About
Celebrating the changing role of railways in the Eastern Counties since they arrived in the early 19th Century, through their glory days of the early 20th Century to the disappearances of the Beeching era. The Museum brings to life the buildings, engines, coaches, wagons and all the emphera that made the railways such an integral part of life in the region, explore on a Museum day and find plenty for young and old to enjoy. From a Milo Mouse hunt and hands on activities for the children to comprehensive visual and sound interpretation for those who want to know, contrast with a visit on one of our event days - particularly Living History days - when the period is brought to life with trains running and re-enactors showing life in and around your local station
Although the museum is virtually fully accessible, due to us being at a functioning railway station, visitors using wheel chairs will need the assistance of a carer to navigate the separate accessible entrance and security gate on the opposite side of the rail track.
Guide Prices
Adult £7.00
Children ( ages 4-15 ) £4.00
Children under 4 are free.
Event Day charges ( excluding Thomas and Beer Festival events – see website for these prices )
£10 and £5 respectively.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled Accessibility
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant/catering
- Picnic area
Children & Infants
- Accept children all ages
- Baby changing facilities
Establishment Features
- Accept coach parties
- Cater for groups
- Dogs Accepted
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Gift shop
- Public toilets
Parking & Transport
Payment Methods
- Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Map & Directions
Map Link
Click here to view map
Road Directions
By Road:
Near the impressive Chappel Viaduct. About 15 minutes from Colchester, Halstead and Sudbury, about 30 minutes from Chelmsford, about 40 minutes from Ipswich.
Accessible by Public Transport: Chappel station is 0 miles away.
PARKING
The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS
Baby changing facilities
This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.