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Major Operating Days
 You are welcome any weekend from March until the end of November but, on the following dates, you can see and ride the classic buses and little steam trains. New this year are buses operating on all Wednesdays and Saturdays between May and August. See separate page for full list of classic bus times and the Birmingham City Centre Service.
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.
2008 EVENTS AND MAJOR OPERATING DAYS
EASTER SUNDAY & MONDAY, 23rd/24th MARCH
SUNDAY & MONDAY, 4th/5th MAY
SUNDAY 25th MAY |
HOLIDAY OPERATING DAYS
Blow the winter away with rides on the miniature steam railway and into the blossoming countryside on our classic buses.
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HOLIDAY MONDAY, 26th MAY |
THREE 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. From Aston another bus service can take you to Birmingham City Museums' Collection Centre at Dollman St.
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 14th/15th JUNE |
J-DAYS - 60 YEARS OF THE ICONIC MORRIS VANS
We're host this weekend to the J, J/B and 101 Register who are celebrating 60 years since the Morris J-type was introduced. Can they get 60 classic vans to celebrate the 60 years? Fingers crossed! |
SUNDAY, 27 JULY |
1970s/80s FAMILY DAY: FROM LIFE ON MARS TO MA'S AND PA'S
Glam rockers, punks, new romantics and the rest - you're Mums and Dads now. Here's a family day with you in mind! |
SUNDAY, 24th AUGUST |
THE RELAXED OPERATING DAY
A quieter day to enjoy rides on our classic buses and the miniature steam railway. |
MONDAY, 25th AUGUST |
THE BIG OPERATING DAY
The Summer Bank Holiday - when everybody wants to get out and about! Glorious weather or not, we run as many buses as we can for your enjoyment, alongside the usual attractions including the miniature steam trains. |
SUNDAY, 12th OCTOBER |
MIDLAND RED DAY
Back by popular demand! Our 2004-5 Midland Red days were our most popular ever. No anniversaries this time, simply a red day to remember England's most fabulous bus company! (Additional attraction: At the time of going to press, we understand a classic car rally is being organised locally too!) |
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2976 at the Hill Street stop
ROUTE 750 24 March, 5 & 26 May, 25 August, 12 October
Buses will depart on the above dates from central Birmingham at 11.00 and 12.00 from Hill Street, near to Navigation Street, and from the Maypole at 11.20 and 12.20. A return journey to central Birmingham will depart Wythall at 4.00; other journeys will connect with citybound commercial bus services.
Fare £1.50 each way
See separate page for full list of all classic bus times.
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