Oxford Bus MuseumQuality Assessed

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"The team of staff and volunteers are friendly, knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what they do."

Overview

The Oxford Bus Museum is a true hidden gem for anyone with an interest in transport history. Its impressive collection of vintage buses, coaches, and cars exceeds expectations, both in terms of scale and quality. The carefully curated displays offer a fascinating insight into Oxfordshire’s transport heritage, bringing the past vividly to life. There's a running fleet of Oxfordshire buses which give rides to the public see website for details. There's also a huge collection of old photographs on display together with memorabilia of a past age including uniforms, bus stops, models, destination blinds and boards, and ticket machines. The Historic Cycle Collection shows the development of the bicycle from the first Hobby Horse, with cart wheels, through the boneshaker and the penny farthing to the safety bicycle of today. What makes the experience even more special is the team of staff and volunteers, who are friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do, creating a warm and engaging atmosphere throughout the visit.

Ratings & awards

VisitEngland Quality Assessed

Location

Old Station Yard, Main Road, , Long Hanborough, OXFORD, Oxfordshire, OX29 8LA

About the area

Located at the heart of England, Oxfordshire enjoys a rich heritage and varied scenery, with Oxford’s elegant streets a highlight for visitors. The landscape encompasses open chalk downland, picturesque rivers and attractive villages, while northwest of Oxfordshire is home to the sleepy backwaters of Abingdon, Wallingford, Wantage, Watlington and Witney that reveal how Oxfordshire’s old towns evolved over the centuries.