Museums · North East England
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society
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Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Heighington · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society is a museum located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Aycliffe Bus Museum, operated by the Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society, showcases a collection of historically significant buses from the North East's transport heritage. Visitors can explore beautifully restored vehicles, learn their stories, and meet the dedicated volunteers preserving this history.
Place summary
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society is a museum located in the Scottish Lowlands. It focuses on the preservation of historic buses and related memorabilia, showcasing the evolution of public transport in the region. The museum serves as a resource for enthusiasts and those interested in the history of bus travel.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6040, -1.5703
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Great Aycliffe
- Postcode
- DL5 6BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor
- Phone
- 07935 551766
- Nearest railway station
- Heighington — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.aycliffe-bus.com
Sources
- osm: node/12547646760 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society?
- Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL5 6BL), in the parish of Great Aycliffe.
- What is Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society?
- Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society — a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society?
- The nearest railway station is Heighington, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL5 6BL.
- How do I get to Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society?
- The nearest railway station is Heighington, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL5 6BL.