PLANES TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES

Vehicle enthusiasts will be excited to learn that Erewash Museum is hosting a transport week this month. During the summer holidays the museum will host a different themed event every week. From Monday 8th to Saturday 13th August, everyone is welcome to visit the museum and participate in a variety of activities. A trail in the museum’s Georgian house will give information about buses and their local routes. Crafting sessions will be held in the Hayloft where children will be able to design their own city and road layout that can be used as a personalised play mat for miniature toy cars.

On Wednesday August 10th, the Great British Car Journey will be traveling from Belper to showcase a variety of classic cars from the past 100 years in the museum’s car park. On Thursday August 11th and Friday August 12th, model railway exhibitions will be on display outside the Hayloft. 

Councillor Carol Hart, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, says: “I have no doubt that the Planes, Trains and Cars Week at the museum will be immensely popular with both the younger and older generations of Erewash. It is a fantastic opportunity for residents to see rare classic cars thanks to the Great British Car Journey and experience the intricacy of miniature model trains.”

Erewash Museum is located a short walk from Ilkeston’s Market Place. Admission is free for both the house and gardens. The volunteer-led tea room offers a variety of treats and drinks. For more information visit the Facebook page facebook.com/erewashmuseum, call 0115 907 1141, or email museum@erewash.gov.uk .