Keighley Bus Museum open day just the ticket with visitors

Crowds flocked to the event, at the museum's Riverside base, off Dalton Lane.

In addition to the museum's own array of vehicles, visiting transport was on show.

Other attractions included sales stalls, and refreshments.

Plus free bus services operated from Worth Bridge Road, with town-centre pick-up points at the railway station and in Hanover Street, and a shuttle service from Keighley College car park.

The event was held to coincide with an open day at the nearby Aire Valley Railway Modellers Club.

A bus museum spokesperson says: "We were delighted to open up our museum for the first time this year and offer a great opportunity for people to enjoy a family day out.

"It was a great success. The weather held out, and a visiting range of guests – including the West Yorkshire Morris Minor Owners Club and Bradford Truck & Bus – joined us with their displays.

"Visitor figures were high, and all aspects of the museum – including the free bus services – seemed to be well received.

"Linking services between the Aire Valley Railway Modellers Club and Ingrow Station on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway worked well, and we are extremely grateful to both for their participation.

"Our board of trustees wishes to thank all members who donated their time and expertise for free at the event, particularly the drivers and refreshments staff, who worked relentlessly to keep everything running on what was a very busy day.

"And a final 'thank you' goes to members of the public for their continued support – we hope to see you again at our next open day, on Sunday, August 10."

Keighley Bus Museum Trust was given notice in 2021 that it would have to vacate its Riverside base, and the hammer-blow threw the popular attraction's existence into jeopardy.

But in February last year the trust took possession of the building after buying the premises – a former foundry – and the safety of its collection was ensured.

The museum's array of both trust and privately-owned vehicles also includes cars, police and fire vehicles and other transport-related items.

In addition to the August event, other activities planned this year include a twilight open day on Sunday, November 2.

For further information about the museum trust and its events, go to kbmt.org.uk