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About
For over 50 years the East Anglian Railway Museum has been transporting visitors of all ages back in time to discover the unique history of the region’s railways. The site covers over 10 acres, you can explore our Victorian station, goods shed and signal boxes to see how passengers and freight have been transported over the years.
With displays of steam and diesel locomotives, vintage carriages and wagons there is something to interest everyone. Our heritage centre looks behind the scenes of running the railways with a host of smaller artefacts on display.
Working restoration shed where Volunteers bring the Engines and Rolling stock back to life.
The Museum also includes a railway themed Children's Playground, Picnic Area and an ex-London bus converted into a Children's Play Bus.
The award winning Platform 2 Café will be open every day the museum is open*, serving delicious homemade cakes, afternoon teas, lunches and great coffee!
Picnic Area
Venue hire for Weddings, Parties, conferences etc, including Training rooms.
Event Days
Unlimited Train rides, including Mini rail and Model railway layouts
Days out with Thomas (Easter, August Bank Holiday, Half Term , Christmas with Santa)
Spring Vehicle Extravaganza
Summer and Winter Beer Festival
Small Trains Exhibition
Steam Railway Experience Days Available
Based next to the famous Chappel Viaduct in north Essex, we are easily accessible by road and rail and full details can be found by going to www.earm.co.uk
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
General (Non-Event) Admission Prices
Adult (18+): £8.00
Child (4 - 17): £4.00
Under 4s: Free
Standard Event / Special Event Day Admission Prices
Adults (18+): £10.00/£12.00
Children (4-17): £7/£8
Under 4s: Free
Day Out With Thomas (PRE-BOOKING ONLY)
Adults: £17.60
Children (2-17): £13.20
Under 2s: Free
https://www.earm.co.uk/events/day-out-with-thomas/
Events
Saturday, 4th May 2024 - Saturday, 4th May 2024
Wednesday, 29th May 2024 - Wednesday, 29th May 2024
Sunday, 2nd June 2024 - Sunday, 2nd June 2024
Wednesday, 24th July 2024 - Wednesday, 24th July 2024
Wednesday, 31st July 2024 - Wednesday, 31st July 2024
Wednesday, 7th August 2024 - Wednesday, 7th August 2024
Wednesday, 14th August 2024 - Wednesday, 14th August 2024
Wednesday, 30th October 2024 - Wednesday, 30th October 2024
Saturday, 2nd November 2024 - Saturday, 2nd November 2024
Diesel Day - unlimited train ridesAnother firm favourite with families – they're a great way to visit the Museum and have unlimited rides in our vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our fleet of Diesel locomotives, or one of our vintage diesel trains.
We operate unlimited rides between 10.30 – 15.00, the Museum opens at…- more info
Sunday, 5th May 2024 - Monday, 6th May 2024
Saturday, 25th May 2024 - Saturday, 25th May 2024
Sunday, 28th July 2024 - Sunday, 28th July 2024
Sunday, 4th August 2024 - Sunday, 4th August 2024
Sunday, 11th August 2024 - Sunday, 11th August 2024
Sunday, 18th August 2024 - Sunday, 18th August 2024
Sunday, 3rd November 2024 - Sunday, 3rd November 2024
Steam Day - unlimited train ridesA firm favourite with families, they're a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines.
We operate unlimited rides starting at either 10:30 or 11:00 * – 15.00, the Museum opens at 10am right through until 5pm.- more info
Sunday, 26th May 2024 - Monday, 27th May 2024
Annual Transport Extravaganza & Steam GalaWe're very excited to announce that our annual Transport Extravaganza has been enhanced for 2023! For the first time ever, our Transport Extravaganza will share the stage with our annual Home Fleet Steam Gala.- more info
Saturday, 15th June 2024 - Sunday, 18th August 2024
Chappel Viaduct Art DisplayWładysław Mirecki - Chappel Viaduct Art Display- more info
Sunday, 23rd June 2024 - Sunday, 23rd June 2024
Commercial, Emergency & Service Vehicle DayCome and get up close and personal to a display of buses, trucks, military vehicles, fire engines, police cars and ambulances. Learn about the history of the fire service thanks to a pop up museum and get your photo taken in the drivers seat of a police car. There will also be free bus rides to…- more info
Saturday, 29th June 2024 - Sunday, 30th June 2024
Chappel 175 Anniversary CelebrationCelebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Marks Tey to Sudbury line and Chappel & Wakes Colne Station. A special weekend of celebration for the anniversary of the Marks Tey to Sudbury line. 2024 marks 175 years since the Colchester, Stour Valley, Sudbury and Halstead Railway opened the railway line,…- more info
Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 - Saturday, 7th September 2024
Chappel Winter Beer FestivalChappel Annual Winter Beer Festival- more info
Sunday, 6th October 2024 - Sunday, 6th October 2024
Small Trains Day & Model Railway ShowOur popular Small Trains Day is back for 2023 – but it's not just small trains – one of our full sized steam locomotives will also be in action with the Freight Train giving unlimited rides all day.- more info
Wednesday, 1st January 2025 - Wednesday, 1st January 2025
New Years Day Steam Train RidesNew Years Steam
Unlimited Steam Train Rides
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Start 2023 with rides on our train pulled by a real Steam Locomotive!
BOOK IN ADVANCE NOW FOR 5% DISCOUNT, AND TO BOOK AT 2022 PRICES!
A firm favourite with families, they're a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons…- more info
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access - Step free Access by Car if arriving by Train will need to use steps on railway bridge over track
- Wheelchairs available
Catering
- On-site catering
- On-site light refreshments
- Picnic site
Groups
- Coach parking
Property Facilities
- Dogs Accepted
Suitability
- School Trips
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Near the impressive Chappel Viaduct. About 15 minutes from Colchester, Halstead and Sudbury, about 30 minutes from Chelmsford, about 40 minutes from Ipswich.
Public Transport Directions
Accessible by Public Transport: Chappel & Wakes Colne station is 0 miles away.
