Museums · East of England
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6
In or near Wakes Colne.
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6 — 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
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6 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 Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6 is part of the East Anglian Railway Museum, showcasing a variety of railway-related exhibits and events. Visitors can enjoy model railway displays, steam and diesel days, and special events throughout the year.
Place summary
Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6 is a museum located in the East of England. It features exhibits related to local history and heritage, providing insights into the region's past. The centre is part of a larger initiative to preserve and present the area's cultural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9260, 0.7601
- 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/76819581 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6?
- Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6 is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO6 2DS), in the parish of Wakes Colne.
- What is Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6?
- Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6 — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6?
- 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 Heritage Centre & Platforms 5 + 6?
- The nearest railway station is Chappel and Wakes Colne, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO6 2DS.