Chelmsford is a city in Essex in the east of England. It is approximately 50km north east of London and there is a railway station with direct trains to London Liverpool Street in Central London (35 minutes travel time). Chelmsford is an urban area with a mix of Victorian and modern buildings and a vibrant city centre with two shopping centres and a wide range of restaurants and pubs. Chelmsford is surrounded by many parks and picturesque English villages. Places to visit include Marsh Farm Animal Adventure Park, Tropical Wings Zoo, Chelmsford Cathedral, Shire Hall, Chelmsford Museum and many more.

The PLUS centre is located at one of the largest agricultural universities in the UK. It is surrounded by its own farm, landscaped gardens and offers a secure university environment with plenty of open areas for recreation. The campus is a self contained with lots of modern teaching, living and sporting facilities. The city centre is easily accessible from the campus by bus (15 minutes travel time).