In 2012 you are welcome any weekend from 24th March until 28th October but, on the following dates, you can see and ride the classic buses and little steam trains. Details of classic bus times and the 750 service from Birmingham are available by clicking here.

Please note that heritage buses were not designed to be disability accessible, wherever possible our staff will provide advice and assistance.

Visiting buses are warmly welcomed but note that our insurance requires them to be entered in advance.

All operating & event days feature:

• Classic Bus Rides
• Fuller Access to the Shire Conservation Workshop (where we restore our vehicles)
• Light refreshments in the Cafeteria
• Transport books and memorabilia in the Gift Shop
• Miniature Steam Railway

Of particular appeal to families is the delightful miniature steam railway, constructed and operated by the Elmdon Model Engineering Society, demonstrating the finest examples of model engineering on three track gauges.

On Event Days, we are open from 10:30am to 5:00pm (last admissions 4:30pm)

2012 EVENT DAYS

EASTER SUNDAY & MONDAY, 8th/9th APRIL SUNDAY & MONDAY, 6th/7th MAY SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, 3rd - 5th JUNE

HOLIDAY OPERATING DAYS Blow the winter away with rides on the miniature steam railway and into the blossoming countryside on our classic buses.

SUNDAY, 17th JUNE

FATHER'S DAY OUT Big boys' toys today as drivers bringing pre-1966 cars are let in free. Also one child can enter free with an adult paying full price. Buses and miniature train rides, of course.

SUNDAY 26th AUGUST

THE RELAXED OPERATING DAY A quieter day to enjoy rides on our classic buses and miniature steam trains.

MONDAY 27th AUGUST

THE BIG BUS BIRTHDAY PARTY The Summer Bank Holiday - when everybody wants to get out and about! Glorious weather or not, we run as many buses as we can for your enjoyment, alongside usual attractions including the miniature steam trains. A special treat: we are delighted to host the 30th birthday of the National Association of Road Transport Museums - buses from all over the country will provide a dazzling display! .

SUNDAY 14th OCTOBER

MIDLAND RED DAY At last the day Midland Red fans have been waiting for since we celebrated the company's centenary in 2004-5. Famously Midland Red abandoned its unreliable motorbuses in 1907 and reverted to horses until 1912. Today we celebrate the centenary of the motorbuses' successful reintroduction. Lots of opportunities for bus rides but you don't have to be a Midland Red fan to enjoy the day - other types will be running too.

Visiting buses are very welcome on any day but please note our insurance requires them to be entered in advance. Only NARTM entered buses can be accommodated within the museum on 27 August, similarly only former Midland Red buses on 14 October. Off-site parking will be available.