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Time to Party with Thomas the Tank Engine at East Anglian Railway Museum. Spend the day creating family memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas.

There will be lots to enjoy all day, including:

• Unlimited rides behind Thomas, a REAL steam engine!
• Unlimited rides behind Percy & Daisy
• Meet Toby & Henrietta
• Singalongs and performances from Rusty & Dusty and Sir Topham Hatt
• Storytelling sessions
• Thomas & Friends activities in the Play Pod
• Thomas & Friends character hunt
• Thomas & Friends garden games
• Thomas & Friends giveaways for every child
• Unlimited rides on the miniature railway
• A railway themed play park
• Enjoy your own picnic on an ex-London double decker bus
• A Thomas themed model railway display
• A balloon modeller

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Day Out With Thomas

Type:Children's Activity Event

East Anglian Railway Museum, Chappel & Wakes Colne Station, Station Road, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2DS

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Opening Times

Season (18 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025)
Day	Times
Friday - Monday	10:00	- 17:00

Season (23 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025)
Day	Times
Saturday - Monday	10:00	- 17:00

Season (25 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025)
Day	Times
Saturday - Sunday	10:00	- 17:00

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