East Anglian Railway Museum

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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    

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Events

Saturday, 4th May 2024 - Saturday, 4th May 2024

Wednesday, 29th May 2024 - Wednesday, 29th May 2024

Saturday, 1st June 2024 - Saturday, 1st 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

A small green Waggon und Maschinenbau Railbus E79963 sits by the platformDiesel Days 2024
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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

Wednesday, 1st January 2025 - Wednesday, 1st January 2025

A steam trainSteam Days at the East Anglian Railway Museum
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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

Wednesday, 1st January 2025 - Wednesday, 1st January 2025

A steam trainSteam Days at the East Anglian Railway Museum
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Monday, 26th August 2024 - Monday, 26th August 2024

Saturday, 26th October 2024 - Sunday, 27th October 2024

Saturday, 14th December 2024 - Sunday, 15th December 2024

Saturday, 21st December 2024 - Sunday, 22nd December 2024

Day Out With Thomas
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Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 - Saturday, 7th September 2024

Chappel 2024 Beer FestivalThe much-loved Chappel Beer Festival returns to the East Anglian Railway Museum
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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Disabled access
  • Disabled toilets

Booking & Payment Details

  • Credit cards accepted (with charge)

Catering

  • On-site catering
  • Picnic site

Children

  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children welcome

Groups

  • Facilities for educational visits
  • Facilities for groups

Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities

  • Facilities for corporate hospitality

Parking

  • Free Parking

Property Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Gift shop
  • Public toilets

Site Features

  • Regional Tourist Board Member

Target Markets

  • Accepts groups
  • Coach parties accepted

Map & Directions

Colchester

Road Directions

By Road:Near the impressive Chappel Viaduct. About 15 minutes from Colchester, Halstead and Sudbury, about 30 minutes from Chelmsford, about 40 minutes from Ipswich.Accessible by Public Transport: Chappel station is 0 miles away.

East Anglian Railway Museum

Type:Museum - Transport

Chappel Station, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS

Tel: 01206 242524

Fax: 01787 224473

Opening Times

* Open Weekends and Wednesdays (All year)
Museum open 10am - 5pm (Summer) 10 - 4pm (Winter)
On Event Days - unlimited train rides
see www.earm.co.uk for details
Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day