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Jun 14
Next weekend in #Ipswich. We're one of several venues to visit around the town, and we're all connected by a short ride on a vintage bus. See more at @IpsTransMuseum website. The fun starts at 10am next Saturday (20th). It promises to be a great day out for the whole family.
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Today's main attraction was of course our historic Leyland Atlantean 6. It has recently received adverts for a more periodic style of the seventies to celebrate its 50th birthday.
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Grateful to everyone who joined us for our Rear‑Engined Bus Running Day and the 50th anniversary of Atlantean 6. Perfect weather, classic buses and modern highlights made it a wonderful celebration of transport history. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Atlantean 9 is looking popular as ever, especially in the sunshine.
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1976 Scania Metropolitan MD60, KJD260P has arrived at the museum; also celebrating its 50th birthday.
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This Sunday marks our rear‑engined bus running day, and with the forecast indicating warm conditions, we advise all attendees to bring a bottle of water to stay comfortably hydrated.
Bottled water will also be available for purchase in our tearoom throughout the day.
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A splendid day ahead at Ipswich Transport Museum on Sunday 24 May from 11:00 to 16:00, celebrating 50 years of Leyland Atlantean Number 6 with vintage rides, visiting vehicles and the usual museum exhibits. Adults £14, Child £9, Concessions £12, Family £35.
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That's the conclusion of the 2026 Ipswich to Felixstowe historic roadrun, which welcomed more than 650 vehicles throughout the day. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event.
Our next gathering is just over a fortnight, with further details to follow.
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Lots of Sinclair C5s captured in Trimley enroute to Felixstowe promenade.
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Ipswich to Felixstowe Run today! Vehicles leave Christchurch Park at 11:00 for the annual procession to the coast. Due to active roadworks, the convoy will follow the revised route shown in blue. Spectators should position themselves accordingly for safe viewing enroute. #Suffolk
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FELIXSTOWE RUN ROUTE CHANGE. due to emergency roadworks in East Ipswich, entrants are being advised to go via Kesgrave and the A12 to avoid the traffic. The red line below will be followed by those who cannot go down the A12 but will be delayed due to expected traffic
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Just one week to go until our 54th #Ipswich to #Felixstowe Vintage Road Run. 700 old vehicles take the 14 mile trip. For route and more info see our Facebook.
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Our Easter Trail starts in under an hour. Look for the clues hidden around the museum, explore the galleries as you solve them, and once you finish, the children can collect their Easter Egg reward.
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On Easter Monday, Ipswich Transport Museum launches its first 2026 event with the Easter Egg Trail. Visitors can follow the trail through the galleries, enjoy vintage bus rides, explore the full collection and relax in the Sunbeam Tearoom. #Easter #SuffolkMuseums #Ipswich
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Just a reminder that the museum reopens tomorrow to the public after its winter refit.
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The museum will reopen on Sunday 29th March for the 2026 season. The following overview (pictured) outlines what visitors can expect from the upcoming programme of events!!
ALT There are some great events to look forward to in 2026.
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25 Dec 2025
The museum sends heartfelt thanks to all our volunteers, patrons and sponsors for their incredible support this year. Wishing everyone a joyful Christmas filled with warmth and a very happy New Year ahead.
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