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Let’s Go Trips and Transport!

Transportation museums make for a fantastic family day out! Spark curiosity in both kids and adults, with interactive displays and hands-on activities that ignite a passion for learning. Bond over shared interests and make memories that will last a lifetime.

So, whether you’re a Planes, Trains & Transportation buff or just looking for a fun adventure, a trip to our exciting trips & transport events & attractions promises a day filled with laughter, discovery, and quality family time…

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre in Buckinghamshire

Visit Buckinghamshire Railway Centre in Quainton near Aylesbury for a First Class family day out with fun steam train rides, fascinating railway museum, miniature and model railways, stunning visitor centre with café and gift shop and lots more, including 25 acres to explore!

Steaming Days and Special Events held throughout the year, including heritage vehicle rallies and children’s character days, including Thomas the Tank Engine, Zog, Bluey and Paddington.

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8 Trollybusses at the Trollybus Museum lined up in a row.

Trolleybus Museum in Sandtoft

The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft is home to the world’s largest collection of preserved trolleybuses and has something for all the family.

The Sandtoft Gathering is our premier event of the season, with visiting buses, lorries and vintage cars,  bus and trolleybus rides and live entertainment!

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Trips & Transport family days out...

Family looking at the engines on show at The British Motor Museum in Warwickshire

Get the Picture – Summer of Design at the British Motor Museum

Join a family tour, design a vehicle, follow the themed family trail and see the new exhibition at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire this summer.

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A red vintage sports car.

Haynes Motor Museum

Take the family to discover a wealth of automobile and motorcycling history at the child-friendly Haynes Motor Museum near Yeovil in South Somerset.

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Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre

Discover England's longest, deepest and highest canal tunnel constructed by Thomas Telford in West Yorkshire and take a canal boat trip through the tunnel.

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Train, Boat and Crane Trips 2024 at M Shed

Visit Bristol's exciting museum M Shed on selected dates until 27th October 2024 and treat the children to a ride on one of the large working exhibits.

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Drawing of children's character ZOG.

ZOG is Back at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

See ZOG at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre on 30th June. Also take steam train rides, explore the railway museum, view the model railway and more.

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Models of trolleybuses.

Models Weekend at The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft

Visit The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft in North Lincolnshire over Models Weekend on 29th and 30th June and see a display of static and working models.

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Steam train at Embsay and Bolton Abbey train line in North Yorkshire.

Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Relaxing days out with the children can be enjoyed when you visit the steam railway near Skipton and travel through beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside.

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The last trolleybus in Britain.

The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft

Step back to the past on a visit to The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft in Lincolnshire. See and ride on preserved trolleybuses and view a range of displays.

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Steam train making a summer trip along the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire.

Steam Powered Adventure at the Churnet Valley Railway

Combine a ride on a steam-powered locomotive with an interactive science demonstration at the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire on 30th or 31st July.

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Steam train in woodland.

The Vale of Rheidol Railway

Great way to discover the lovely Rheidol Valley in Ceredigion as passengers are free to stop off and explore. Seasonal events for families add to the fun.

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Eight red planes flying across a blue sky.

Wales Airshow 2024

Watch displays by the Red Arrows and other famous names at Wales' biggest air show! It is free and takes place in Swansea Bay on 6th and 7th July 2024.

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Sir Topham Hatt and Thomas the Tank Engine.

Day Out With Thomas at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

See Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, take steam train rides, join in activities and more at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre on 13th and 14th July.

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A steam train at STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway in Swindon.

Meet the Railway Workers at STEAM – Museum of the Great Western Railway

Take the kids to visit STEAM Museum in Swindon on selected Saturdays and see history come to life. Step onto the footplate of locomotives and enjoy tours.

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Day Out With Thomas: Bubble Tour at Swindon & Cricklade Railway

Look forward to an activity-packed day out with Thomas the Tank Engine at Swindon & Cricklade Railway in Wiltshire over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

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Crich Village Tramway in Derbyshire

Crich Tramway Village

Crich Tramway Village offers a great family day out. Step back in time with vintage tram rides, exhibitions, a woodland walk, Sculpture Trail and more.

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A steam train at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre.

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Relax on a steam train ride, take a trip on the miniature railway, watch model trains and pop into the Railway Museum at Buckinghamshire Railway Centre.

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Display of sports cars at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire.

British Motor Museum

The imaginative displays and activities at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire tell the story of the British motor industry.

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Trolleybuses in different colours.

Bank Holiday Open Days at The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft

Enjoy a fun family day out at The Trolleybus Museum in Lincolnshire over the August Bank Holiday weekend and see the collection of visiting trolleybuses.

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Steam train in woodland.

Bluey Visits the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway

Meet children's favourite Bluey when she visits the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway in Powys on 6th and 7th July. Tickets include a steam train ride.

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Steam train at Keighley Worth Valley line.

Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

Family days out in Haworth have a nostalgic theme when you travel through picturesque Bronte country along the line featured in 'The Railway Children'.

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Open Cockpit Days 2024 at The Helicopter Museum

Sit in the cockpits of selected helicopters and learn about the controls. Would-be pilots will have a great time at this regular event in North Somerset.

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