Welcome to Coggeshall Museum
We are open on Sundays from 2.00pm – 4.30pm
until the end of October
There is parking right next to the museum – free on Sundays
Information for Visitors
Self-guided walks around Coggeshall
Free leaflets are available. The first, the Coggeshall Town Trail, tells the town’s story through some of our many many historic buildings.
It also features three longer circular walks into the surrounding countryside including one of about 2 miles to the famous (and listed) wrought-iron footbridge built in 1892 by local hero and blacksmith Henry (Dick) Nunn.
in 1851 Coggeshall was one of the most industrialised in Essex and our second free leaflet, the Coggeshall Industrial Heritage Trail, takes the visitor on a tour around the town, telling the story of this rich indutrial heritage.
Both can be picked up from the museum or from Bakelicious on Market Hill
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Coggeshall's History Online
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Historic Buildings
Coggeshall is blessed with hundreds of fascinating buildings - find out about some of them here. -
Remarkable People
Coggeshall has been home to some remarkable characters down the years - find out more about some of them here. -
Trade and Industry
Coggeshall grew to prosperity through wool but the town was host to a surprising variety of trades. -
Family History
The museum holds a wealth of information for family history researchers. -
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Some Museum Exhibits
A gallery of some of the museum exhibits chosen by our volunteers -
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1575 Coggeshall Rental
A map showing all the house plots in Coggeshall and a list showing who lived there in 1575
The Coggeshall Tour
A walk around the centre of Coggeshall covering general history, heritage and points of interest.
For more information please get in touch
There is a charge for these tours
Family History Research
The museum has an archive for family history research most of which is now available online.
Other materials are available in our search room including extracts from Trade Directories and our collection of books leaflets and articles relating to Coggeshall’s history and heritage.
Private Visits
The museum welcomes private or group visits
(There is a charge for this service)
Hayden Coggeshall and family from Massachusetts on a private visit to the museum in March 2024
Why not join the rota of volunteers who assist on museum opening days?
From as little as one afternoon a year you can meet and greet our visitors, become part of the community and learn something about our history as a bonus!