Aldridge Transport Museum
Displaying the legacy of road transport in the West Midlands
Aston Manor Road Transport Museum
Events for 2019
Provisional - details may change, more events added - please keep checking!
Free bus - A free bus service often operates on event days departing Walsall (Hatherton Road) - See website or Facebook for details and parking arangements.
| Date | Event Name | Time(s) | Further info | |
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| Saturday 16th February | Winter Running Day | 2pm - 8pm | Free bus rides in the afternoon and evening (to 8.00pm) for night time photo opportunities. (No Museum Admission until 2:00pm - check free bus times) | |
| Sunday 24th March | Models in the Museum | 10am - 4pm | Static and working models from local enthusiasts to enthral you - railways, buses and ships - maybe more. | |
| Sunday 28th April | Spring Running Day | 10am - 4pm | Warmer and longer days to enjoy free bus rides on museum and friends’ buses to a variety of destinations. Link to Chasewater Railway expected. | |
| Sunday 14th July | Museum Annual Open and Running Day | 10am - 4pm | Our main annual event, with our own and visiting vehicles on display, many also giving free rides on several routes throughout the day. Sales stands, museum exhibits. | |
| 21st - 22nd September | Heritage Open Days | 10am - 4pm | The museum will be open free of charge during this National event Note: No free bus service from Walsall for this event. |
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| Sunday 20th October | Autumn Leaves Running Day | 10am - 4pm | Our final running day of the year with, a choice of routes and a choice of buses, plus the museum displays and sales stands. | |
| Sunday 24th November | Annual Transport Collectors’ Fair | 10am - 4pm | Sellers from across the country with a vast selection of items aimed at the discerning enthusiast. Photographs, models and more! | |
| Sunday 8th December | Buses and Brass 2019 | 2pm | Great Barr Bass Brand playing in the museum. A bus will run from Aldridge Village (Anchor Road) at 13.30 and return after the event. Don’t forget to wrap up warm as it can get very cold in the Museum. Free hot drinks and mince pies. | |
| Saturday 7th March | Winter Running Day | 2pm - 8pm | Free bus rides in the afternoon and evening (to 8.00pm) for night time photo opportunities. | |
| Sunday 26th April | Spring Running Day | 10am - 4pm | Warmer and longer days to enjoy free bus rides on museum and friends’ buses to a variety of destinations. | |
| Sunday 12th July | 33rd Museum Annual Open and Running Day | 10am | Our main annual event, with our own and visiting vehicles on display, many also giving free rides on several routes throughout the day. | |
| Sunday 18th October | Autumn Leaves Running Day | 10am | Our final running day of the year with, a choice of routes and a choice of buses, plus sales stands. | |
| Sunday 29th November | Annual Transport Collectors’ Fair | 10am | Sellers from across the country with a vast selection of items aimed at the discerning enthusiast. Photographs, models and more! | |