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Chappel Station,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO6 2DS
Details
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.
Opening details
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.
Also at this Venue
Events at this Venue
date | event |
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Sun 8 Dec | Day Out With Thomas |
Sat 14 - Sun 15 Dec | Day Out With Thomas |
Sat 21 - Sun 22 Dec | Day Out With Thomas |
Location
Directions
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: 0 miles from Chappel station
Facilities
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
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
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
Public 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