East Anglia Transport Museum

East Anglia Transport Museum Once inside the museum there is so much to see and do that you'll want to stay all day.

Here at Carlton Colville you will find a museum unique to the last detail, for this is the only place in the British Isles were visitors can not only view but also ride on all three principal forms of public transport from the earlier part of the 20th Century. whether you take a ride on the Woodland Tramway or experience the silence and comfort of the trolleybus service, there is a new discovery t

o be made every minute. Or why not soak up the atmosphere of the museum with a walk through our street scene - complete with authentic street furniture. There is also ample opportunity to view the many vehicles in the museum collection and see how these are restored to their former glory. Hear the swish of trolleypoles, the purr of the diesel engine or the rhythmic hiss of steam, making this a real trip back in time.

17/05/2026

We’re now open for day 2 of the Swinging 60s Weekend!

And the fabulous The Austin Beats are performing again today at 1pm & 3pm!

Will you be joining us?

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Ladies & Gentlemen... it's almost time! 🥳🎸 The countdown is almost over... our 60s weekend is about to begin!🗓️ Saturday...
15/05/2026

Ladies & Gentlemen... it's almost time! 🥳

🎸 The countdown is almost over... our 60s weekend is about to begin!

🗓️ Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May 2026
🕰️ 11am-5pm

🕺 LIVE music from The Austin Beats at 1pm & 3pm.
🚘 20+ visiting vehicles (forming a cavalcade at 2pm!)
🚋 Unlimited tram rides
🚎 Unlimited trolleybus rides
🚂 Unlimited railway rides
🎶 All the sights and sounds of the 60s
🚏FREE offsite bus service to Lowestoft
☕️ Cafes
🛍️ Newly expanded gift shop

🅿️ Park & Ride from Nicholas Everitt Park, NR33 9JR.
Whilst the Park and Ride bus is free, a parking fee of £5 per car, per day is enforced by East Suffolk Council. Our onsite car park, with limited spaces, will be open as usual.

Will we see you there?

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📍 Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Suffolk, NR33 8BL

We're jumping into the 60s Weekend like... ☮️🕺Who are you bringing? Let us know in the comments.eatm.co.uk
15/05/2026

We're jumping into the 60s Weekend like... ☮️🕺

Who are you bringing? Let us know in the comments.

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14/05/2026

🎶 The Austin Beats return THIS WEEKEND to the East Anglia Transport Museum!
🕺 Get ready for a fantastic 60s Weekend filled with live music, vintage vehicles, and retro vibes!
📍 Performing at 1pm & 3pm each day, join us for a groovy trip back in time at the East Anglia Transport Museum this weekend — you don’t want to miss it!

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🚌 OFFSITE BUS TIMETABLEThe timetable for our FREE vintage bus service to Lowestoft this weekend is now available! 🥳Pleas...
13/05/2026

🚌 OFFSITE BUS TIMETABLE

The timetable for our FREE vintage bus service to Lowestoft this weekend is now available! 🥳

Please note that service 1 now runs direct to Lowestoft via Tom Crisp Way, rather than travelling through Oulton Broad.
Passengers wishing to access the museum from Bridge Road (opp. St Marks Church) will need to use the free Park & Ride service by First Bus.

Are you joining us this weekend?

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It's nearly time to step back to the Swinging Sixties!Yes, that's right - this weekend is the 60s Weekend!With over 20 v...
13/05/2026

It's nearly time to step back to the Swinging Sixties!

Yes, that's right - this weekend is the 60s Weekend!

With over 20 visiting vehicles from the 60s, and the fabulous Austin Beats performing hits made famous by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and more - there's never been a better time to visit the East Anglia Transport Museum!

Plus, we'll be running a free vintage bus service to Lowestoft up to every 30 minutes from 11am-5pm! Keep an eye out as the timetable will be released later today.

Will we see you there?

📆 16th & 17th May 2026
🕰️ 11am-5pm

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Please be advised that the East Anglia Transport Museum will be closed on Thursday 14th May.We apologise for any inconve...
10/05/2026

Please be advised that the East Anglia Transport Museum will be closed on Thursday 14th May.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Some of our tram fleet have spent the morning basking in the sun! ☀️ Why not join us on this sunny Sunday here on the su...
10/05/2026

Some of our tram fleet have spent the morning basking in the sun! ☀️

Why not join us on this sunny Sunday here on the sunrise coast?

We’re open 11am-4.30pm!

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Controller rewires complete on Blackpool standard 143Work on Blackpool standard 143 has taken a big step forward with bo...
06/05/2026

Controller rewires complete on Blackpool standard 143

Work on Blackpool standard 143 has taken a big step forward with both zz6 controllers having now had a full rewire and refurb. This is the most significant electrical task on the work scope for getting 143 fit for public service.

The process involved stripping out ageing wiring dating back decades, and replacing it with new, appropriate cabling routed to match the original Blackpool Corporation layout. The controllers themselves have been carefully cleaned, inspected, and reassembled, with several components refurbished to return them to reliable working order.

Every step like this brings 143 closer to running under her own power here at the East Anglia Transport Museum. A huge thank‑you to our volunteers who make progress like this possible.

There is still a significant amount of work required to complete the work scope on 143, one of which is to have one of her original traction motors overhauled by a specialist contractor.

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🎤 Get ready to Twist & Shout with The Austin Beats this May at the East Anglia Transport Museum! 🎸"Heres the band you've...
05/05/2026

🎤 Get ready to Twist & Shout with The Austin Beats this May at the East Anglia Transport Museum! 🎸

"Heres the band you've all been waiting for" - Brian Matthews (on BBC Radio 2).
🕺 LIVE in the Tram Depot at 1pm & 3pm on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May 2026, step back in time with The Austin Beats as they sing hits made famous by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and many more!

You don't want to miss our 1960s weekend this May, find out more in our pinned post!

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A huge well done to Harry for passing his conductor tests on 634! 👏🥳Think you’ve got what it takes to crew our heritage ...
05/05/2026

A huge well done to Harry for passing his conductor tests on 634! 👏🥳

Think you’ve got what it takes to crew our heritage fleet of vehicles? Get in touch at eatm.co.uk/get-in-touch!

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Chapel Road, Carlton Colville
Lowestoft
NR338BL

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 4:30pm
Thursday 11am - 4:30pm
Sunday 11am - 4:30pm

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