East Anglia Transport Museum

Chapel Road
Carlton Colville
Lowestoft
Suffolk
NR33 8BL

Tel: +44 (0)1502 518 459
Email: enquiries@eatm.org.uk
Web: http://www.eatm.org.uk


Take a trip back in Time….

At Carlton Colville you will find a unique transport museum, this is the only place in the British Isles where visitors can not only view, but also ride on all three principal forms of public transport from the earlier part of last century, tram, trolleybus and light railway. This collection is one of the finest examples if its kind, and evokes memories for all its visitors.

Once inside the museum, there is so much to see and do that you'll want to stay all day. Whether you take a ride on the Woodland Tramway or experience the silence and comfort of the Trolleybus service, there is a new discovery to be made every minute. Or why not soak up the real atmosphere of the past with a walk along our period street - complete with authentic street furniture. Hear the swish of trolley poles, the purr of the diesel engine, or the rhythmic hiss of steam, making this a real trip back in time.

As an added attraction, the East Suffolk Light Railway winds its way sleepily round the site.

There is also ample opportunity to view the many vehicles on the vast museum collection, which has been gathered from not only the towns and cities of Britain but around the world, and see how these are being lovingly restored to their former glory. Once all the excitement is over - why not take the time to relax in the park or the café, just watching the past glide by.


Opening Times
(2007 times)
1st April to 30th September. Please telephone for details.

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
Adult £6.00; Child (5-15 yrs) £4.50; Senior Citizens £5.00

Groups of 10 or more:
Adult £5.00; Child £4.00; Senior Citizen £4.50.
Admission includes all rides in the museum.

Directions
By Road:
3 miles south west of Lowestoft just off B1384, Just off Norwich - Lowestoft road A146. The brown tourist information signs clearly mark the route from A12 and A146.

By Bus:
From Lowestoft - First Eastern Counties 111 and 112 to Carlton Church (weekdays); Ambassador 608/609 Sundays direct to the museum. Norwich to Beccles service buses X2 every day to Carlton Crown Public House.

By Rail:
Nearest station Oulton Broad South. Bus 606/607 from there.
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East Anglia Transport Museum Postcode for SatNav: NR33 8BL

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