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Swansea Bus Museum

๐Ÿ“ Swansea, Wales

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โ˜…4.5(169 Google reviews)

Best for vehicle-mad children, with a run of old buses to clamber through and a heritage bus ride rolling out midday. A low-key look at an overlooked slice of South Wales transport history.

โœ“ Vintage bus ridesโœ“ Friendly volunteersโœ“ Budget-friendly entryโœ“ Good for young children

๐Ÿ† Funzaroo Verdict

An included vintage bus ride, plus climbing aboard old buses to play at driving, makes for an unexpectedly hands-on morning for children who love vehicles, with volunteers who tend to go out of their way. It runs short for the money and has no cafe, so plan refreshments elsewhere and watch how a less patient helper lands with little ones.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กGo early to be sure of catching the heritage bus ride
โฐBring your own snacks and drinks, as there is no cafe
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธMention any accessibility needs so staff can help
๐Ÿš—Expect a fairly short visit rather than a full day out

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Caroline Preston

5 months ago

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โ€œIt was our first time going to see bus museum and we really enjoyed it. Only cost us five pounds each. All the different old buses that we was about to have ride on. Plus there was small market there aswell. Lots of different things to look at aswell. Will bring our granddaughter next time. The volunteers there was very good at the jobs and also very polite and friendly too.โ€

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Tony Wilkins

4 months ago

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โ€œFascinating experience. A place for petrol heads or for those with an interest in an often overlooked part of South Wales history. Entry was just ยฃ5 and with that you get a 20 minute vintage bus ride around the local area. My father was with me and he is disabled but staff went above and beyond to make sure we got the full experience. Will be going back.โ€

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Kim Oakes

a month ago

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โ€œBrilliant place for the boys with wonderful volunteers running it. My son always lives sitting in all the buses pretending to drive them. Also at 1pm there's a heritage bus ride included in your entry fee. All it needs is a little cafรฉ, or even a little coffee van!โ€

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Overview

A shed full of vintage buses that children are free to climb into and steer from behind the wheel, with a short heritage ride rolling out around midday as part of the visit. Pram access gets the littlest ones through the doors, and a small market sometimes sets up alongside. The sort of place petrolheads and curious kids wander for an hour, poking around engines and old livery.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday11:00-15:00
SundayClosed

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