Museums & Galleries · County Durham
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society
📍 DL5 6BP
Photo: Alan Murray-Rust (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See the oldest surviving United Automobile Services double-decker
- View a double-decker converted into a tow truck
- Explore a rare Darlington Corporation Daimler double-decker
- See 'The Newtonian', one of only four ever built
- Watch ongoing vehicle restoration in the workshop
Aycliffe Bus Museum is conveniently located on Burtree Road in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, home to the Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society. Explore classic buses, local transport heritage, including United's oldest double-decker, a tow truck uniquely converted from a double-decker, and The Newtonian, one of only four ever built, plus guest vehicles from private owners. There's a fully operational workshop for mechanical and woodworking restoration, alongside a wide range of memorabilia and a small museum shop. Admission to Aycliffe Bus Museum is completely free, with donations warmly welcomed. You're easily accessible by car, and there is parking available on site, with Heighington station 0.7 miles away and 22 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- Open on select days, mainly for special events
- Parking
- On-site parking available
- Accessibility
- Building is wheelchair-friendly, though buses are not
- Booking
- Free entry, donations welcome
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
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