Commercial & Communications Day
18 August 2024
Learn about communications from the past to the present day!
What can visitors see and do at this event?
This event mainly takes place in our Connected Earth BT Exhibition, as well as our usual communications displays, there will be several extra displays and demonstrations where staff and volunteers will be on hand to talk, demonstrate and reminisce.
- See how poles are now tested for decay.
- Discover how fibre optic cables are joined together.
- Learn how a semaphore signalling system works.
- View a collection of commercial vehicles across the site.
- ‘Peter’ our 1918 Bagnall Steam Locomotive, will be taking passengers on the narrow-gauge railway for the day.
Please pre-book tickets to avoid disappointment.
Exhibit your vehicle
To exhibit your vehicle, please complete the Exhibitor Form.
Date & Times
18 August 2024
Usual opening times: 10am – 4:30pm
Prices
Museum General Admission.
Train and bus rides are included for no extra cost.
Why Pre-book Tickets?
Our car park can reach full capacity on event days, so we ask everyone to pre-book their admission ticket to help us manage numbers in the car park.
Members and volunteers can pre-book complimentary tickets at no charge through the same booking system.
If there are no tickets available for your chosen day, the event is fully booked so we recommend not making a special journey as we cannot guarantee that you will be able to visit.
Exhibit your vehicle
To exhibit your vehicle, please complete the Exhibitor Form.
Extra Information
Amberley Museum is located in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Often referred to as multiple museums in one, the Museum has over 20 exhibition areas.
The Limeburners Cafe will be open for lunches and snacks, ice creams and hot drinks are also available. There are also outdoor picnic areas.
Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome.
All activities are subject to change.
