Ipswich Transport Museum

Don't forget it's the Ipswich to Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Run on Sunday 5th May... vehicles gather in Christchurch Park, departing 11am, and gather on and around Felixstowe Prom at lunchtime. Over 500 shiny motors to enjoy, all over 30 years old. No admission fees either, it's free to watch at either end or en-route. Routing is via Westerfield Road gate from the park, Colchester/Heath/Bixley/Felixstowe Roads, Ald A45, through Trimley villages and Walton High Street to Felixstowe prom.

Thanks to everyone who came and saw us on the Cornhill today... it brought back memories for many of us! Remember we are open 1pm to 4pm Monday - Thursday, then 11am to 4pm on Good Friday 19th, Saturday 20th, and Sunday 21st. Our Easter Special event, the Easter Egg Hunt, is on Bank Holiday Monday 22nd April.

All being well, we should have a few vehicles on display on the Cornhill tomorrow - Sunday 14th April - including the Pauls Scammell Scarab. So if you are in town, pop along, say hello and grab a 2019 leaflet. The museum is open 11 'till 4 as usual too.

On 2nd April, our Co-Op coal lorry restoration team were able to test the refurbished electrical system and motor. This major milestone is shared here for your enjoyment and appreciation. If you thought battery power was a recent innovation, we are talking 1951 here. What clever volunteers we have!

A fascinating vehicle, which visits the museum regularly, is 90 years old. TE7870 is lovingly cared for by our friends at Buckland Omnibus Company, and will be taking part in the Ipswich to Felixstowe run on Sunday 5th May.

On Sunday 7th April you'll be able to enjoy a ride on some of our historic buses and coaches. The museum will be open 11 'till 4, with a 20 minute timetable and five museum vehicles in use (subject to availability). And of course there's plenty to see in the museum.

We're open Sundays and Bank Holidays 11am to 4pm until the end of November, and Monday to Friday afternoons 1pm to 4pm in the Easter, Summer and Autumn school holidays. See our website for full details of our open days, times, and special events.

We re-open for our 2019 season on Sunday 17th March. Full details of dates and opening times on our website. Final preparations today included positioning the buses for display. ADX 1 was Ipswich Corporation's first motorbus, new in 1950.

Ipswich Transport Museum re-opens on Sunday 17th March. We've been busy re-arranging the museum layout and restorations are making good progress. Today Trolleybus 105 received a wash and brush up ready for the new season.

Ipswich Transport Museum are delighted to receive a £500 gift from the East of England Co-Op, thanks to their public token scheme. Museum volunteers recently attended the Ravenswood store in their 1954 Dennis F12 fire engine, where the cheque was presented by store manager Ruby Begum. Receiving the cheque on behalf of the museum on 6th Febraury, Chairman Bob Mellor said ‘We are grateful to the Co-Op for their donation which will be used to assist with the ongoing conservati...on of our museum vehicles. We have several ex Co-Op vehicles in the collection, including a battery electric coal lorry which is currently undergoing major restoration’. Ipswich Transport Museum re-opens for the 2019 season on Sunday 17th March 2019. The Museum, in Cobham Road, will open on Sundays and Bank Holidays 11am to 4pm until 1st December, and Monday to Friday afternoons in the Easter, Summer and Autumn school holidays. Full details are on the Museum’s website.
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Advance notice from the organisers of our 49th Ipswich to Felixstowe Road Run is detailed here. Please use the contact details provided for queries - these can't be dealt with by Facebook admins - thank you.
Once again we are holding the Ipswich to Felixstowe Historic Vehicle Road Run to raise funds for the museum, on Sunday 5th May. The entry fee is £17. We will be capping the numbers attending again this year, so early application is recommended. The following conditi...ons apply:
Only vehicles built on or before 30th April 1989 are eligible. (30 years old) All customised and tracked vehicles are excluded.
Event Details: Date : Sunday 5th May 2019 Eligibility: Vehicles built on or before 30th April 1989. Must be roadworthy, presentable and covered by insurance. (No custom cars, hot rods or similar allowed) Entry Cost: £17.00
To allow all the administrative work in arranging this event to be completed all applications must be received 31st March 2019. We will not be able to accommodate entries after that date. Run Length: Approximately 13 miles Times: Assemble Christchurch Park, Ipswich from 8.30am to 10.30am Run starts 11.00am, Arrive Felixstowe Promenade from 12.00pm Plaques will be available at Felixstowe
For an Entry Form or GDPR form follow the links on our website: www.ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk
Don't forget if you would like an acknowledgement to your application please include your email address on the form or enclose a stamped addressed envelope.
Peter Cansick Rally Co-ordinator
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We're now closed for the winter period, re-opening mid-March 2019. Our 2019 season dates will be confirmed shortly, and our new leaflet will be available soon.
2018 was a very successful year, with our best ever visitor numbers - over 11,200 people were welcomed to the museum. Thanks to all our volunteers, friends, visitors and supporters. Have a good festive break and see you all in 2019!

Don't forget Sunday 2nd December is our final event of the year – the ever popular Christmas Cracker. The museum puts on its’ Christmas clothes, all lit up with festive lights and Christmas trees with a fairground organ playing traditional seasonal music.
There will be quizzes for children, face painting, and rides on a vintage bus or fire engine.
Father Christmas will be in his grotto with a gift for girls and boys. Our shop will be open with a wide selection of items for al...l ages and of course the Sunbeam café will be serving light refreshments and hot drinks all day.
Entry costs are, family ticket (two adults and three children £20), adults £7, children £4.50 – ages 5 to 16yrs inclusive, under 5yrs free, concessions £6). Entry to Santa’s grotto £1.
The museum opens at 11.00 a.m. and closes at 4.00 p.m.
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Countdown to Sunday 18th November... Tony Buckland's 1929 Dennis TE gets a wash and brush up courtesy of our museum volunteer team. We should have around 15 buses in use and 20 on site - along with all our other collections. The event runs from 11 'till 4.

