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Address: East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel Station, Chappel, Colchester, CO6 2DS, Essex, Essex How do we get there? Number: 01206 242524
About this activity
East Anglian Railway Museum is a family-friendly working museum, dedicated to preserving the history of railways in East Anglia. The buildings, trains and working signal boxes all tell a story of a time when the railway was the largest employers in the region.
The Good Shed dates back to Victorian times and is the centre of the museum. It's got original railway memorabilia for you to take a trip down memory lane. The restoration shed has vintage trains and you can see the current restoration work being take by the volunteers.
It's open most days and you back observe the enginners bringing the trains back to life, so be careful when you're walking around!
The heritage centre is an indoor exhibition with different displays. There are interactive signal panels, exhibits, button telephones and much more for an interactive experience.
There is a miniature railway next to the kids playground. There are two locomotives, steam engine and electric train too.
They have lots of regular events and activities throughout the year, including their steam days! Make sure you check out the website before you visit so you know what's happening.
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Directions
From the A12 take Junction 26 and take the A1124 towards Halstead for approximately 5 miles. Into the village of Chappel, take the first right after the viaduct and they are at the top of the hill.
Get directionsHow much does it cost?
Adults
£8.00
Children
£4.00
Free Under
4 years
Last Updates
2023
East Anglian Railway Museum FAQ’s
East Anglian Railway Museum has a picnic area and a Refreshment Room.
East Anglian Railway Museum recommends that suitable footwear is worn and also bear in mind that most of the trains are outside so suitable coats maybe necessary.
Thomas gifts, Model Railway items and Railway Books.
Most of the museum buildings are accessible including the Goods Shed, Restoration Shed, Model Railway Exhibition and Heritage Centre however a step footbridge joins the two halves of the museum across a working railway line so wheelchair users will need a vehicle to gain full access to both sides of the museum.
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