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Spring Super Sunday Sunday 12 April 2026 We provide free historic bus rides to the City Centre on our Super Sundays and Open Weekend, please note there are no bus rides on Guided Tour dates.
Spring Gathering 2026 Sunday 19 April 2026 London Bus Museum at Brooklands. Further details in due course.
Beer & Buses Saturday 25th April 2026 BEER & BUSES - Frequent heritage buses departing Burscough to various real ale hostelries of West Lancs. Full details will be published before the event.
Heritage Transport Days Saturday 14 March, Sunday 26 April, Sunday 21 June and Sunday 18 October 2026 Step back in time and celebrate the golden age of road & rail travel at the Heritage Transport Days, hosted in partnership with Aldridge Transport Museum. Join us throughout 2026 for a fantastic day of preserved transport in action including free of charge classic bus and coach rides. With Heritage Vehicles Running on the: Saturday 14th March Sunday 26th April Sunday 21st June Sunday 18th October Visitors can enjoy complimentary heritage bus services running from Walsall to the Museum, around Bar Beacon and to Chasewater Heaths, or Lichfield. Each event offers a wonderful opportunity to ride aboard beautifully preserved classic buses and coaches, reconnect with transport heritage and enjoy a full day out combining road and rail nostalgia.
Leyland National 54 - Clash of the Titans Saturday-Sunday 2nd-3rd May 2026 Our successful, and popular transport festival will return for the fifth time over the early Spring Bank Holiday weekend in May 2026 There will still be a good selection of locally built Leyland Nationals plus many other historic buses dating from as far back as the 1930s, both on static display and operating a variety of local tours in and around Whitehaven, including to the beach and St Bees, Cockermouth for the newly re-opened Jennings Brewery and one that will include the recently upgraded Workington Bus Station - the first purpose-built, covered bus station in Britain, which celebrates its centenary in 2026. We will also be celebrating the Leyland Titan, the double deck follow-up to the National which began operating on the streets of London in fifty years ago in 1976. Although initially assembled at the Park Royal works in London, production was subsequently transferred to the Leyland National factory at Lillyhall.
Leyland National 54 - Clash of the Titans Saturday-Sunday 2nd-3rd May 2026 Our successful, and popular transport festival will return for the fifth time over the early Spring Bank Holiday weekend in May 2026 There will still be a good selection of locally built Leyland Nationals plus many other historic buses dating from as far back as the 1930s, both on static display and operating a variety of local tours in and around Whitehaven, including to the beach and St Bees, Cockermouth for the newly re-opened Jennings Brewery and one that will include the recently upgraded Workington Bus Station - the first purpose-built, covered bus station in Britain, which celebrates its centenary in 2026. We will also be celebrating the Leyland Titan, the double deck follow-up to the National which began operating on the streets of London in fifty years ago in 1976. Although initially assembled at the Park Royal works in London, production was subsequently transferred to the Leyland National factory at Lillyhall.
Vintage Bus Day 10th May 2026 Join us at Dereham Railway Station for a spectacular gathering of around 30 modern and vintage buses and coaches, showcasing the best of road transport heritage. From beautifully restored classics to more recent icons of the bus world, this is your chance to get up close to these remarkable vehicles, meet their owners, and soak up the nostalgia of bygone journeys. ? But the day doesn't stop at the display - you'll also have the chance to ride aboard a selection of these wonderful buses completely FREE of charge! Special heritage bus services will be operating throughout the event, including: Dereham to Hardingham - connecting with our train services for the ultimate heritage travel experience Dereham to County School - a longer run giving you the feel of rural bus journeys of the past Dereham-Yaxham circular route - a shorter local trip perfect for sampling vintage travel at its finest ?? Meanwhile, the Mid-Norfolk Railway will also be running its heritage train services, offering the perfect opportunity to combine the charm of classic rail travel with the excitement of vintage buses. Full details of train services will be announced closer to the event. ? Please note that parking will not be available at Dereham Station due to the extensive vehicle display. Instead, we recommend using the Cherry Tree/Theatre Street Car Park (free long-stay) and hopping on our complimentary bus link to Dereham Station.* A small number of parking spaces will be reserved for blue badge holders, available on a first-come, first-served basis. ? So gather the family, hop on board, and enjoy a full day of classic transport fun in the heart of Norfolk! Whether you're a bus enthusiast, a railway fan, or simply looking for a unique day out, Vintage Bus Day promises a wonderful mix of history, nostalgia, and hands-on experiences. ? Admission to the bus display and rides is free - normal fares apply for train services. ? We look forward to welcoming you aboard for this unmissable celebration of heritage travel!
Bus and Commercial Vehicles Rally May 10th 2026 @ 11:30 am - 4:00 pm We will host a wide variety of preserved buses and other historic commercial vehicles. The railway will run steam trains from 1130 to 4pm, and standard fares will be charged. We welcome entries from the owners of preserved buses and commercial vehicles. Entry forms may be found here (Word) and here (Pdf). One point - space considerations mean that we cannot accommodate large trailers. Thanks! The PMT Preservation Trust will be running road trips with their vehicles, including to/from Newcastle town centre. First bus to leave Apedale at 10:30. Leave Newcastle at 10:50. Back to Apedale by 11:05. Last bus to leave Apedale is 16:00. Operating a 30 minute service unless it gets busy and frequent buses are needed.
