Grampian Transport Museum

Alford
Aberdeenshire
AB33 8AE

Tel: +44 (0)1975 562 292
Fax: +44 (0)1975 562 180
Email: info@gtm.org.uk
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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A treasure house of transport history with lots to see and do. Dramatic displays, push button exhibits and video presentations trace the history of road travel in the locality.

Exhibitions and vehicles are changed regularly: there are always new things to see.

Climb aboard vehicle exhibits include: buses, trams, traction engine, fire engine and Mack Snow Plough. Ours is a living museum with numerous events taking place throughout the open season.


  • Travellers Rest Tea Shop open daily in July and August otherwise every Sunday.
  • Free car parking
  • Picnic area
  • Disabled facilities
  • Shop



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    Opening Times
    (2010 times)
    Open Daily 28th March to 31st October 10.00am - 5.00pm. October only 10.00am - 4.00pm.

    Admission Charges
    (2010 prices)
    Adult £6.00; Child £3.00; Under 5 yrs Free; Senior Citizen £5.00.
    Family £15.00 (2 adults and up to 3 children)

    Membership: become a member of the Grampian Transport Museum Trust - great benefits and great value for money! Family £45.00 pa, Individual £28.00 pa.

    Directions
    From Aberdeen, Alford is signposted. Take the A944 (25 miles).
    From Banchory, take the A980 to Alford (20 miles).
    From the North (Huntly), take the A97, joining the A944 to Alford (20 miles).
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    Grampian Transport Museum Postcode for SatNav: AB33 8AE

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