Below is a list of Transport Related Events taking place in or around London with a London connection.

LTMf provide this information for our members in good faith, however we are not responsible for any of these events. Please check with the event organiser before attending.

If you have any suggestions for eventts to be included in this list or spot any errors, please let us know at: events@ltmuseumfriends.co.uk

 

Updated: 29th March 2026

9th - 12th April:

Acton Depot Open Days: Icons of London

Join us at our first Museum Depot open days of the year to discover how transport icons have shaped London and its identity over the last 200 years.

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11th April:

South East Bus Festival:

The annual South East Bus Festival takes place at Kent Showground, alongside the A249 near Maidstone. The event brings together a huge number of buses and coaches, old and new, from across the South East and beyond.

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17th - 19th April:

Epping Ongar Railway - Spring Steam Gala

The home fleet of steam locomotives, along with visiting locomotives, come out to be put through their paces over some of the most challenging gradients in preservation.

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19th April:

London Bus Museum - Spring Gathering

The South-East's biggest and best bus show ~ fun and entertainment for families and enthusiasts. Don't miss the season's traditional curtain-opener!

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26th April:

Amberley Museum - Spring Bus Show

Bringing together buses visiting from other companies with those held by the Southdown Omnibus Trust and Amberley Museum, this is an opportunity to see, explore and travel on buses old and new.

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10th May:

Amersham & District Motorbus Society - Windsor Bus Running Day

We're returning to Windsor for an exciting joint venture in partnership with the Thames Valley & Great Western Omnibus Trust.

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13th June:

London Bus Museum - Route 213 Heritage Day

The London Bus Museum will be running free heritage buses dating from the 1950s to 1970s alongside the normal daily service on route 213.

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28th June:

London Bus Museum - Summer Festival

Further details in due course ...

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3rd - 5th July:

Acton Depot Open Days: Powering London

Join us this summer as we celebrate all things electric at our summer Depot open days. Step behind the scenes to explore how electricity has powered the city for over 125 years.

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12th July:

The North London Collection - Low-ish Floor Running Day

A rear engined and low floor themed bus running day with buses running in between East Grinstead and Godstone.

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19th July:

Alton Bus Rally & Running Day:

Network of FREE Bus Services operating from Alton College to Alton Town Centre, Alton Railway Station and through the beautiful Hampshire countryside to surrounding villages and towns.

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26th July:

Amersham & District Motorbus Society - Oxted Bus Running Day

Our south-of-the-river event takes us back to Oxted, Weserham and the tranquil East Surrey countryside.

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7th - 9th August:

Spa Valley Railway - Diesel Gala:

Step back to the days when diesel power was the mainstay of our country’s railways! Join us for three days of heritage diesel action between Tunbridge Wells West and Eridge!

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15th August:

Imberbus

Providing a classic bus service across the Salisbury Plain to the lost village of Imber. As in previous years, several London Transport Routemaster buses (plus a few newer ones) will start from outside Warminster Rail Station and will operate as an ordinary bus service.

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4th - 6th September:

Bluebell Railway - Diesel Gala

Building on the success of the past two years, the gala will showcase a varied line-up of visiting and home-fleet locomotives, intensive timetables, and the unmistakable sights and sounds of classic diesel power in action.

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13th September:

Amberley Museum - Autumn Bus Show

Bringing together buses visiting from other companies with those held by the Southdown Omnibus Trust and Amberley Museum, this is an opportunity to see, explore and travel on buses old and new.

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18th - 20th September:

Acton Depot Open Days: Design Classics

Join us this September for a weekend of fun and creativity – don’t miss the final Museum Depot open days of the year.

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25th - 27th September:

Epping Ongar Railway - Autumn Diesel Gala

The home fleet, including our shunting locomotives, along with some interesting visiting locomotives will be put through their paces over some of the most challenging gradients in preservation.

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26th September:

Amersham & District Motorbus Society - Chesham Bus Running Day

Sticking with the last Sunday in September, our final event of the year is the annual Chesham running day to round off the year.

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3rd October:

London Bus Museum - Route 106 Heritage Day

Between 1000 and 1700, the London Bus Museum will be running free heritage buses dating from the 1950s to 1970s alongside the normal daily service on route 106.

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16th - 18th October:

Bluebell Railway - Giants of Steam

Celebrating the power, presence, and prestige of Britain’s largest and most impressive steam locomotives.

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18th October:

London Bus Museum - Transportfest

Further details in due course ...

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12th December:

Routemaster Association - Route 159 run & Christmas Lights tour

RMOOA 21st anniversary roadrun from the Ace Cafe over route 159 to commemorate the last day of RMs in normal public service on Fri 9th Dec 2005, followed by a Christmas Lights run in the evening.

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