Countdown to Sunday 18th November... Nick Webster has entered this lovely 1957 Dennis Lancet UF. It was owned by Hutchings & Cornelius Services of South Petherton, Somerset. It ran until 1976, remained unused until 2004... restoration commenced in 2009 and was completed in 2015.

Countdown to Sunday 18th November... our 1949 Bedford OB will be used during the course of the day

Countdown to Sunday 18th November... how about a classic London Transport AEC Routemaster, in 'Country Area' green livery? RML2419 should be attending 'Classic Buses and Coaches'

Countdown to Sunday 18th November... the 1407 group have entered VNO 859, a 'lowbridge' Bristol KSW5G. Along side is our own Bristol Lodekka GNG 125C, which will also be giving rides.

Well worth a visit. Hats off to all the volunteers that look after the vehicles, the facilities and the visitors. We had a lovely visit there today and a nice coffee in the cafe. Thankyou.

We enjoyed free ride with old bus through town. And exhibition at the museum was excellent. Different type of busses, fire engines and lot more to see. Our 2 year old son loved train room. Staff was friendly and helpful. Thanks for an amazing experience.

Was very surprised, how many vehicles they have. Really lovely to be able to get on the vehicles, you don’t often get to do that. The day we went they had a bicycle display. My son got to try riding the different bikes. Including a penny farthing. Staff were lovely. Just a pity our little dog wasn’t allowed in.

Very interesting, certainly worth a visit, the staff are very knowledgeable as well as friendly, lots to learn about 'transport' of Ipswich, NOT just the obvious public transport, in the old bus depot!

This is a great place to go with your family. It's not too expensive, you can climb on a lot of the exhibits, the staff are really nice and on special days you can take short trips around Ipswich in Classic fire engines and busses. What's not to like?

The museum is run by volunteers, full of information and knowledge about the many vehicles that are connected to Ipswich. An enjoyable couple of hours finding out about Ransomes and other famous engineering companies that made Ipswich what it is now and getting on and off buses of yesteryear. If you love buses, coaches, trolley buses, fire engines, trucks and stationary engines...plus bicycles, motorcycles, lawn mowers.....go along and support this Museum, which is a little gem.

Loved it. Full of nostalgia. Loved climbing aboard the tram and listening to the talk about it.. smokers and spitters had to sit upstairs!!

Loved seeing an old Chopper bike.. I used to have one!!

Amazing to see how dated ambulances were in the 80’s. Not even that long ago.

Loads to see.

Great miniature train set that you can actually play with! It’s not just the kids that like that!

Sweet little tea room. Inexpensive. Tables with colouring books,paper and crayons for the kids whilst you have a cuppa.

Recommend it !

It was very well organised and very interesting. You can tell the staff are passionate about what they do. I liked the model train best and the pretty lamps xxxx

It was so interesting going back in time seeing all the old buses and other vehicles. I was particularly interested in the Ransomes and Rapier machinery my Dad worked for Rapiers for many years. He built the Walking Draglines. I am glad the Ipswich Transport Museum are preserving so many vehicles.

Ipswich Transport Museum is fascinating. It's not just about transport but a lot of social history from Ipswich and the surrounding areas. It really is a must visit place.

I visited the museum yesterday for the first time for the classic bus and coach day. I found it very enjoyable. There was plenty to see and do throughout the day. I shall be visiting again in the future.

Had another brilliant day out at Ipswich Transport Museum today. My 6 year old just loves all the old vehicles. Really enjoyed doing the easter trail but best of all was the bus rides.

Great little Museum. Really enjoyed it. Facilities were good. Price was very reasonable. Loads for children to see. Took my 10 and 5 year old boys and my 1 year old Daughter and they all enjoyed it. Staff were friendly and had fantastic knowledge. £21 for 3 adults and 3 children. well worth it!

Brilliant transport museum.they have a wide and varied selection of vehicles on display.it has a nice little cafe too .reasonably priced.rode on some of the museums buses .nicely turned out too.well worth a visit and well worth our trio from Yorkshire :-D:-D:-D .

Brilliant place to visit with so many interesting things to see and do. Even my daughter who was a sceptic was very impressed due to the hands-on nature of the museum. Would definitely visit again during an event day in the future!

Brilliant Sunday activity with the kids. So much history packed into one room, interactive and the staff were so friendly! We had a great time, well worth the money. A lot to see.

Absolutely brilliant. We visited with our 2-year old for the Buses and Coaches event, and had a fantastic time. The team of stewards couldn’t be more lovely, and were very kind to our son. There are so many things that are great for small children- several vehicles that you can board, a great area with Brio, colouring, and a toy bus, and an amazing model railway that he was able to control himself. We also, obviously, really enjoyed going on a bus ride. This is undoubtedly the best visitor experience I’ve ever had at a museum. All of the stewards stopped to say hello or explain things to us, and there was such a lovely atmosphere. The cafe staff were great at accommodating a dairy allergy too. We will definitely be back for the next event! Thank you for the valuable work you do to preserve our local history.

A thoroughly excellent musuem to visit for a couple of hours if your into old vehicles and local history, each year the museum just seems to get bigger and better and it's all provided by volunteers who work tirelessly to keep the musuem up to scratch. The best days to visit are special event days where you can also get rides in classic buses or fire engines too. A real hidden gem of a place.

A fantastic hour to spend with the kids when you need a quick past time for them! The staff were lovely and excellent with the kids definitely recommend it.