to both look and feel modern yet comforting. So whether you're here on business or just for a leisure break we will ensure your stay is an enjoyable one! For your wellbeing, we are sited next door to top-class fitness suite, Fitness First, which is available for your use free of charge with the compliments of the Atlantic Hotel, Chelmsford. www.atlantichotelchelmsford.co.uk Link