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Over 50 years ago, John Wilkin began collecting the paraphernalia of preserve making and Essex village life. The museum he set up is jam packed with artefacts!
Get a real taste of Tiptree in the building where the famous jam was first prepared. Enjoy freshly made lunches and home made cakes in our quiet, relaxed tea room or terrace.
Opening details
Sunday 11.00am to 17.00pm (Summer)
Monday to Saturday: 10.00am to 16.00pm (Winter)
Sunday: 11.00am to 16.00pm (Winter)
Closed 25th-28th December and 1st January
Prices
Free entry
Also at this Venue
Address
Wilkin & Sons Ltd,
Factory Hill,
Tiptree, Colchester,
Essex,
CO5 0RF
Directions
Map reference: TL 899156 Lat: 51.80677 Long: 0.75312
By Road:
After leaving the A12 at Kelvedon, the Tiptree visitor centre is signposted onto the B1023 Tiptree road. On arriving in Tiptree continue towards Tollesbury. As you leave Tiptree, the visitor centre is on your right. Be sure to take the entrance AFTER the red brick wall.
Parking: free
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Guided tours for groups
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is:
Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
Ramp
Dining
Level access (ie no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift to the toilets
Level access (ie no steps or thresholds) or access by ramp to a specially adapted toilet for wheelchair users
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
Vegetarian
Baby changing facilities
High chairs for children
Children's menu
Entrance
Ramp to entrance