East Anglian Railway Museum

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4.5

( 16 reviews )

Museums, Art Museums, Children's Museums

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Station Rd, Wakes Colne, Colchester CO6 2DS, United Kingdom +44 1206-242-524

The East Anglian Railway Museum is a renowned destination for railway enthusiasts and history lovers alike. Located in Wakes Colne, Colchester, this museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rich heritage of the railway industry in East Anglia. With its extensive collection of locomotives, carriages, and other railway artifacts, the museum provides a fascinating insight into the region's railway history. Established in 1967, the East Anglian Railway Museum has become a leading institution in preserving and displaying important railway memorabilia. From vintage steam trains to meticulously restored carriages, visitors can experience the sights and sounds of a bygone era of transportation. With engaging exhibits, informative displays, and interactive experiences, the museum ensures that visitors of all ages can engage with and appreciate the legacy of the East Anglian railway system.

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Michael hilst

March 22, 2024

We took our little boy for his birthday treat he is thomas Mad, and what a fantastic day he enjoyed every second of it we will visit again in the summer hopefully.

Dan mcdevitt

March 22, 2024

Lovely museum with a unique collection of steam and diesel locomotives and a wide variety of rolling stock. My favourite is the Class 317 DTSO! There are plenty of well-organised events throughout the year, catering for families and rail enthusiasts alike! There is also a miniature railway on site that is operated on certain days and a model railway layout in the Thompson Building. The staff and volunteers are very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend!

Michael deems

March 22, 2024

Lovely cold day seeing santa. Dress up wam it's all petty much outside. Good little cafe on site. Staff are super friendly thank you. Can go on trains as many times as you like too. If you can skip taking a pram in I would, we had a 3 year old but friends had to carry it up stairs and over track.

Cindy bowers

March 22, 2024

This place was an excellent find. Went on a Sunday in July (non-event day) and it was nice and quiet. My sons (7 & 13) enjoyed walking around the site and climbing on the trains and the bus. A truly lovely place.

Ana laura tomazela

March 22, 2024

I have recently become a volunteer there and although I've only been there twice I'm really enjoying myself getting involved in the running of the museum and meeting the other volunteers etc.I throughly recommended both visiting the museum and actually becoming an volunteer!

谭锡林

March 22, 2024

Our first visit and brought our grandson.. a thoroughly great day lots to see and ..All the staff were very helpful, polite and knowledgeable.. loved all the trains ..

Glenn vandermolen

March 22, 2024

Quick visit for a model railway exhibition, and a ride in an open wagon pulled by steam. Ice-cream van onsite served one of the best salted caramel I've ever tasted.

Randall fournier

March 22, 2024

It's very small compared to some, however its well looked after and a very cute little afternoon out. We went during their steampunk bit and it was so fun to see everyone in their stream punk dress. There was also a biscuit dunking competition which was so random!! Mini steam train was very sweet and our baby loved it. Dogs are welcome too which made it easier and there was water around for them.