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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 £10 a Single or £18 for a Dual. Membership form
CROSSING COTTAGE PICKET FENCE APPEAL THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO HAVE DONATED WE NOW NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP PAINT AND ERECT THE FENCE IF YOU CAN HELP PLEASE Call into Crossing Cottage on a Tuesday morning, 10:00 am to 12 noon or Email: secretary@fwheritage.co.uk
On Friday 13th September, 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.
Trevor Bright Railway Museum
The museum is now closed for refurbishment and will re-open at Easter 2025.
After 1st November, it will again be possible to arrange a private visit by phoning Tony Barrett on 01255 674678
Wednesday, 1st January New Year Walk led by Mike Talbot.
10:30 am Meet at Crossing Cottage, Station Approach.
On returning to the cottage for Mulled wine, sausage rolls and mince pies provided by the Trust Cost £5 contribution towards the wine and food.
Open to Members and Non-Members
Tuesday, 21st January Coffee Morning in Crossing Cottage Garden 10 am to 12 noon
Winter Social Evenings Talks.
McGrigor Hall, Fourth Ave, Frinton on Sea for 7:30 pm 7:00
Admission £5 Members , £7 non-members, Tea and Coffee available from 7 pm
Tuesday, 4th February The Role of the Coastguard by Ian Jackson
Ian will talk about his experience as a senior Coastguard responsible for search and rescue of both coast and deep sea from Suffolk and Essex to Kent
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
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.