Dewsbury Bus Museum
📍 7 - 11 Foundry St, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury WF13 3HW, UK
About Dewsbury Bus Museum
The Dewsbury Bus Museum, located in Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of public transport. This unique attraction is dedicated to preserving and showcasing a remarkable collection of vintage buses, providing a nostalgic journey through the evolution of road travel. With a solid Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, it's recognised by visitors for its historical pieces and the passion of its volunteers.
Operated by a team of enthusiastic volunteers, the museum functions primarily through special open days and events held throughout the year. These events often feature bus enthusiast and collectors' fairs, alongside opportunities for vintage bus rides, allowing visitors to experience these historic vehicles in motion. The dedicated team works tirelessly to restore and maintain the precious pieces of history housed within the museum.
Visiting Information
The Dewsbury Bus Museum is open on select days throughout the year, with specific dates often advertised in advance. Visitors benefit from the convenience of wheelchair-accessible parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring ease of access for all.
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📍 7 - 11 Foundry St, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury WF13 3HW, UK
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Showing 5 of 41 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 3 February 2026.
I went to the Sundey 2nd November 2025 open-day. All it was, was a bus enthusiast and collectors fair. There were bus rides but times weren't advertised. You can't even explore the vintage buses inside the depot. No visual displays explaining the history of the bus itself. There were displays on the walls but these were blocked by the stalls. Portacabin toilet which smelt and didn't flush. A outside cafe with no places to sit to enjoy a drink. Not very impressed.
An open day I thought we could treat my hubby and granddaughter to. An expectation to maybe sit in a bus or drivers cabin, even get a verbal guide/explanation of each bus inside museum, but NO. All it was, was a glorified bus enthusiast and collectors fair at best. Yes I know there were bus rides to and from Dewsbury, but being disabled would have been a nightmare to do. So disappointed that not one bus inside the museum, of which there were 6, could be explored. It took us £10 for two adults for a 10minute visit, but I suppose at least it gives the old buses a chance to be restored. 1* for disabled access and 1* for the buses that were on show. As for a public style event, it needs some big changes. Sorry not impressed.
Wonderful day out with fabulous pieces of history, only open on select days throughout the year (next one is march 2024) as they're all amazing volunteers working hard to restore precious pieces of history.
They put on an open day 3 open days a year, and provide bus rides between the museum and Dewsbury. A good afternoon out at minimal cost (the rides are free with a donation to the museum), be it only 3 times a year. The museum is open at other times and is always worth a look inside, to see how preservation comes to life.
It’s basically a bus garage full of old buses, some working, others under restoration. Nothing fancy but for the true bus connoisseur it’s fascinating. Open day tomorrow, can’t wait.