The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft
(Sandtoft Transport Centre Limited)
Belton Road Sandtoft Near Doncaster North Lincolnshire DN8 5SX
Web Site: www.sandtoft.org E-mail: trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
2008 OPEN DAYS
Information given here was correct as at Thursday, 03 January 2008, but the Company reserves the
right to change any details at any time. Up-to-date information is available on our website,
www.sandtoft.org.
Date information is given below in two alternative formats:
Section A is a full day-by-day comprehensive schedule
Section B is a quick-reference diary with free bus service times,
Section C gives detailed information on times, prices, party visits and contact details.
SECTION A
SATURDAY / SUNDAY / MONDAY - 22 / 23 / 24 MARCH - EASTER TROLLEY WEEKEND
Opening times - 11.00 to 17.00
Admission Charges - £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 4
Concessions). Free Parking.
Special Attraction – Morris Minors’ Owners Club car rally on Easter Sunday (23 March ONLY)
Public Transport:
SATURDAY: See information below.
SUNDAY: No Public Transport connections.
MONDAY: Free bus service departs Doncaster Interchange,12.30, Returns 16.00(Journey time approx 30 mins)
For further details – Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
SATURDAY / SUNDAY – 12/ 13 APRIL - TROLLEY WEEKEND
Opening times – 11.00 to 17.00
Admission Charges - £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 4
Concessions). Free Parking.
Public Transport:
SATURDAY: See information below.
SUNDAY: No Public Transport connections.
For further details – Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
SATURDAY / SUNDAY / MONDAY – 3 / 4 / 5 MAY – TROLLEYBUS EXTRAZAGANZA WEEKEND
Opening times – 11.00 to 17.00
Admission Charges - £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 4
Concessions). Free Parking.
Special Attraction – Featuring the largest selection of trolleybuses we have ever operated.
Public Transport:
SATURDAY: See information below.
SUNDAY: No Public Transport connections.
MONDAY: Free bus service departs Doncaster Interchange, 12.30,Returns 16.00(Journey time approx 30 mins)
For further details – Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
SATURDAY / SUNDAY / MONDAY – 24 / 25 / 26 MAY - TROLLEY WEEKEND
Opening times – 11.00 to 17.00
Admission Charges - £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 4
Concessions). Free Parking.
Special Attraction – British Trolleybus Society vehicles in operation
Public Transport:
SATURDAY: See information below.
SUNDAY: No Public Transport connections.
MONDAY: Free bus service departs Doncaster Interchange, 12.30,Returns 16.00(Journey time approx 30 mins)
For further details – Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
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SATURDAY / SUNDAY – 7 / 8 JUNE – TROLLEY WEEKEND
Opening times – 11.00 to 17.00
Admission Charges - £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 4
Concessions). Free Parking.
Public Transport:
SATURDAY: See information below.
SUNDAY: No Public Transport connections.
For further details – Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
SATURDAY / SUNDAY – 21 / 22 JUNE –TROLLEY WEEKEND
Opening times – 11.00 to 17.00
Admission Charges - £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 4
Concessions). Free Parking.
Special Attraction – Trolleybuses built by British United Traction (B.U.T.) in operation.
Public Transport:
SATURDAY: See information below.
SUNDAY: Free bus service departs Doncaster Interchange, 12.30, Returns 16.00(Journey time approx 30 mins)
For further details – Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
SATURDAY / SUNDAY 12 / 13 JULY – HUDDERSFIELD TROLLEY WEEKEND
Opening times – 11.00 to 17.00
Admission Charges - £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 4
Concessions). Free Parking.
Special Attraction – Huddersfield trolleybuses in service, including the planned re-launch of number 541 back
into service to commemorate 40 years (to the day) since the closure of the Huddersfield trolleybus system.
Public Transport:
SATURDAY: See information below.
SUNDAY: Free bus service departs Doncaster Interchange, 12.30, Returns 16.00(Journey time approx 30 mins)
For further details – Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
SATURDAY 26 JULY - TROLLEYDAY – GATHERING PREVIEW
Opening times - 11.00 to 22.00
Admission Charges - £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 4
Concessions). After 18.00 Adults £3.00. Free Parking.
