Where is East Anglia Transport Museum and how do I get there?

The museum is on Chapel Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8BL. It can be reached by car, bus, train, or taxi, and is located around 3.5 miles from Lowestoft Seafront.

What are East Anglia Transport Museum's opening hours?

The museum is open on Thursdays and Sundays, 11:00 to 16:30. It is closed on all other days of the week.

Is there parking at East Anglia Transport Museum?

Yes, parking is available at the museum.

Is East Anglia Transport Museum suitable for families with children?

Yes, the museum is considered child-friendly. Visitors can ride vintage trams, trolleybuses, and the East Suffolk Light Railway, offering plenty to explore for all ages.

Is East Anglia Transport Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the museum is wheelchair accessible.

How do I contact or find out more about East Anglia Transport Museum?

The museum can be reached by phone on 01502 518459. Further information, including events and group visits, is available on the website.

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East Anglia Transport Museum

East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville, Suffolk showcases vintage buses, trams, and railway vehicles. Visitors explore restored heritage transport and enjoy rides on working heritage li…

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East Anglia Transport Museum

The East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville, Suffolk preserves the region's rich transport heritage through an impressive collection of vintage buses, trams, and railway vehicles. Visitors can explore restored vehicles up close and enjoy rides on heritage trams and trains that operate seasonally, offering a hands-on journey through 20th-century travel history.

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Thursday11:00 – 16:30

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Sunday11:00 – 16:30

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Frights at the Museum 2026

East Anglia Transport Museum28–31 Oct· 4pm–9pmCarlton Colville

The transport museum opens into the evening for four nights of Halloween fun from 4pm to 9pm, with rides on its trams, trolleybuses and the East Suffolk Light Railway, plus a free vintage bus service. Children can have their faces painted and join a pumpkin hunt. The Terror Tram: After Dark is not…

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