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Oxford Bus Museum, Witney

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The Oxford Bus Museum is a transport museum at Long Hanborough, West Oxfordshire, England, about northeast of Witney and northwest of the city of Oxford. The museum houses a collection of 40 historic buses and coaches, the remains of four horse trams and a replica City of Oxford Tramways Company tram.
The site includes the Morris Motors Museum, which has a collection of 12 Morris Motors cars and vans. The two museums' collections also include many smaller historical artifacts.
The museum is owned and operated by the Oxford Bus Museum Trust, a registered charity.
The museum is open to visitors throughout the year on Sundays, Wednesdays and bank holiday Mondays (excluding Christmas and Boxing Day week). In June, July and August it is open also on Saturdays.
In spring and summer there is a programme of events that includes free historic bus rides on selected Sundays and bank holiday Mondays. Please see the museum's website for current details.
The Oxford Bus Museum preserves the history of tram, bus and coach transport in Oxfordshire. It has a collection of 40 buses and coaches, the remains of four horse trams, and a complete replica of a City of Oxford horse tram built by museum volunteers. The buses and coaches range in age from a 1913 Commer WP3 to a 1999 Dennis Trident.

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• By Audflash

  I have been to this museum on several occasions when staying close by. there is a strange fascination with buses. They may not appeal to everyone, but those of us who used them for most travel in our ...  more »

• By Nigel M

  Actually two museums with the Morris museum as well. Absolutely superb displays for all ages. Access to some of the buses. Trips on some days. All in all highly recommended with good parking.  more »

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• By Parthasarathi Banerjee

  A hidden gem, especially for those who love history. Presence of Morris Motor Museum being at the same spot was a big plus. Commendable effort to preservation. Tip: plan your visit such that it coincide with the free vintage bus ride.☺

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• By Christine Walker

  It’s a great place!Staff very friendly,our grandson has a great time every time he goes. He loves to play on the miniature bus because it’s just like the real one!! We always have a snack in the cafe.All in all! It’s a very nostalgic place for us !! We love to go

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