South Yorkshire Transport Museum
Volunteer-run transport museum in Rotherham with more than 50 historic buses, cars, lorries and motorcycles, open on the second Sunday of each month.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in 1995 as the Sheffield Bus Museum Trust Limited. It was based at Tinsley from 1997 to 2007 before moving to its present premises on Waddington Way in Rotherham. It is an accredited museum run by volunteers as a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity, and it relies on admission fees, donations, grants, sponsorship and vehicle hire.
The collection has more than 50 historic vehicles, including vintage buses, classic cars, motorcycles, bicycles, lorries and commercial vehicles, many restored by volunteers, along with transport memorabilia and interactive exhibits. The site has about 24,000 square feet of exhibition space.
The museum opens to the public on one Sunday a month. On open days visitors can take free short rides on selected historic buses, and a free heritage shuttle bus links the museum with Rotherham Interchange.
Highlights
- More than 50 historic buses, cars, motorcycles, bicycles and lorries
- Free short rides on selected historic buses on open days
- Free heritage shuttle bus from Rotherham Interchange
- Monthly themed open days and a running day
- Café and gift shop
- Founded
- 1995
- Operated by
- South Yorkshire Transport Museum Ltd (registered charity no. 1049895)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | £7.50Senior citizens and other concessions |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 15 · Accompanied children under 16 are free. |
| Seniors | £7.50Senior citizens. |
| Classic vehicle driver | £3Passengers pay standard admission |
Members of the museum are admitted free and card payments are accepted. Group visits arranged by appointment are free of charge, with donations welcome.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
A ramp leads to the main entrance, both display halls are suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters, and a stairlift serves the mezzanine. A wheelchair-accessible toilet is in the main display hall near the entrance and café. Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas, and the free car park has marked disabled spaces close to the entrance.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Rotherham Interchange
No bus routes pass near the museum. On open days a free heritage shuttle bus runs from Rotherham Interchange (stand C1) hourly from 10:45 and back from the museum hourly from 10:30, with the last bus at 15:30. Rotherham Central station and the tram-train (Parkgate) connect with the shuttle.
By car
Free parking
Own free car park with marked disabled spaces near the entrance; extra parking in neighbouring car parks on some open days.
- Accessible parking
The museum is on Waddington Way, off Aldwarke Lane (A6123) in Aldwarke.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
The café seats about 30 and serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and snacks; it is open on open days and during school or group visits. The shop at reception sells transport books, models and photographs and low-cost items such as key rings and badges.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| School programs | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Groups visit by prior appointment (telephone 07783 957782), tour at their own pace after a short introduction, and volunteers answer questions. School visits are offered through the museum's education page. |
