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The Trolleybus Museum

The guide was updated: 2024-09-16

This museum is home to the world's largest collection of historic trolleybuses. The museum is situated in an open countryside about 24 km North East of Doncaster in the Isle of Axholme. Numerous, exciting events are organised throughout the year, but for further details look at the website below.

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Address: Belton Road, Sandtoft, Doncaster
Opening hours: Is only open to visitors on selected days during the year. For more information, look at the website.
Website: www.sandtoft.org
Phone: +44 1724 711391
Email: trolleybusmuseum@sandtoft.org

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