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Group Visits at East Anglian Railway Museum
Group Visits at East Anglian Railway Museum
Museums
QUALITY ASSURED VISITOR ATTRACTION
01206 242524
information@earm.co.uk
www.earm.co.uk
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Chappel Station,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO6 2DS
Details
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.
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.
Prices
GROUP RATES:
Adults £3.75, Children £1.80, Concessions £3.40.
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Location
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap 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: 0 miles from Chappel station
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Self-Catering Places
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Leisure activities
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Food & DrinkFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Facilities for corporate hospitality
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.
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
is solidPublic Areas
- Baby changing facilities
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Entrance
- Ramp to entrance
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
