Events
Date | Event Name | Time(s) | Further info | |
---|---|---|---|---|
View Past Events | ||||
Saturday 16th February 2019 | 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 2019 | 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 2019 | 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 2019 | 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 2019 | 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. |
|
Sunday 20th October 2019 | 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 2019 | 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 2019 | 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 2020 | Winter Running Day | 2pm - 8pm | Free bus rides in the afternoon and evening (to 8.00pm) for night time photo opportunities. | |
Sunday 26th April 2020
Cancelled |
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 2020
Cancelled |
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. | |
Sat 19th Sep / Sun 20th Sep 2020 | Heritage Open Days | 10:30am - 4pm | The Museum will be open as normal, with hot drinks available; it is planned for some buses to be outside and there is a possibility of bus rides, if demand is there and volunteers available. No booking required, but follow the signs and wait outside until asked to enter; if free bus rides are to be run, they will be by ticket only, to be issued when you arrive, to maintain social distancing on the bus. Remember, we also have a virtual tour available on YouTube! |
|
Sunday 18th October 2020
Cancelled |
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 2020
Cancelled |
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! | |
Saturday 6th March 2021
Cancelled |
Winter Running - Afternoon and Evening | 2pm - 5pm | PROVISIONAL DATE. Afternoon and evening bus rides, and buses to look at. | |
Sunday 25th April 2021
Cancelled |
Spring Running Day | 10am | PROVISIONAL DATE. If all goes well, free rides, bus displays inside and outside the Museum, sales and stalls for models and memorabilia. | |
Sunday 11th July 2021 | 34th Annual Open and Running Day | 10am - 4pm | We can finally welcome you back to the museum for our main annual event, with our own and visiting vehicles on display, many also giving free rides on several routes throughout the day. |