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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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Address
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.
East Anglian Railway Museum
Educational Visits
Meeting room hire
Corporate Hire
Wedding HireEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sun 12 - Sun 19 Jul | Summer Steam *MUSEUM CLOSED* |
| Sun 2 Aug | Summer Steam *MUSEUM CLOSED* |
| Sun 9 Aug | Summer Steam *MUSEUM CLOSED* |
| Sun 16 Aug | Summer Steam *MUSEUM CLOSED* |
| Sat 22 Aug | Kids Run The Railway *MUSEUM CLOSED* |
| Sun 23 Aug | Summer Steam *MUSEUM CLOSED* |
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 & Wakes Colne station
Hotels and B&Bs
Self-Catering Places
Attractions
Leisure activities
Events
Food & DrinkFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
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
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is gravel
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To the gift shop
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in audio format
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
Entrance
- Ramp to entrance
- Handrail by ramp
- Entrance is well lit
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Low potassium
- Low sodium
- Nut free
- Additive free
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- Children's menu
