The fascinating transport museum with free heritage bus rides in Manchester
Based at the far end of an historic transport depot in Manchester you will find an incredible "hidden gem" museum that families love for a day out. Children go free inside the Museum of Transport Greater Manchester, which has the biggest range of heritage buses on display in the north west.
There's two huge halls to explore, with a number of buses available to jump aboard and experience the old interiors, while there's also an old Metrolink tram from 1992 which you can walk inside too. There is also a vintage tea shop on the site - with a range of affordable treats including sandwiches and pies for just £2 and tea or coffee for £1.20.
He says: "We have roughly 80 vehicles here now which has grown a lot from when we started. When children come in here it's a joy to see the look on their faces because it's that visual impact of seeing all the different buses of different shapes and sizes and colours as soon as they walk in." This Sunday, April 16, you can jump on board two different heritage buses - one heading into Shudehill in the city centre, the other to Heaton Park. The buses depart every hour from 10.15 for the Heaton Park route and from 11.13 for the city centre route until the last buses at 4.15 and 4.13pm.
"I’d just been to the transport museum in London which was hard to enjoy with the number of kids and interactive displays. Nothing against the kids, but this was a more enjoyable experience without the noise and digital stimulation. Very nice gift shop with a variety of books, toys, and models. Staff was kind and helpful and the tea shop was welcoming and tasty."
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