Mistley was opened by the Eastern Union Railway in 1854 and the brick-built two-storey Italianate station building (now in alternative use) was probably designed by Frederick Barnes.The building is Grade II listed.
There was a signal box at the London end of the "down" platform which having been taken out of service on the introduction of multiple aspect signalling in September 1985, was not allowed to be demolished as it was in a conservation area, so it was offered by Tendring Council and British Railways to the East Anglian Railway Museum at Chappel & Wakes Colne, to where it was moved in November 1985 and installed on to a brick base and today is again fully operational.
Walk out of the station, turn left down the hill , look to your right and you will see the beautiful river Stour. Continue and you will pass the twin towers on your right and then see the famous Mistley swans meandering about on the verges.
If you carry on walking for 15 minutes you will be in Manningtree with its cafes and shops.
Address
Mistley Station
High Street
Mistley
Essex
CO11 1HH
- Wheelchair Access
- Ticket Machines
- Seated area available
‘Old Knobbley’ an 800 year old living Oak tree is within walking distance of Mistley station through the historic Furze woodland.
Click here for more information on winter walks to Essex to visit ‘Old Knobbley’