Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert guide. Colchester was Britain's first city, and is now it's newest after regaining city status in 2022. With a story stretching back over 2000 years, join one of our official…
A firm favourite with families, they're a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines. Our miniature railway will also be in operation. We operate unlimited rides between 10.30 – 15.30…
A firm favourite with families, they're a great opportunity to visit the Museum and have a ride in vintage wagons or carriages pulled by one of our restored Steam Engines. Our miniature railway will also be in operation. We operate unlimited rides between 10.30 – 15.30…
Soak up the atmosphere and feast your eyes on some great classic cars, vintage motorbikes and modern head turners. A must for all car lovers gear up for an event of their dreams, as a host of traditional vehicles will be pulling into the railway museum. The East Anglian Railway…
A great way to visit the East Anglian RailwayMuseum and have unlimited rides in our vintage wagons or carriages, pulled by one of our fleet of Diesel locomotives, or one of our vintage diesel trains. We operate unlimited rides between 10.30 – 15.30, the Museum opens at…
Father's Day Steam Unlimited Steam Train Rides Come along this Father's Day for Steam Train Rides, where one of our full sized steam engines will be operating, hauling the vintage Freight Train. Also in operation will be the Miniature Railway. You can also have a go if…
Celebrate the 175th Anniversary of the Marks Tey to Sudbury line and Chappel & Wakes Colne Station. A special weekend of celebration for the anniversary of the Marks Tey to Sudbury line. 2024 marks 175 years since the Colchester, Stour Valley, Sudbury and Halstead Railway…
Get arty and enter our drawing competition! All your need to do is sketch us your favourite museum animal and tell us why its the best! With great prizes to win, we can't wait to see your arty animal creations. 1st prize is a family pass to Colchester Castle, while 2nd and…
The Mersea Island Festival is 9 days of inclusive activities, bringing together those with or without a physical or learning disability. It provides an opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities that challenge and stimulate, helping to build confidence while at the…
Join Thomas & Friends for family fun at the East Anglian Railway Museum. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement. There will be lots to enjoy, including: • Unlimited rides with Thomas…
This September Colchester's soapbox rally returns! After an amazing event in 2023 Colchester's soapbox rally returns for another incredible day of wacky racing in September 2024. Enter a handmade kart and go head to head in time trials with the other contestants to…
The Free Family Fun Festival returns to Colchester's Castle Park on 21st September from 11:00-16:00. Save the date and discover lots of brilliant free things to do for all the family including bouncy castles, face painting, games and activities.
Head down to Castle Park on a warm Sunday in September for a fun-packed day with the family! Headway Essex have proudly hosted the Essex Classic Vehicle Show for some time now and this year is set to be another al fresco success! Lower Castle Park will be filled to the brim with…
Our popular Small Trains Day is back for 2024 – but it's not just small trains – one of our full sized steam locomotives will also be in action with the Freight Train giving unlimited rides all day. Our Miniature Railway will also be in operation giving rides, and…
