About

Rising up from the horizon on the A1124 you will see the imposing Chappel Viaduct. The Victorian viaduct, with its 32 arches and total length of 346 metres, is thought to be the second largest brick built structure in England. It was built between 1847- 1849 as part of the Colchester and Stour line of the Eastern Counties Railway. It is still used today to link Marks Tey and Sudbury.

Located at the Viaduct is the  East Anglian Railway Museum, a complex of Victorian buildings bringing to life the story of the Eastern Counties Railways from 1840- 21st century.

There are various walks around the Colne Valley which can be joined from the Viaduct. These range from a short stroll around Millenium Green , the Chappel and Wakes Colne World War II Trail or a longer ramble across way marked footpaths. The Essex Way and the Colne Valley Path both pass through Chappel.

If you are looking for some light refreshment, visit The Swan Pub, suitably located beneath the Viaduct, offering fantastic views.