Ipswich Transport Museum

Ipswich Transport Museum displays over 100 vehicles and machines in a former trolleybus depot, ranging from buses and trams to commercial vehicles and fire engines. The collection spans different decades and shows how transport methods have changed over time.

Founded in 1965 by the Ipswich Transport Preservation Group, the museum relocated to Priory Heath in 1995 and became open to the public. The move allowed the collection to find a permanent home in a suitable building with space to grow.

The collection reflects the industrial backbone of Ipswich, with vehicles and machines from companies that shaped the local economy and working life. You can see how transport equipment built here once served communities across the region.

The museum opens mostly on Sundays from April through November, with additional weekday visits during school holidays. It is worth checking opening times in advance, as the schedule can vary depending on the season and available volunteers.

The museum maintains a horse-drawn tram car from Cambridge dating to the 1880s and a Cooperative horse-drawn bread van during restoration work. These vehicles show how transport was managed before the age of motorized vehicles.

Location: Ipswich

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: The Old Trolleybus Depot, Cobham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 9JD

Phone: +441473715666

Website: https://ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.04050,1.19654

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07