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Mangapps Railway Museum
4.5
#1 of 13 things to do in Burnham-on-Crouch
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Saturday
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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  • Andy Smith
    12 contributions
    Mangapps Railway Collection
    Great museum. Didnt realise there was such a large collection ro view. A big thanks to the team there amd thanks for Robins tour. There was a family visiting at the same time and Robin was brilliant with the two children
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 10 April 2023
  • Amanda S
    10 contributions
    A hidden gem!
    Access to the model railway made this day so special for one of today's visitors. He really enjoyed the train ride, all of the amazingly restored carriages he was able to explore and even the small but perfectly stocked shop which is full of affordable trinkets. And I love that you can swerve the shop if you choose 😁 So much information available, so many signs & signals to explore. It really is a little hidden treasure for train enthusiasts, and lovely volunteers. Thank you so much!
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 12 April 2023
  • Chris P
    Brighton, United Kingdom86 contributions
    Well Worth a Visit if You're in the Area
    Great railway museum with an eclectic collection of trains, carriages, signs, signals, signal boxes, ticket offices & everything in between. Staff were friendly & knowledgeable. Plus you can ride on a little railway.
    Visited August 2023
    Written 7 August 2023
  • Jane T
    London, United Kingdom248 contributions
    Good museum and train ride
    Not a bad little place to spend a couple of hours. We took our 18 month old who was a bit young but he enjoyed the train ride. The train ride itself is very short and there isn't lots to see. The museum was a nice surprise with so much to look at, it's a real treasure trove. We spent about 90 mins there and didn't rush, it's not the biggest place but worth a visit if in the area.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 20 August 2023
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terrystours28
Essex, UK27 contributions
The best train museums we have been too
Oct 2023 • Family
One of the best train museums when you have a train obsessed child

The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable

We have been to a few train museums and this was very well stocked with plenty of things to see and do

Written 1 October 2023
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Graham C
Eastbourne, UK7 contributions
Mangapps Railway
Aug 2023 • Friends
Great fun, plenty to look at, friendly owners and no crowds..!! A 20min walk from Burnham on Crouch station but it was easy and quite pleasant.
Written 6 September 2023
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Jane T
London, UK248 contributions
Good museum and train ride
Aug 2023 • Family
Not a bad little place to spend a couple of hours. We took our 18 month old who was a bit young but he enjoyed the train ride. The train ride itself is very short and there isn't lots to see. The museum was a nice surprise with so much to look at, it's a real treasure trove. We spent about 90 mins there and didn't rush, it's not the biggest place but worth a visit if in the area.
Written 20 August 2023
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Chris P
Brighton, UK86 contributions
Well Worth a Visit if You're in the Area
Aug 2023
Great railway museum with an eclectic collection of trains, carriages, signs, signals, signal boxes, ticket offices & everything in between. Staff were friendly & knowledgeable.
Plus you can ride on a little railway.
Written 7 August 2023
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Amanda S
10 contributions
A hidden gem!
Apr 2023 • Family
Access to the model railway made this day so special for one of today's visitors. He really enjoyed the train ride, all of the amazingly restored carriages he was able to explore and even the small but perfectly stocked shop which is full of affordable trinkets. And I love that you can swerve the shop if you choose 😁 So much information available, so many signs & signals to explore. It really is a little hidden treasure for train enthusiasts, and lovely volunteers. Thank you so much!
Written 12 April 2023
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Andy Smith
12 contributions
Mangapps Railway Collection
Apr 2023 • Solo
Great museum. Didnt realise there was such a large collection ro view. A big thanks to the team there amd thanks for Robins tour. There was a family visiting at the same time and Robin was brilliant with the two children
Written 10 April 2023
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Laura G
2 contributions
Amazing visit
Apr 2023
Had a fantastic visit over Easter weekend. My train enthusiast 2 year old enjoyed seeing all the trains, the train ride and the kids brio table. The volunteers were so friendly and knowledgeable. They offered to show us in the front of the train, a steam train being patched up and the model train table. The volunteers would walk around offering to explain exhibits. Amazing visit and we will be back.
Written 10 April 2023
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jolleyjohn
Ipswich, UK28 contributions
Good to visit my Namesake !
May 2022
Good to see the railway collection has grown so much over the years ,starting from bare earth John Jolly has done it really well.
Written 29 December 2022
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TravellingButlers
Norwich, UK43 contributions
Fantastic few hours
Oct 2022 • Family
Great place to visit when in the area. The warehouse is full of everything and anything from a combine harvestor to signals. An amazing collection to walk around. My 3 year old loved going in all the engines and coaches and we even had a ride on a diesel engine down the track. Cute little shop at entrance to grab a drink and souvenir too.
Written 8 November 2022
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Peter B
Norwich, United Kingdom16 contributions
Great find
Oct 2022 • Family
Excellent little gem. Lots of old trains to visit and explore. Friendly staff and some interactive things to do to. All round very enjoyable
Written 28 October 2022
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MANGAPPS RAILWAY MUSEUM: Tickets, Tours & Things to Know (with Photos)

Frequently Asked Questions about Mangapps Railway Museum
Mangapps Railway Museum is open:
  • Sat - Sun 11:30 - 17:00