A policy of not charging admission to a museum’s running days is to continue following a highly successful event. The normal £5 charge was waived at the Lincolnshire Road Transport Museum’s open day on 7 April, at which free rides on coaches and buses were available. Instead donations were invited, and the museum says the policy was a success.
“A lot of people in the local community are suffering financially and we wanted to provide an event for everyone to enjoy,” said chairman of the Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society, which runs the museum, Steve Milner. “We had an excellent attendance at the April event and there was a good atmosphere. A lot of people gave donations and refreshments did very well.”
The policy is being extended to further special open days on 30 June and 27 October. There will, however, be a charge for the LVVS car running day on 26 August.
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The museum, at North Hykeham, is home to more than 65 buses and coaches, commercial vehicles and cars. Attending its first event as part of the collection at the recent special open day after a £20,000 appeal to buy it was a new to Lincolnshire Road Car 1953 ECW-bodied Bristol L. Withdrawn in 1964, the Bristol passed through several hands prior before being acquired by the previous owner in 2017.
“We’re delighted to have this bus in our collection having been offered it at a special price. We’d like to thank everyone for their generosity,” said Steve.
The museum is open all year round on Sundays between 1100 and 1600hrs, plus Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1100 and 1400hrs by appointment, with a £5 admission charge for adults.
MIKE EDMUNDS
