The Trolleybus Museum, Sandtoft, Doncaster. Open on specific dates. Admission paid.
Details
Accessibility:
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We welcome people with disabilities and our volunteer staff are always happy to assist if needed – please don’t be afraid to ask!
The Museum site is step-free.
However, our trolleybuses and motorbuses are historic vehicles. Unlike modern buses they weren’t built for easy access and most are unable to take wheelchair users. In 2023 we adapted a single deck trolleybus to carry wheelchairs, using a portable lift for access; this trolleybus will be operated (subject to availability) at those events marked with a wheelchair symbol or described as “Accessible Weekend”.
For other open days we have portable steps to help boarding and our staff will give every assistance to less ambulant visitors who want to enjoy a ride and experience these magnificent vehicles.
- Reserved parking spaces for disabled persons near to our Reception building. The surface of the car park is compounded gravel and entrance to, and exit from, Reception is step free.
- Wheelchairs are available for visitors to use.
- Level access to all buildings. (Please note, parts of our main depot building have uneven floors so we don’t allow any visitors in these areas.)
- Ramped kerbs at all crossing points
- Seating
- A disabled persons’ toilet equipped with changing bench
Assistance dogs are welcome and allowed in all areas of the Museum.
The nearest Changing Places toilet is about 5 miles away, at Epworth Leisure Centre, Burnham Road, Epworth DN9 1BX.
Brief Description:
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"There’s lots to do, making the Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft a great family day out for all ages!
It’s not just old buses – we have a Toy Museum, a Cycle Shop Museum, a replica pre-fab home, play areas for the youngsters, a Lecture Theatre/Cinema showing videos and our Tea Trolley Cafe. We have a reputation for friendliness and good value – check out the reviews our visitors give us on Google Maps and Trip Advisor.
Founded in 1969 on part of a former wartime RAF station, to house, restore and run trolleybuses when they were fast disappearing from Britain’s streets, the Museum has grown from a handful of vehicles and now has over 50 – the largest collection of preserved trolleybuses in the world. And, having purchased additional land in recent years, we now have ambitious plans to expand our facilities and exhibitions – see our News page."
Further Information
Address:
The Trolley Bus Museum, Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster, DN8 5SX.
Email:
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via the contact form: https://sandtoft.org/wp/visiting/contact/
Phone:
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Call for information about our next open days: 01724 711391 (recorded message).
Phone for all other enquiries: 01724 711846. Our office isn’t permanently staffed so please be prepared to leave a message.
Website:
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https://sandtoft.org/wp/
Opening Hours:
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- 1 November 2025, 11:30 am: Twilight Open Day
- 4 April 2026, 10:30 am: 1940s Weekend
- 5 April 2026, 10:30 am: 1940s Weekend
- 6 April 2026, 10:30 am: Open Day
- 7 April 2026, 10:30 am: Weekday Opening
- 8 April 2026, 10:30 am: Weekday Opening
Admission:
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Adult (16+) - Standard open day - £12. Premium open day - £14.50
Senior (61+) -Standard open day - £10. Premium open day -£12
Child (5-15) -Standard open day - £6. Premium open day - £6.50
Under 5 - FREE
Other concessions -Standard open day - £7.50. Premium open day - £8
Family - Standard open day - £31. Premium open day - £36
Senior + Family -Standard open day - £27.50. Premium open day - £33
https://sandtoft.org/wp/visiting/admission-prices/
Directions:
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The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft is situated on the Isle of Axholme, an historic area of marshland and fens that was drained in the 17th century, within easy reach of York, Doncaster, Leeds and Lincoln. For Sat-Nav users, please use our postcode DN8 5SX. We have plenty of free parking.
From the east: From M180 Junction 2, turn left on to the A161 south to Belton. Turn right at the mini roundabout and follow the road for approximately 2.5 miles; the Museum is on the right just as you enter Sandtoft village.
All other routes: From M18 junction Junction 5, take the M180 exit towards Scunthorpe. After 0.75 miles take the Junction 1 exit. At the roundabout take the second exit for the A18 towards Crowle and Scunthorpe. After 3.5 miles turn right for Sandtoft. Follow the road for 1.5 miles to Sandtoft village; take care turning left onto the mini roundabout, taking the first exit into Belton Road. The Museum is approximately 0.25 miles on your left.
Transport:
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Unfortunately there is very limited public transport to Sandtoft village. The nearest mainline station is at Doncaster (approximately 10 miles away). There are other stations at Thorne (approximately 6 miles), Crowle (about 5 miles) and Scunthorpe (about 14 miles).
The only public bus service to Sandtoft village is justgo North Lincs which runs out of Scunthorpe on weekdays and Saturdays; there is no Sunday service. Journeys have to be pre-booked and details can be found on its website,
https://www.justgonorthlincs.co.uk/
The nearest regular bus service is from Doncaster to Thorne. On Saturdays when the Museum is open we run a bus to connect with it at Thorne Park Gates; click here for details. Alternatively, taxis are available in Thorne.
On some days when the Museum is open we run a free bus service from Doncaster Interchange. For the Sandtoft Gathering and Isle of Axholme Running Day there are additional journeys on this service and details can be found on the relevant dates in the Open Days Calendar. Details of the timetable on the other Sundays marked “Free Bus” in the Events Calendar and Bank Holiday Mondays can be found here.
Amenities:
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Ample FREE car parking, with reserved spaces near the Museum entrance for disabled persons’ parking*Level and wheelchair access to most areas*Coach parkingCard payment facilitiesParent & baby roomCafe- Our Tea Trolley cafe is managed and staffed by trained Trolleybus Museum volunteers and has a hygiene rating of 5 (the highest). It is hailed for its freshly-prepared, good-quality food at affordable prices and its friendly service.With a range of hot and cold drinks available, the cakes are a particular favourite amongst visitors.
We’re also happy to warm bottles for very young visitors.
- Museum shop - The Museum Shop carries a selection of confectionery, cold drinks and Thaymar ice cream as well as a range of toys, gifts and souvenirs. For the enthusiast we have a large stock of books, models and DVDs with the emphasis on trolleybuses but also including other forms of transport. We often have secondhand books and magazines available for sale as well.
- Picnic area
- Children’s outdoor play area- We have a playground for younger visitors. There are more games in the Tram Shelter, which we rescued from Huddersfield, or in the Family Room (see below).
- Sales Stalls - On some open days you’ll find at least one sales stall provided by other societies inside the depot building, raising funds for the preservation and restoration of their vehicles by selling secondhand books, magazines, models, photographs and other transport ephemera. At our larger events, particularly the Sandtoft Gathering they’re usually joined by more than 20 others!
Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a short lead. They’re allowed in most buildings (with the exception of the Tea Trolley Cafe) and on the buses. Please clean up after your animal.
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
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*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.