Special two-day ticket available, to include admission to Sandtoft Gathering (see below for details of Sandtoft
Gathering) at £8.00 Adults, £5.00 Concessions (N.B. Two-day Family Tickets are not available).
Special Attractions: Real Ale Beer Tent, Twilight Trolleybus Operation
Public Transport: Free bus departs Doncaster Interchange 12.30.Returns 16.00(Journey time approx 30 mins)
For further details - Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
SUNDAY 27 JULY - SANDTOFT GATHERING 2008 (the biggest event in our calendar)
Opening times - 10.00 to 18.00
Admission Charges - £7.00 Adults, £4.00 Concessions (N.B. No Family Tickets available on this date). Free
Parking.
Special Attractions include: a gathering of 75 – 100 visiting historic vehicles on display; Transport Bazaar;
Real Ale beer tent; Live Music; Craft Stalls and Side Shows. Large selection of trolleybuses in operation for this
event
Regular Free bus service between Doncaster and the Museum: First bus departs Doncaster Interchange at
10.00, then every thirty minutes until 16.00. Last return bus departs 18.00 from the Museum (journey time
approx 30 mins)
For further details - Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
Entry forms for vehicles and sales stands from Gathering Organiser, The Trolleybus Museum, Belton Road,
Sandtoft, North Lincolnshire, DN8 5SX or from the website.
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SATURDAY / SUNDAY 9 / 10 AUGUST – BLUE’S & TWO’S TROLLEY WEEKEND
Opening times – 11.00 to 17.00
Admission Charges - £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 4
Concessions). Free Parking.
Special Attraction – A variety of visiting emergency vehicles. Fire and Rescue displays and demonstrations
throughout the day.
Public Transport:
SATURDAY: See information below.
SUNDAY: Free bus service departs Doncaster Interchange, 12.30, Returns 16.00(Journey time approx 30 mins)
For further details – Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
SATURDAY / SUNDAY / MONDAY 23 / 24 / 25 AUGUST – EUROPEAN TROLLEY WEEKEND
Opening times – 11.00 to 17.00
Admission Charges - £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 4
Concessions). Free Parking.
Special Attraction – Selection of trolleybuses from around Europe in operation.
Public Transport:
SATURDAY: See information below.
MONDAY: Free bus service departs Doncaster Interchange, 12.30,Returns 16.00(Journey time approx 30 mins)
For further details – Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
SATURDAY / SUNDAY 13 / 14 SEPTEMBER - TROLLEYDAYS & MODELS WEEKEND
Opening times – 11.00 to 17.00
Admission Charges – £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 4
Concessions). Free Parking.
Special Attraction – Featuring Model Trolleybuses, Trams and Trains and working layouts.
Public Transport:
SATURDAY: See information below.
SUNDAY: Free bus service departs Doncaster Interchange, 12.30, Returns 16.00(Journey time approx 30 mins)
For further details – Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
SATURDAY / SUNDAY 27 / 28 SEPTEMBER - TROLLEY WEEKEND
Opening times – 11.00 to 17.00
Admission Charges - £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 4
Concessions). Free Parking.
Special Attraction – Three-axle trolleybuses in operation (up to 8 in service this year). Discount admission for
visitors bringing any six-wheeled (three-axle) vehicle to this event.
Public Transport:
SATURDAY: See information below.
For further details – Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER - ST. LEGER HISTORIC VEHICLE RALLY (N.B. NOT OPEN ON THE SATURDAY)
Opening times – 11.00 to 17.00
Admission Charges - £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 4
Concessions). Free Parking.
Special Attractions: St. Leger Historic Vehicle Rally starting from Doncaster Aircraft Museum at 11.15,
Transport-related Sales Stands, Parades of historic vehicles at Museum
Free bus from Doncaster: Departs Doncaster Interchange, 11.30 & 12.30 Returns 16.00 & 17.00. (Journey
time approx 30 mins).
