Alton Bus Rally & Running Day (Anstey Park), Alton, Hampshire

One of the largest bus rallies in the South of England, with buses of all vintages, shapes and sizes. An intensive train service will also be in operation on the Watercress Line.

In addition to the buses, there’ll also be classic cars, lorries, motorcycles, vans, emergency vehicles and other vehicles. A network of free buses operates from Alton to surrounding villages and towns to recreate the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s era of bus operation in East Hampshire.

Buses also connect with the ‘Watercress Line’ heritage steam railway at various of its stations.

In 2010, more than 130 buses and coaches took part, of which 40 operated the bus network across 13 different routes. There were more than 100 other vehicle exhibits and 50 sales stands.

Anstey Park
Anstey Lane
Alton
Hampshire
GU34 2NB

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Train: Alton Station. A feeder bus will run to the Rally site from 9:45 to 17:15.

Feeder buses: Free feeder buses will operate to Alton from Basingstoke, Winchester, Guildford, Aldershot and Farnham.

Car: Alton is signposted off the A31 Guildford to Winchester road. Once in Alton follow the yellow ‘Bus Rally’ signs to the rally site at Anstey Park.

Parking is free at Anstey Park.

SATNAV: GU34 2NB.

Please note: A one-way system will operate within Anstey Park. Entry to Anstey Park will be from Anstey Lane only. Exit from Anstey Park will be to Anstey Road only. Speed limit in Anstey Park is 10 mph, this applies to all vehicles in all parts of Anstey Park and includes the tarmac surfaced roads within the Park.

Opening times

10:00-17:00

Prices

Free

We've tried really hard to make sure that all of this information for this day out is accurate and up-to-date, but please contact Alton Bus Rally & Running Day (Anstey Park) before you go, just to make sure.

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Thanks,
Fred’s Dad.

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