Discover the Trail
Six brand-new, site-specific artworks have been created for Chadwell St Mary. Each piece was designed in collaboration with people who live, work, or study in the area, ensuring every installation reflects the unique spirit and desires of the local community.
We have also included several existing artworks to ensure the full breadth of creativity in Chadwell is celebrated.
How to Explore
Go at your own pace, walk the entire trail in one go or visit a few stops at a time. ‘Collect’ all the artworks by ticking them off as you discover them.
These pieces are permanent fixtures and now part of the Chadwell landscape, so keep an eye out for them as you go about your day.
Discover the stories behind each individual artwork by clicking here!
Get Involved
Everyone in Chadwell St Mary can create and display their own artwork! Join a workshop at the Pyramid Centre or pick up a kit and join in at home by becoming part of Chadwell’s Window Wanderland.
You can also explore the trail on the 15th of August with KIT Theatre and a time-traveling Daniel Defoe, who will be leading an interactive walk across the route. Book your free tickets for Daniel Defoe’s Art Trail Adventure now!
Completed the trail? Have a creative idea for CSM? Or a suggestion of places and space for future art works? Complete our survey to share your thoughts.
Suitable for:
Everyone.
Accessibility:
Whilst all routes around the trail can accommodate the width of a wheelchair and pushchair please be aware that not all of the route is on pedestrian footpaths. Part of the route is situated in local parks and requires that you travel on grass. Some pedestrian footpaths are uneven and require road-crossing.
There is parking available at the Pyramid Centre (RM16 3AP) if you wish to complete the full route. Alternatively, on street parking can be used for visiting individual artworks, please check local restrictions carefully. We encourage you to arrive on foot or use public transport where possible.
Getting There:
The trail is at multiple locations, all details can be found on the trail map, here.
BY BUS – Bus routes that service Chadwell St Mary are: 73, 83, 375 and 66.
BY TRAIN – Grays Station or Tilbury Train Station on the c2c, both are approximately a 10 minute drive away
A Community Effort
This art trail wouldn’t be possible without the passion of many local people and partners, including the Chadwell In Action Group, members of Chadwell Amateur Boxing Club, the residents of Arthur Barnes Court, the creative students at USP Palmer’s College, residents and staff from Emmanuel Church, George Tilbury House and Chadwell library. Thank you for sharing your time, stories and energy to help shape this wonderful addition to Chadwell St Mary.