For further details – Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
Rally Details and Entry forms for vehicles and sales stands: Doncaster Omnibus and Light Railway Society, 55
Silverwood House, Elsworth Close, Doncaster, S.Yorks, or visit Website: www.dolrs.org.uk, - E-mail:
rally@dolrs.org.uk
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SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER – TWILIGHT TROLLEYDAY (N.B. NOT OPEN ON THE SATURDAY)
Opening times – 11.00 to 18.00
Admission Charges - £5.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £15.00 Family Ticket (2 Adults + up to 4
Concessions). Free Parking.
Special Attraction – Trolleybuses operating after dark.
No Public Transport connections on this date.
For further details – Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
SATURDAY / SUNDAY – 13 / 14 DECEMBER – SANTA DAYS
Opening times – 11.00 to 16.00
Admission Charges – Child (to visit Santa, present included) £5.00 each, Adults £3.50 each, Concessions
(Children not visiting Santa & Seniors 65+) £3.00. Free Parking.
Special Attractions: Children receive present from Santa in his Grotto, complimentary drink and cake/ mince
pie for children visiting Santa.
No Public Transport conncetions on these dates.
For further details – Information Line: 01724 711391, - Website: www.sandtoft.org, - E-mail:
trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org
SATURDAY PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS
On Saturdays, when the Museum is open, visitors may catch Isle Coaches service 291 at 1100 from
Doncaster Interchange which connects with a Museum bus at Epworth. Returns at 1610 to connect at
Epworth with Isle Coaches 399 service to Doncaster (arrives 1735). Discounted admission on production
of valid Isle Coaches bus ticket.
These services, provided by Isle Coaches, are operated on a commercial basis and are not connected or controlled
by the Sandtoft Transport Centre Ltd., and are, therefore, subject to change. Passengers using this service are
advised to check with the Museum before travelling. Normal bus fares apply on these services.
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SECTION B
Quick-Reference Diary of Open Days
Opening times - 11.00 to 17.00 unless stated otherwise
Date
Free
Bus
Event
Saturday 22 March
Easter Trolley Weekend (+ Morris Minor Rally on Sunday) Sunday 23 March
Monday 24 March
Saturday 12 April
Trolley Weekend
Sunday 13 April
Saturday 3 May
Trolleybus Extravaganza Weekend
Featuring the largest selection of trolleybuses we have ever operated.
Sunday 4 May
Monday 5 May
Saturday 24 May
Trolley Weekend
Sunday 25 May
Monday 26 May
Saturday 7 June
Trolley Weekend
Sunday 8 June
Saturday 21 June Trolley Weekend
Featuring B.U.T. built trolleybuses in operation. Sunday 22 June
Saturday 12 July Huddersfield Weekend
Commemorating 40 years since the end of Huddersfield trolleybuses. Sunday 13 July
Saturday 26 July Gathering Preview (open 11.00 to 22.00)
With Real Ale Beer Tent and twilight trolleybus services.
Sunday 27 July
Gathering 2008 (open 10.00 to 18.00)
Large selection of trolleybuses in service, visiting vehicles, transport bazaar,
Real Ale Beer Tent, live music, craft stalls and more.
Saturday 9 August Blue’s and Two’s Weekend
A variety of visiting emergency vehicles. Fire and Rescue displays and
demonstrations throughout the day. Sunday 10 August
Saturday 23 August
European Weekend
Featuring a selection of continental trolleybuses in service.
Sunday 24 August
Monday 25 August
Saturday 13 September Model Weekend
Featuring Model Trolleybuses, Trams and Trains and working layouts. Sunday 14 September
Saturday 27 September
Trolley Weekend
Sunday 28 September
Sunday 19 October
St. Leger Rally
St. Leger Historic Vehicle Rally starting from Doncaster Aircraft, Transportrelated
Sales Stands and parades of historic vehicles at Museum.
Sunday 16 November Twilight Trolleys (open 11.00 to 18.00)
Trolleybuses operating after dark.
Saturday 13 December Santa Days (open 11.00 to 16.00)
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