South Yorkshire Transport Museum
ENTRY
Free
SETTING
Outdoors
WHERE
Rotherham
What it’s like
Old buses and cars you can get right up close to, plus free rides on the historic fleet, one Sunday a month.
This one's a proper collection of vintage buses and cars rather than a hands-on science centre, and the big draw is that you're not stuck behind a rope. Kids can get close to the vehicles and hear the stories behind them, which beats a laminated info card any day. The bonus is free short trips on selected historic buses, so a five-year-old obsessed with anything on wheels gets an actual ride, not just a look.
The catch is timing. This only opens on the second Sunday of every month, 10:30am to 4pm with last entry at 3pm, so it's not somewhere you can just decide to pop into on a rainy Tuesday. Get that date in the diary or you'll be waiting weeks for the next go.
Adults are £10, but accompanied under-16s go in free, which softens the blow if you've got a couple of kids in tow. There's a café on site and a gift shop for the inevitable end-of-visit negotiation, and the car park is free with marked disabled spaces close to the entrance. If you fancy leaving the car at home, there's a free heritage shuttle bus running from Rotherham Interchange on open days, or you can walk from Rotherham Central station.
It's an outdoor site, so factor that into what you pack. Card only for payments too, so don't turn up expecting to pay in cash.
Facilities
Need to know
- Last entry
- 3pm
- Parking
- Free on site with marked disabled spaces
- Getting there by bus or train
- Free heritage shuttle bus from Rotherham Interchange (hourly on Open Days)
- It only opens the second Sunday of each month, so check the date before you plan around it
- Payments are card only, no cash
- The site is outdoor, so dress for the weather
- The free bus rides are on selected historic buses, not the whole fleet
Plan your visit
When is it open?
Second Sunday of every month, 10:30am to 4pm, with last admission at 3pm.
How much does it cost?
£10 for adults, £7.50 for seniors and concessions. Accompanied under-16s get in free.
Do we need to book?
The regular open Sundays don't need booking. School groups and private tours outside those times can be arranged separately.
Is there parking?
Free parking on site, including marked disabled spaces near the entrance. Some open days use neighbouring car parks too.
Can we get there without a car?
There's a free heritage shuttle bus from Rotherham Interchange on open days, running hourly. Rotherham Central station is the nearest by rail.
Is there food there?
Yes, there's a café on site.
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