The next Alton Bus Rally & Running Day will be held on

Sunday 17th July 2011

at Anstey Park, Anstey Lane, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2NB

5 Dennis Falcon POR 428, former Aldershot & District 282, with Bedford OB LSU 857,

former Jersey Motor Transport J6986, behind are pictured setting down passengers

after arriving with services at Anstey Park during the 2010 event. Mike Barrett

LATEST INFORMATION

• FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) page added

• 2010 event pictures now added to Gallery

Alton Bus Rally & Running Day

The Alton Bus Rally & Running Day is one of the largest events of its kind in the South of England. The 'Rally' features a static display of Buses and Coaches of all shapes and sizes from a variety of eras and operating areas. In addition there is also a large display of other vehicles including Classic Cars, Lorries, Motorcycles and Vans as well as Emergency Services Vehicles. The 'Running Day' consists of a network of free bus services operating from Alton to surrounding towns and villages. Buses also connect with Steam and Heritage Diesel Trains at certain Mid-Hants Railway Stations.

From strolling around the exhibits on display in the pleasant setting of Anstey Park, to riding on the free bus services through the picturesque Hampshire countryside and watching or even travelling on the Mid-Hants Railway's Steam and Heritage Diesel Trains there is always plenty to see and do whatever forms of land transport you are interested in.

For more details about the event please use the navigation buttons to the left of the screen.

The 2010 Event

Over 130 buses and coaches attended the event and 40 of these were used to operate the network of free bus services which consisted of 13 routes. In addition there were also more than 100 other vehicle exhibits and 50 sales stands. Over 3,000 visitors attended the event and more than 30 volunteer members of staff did their best to ensure everything ran smoothly and everybody had an enjoyable day.

A big thank you to everyone who attended the event, especially all the vehicle owners. You helped to make the event a huge success.

The Alton Bus Rally & Running Day is organised in association with the Mid Hants Railway.

For more information about the railway visit their website at www.watercressline.co.uk

Pictures from the 2010 Alton Bus Rally & Running Day

To see more pictures click on Gallery