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Day Out With Thomas: The Colour Tour
8:30am – 3pm
Recommended for all families with children 0-5 years
Are you ready to get colourful? Thomas The Tank Engine, everyone’s favourite #1 blue engine is heading to The Workshops Rail Museum. For the first time ever, this day of colourful adventures will celebrate the magic and beauty of colour at Day Out With Thomas: The Colour Tour.
Day Out With Thomas: The Colour Tour is a fun filled, family event that celebrates the joy of colour so you can expect plenty of colourful, family friendly activities.
Let’s get colourful on a railway adventure!
Things to see and do
- Meet Thomas the Tank Engine and Sir Topham Hatt in person.
- Find Thomas and friends around the museum and be rewarded.
- Enjoy carnival rides and face painting.
- Dive into the Thomas play pit, including wooden track building.
- Find the hidden Thomas trains on the huge model railway.
- Take a break and watch a Thomas movie.
- Get crafty with Thomas activities including colouring-in, arts and crafts.
- Let off steam in the indoor adventure playground and expansive grounds.
- Catch Sir Topham Hatt performing live with Thomas the Tank Engine.
Please note: Operation of carnival rides is weather dependent.
Who else will be at the museum?
Joining Thomas the Tank Engine and Sir Topham Hatt on their summer holidays are:
- Douglas
- Annie & Clarabel
- Diesel 199
- Trevor the Traction Engine
- George the Steamroller
Property of
Day Out With Thomas™ Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends™ © 2023 Gullan (Thomas) Limited.
Day Out With Thomas: Under the Stars
Are you ready to get colourful by night? Celebrate the magic and beauty of colour with Thomas the Tank Engine, in an evening of family-friendly adventures.
Breakfast with Sir Topham Hatt
A special event for The Workshops Rail Museum Annual Pass holders! Join Thomas the Tank Engine and Sir Topham Hatt for a special Colour Tour buffet breakfast.
Sensory Friendly Session: Day Out With Thomas
For these special sensory friendly sessions of Day Out With Thomas: The Colour Tour, we will turn the sound down and create an engaging space for children with sensory processing difficulties.
Plan your visit
Plan your visit to The Workshops Rail Museum, located in Ipswich.
How to get here & parking
Located in Ipswich, The Workshops Rail Museum is easily accessible by car or on public transport.
Accessibility
Accessibility and sensory information to help you plan your visit to The Workshops Rail Museum.