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ABOUT THE EVENT

 

Entry to the event is FREE.

 

Up to 100 Buses and Coaches from a variety of eras and operating areas.

 

Network of FREE Bus Services operating from Alton College to Alton Town Centre and through the beautiful Hampshire countryside to surrounding villages and towns. These services are based on the routes operated by Aldershot & District, Alder Valley, Hants & Dorset, Southdown, Wilts & Dorset and other local independent operators in the 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's.

 

A programme containing full details of all the FREE bus services and details of the vehicles on display will be available to purchase on the day. We accept cash and card payments. Please support the event by purchasing a programme.

 

Sales stands selling a wide variety of transport related items.

 

Variety of catering outlets selling hot and cold food and drinks, ice cream.

 

Toilets on site at Alton College.

Toilets are also available at Alton station and in Turk Street car park (opposite Sainsbury's) and Lady Place car park (behind Market Square) in Alton town centre.

 

All weather venue on hard standing with shade from sun and shelter from rain.

 

Smoking is only permitted in designated outdoor areas in the College grounds.

 

Please note: As the college is a smaller site we've gone back to our roots as a bus only event as unfortunately there is insufficient space for a display of other vehicle types.

TRAVELLING TO THE EVENT

 

There is no parking at or near the College. Park in Alton Town Centre car parks and walk or get the FREE Park & Ride bus to the College.

 

FREE frequent Park & Ride bus service between Alton Town Centre and Alton College. This also connects with Stagecoach buses from / to Winchester in Alton High Street.

 

FREE Rail Link bus service between Alton Railway Station and Alton College, connecting with trains from / to London Waterloo and Stagecoach buses from / to Winchester.

 

FREE Feeder bus services to Alton from Basingstoke, Guildford and Winchester.*

*Feeder services are subject to confirmation, timetables will be published on the website in June.

 

For more information check out our How to get there page.

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