Aplay bus (orplaybus orlearning bus) is abus used for providing a mobile facility for a variety of activities surroundingentertainment andeducation, usually forchildren ofpre-school orschool age.

Play buses are specially converted for their purpose, usually from second hand vehicles, although occasionally are purpose built by abus manufacturer. Play buses can be of any size, fromminibuses todouble-deckers, and may be operated bycharities, education authorities or as private businesses. The latter particularly market their services as a mobile party venue for children's birthday celebrations and the like.

Depending on usage and fittings, play buses may provide mobileplaygrounds,gymnasiums,library services, or education centres as a mobile classroom.

In theUnited Kingdom, the National Playbus Association is a charity that provides support and advice to organisations, wishing to operate play buses. Formed in 1969, it is now supported by various government departments.^[1]

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