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We have an Open day at Essex Fire Museum on the 9th August. There will be fun trails around the museum, old fire engines to sit on (and squirt water) and a and arts and crafts area. Lots of fun for all the family. The museum is free entry but visits must be pre-booked as we are on the site of a working fire station. Contact us at: museum@essex-fire.gov.uk. The museum is free entry but there will be things to purchase on site. We are currently cash only. There is parking on the grass at the front of Grays Fire Station.

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Road Directions

Driving directions: From the A13, take the exit at the A1012 Grays junction. At the roundabout follow the A1012/Grays / Chafford Hundred directional signage. At the next roundabout (named Treacle Mine Roundabout) take the 3rd exit sign posted A1012 / Town Centre / Chafford. At the next roundabout take the 1st exit to the left. At the end of the road turn left. Grays Fire station is on the right hand side. There is parking on the grass at the front of the fire station; Essex Fire Museum is located behind the fire station. Sat Nav postcode is RM17 5QS

Public Transport Directions

Train: c2c serves the nearest stations, Grays and Chafford Hundred every 30 minutes. Use Ensign Bus route 33 which passes Grays fire station. Essex Fire Museum is located behind the fire station. Timetable information can be found at www.c2c-online.co.uk

Bus: Ensign Bus route 33 runs between Grays Bus & rail station and Chafford Hundred rail station and passes Grays fire station. Essex Fire Museum is located behind the fire station. Route 33 operates every 30 minutes on weekdays and hourly on Saturdays; there is no Sunday service. Timetable information can be found at www.ensignbus.com

Open Day

Type:Family Event

Essex Fire Museum, Grays Fire Station, Hogg Lane, Grays, Essex, RM17 5QS
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