You are welcome any weekend from March until the end of October but, on the following dates, you can see and ride the classic buses and little steam trains. Details of classic bus times and the 750 service from Birmingham are available by clicking here.

Please note that heritage buses were not designed to be disability accessible, wherever possible our staff will provide advice and assistance.

Visiting buses are warmly welcomed but note that our insurance requires them to be entered in advance.

All operating & event days feature:

• Classic Bus Rides
• Fuller Access to the Shire Conservation Workshop (where we restore our vehicles)
• Light refreshments in the Cafeteria
• Transport books and memorabilia in the Gift Shop
• Miniature Steam Railway

Of particular appeal to families is the delightful miniature steam railway, constructed and operated by the Elmdon Model Engineering Society, demonstrating the finest examples of model engineering on three track gauges.

Pictures from all our operating days are posted onto our fotopic website, click here to view them

On Major Operating Days, we are open from 10:30am to 5:00pm (last admissions 4:30pm)

2010 EVENTS AND MAJOR OPERATING DAYS

EASTER SUNDAY & MONDAY, 4th/5th April SUNDAY & MONDAY, 2nd/3rd MAY SUNDAY 30th MAY

HOLIDAY OPERATING DAYS Blow the winter away with rides on the miniature steam railway and into the blossoming countryside on our classic buses.

HOLIDAY MONDAY, 31st MAY

TWO MUSEUMS DAY A fabulous day as classic buses link Wythall every half hour across Birmingham to the Aston Manor Transport Museum. A joint event with visiting buses and sales stands.

SUNDAY, 20th JUNE

FATHER'S DAY Bus rides will include a special link to Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings in Bromsgrove. A Super Family Ticket will cover admission to both museums and all bus rides for two adults and up to three children on this day for families.

SUNDAY 29th AUGUST

THE RELAXED OPERATING DAY A quieter day to enjoy in the sunshine before the big bank holiday event.

MONDAY 30th AUGUST

THE BRISTOL GATHERING The Summer Bank Holiday - This year we are celebrating buses and coaches manfuactured by Bristol Commercial Vehicles, plus we run as many buses as we can for your enjoyment, alongside the usual attractions including the miniature steam trains.

SUNDAY, 10th OCTOBER

FLEETLINE FIFTY Celebrating fifty years since the launch of the iconic Daimler Fleetline.