Open Days

We open on a selection of weekends between April and November (normally these include Bank Holiday weekends) as shown in the  calendar below. Admission for events with a brown background is charged at our Standard rate; ones with a red background are Premium events and charged at higher prices.

Details of our 2024 and 2025 open days are provisional, so although the dates we will be open are unlikely to change, any special themes may be subject to alteration – so please keep checking back!

We can open for private visits on other dates if arranged in advance – there is a minimum charge for this. If you’d like to know more, check this page.

Events in June 2024

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27 May 2024(1 event)

6-Wheeler Weekend Open Days


27 May 2024

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

What's happening: We're featuring our 3-axle (6 wheel) trolleybuses which in their day were the giants of the road, although small by modern standards! Plus we'll our usual attractions.

Getting to the Museum: (Saturday only) we are running free buses to and from Thorne to connect with First South Yorkshire service 387; further details can be found herejustgo North Lincs is an on-demand service providing links from Crowle and Scunthorpe. Trips have to be booked in advance; more details here.

(Monday only): We're running a free bus from Doncaster Interchange. You can see full details here.

Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

28 May 2024(1 event)

Weekday Opening


28 May 2024

Times: Open 10.30am to 4.30pm

What's On:  We will provide most of our usual attractions. However:

  • There may be only one trolleybus in service;
  • We won't be running any motorbus tours of the local area;
  • The Cafe will be open from 10.30am to 3.00pm and be serving a menu of cold sandwiches, cake and drinks; and
  • Whilst we will be opening our other buildings and exhibitions, these may only be open for parts of the day.

Admission Charge: There will be no fixed admission charge - we're asking you to pay what you feel or can afford.

 

29 May 2024(1 event)

Weekday Opening


29 May 2024

Times: Open 10.30am to 4.30pm

What's On:  We will provide most of our usual attractions. However:

  • There may be only one trolleybus in service;
  • We won't be running any motorbus tours of the local area;
  • The Cafe will be open from 10.30am to 3.00pm and be serving a menu of cold sandwiches, cake and drinks; and
  • Whilst we will be opening our other buildings and exhibitions, these may only be open for parts of the day.

Admission Charge: There will be no fixed admission charge - we're asking you to pay what you feel or can afford.

 

30 May 2024(1 event)

Weekday Opening


30 May 2024

Times: Open 10.30am to 4.30pm

What's On:  We will provide most of our usual attractions. However:

  • There may be only one trolleybus in service;
  • We won't be running any motorbus tours of the local area;
  • The Cafe will be open from 10.30am to 3.00pm and be serving a menu of cold sandwiches, cake and drinks; and
  • Whilst we will be opening our other buildings and exhibitions, these may only be open for parts of the day.

Admission Charge: There will be no fixed admission charge - we're asking you to pay what you feel or can afford.

 

31 May 2024(1 event)

Weekday Opening


31 May 2024

Times: Open 10.30am to 4.30pm

What's On:  We will provide most of our usual attractions. However:

  • There may be only one trolleybus in service;
  • We won't be running any motorbus tours of the local area;
  • The Cafe will be open from 10.30am to 3.00pm and be serving a menu of cold sandwiches, cake and drinks; and
  • Whilst we will be opening our other buildings and exhibitions, these may only be open for parts of the day.

Admission Charge: There will be no fixed admission charge - we're asking you to pay what you feel or can afford.

 

1 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
1 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

2 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
2 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

3 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
3 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

4 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
4 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

5 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
5 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

6 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
6 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

7 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
7 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

8 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
8 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

9 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
9 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

10 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
10 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

11 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
11 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

12 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
12 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

13 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
13 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

14 June 2024(1 event)

VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT DAY


14 June 2024

The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft has been expanding rapidly - more facilities, many more open days and, later this year, a narrow-gauge railway and a Blackpool play tram will join our attractions. We need to increase considerably the number of volunteers to work behind the scenes and on days the Museum is open.

We're holding an open day to recruit volunteers to enable this unique heritage museum to grow. There’s no need to be knowledgeable about trolleybuses or be a transport enthusiast – we're looking for friendly individuals who like meeting people and enjoy working in a team.

Some roles are needed on days when the Museum is open to the public, others like site maintenance, vehicle restoration, gardening etc take place when the Museum is closed. These latter roles are particularly suitable for local people, possibly retired, who have flexible availability.

Admission to the event is free and tea/coffee are provided. Throughout the day there'll be presentations about the Museum and the essential contribution of the volunteer team. Visitors will go on guided tours of the Museum’s facilities and attractions. Also they will visit attractions coming on-line soon - the Sandtoft District Railway and the Blackpool Play Tram. The Museum will be offering trolleybus rides around the site and there will be opportunities throughout ask the team any questions.

If you're interested in helping us but can't make the Friday event please let us know using the Contact Form.

15 June 2024(1 event)

Fathers Day Weekend Open Days


15 June 2024

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

What's happening: We'll have all our usual attractions plus on Sunday, a display of the classic cars of the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club.

Getting to the Museum: (Saturday only) we are running free buses to and from Thorne to connect with First South Yorkshire service 387; further details can be found herejustgo North Lincs is an on-demand service providing links from Crowle and Scunthorpe. Trips have to be booked in advance; more details here.

Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

16 June 2024(1 event)

Fathers Day Weekend Open Days


16 June 2024

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

What's happening: We'll have all our usual attractions plus on Sunday, a display of the classic cars of the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club.

Getting to the Museum: (Saturday only) we are running free buses to and from Thorne to connect with First South Yorkshire service 387; further details can be found herejustgo North Lincs is an on-demand service providing links from Crowle and Scunthorpe. Trips have to be booked in advance; more details here.

Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

17 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
17 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

18 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
18 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

19 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
19 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

20 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
20 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

21 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
21 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

22 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
22 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

23 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
23 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

24 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
24 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

25 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
25 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

26 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
26 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

27 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
27 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

28 June 2024(1 event)

Museum Closed

All Day
28 June 2024

Sorry, the Museum is closed today

29 June 2024(1 event)

Models Weekend Open Days


29 June 2024

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

What's happening: With displays of models to enchant all ages, plus we'll have all our usual attractions.

(Modellers: subject to space you'll be welcome to display your models and layouts. Please drop us a line using the contact form on this website)

Getting to the Museum: (Saturday only) we are running free buses to and from Thorne to connect with First South Yorkshire service 387; further details can be found herejustgo North Lincs is an on-demand service providing links from Crowle and Scunthorpe. Trips have to be booked in advance; more details here.

Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

 

30 June 2024(1 event)

Models Weekend Open Days


30 June 2024

Open from 10.30 am to 4.30 pm; last admission 3.30 pm.

What's happening: With displays of models to enchant all ages, plus we'll have all our usual attractions.

(Modellers: subject to space you'll be welcome to display your models and layouts. Please drop us a line using the contact form on this website)

Getting to the Museum: (Saturday only) we are running free buses to and from Thorne to connect with First South Yorkshire service 387; further details can be found herejustgo North Lincs is an on-demand service providing links from Crowle and Scunthorpe. Trips have to be booked in advance; more details here.

Admission prices: Admission on this day is charged at our Standard Rate - for full details see our Admission Prices page.

 

 

A pdf of 2024 open days can be downloaded here.