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Group Visits at East Anglian Railway MuseumGroup Visits at East Anglian Railway Museum

A working museum dedicated to preserving the history of railways in the East Anglian region. Steam locomotives, diesel trains, passenger coaches from 1860 to 1960, wagons, period railway buildings combined with modern facilities.

OPENING TIMES: 363 days a year, 1000-1630.
SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 1½ to 3 hours.

GROUP TRAVEL FACILITIES:
Free preliminary visit for group organiser, coach parking on site, coach drop off/pick up point, guided group tours, evening visits by arrangement, toilets, shop, picnic area, cafe/restaurant, wheelchair access.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Disabled toilets English Heritage Property Facilities for educational visits Gift shop On-site catering Picnic site Public toilets

Prices


GROUP RATES:
Adults £3.75, Children £1.80, Concessions £3.40.

 
 

Contact

Rosemary Milne
Tel: 01206 242524
View the Group Visits websitewww.earm.co.uk
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Venue

East Anglian Railway Museum

Chappel Station, Wakes Colne, Essex, CO6 2DS

View the East Anglian Railway Museum websitewww.earm.co.uk

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Map reference: TL 896287  Lat: 51.92451  Long: 0.75596


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.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : Chappel station

VistEngland VAQASSelf-assessed Accessibility Information

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Has a ramp

Entrance

  • Ramp to entrance

Public Areas

  • Baby changing facilities

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility