Free historic bus rides
Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum is offering visitors museum entry and the chance to ride on a vintage bus free of charge.
The offer is part of an open day event on Sunday, April 6 at the society-and-volunteer-run museum on Whisby Road which houses over 50 historic vehicles.
Peter Cairns, Director of Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society (LVVS), one of the oldest vehicle preservation societies in the UK, explained: “The accredited museum tells the story of road transport in Lincolnshire using a wealth of exhibits many of which have local connections.”
The exhibits include buses that were used with Lincoln Corporation, which started from horse tram beginnings in 1904, and through the years saw the electric tram era and the earliest petrol engine buses. The end of Lincoln Corporation came in 1991, however the museum showcases vehicles throughout its 87 years of public service.
“The star exhibits are the vehicles which cover all types and ages many of which have been the subject of painstaking restorations by our members. The museum also contains a rich selection of relevant artefacts including equipment, models and photographs which are worth a visit in themselves.
“For over 60 years the LVVS has thrived thanks to its members but we are always looking for volunteers to help with a variety of tasks like administration, conservation and maintenance of the museum and the collection.”
If you are interested in volunteering or to find out how you can join the society, email
Lincoln Road Transport Museum’s Open Day on Sunday, April 6 runs from 10am – 4pm. Entry is free and parking is available near the museum. Blue badge holders please contact beforehand due to limited parking spaces.
