GVVT Bridgeton Bus Garage
GVVT Bridgeton Bus Garage
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The Trust owns Bridgeton Bus Garage. This was built for Glasgow Corporation Transport opening as a bus garage in 1965. It was closed by Greater Glasgow PTE in 1976 and was later used as a local authority internal transport depot. Whilst 1960s architecture is usually functional rather than decorative, the building deserves to be retained as a fine example of the building style of that period. The garage is now well established as a heritage centre for buses and commercial vehicles. There are over 100 buses, coaches, commercial vehicles and fire appliances in the collection. Vehicles are usually owned by individuals or small groups and range from hulks rescued from scrap yards and awaiting restoration to fully restored and active examples. The garage is open to the public on various dates in the year but at the moment this is not possible due to the Coronavirus restrictions. Our open days will return as soon as it is safe for us to do so.
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- Patricia FGlasgow, United Kingdom2 contributionsBirthday day out for my sonMy son, my partner and I went for our sons Birthday day out and was brilliant. It was the open weekend in October and there were old cool looking buses, trucks, fire engines and there were loads of stalls where people were selling all kinds of buses, vehicles and Lego sets. The staff were really friendly and helpful and getting an old style bus from the city centre to the garage made the day perfect. We will definitely be back. Thanks Bridgeton Garage for a fab day out.Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of our Open Weekend. We're glad you had a brilliant time. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime soon!Written 24 March 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Travelled with familyWritten 22 October 2023
- Alan D11 contributionsGlasgow Vintage Bus Garage TourBig thanks to Edwin and Mark for the tour of the Vintage Bus Garage. The 125th boys brigade boys just loved it. Great to show them how we used to travel around the country. Their knowledge of all things about the old fashioned buses really is so informative. Amazing day out...the boys wre buzzing. I would highly recommend if you are visiting Glasgow to put it on you to do list..thanks for everything.Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your group visit, we really appreciate your recommendation!Written 24 March 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 9 December 2023
- Gary WGlasgow, United Kingdom87 contributionsHidden Gem and a nostalgic trip down memory lane…Fantastic place to visit, full of nostalgia and memories, best £6 you will spend! Tour well organised and Ken and Mark our guides had a wealth of knowledge about vehicles within the site, given the opportunity to climb aboard some vintage buses as well so that made it really special… highly recommend a visit here and will definitely be back during the doors open day event later this year. Thank youThank you for taking the time to leave a review and recommendation, we really appreciate the kind words. We're glad you enjoyed our Guided tour and we look forward to welcoming you back on one of our Open Days.Written 24 March 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 19 February 2024
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Gary W
Glasgow, UK87 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Fantastic place to visit, full of nostalgia and memories, best £6 you will spend! Tour well organised and Ken and Mark our guides had a wealth of knowledge about vehicles within the site, given the opportunity to climb aboard some vintage buses as well so that made it really special… highly recommend a visit here and will definitely be back during the doors open day event later this year. Thank you
Written 19 February 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and recommendation, we really appreciate the kind words. We're glad you enjoyed our Guided tour and we look forward to welcoming you back on one of our Open Days.
Written 24 March 2024
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Patricia F
Glasgow, UK2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
My son, my partner and I went for our sons Birthday day out and was brilliant. It was the open weekend in October and there were old cool looking buses, trucks, fire engines and there were loads of stalls where people were selling all kinds of buses, vehicles and Lego sets. The staff were really friendly and helpful and getting an old style bus from the city centre to the garage made the day perfect. We will definitely be back. Thanks Bridgeton Garage for a fab day out.
Written 22 October 2023
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of our Open Weekend. We're glad you had a brilliant time. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime soon!
Written 24 March 2024
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rdr02191405
North Lanarkshire, UK1 contribution
Dec 2021
My first visit for a while here but the first time I've taken the guided tour. Both guides were really knowledgeable and brought out a lot of extra information about the individual exhibits. If you're interested in vintage buses well worth a visit
Written 6 December 2021
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate the kind words.
Written 9 December 2021
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trivia_tim
Helensburgh, UK20 contributions
Nov 2022
It was a really informative and fascinating tour of the garage. And it was great to see some models of buses that I remember from my childhood, like the Leyland Leopard in Central Scottish livery that took me to and from school when I lived in Hamilton. My two daughters (aged 8 and 10) were really bored, as you would expect, so nerdy bus-loving middle-aged dads should leave their young kids at home for this one!
Written 21 November 2022
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate it. We now offer a Family tour which ideal for kids who get bored, with plenty of photo opportunities and chances to go on the buses and sit in the drivers seat! If you visit on one of open days we have free bus rides too!
Written 24 March 2024
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Alan D
11 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
Big thanks to Edwin and Mark for the tour of the Vintage Bus Garage. The 125th boys brigade boys just loved it. Great to show them how we used to travel around the country. Their knowledge of all things about the old fashioned buses really is so informative. Amazing day out...the boys wre buzzing. I would highly recommend if you are visiting Glasgow to put it on you to do list..thanks for everything.
Written 9 December 2023
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your group visit, we really appreciate your recommendation!
Written 24 March 2024
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InigoQuesta
Glasgow245 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
A great day out. Lots of old buses, fire engines and lorries. On the day I was there there was a snice selection of Morris Minors visiting. As well as lookoing, you can actually go for a run on one of the buses into the centre of Glasgow or over to the west end and back. Brings back great memories.
Written 21 July 2023
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, we're glad we helped bring back great memories, we really appreciate your feedback.
Written 24 March 2024
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Mark S
Scotland, UK9 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
What a fantastic Day really enjoyed our visit. all the Volunteers were really knowledgeable and made the experience very personal and special. The only thing I would want to do is drive a bus. To others thinking this might not be for you it’s a gem and very reasonable for a family ticket for 1 adults and 2 children £12, Great café and very cheap for refreshments, Nice small shop and well priced, Good luck to the volunteers and charity board I will be back.
Written 9 July 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate the kind words. We're glad you had a fantastic day!
Written 24 March 2024
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Stephen
South Ayrshire, UK5 contributions
Jan 2022
We were taken around the depot on a quiet day for a pre-booked visit. The guide was excellent. The volunteers there that day were also very knowledgeable and couldn't have been more helpful. For £5 for a two hour tour, it was excellent. They could have charged more and I couldn't have complained. A great trip down memory lane.
Written 25 January 2022
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Written 1 February 2022
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Dizzy_Izzy1980
Glasgow, UK28 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
Really interesting collection and Mark was a knowledgeable, friendly and fun guide. Went during Doors Open Days but they have regular open days throughout the year. The sensory bus is very cool. I didn't have time for the gift shop.
Written 17 September 2023
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Thanks for your 5 star review, we really appreciate the feedback.
Written 24 March 2024
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Martin J
Glasgow, UK125 contributions
Jun 2022
Went along for one of their guided tour mornings expecting a short trip around some old buses. Discovered a thoroughly impressive, expertly cared for and passionately loved collection brought to life by members. It was evident that this place runs on diesel and dedication. It was an enlightening and engaging tour that impressed my son and me. Highly recommended for anyone. We went back for an open day and discovered even more!
Written 20 July 2022
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Thanks for taking time to leave such a complimentary review, we really appreciate the kind words. We're delighted that enjoyed both our Guided tours and one of our Open Days! Thank you!
Written 24 March 2024
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