The South Yorkshire Transport Museum
The Sheffield Bus Museum was first opened in 1987. Up until the end of 2006 it was housed in part of the former Tinsley Tram Sheds. It has now moved to a new location in Aldwarke, near Rotherham and is now called the South Yorkshire Transport Museum.
Special Open Days
Details for 2010 now on website. There is ample car parking on site, or you can use the frequent vintage shuttle bus, operating from the bus lay-by at ASDA direct to the Museum. Admission charges are £3 for adults and £1.50 for concessions. There's also a Family Ticket at £6 to cover 2 adults and 2 children (Details correct 2008).
The Sheffield Bus Museum Trust
Trust members have "...free access to the Museum on "Special Open Days", receive a quarterly newsletter keeping them in touch with Museum developments and they also have the opportunity to take an active "hands on" involvement in vehicle restoration, fund raising or the many varied jobs that are essential to the Museum's smooth running. Other members join the Museum Trust simply to add some financial support through their membership fees."
Information
The Museum is situated just off the A6123 between Parkgate and Aldwarke: one of the big sheds near Candlelight on the Waddington's trading estate.
The South Yorkshire Transport Museum, Waddington Way, Aldwarke, Rotherham. Tel. +44 (0)114 2553010 (Tues - Sats 10am - 5.30pm) or +44 (0)114 2461060 for school or group visits. Website www.sheffieldbusmuseum.com.