The Next Two Month's Activities Follow us on 
Every Third Tuesday Refreshments in the cottage garden from 10 a.m. to 12 noon with tea or coffee and biscuits at just £1.00. Enjoy sitting in the sun or under the apple trees. Visit the museums at the same time for Free, although a donation would be appreciated to help maintain them. Also local history books and cards are for sale, as well as plants and home-made preserves. This include the new book, "Postcards from Frinton's Sea Front".
The Cottage Garden, with the kitchen, can be hired by members for a fee of £30 per session. There is the morning session 10 am to Noon or afternoon session 2 pm to 4 pm. Gazebos, tables are available for an additional charge. Membership is £15 a Single or £25 for a Dual. Membership form
The proposed new Constitution will soon be available here, once it has been agreed by the Committee.
CROSSING COTTAGE PICKET FENCE APPEAL THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO HAVE DONATED
On Friday 13th September 2024, Lord David Thorpe of Mearns officially opened Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust’s new Heritage Centre in Pole Barn Lane, Frinton. Photo by Martin Leech CPAGB.
Friday 18th to Monday 21st April
Easter Opening, New Museum & Heritage Centre, 120 Pole Barn Lane
Friday, Saturday & Monday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Display by Clacton Camera Club and New Temporary Exhibition
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Trevor Bright Railway Museum, Crossing Cottage
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Saturday, 26th April Spring Fair in Crossing Cottage
10:30 am to 1 pm Admission £1
Plants, Home-made Cakes & Preserves, Jewellery and toiletries for sale. Bottle tombola. Refreshments available.
Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th May
Bank Holiday Opening, Museum & Heritage Centre, 120 Pole Barn Lane
Saturday & Monday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday, 10th May Peace Day 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Celebrate the end of World War II with Tea and cake made to War Time recipes and meet Winston Churchill plus activities. 1940's dress optional. Admission Free
Tuesday, 27th May AGM
at McGrigor Hall 7:00 for 7:30 pm
Tea and Biscuits served from 7 pm
Details of future fundraising and social events can be found on our events page or Facebook.
Exhibitions and Museums OPEN to ALL
At the Cottage Museum - Renowned historical people with connections with the local area.
Trevor Bright Railway Museum - The closing of the Kirby Cross Goods Yard in 1964 and Worldwide Trams
The Heritgate Centre will be open at Easter and May Banks Holidays and then weekends from June to September.
For CHILDREN, why not visit Essex local museums Wheel of Time exhibition and collect a badge at each museum.
Access: Our museums are located in old railway buildings
which are not fully disable accessible. Our displays are desk height & wall
mounted. Our gardens are accessible with paved paths and lawns. There are steps
into the museum buildings. If you require assistance our volunteers will do
their best to help. Please ask for help, if required.
Facilities: Refreshments are available when staffed. Rest
areas are available inside the museums and outside in the gardens. Toilet &
small shop area.
If you would like to pledge a donation directly please let us know, contacts detail are below. We also welcome membership requests, visitor feedback and are particularly keen to hear if you have something that may be of interest for our archives/collections.
Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust is extremely grateful to all who have contributed, by whatever means, to its success over the past 40 years. Only with your support can the Trust continue to protect local heritage for the enjoyment of present and future generations.