Museums · East Midlands
South Yorkshire Transport Museum
In or near Dalton.
South Yorkshire Transport Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, 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
- Rotherham Central · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
South Yorkshire Transport Museum is a museum located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The South Yorkshire Transport Museum showcases a collection of vintage and historic vehicles, allowing visitors to explore and interact with transport history. The museum features hands-on activities and displays that educate about transport safety and engineering. It is run by volunteers and offers a community-driven experience for all ages.
Place summary
South Yorkshire Transport Museum is located in the East Midlands, postcode S65. The museum focuses on the region's transport heritage, showcasing various vehicles and exhibits related to public transport history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.4452, -1.3378
- District
- Rotherham
- Parish
- Rotherham, unparished area
- Postcode
- S65 3SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rotherham
- Phone
- +44 782 806 8484
- Nearest railway station
- Rotherham Central — 2.1 km
- Opening
- Second Sunday of every month 10:30am to 4pm
- Official site
- www.sytm.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/231218420 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Yorkshire Transport Museum?
- South Yorkshire Transport Museum is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S65 3SH), in the parish of Rotherham, unparished area.
- What is South Yorkshire Transport Museum?
- South Yorkshire Transport Museum — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Yorkshire Transport Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Rotherham Central, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode S65 3SH.
- How do I get to South Yorkshire Transport Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Rotherham Central, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S65 3SH.