Great Harwood Transport Weekend 2027

24/09/2026

We made the front page of this week’s Accrington Observer! 📰

A massive thank you to everyone who came down to support us over the weekend of the event, and also a special shout-out to local councillors Noordad Aziz-Cllr and Sarah Smith MP for popping in to see the vehicles on display and having a chat with everyone.

It was great to see such a strong turnout from the local community. Congratulations to those that won awards. Hopefully the turnout will be much bigger next year as the weather did put off a lot of attendees. We hope you'll all come along next year regardless of a shower.

Head down to your local newsagent tomorrow to grab a copy of the Accrington Observer to check out the feature.

Entries for next year's event will open in November with posters going out around the same time! We hope to see you all there again.

10/09/2026

🚌 WHALLEY BUS RUNNING DAY – EASTER MONDAY 2027! 🚌

Looking for something to do Easter Monday? Why not head down to Whalley Bus Running Day! 🌼🐣

📅 Monday 29th March 2027
⏰ Buses running from 10am until 4pm
📍 Starting from Whalley Bus Station

Enjoy a fantastic day out for bus enthusiasts, families and anyone who loves classic and heritage transport!

🚌 FREE BUS RIDES FOR EVERYONE! 🚌
All we ask is that, if you enjoy the rides, please bring a few coins to pop into our donation bucket. Every little bit helps us keep these events running and supports the preservation of our collection at Town & District Transport Trust ❤️

Services will be running from Whalley Bus Station to:
➡️ Clitheroe
➡️ Padiham
➡️ Mellor Brook

With a great selection of buses running throughout the day, there's plenty of opportunity to ride, photograph and enjoy some classic transport around the beautiful Ribble Valley. 📸

🌸 FREE BUS RIDES
🚌 HERITAGE BUSES
🏞️ SCENIC ROUTES
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT

Save the date – Easter Monday, 29th March 2027!

07/09/2026

Temporary AI poster to share around for next years event until we get a "human designed" poster 😂😂 we don't print AI slop posters

07/09/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who came along and supported this year’s Great Harwood Transport Weekend! your support, and just how much you love transport or just fancied a day out with the kids really means the world to us it makes every bit of the hard work feel worth it.

We thought we’d give you a quick behind-the-scenes peek at how the whole thing comes together:

A lot of people don't understand It’s actually a really small, tight-knit team just a handful of dedicated volunteers from Town & District Transport Trust Ltd., fewer than 10 in total.

90% of everything regarding the event planning is run by one guy who’s the sole organiser Matty James. He pours his heart and soul into planning and sorting out every detail, getting in touch with companies and promoting the event in-between working his full-time job as a coach driver, some other people give a little bit of a helping hand with things like bus timetables/routes and planning our Saturday night Barbeque 😂

The rest of the active team at town and district get vehicles prepared for the event. We've got a full engineering team who are responsible for servicing and maintaining the old buses in every aspect from painting and bodywork repairs to changing mechanical components and keeping them serviced so they can get to the showground.

Not everything always runs smoothly and gets stressful at times but we try our best. We've had a few complaints about the event this weekend but as always we've taken them into consideration for next year's event (which will be held on the 4th & 5th September 2027) so put it in your diaries. Issues at the weekend with bus services was beyond our control. We had vehicles that didn't turn up and also a lack of available PCV drivers on hand so we apologise if you were waiting around and a bus missed. We will try our best next year to iron out these faults. It may mean reducing the frequency of some services. If you are entering exhibits for next year the online entry form will be available in the coming days so we urge everyone that's attending to please enter your vehicles well in advance. We will post the link when it's available.

On a lighter note.. A massive congratulations to all our prize winners from the judges, all of which are photographed below.
The quality of your exhibits and the time spent on them was a proper standout.

Thanks again for joining us, supporting the event, and keeping local events alive. Can’t wait to see you all next year!

06/09/2026

Anyone waiting for the 10:41 service from Accrington will be running approximately 15-20 mins late due to a vehicle needing swapping over.

06/09/2026

🌧️ Don't let the rain stop you! 🌤️

​While it’s a bit wet out there at the moment for the Great Harwood Transport Weekend, the forecast shows the weather is set to brighten up and be much nicer later today! Pack an umbrella for the start, but definitely don't let the morning showers put you off coming along for a great day out. 🚌✨

​⚠️ IMPORTANT TIMING UPDATE:

Please note that the feeder bus from Burnley (outside the bus station) will now be leaving at 9:45 AM instead of 9:00 AM.
​We can't wait to see you all there—come on down and enjoy the event! 👇🎉

05/09/2026

ATTENTION TO ALL VISITORS TOMORROW!

📢 Here’s everything you need to know before you arrive!

👉​ Finding the Entrance: Use the first gate into the showground. Do not use the second gate (marked as the football field).

👉 ​Pedestrian Access: If you're arriving on foot, follow the track shown in the photo below, curve around to the right, and walk past the side of the grey building.

👉 ​Car Parking (£1 Cash Only): If you are parking between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, parking is £1 payable in cash to the Great Harwood Carboot team, as we are sharing their parking field.

👉 ​Strict Roadside Parking Rules: The road outside is fully coned off. Parking along the road is strictly prohibited, and council traffic wardens will be issuing tickets to illegally parked vehicles.

Apologies to the people that got confused today. We are going to try put up some signs with the resources we have available.

​We can't wait to welcome you all to the Great Harwood Transport Weekend 2026 for a fantastic day out! 🚘✨

05/09/2026

04/09/2026

🚍 A massive THANK YOU to Kays Highways based in Great Harwood! 🚧

​We’d like to extend a huge thank you to our event sponsor, Kays Highways, for generously providing top-tier traffic management for this year's event.

​Thanks to their expertise and support, our buses will be able to safely turn legally out of the site throughout the day, keeping the event running smoothly and safely for everyone!

​We truly appreciate your support in keeping things moving! 👏🚦

If you need any traffic management in Lancashire make sure to see KAYS Highways Ltd

21/05/2026

🚍🎉 GREAT HARWOOD TRANSPORT WEEKEND 2026 🎉🚍

The countdown is officially on!
Join us for another fantastic weekend celebrating transport heritage, classic vehicles, buses, coaches, trucks, tractors, cars and much more at the amazing 2026 Great Harwood Transport Weekend!

📅 Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September 2026
📍 Great Harwood Showground, Whalley Road, BB6 7TD

Expect a full weekend packed with:

🚌 Vintage & modern buses
🚛 Commercial vehicles & trucks
🚗 Classic cars
🚜 Tractors & agricultural vehicles
🎡 Family attractions & fairground
🍔 Food & drink stalls
📸 Fantastic photo opportunities
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all the family!

After record visitor numbers in 2025, we’re aiming to make 2026 even bigger and better! Whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast or just looking for a great family day out, there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy.

Vehicle exhibitors and stall holders are welcome, bookings are now open! www.tdtt.co.uk/show