Bury Transport Museum

Bury Transport Museum is a transport museum housed in a restored goods warehouse and contains a large collection of vehicles from various periods. The collection includes cars, buses, trucks, and railway vehicles that provide visitors with insight into transportation history.

The Castlecroft Goods Warehouse, which houses the museum, was built in 1848 and was long a key site for handling goods in the region. The museum preserves the history of industrial transport in Northwest England and documents the development of local transportation through the centuries.

The exhibits show how people in the 20th century moved around and worked using different vehicles and transport methods in their daily lives. The displayed objects tell the story of local mobility and the habits that shaped life during that period.

The museum is accessible on days when the East Lancashire Railway operates, so check the schedule beforehand. Visiting is straightforward as the building is accessible and parking is available nearby.

A notable attraction is a horse-drawn tram that was once converted by local residents into a mobile food cart selling fish and chips. This vehicle demonstrates the creativity of the local community in repurposing transport equipment for everyday use.

Location: Bury

Address: Castlecroft Goods Warehouse, Bury BL9 0EY

Website: http://eastlancsrailway.org.uk/plan-your-day-out/bury-transport-museum.aspx

GPS coordinates: 53.59455,-2.30066

Latest update: December 12, 2025 16:43