Museums · East of England
East Anglian Railway Museum
In or near Wakes Colne.
East Anglian Railway Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Chappel and Wakes Colne · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
East Anglian Railway Museum is a museum located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The East Anglian Railway Museum showcases the history of railways in the region, featuring a variety of exhibits and events throughout the year. Visitors can enjoy steam and diesel days, model railway exhibitions, and family-friendly events like 'Day Out With Thomas'.
Place summary
The East Anglian Railway Museum is located in the East of England, postcode CO6. This museum showcases the region's railway history, featuring a collection of locomotives, carriages, and railway memorabilia. It serves as a resource for understanding the impact of rail transport on East Anglia's development.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9261, 0.7599
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Wakes Colne
- Postcode
- CO6 2DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Chappel and Wakes Colne — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Open Weekends & Wednesdays 10:00 - 17:00 (April to October), 10:00 - 16:00 (November to March)
- Official site
- www.earm.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/502309808 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Anglian Railway Museum?
- East Anglian Railway Museum is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO6 2DS), in the parish of Wakes Colne.
- What is East Anglian Railway Museum?
- East Anglian Railway Museum — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to East Anglian Railway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO6 2DS.
- How do I get to East Anglian Railway Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO6 2DS.