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The next Alton Bus Rally &
Running Day will be held on
Sunday 17th July 2011
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Venue
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Anstey
Park, Anstey Lane, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2NB
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10am -
5pm
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Entry to
the rally site is FREE
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The Event
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One of Britain's biggest
Bus Rallies & Running Days.
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Located in the pleasant
setting of Anstey Park.
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A large display of Buses and Coaches
of all shapes and sizes from a variety of eras and operating areas.
In 2010 over 130 Buses and Coaches
attended and 40 of these ran on the network of free
bus services which consisted of 13 routes.
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A large display
of other vehicles including Classic Cars, Lorries, Motorcycles
and Vans as well as Emergency Services Vehicles.
In 2010
more than 100 other vehicles attended.
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A
network of FREE Bus
Services operating from Anstey Park to surrounding towns and
villages plus Alton and Medstead & Four Marks Railway Stations
and Alton Town Centre.
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Programmes
containing timetables for the FREE bus services and details of the
vehicles entered will be available to purchase on the day of the event from
Anstey Park, Alton Station and Medstead & Four Marks Station.
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A
variety of sales stands and catering facilities will be
available at Anstey Park.
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Bouncy Castle in Anstey Park.*
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The Little
Red Bus operating
rides for children aged 5 to 12 in Anstey Park (fare payable).*
*Subject to
availability.
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Travelling to the
event
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Frequent FREE bus services
between Alton Station and Anstey Park, connecting with trains
from London Waterloo.
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FREE
feeder bus services to Alton from Basingstoke, Winchester, Guildford,
Aldershot and
Farnham.*
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FREE
parking at Anstey Park for hundreds of cars.
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Entry to
rally site via Anstey Lane ONLY as a one-way system will operate within
the park.
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Why not travel to the
event by bus or train and enjoy a car free day out?
*Feeder
services subject to confirmation, timetables will be finalised in
June 2011 and published on the website.
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The Mid-Hants Railway
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Steam and heritage diesel trains run for 10
miles through the beautiful Hampshire countryside between the market towns of
Alton and Alresford.
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Plenty to
see and do: Souvenir shops will be open, buffet at Alresford, picnic areas at Ropley
and Alresford, locomotive shed and children's play area at Ropley.
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Train travel tickets can
be purchased at their stations and at Anstey Park.
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For more information about
the railway visit their website at
www.watercressline.co.uk
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