Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester
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Overview
This museum is a must-see for fans of public transport. Among the many interesting exhibits are more than 80 beautifully restored buses and coaches from the region - the biggest collection in the UK. Displays of old photographs, tickets and other memorabilia complement the vehicles, some of which date back to 1890. Please visit the website (www.gmts.co.uk) or telephone for details of special events, most of which, unsurprisingly, relate to transport in some way. At many events there is an opportunity to ride on vehicles.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open all year, Wed, Sat, Sun & BHs (ex Xmas) 10-4.30. Also open every day in Aug
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
About the area
The Greater Manchester conurbation incorporates the towns of Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport and Wigan, and has the vibrant city of Manchester as its administrative headquarters.
Manchester was founded in Roman times, and developed during the 17th century as a textile town, becoming the centre of the English cotton industry.
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