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Lots of fun on the decorated train with activity packs, games and a bucket a spade for each child. Cost £5 an adult and £3 per child.

Catch the train at Colchester Station and travel on the train to Walton-on-the-Naze where you can enjoy the beach and the pier. Catch any train back leaving you to enjoy the day without the worry of driving, congestion and parking the car.

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Ticket Type	/Ticket Tariff
Adult	£5.00 per ticket
Child	£3.00 per ticket

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Bucket and Spade Train ride

Type:Children's Activity Event

Colchester [North] Station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD

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