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Transport Museum donates 200 Christmas books to Coventry hospital

19/12/2024

One year after teaming up with a popular local author to create a special book for its Vintage Sleigh Ride, Coventry Transport Museum has donated 200 copies to University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust. The books, titled Help! Santa’s Sleigh Has Broken, a Coventry-themed festive tale penned by Aaron... Read more

'Santa made me believe again:' Adult Sleigh and Dine experience proves a hit with guests

19/12/2024

Coventry Transport Museum’s Vintage Sleigh Ride welcomed a slightly older audience than usual on Friday, 13 December. The Sleigh has become part of the festive fabric of Coventry’s Christmas season, sparking joy and nostalgia for Coventry residents for almost 70 years. Originating from the Co-op in Coventry,... Read more

Adopt an Object scheme goes live at Transport Museum

11/12/2024

Coventry Transport Museum is giving visitors a unique opportunity to support its work by adopting an item from its transport collection. The museum, home to the largest collection of British road transport in the world, features record-breaking vehicles, pioneering bicycles, and luxurious cars spanning Coventry’s rich history. Now,... Read more

Coventry author unveils new Christmas tale with Vintage Sleigh Ride

Coventry author Aaron Ashmore is teaming up once again with Coventry's famous Vintage Sleigh... Read more

108-year-old Coventry built Maudlsay lorry to take part in Remembrance Day Service

A lorry built in Coventry during World War 1 will take part in Coventry’s Remembrance Sunday... Read more

Vintage Sleigh Ride to give donated Santa suit new lease of life

Coventry Transport Museum has added a touch of festive charm to its popular Vintage Santa Sleigh... Read more

St John Ambulance Youth Visit Coventry Transport Museum for First Aid Event

Coventry Transport Museum recently welcomed a team of ‘Badgers’ and... Read more

New Transport Museum Workshops offering support to home-educated children

Coventry Transport Museum has launched a new series of workshops aimed at supporting home-educated... Read more

Thrust Simulator celebrates 10,000 visitors since reopening post-Covid 18 months ago

A much loved Coventry attraction is celebrating after welcoming its 10,000th visitor since its... Read more

Don't miss out on the latest from the Coventry Transport Museum

Home of Record Breakers

Coventry Transport Museum is home to the world's two fastest cars.

Marvel at these spectacular feats of British engineering.

Get up close to the two fastest cars in the world, Thrust SSC and Thrust 2.

Bring the curriculum to life!

Coventry Transport Museum's interactive exhibitions make the perfect venue for school visits in Coventry.

We offer a wide range of sessions for school groups, all 'Learning Outside The Classroom' quality assured.

We thoroughly believe there is no such thing as being too old for play!

Get involved in our ever-growing Family Programme around Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

We also have free to loan family activities which are available at the Box Office.