Bank Holiday Super Sunday & Classic Car Show Sunday 24 May 2026 We provide free historic bus rides to the City Centre on our Super Sundays and Open Weekend, please note there are no bus rides on Guided Tour dates.
Route 213 Heritage Day Saturday 13 June 2026 Route 213 (Kingston to Sutton Garage). Also route 293 (North Cheam to Epsom) for non-ULEZ-exempt buses. Further details in due course.
Transport Day Saturday 13 June 2026 At Abington Park Museum, Park Avenue South, Northampton, NN1 5LW from 10.00 to 16.00. Classic vehicle display with heritage buses running free bus trips in conjunction with the Museum event. Stagecoach services 1,16 and X46 stop nearby.
Heritage Transport Days Saturday 14 March, Sunday 26 April, Sunday 21 June and Sunday 18 October 2026 Step back in time and celebrate the golden age of road & rail travel at the Heritage Transport Days, hosted in partnership with Aldridge Transport Museum. Join us throughout 2026 for a fantastic day of preserved transport in action including free of charge classic bus and coach rides. With Heritage Vehicles Running on the: Saturday 14th March Sunday 26th April Sunday 21st June Sunday 18th October Visitors can enjoy complimentary heritage bus services running from Walsall to the Museum, around Bar Beacon and to Chasewater Heaths, or Lichfield. Each event offers a wonderful opportunity to ride aboard beautifully preserved classic buses and coaches, reconnect with transport heritage and enjoy a full day out combining road and rail nostalgia.
Summer Festival 2026 Sunday 28 June 2026 London Bus Museum at Brooklands. Further details in due course.
Diesel Railbus & Vintage Bus Day Sunday 28 June 2026
London comes to Glasgow Saturday July 4, 2026 to Sunday July 5, 2026 Venue: Bridgeton Bus Garage Saturday route recreation, Sunday rally. Calling all London buses to celebrate 40 years of deregulation. Expressions of interest from bus owners please to events@routemaster.org.uk. Further info at www.gvvt.org in due course. London comes to Glasgow 4-5th July 2026 After five successful years of London comes to Wythall, we're moving northwards to celebrate 40 years of deregulation which led to many RMs transferring to Scotland. The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust is planning a route recreation on the Saturday and a rally at Bridgeton Bus garage on the Sunday. We're aiming for 30 buses but it will be open to other London types. But of course all this depends on support from you our members, bus owners and enthusiasts. The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust has already identified a number of London vehicles based in Scotland, but to make the event viable we need expressions of interest from those further afield. We accept that for example Glasgow is 400 miles from London, and to this end we're working on overnight parking of which one will be in Chesterfield. Please email events@routemaster.org.uk and let us know what you think.
London comes to Glasgow Saturday July 4, 2026 to Sunday July 5, 2026 Venue: Bridgeton Bus Garage Saturday route recreation, Sunday rally. Calling all London buses to celebrate 40 years of deregulation. Expressions of interest from bus owners please to events@routemaster.org.uk. Further info at www.gvvt.org in due course. London comes to Glasgow 4-5th July 2026 After five successful years of London comes to Wythall, we're moving northwards to celebrate 40 years of deregulation which led to many RMs transferring to Scotland. The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust is planning a route recreation on the Saturday and a rally at Bridgeton Bus garage on the Sunday. We're aiming for 30 buses but it will be open to other London types. But of course all this depends on support from you our members, bus owners and enthusiasts. The Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust has already identified a number of London vehicles based in Scotland, but to make the event viable we need expressions of interest from those further afield. We accept that for example Glasgow is 400 miles from London, and to this end we're working on overnight parking of which one will be in Chesterfield. Please email events@routemaster.org.uk and let us know what you think.
Transport Gala 12th July 2026
West Lancs Classic Running Day Sunday 12th July 2026 WEST LANCS CLASSIC RUNNING DAY - Buses will be touring the country lanes, with an opportunity to see some of the restoration projects ar our Burscough HQ. Watch this space for details.
Alton Bus Rally & Running Day is back again in 2026 At HSDC Alton College on Sunday 19th July 2026 from 10am to 4pm Venue ? Alton College. ? All weather venue on hard standing with shade from sun and shelter from rain. ? Comes complete with Bus Station. Format ? Display of Buses and Coaches from a variety of eras and operating areas. ? Network of FREE bus services. ? Sales stands, catering outlets and toilets on site. ? Entry to the event is FREE. We look forward to seeing you at the next Alton Bus Rally & Running Day on Sunday 19th July 2026. In the meantime, keep an eye on our website and social media pages for updates.
School Holiday Super Sunday Sunday 2 August 2026 We provide free historic bus rides to the City Centre on our Super Sundays and Open Weekend, please note there are no bus rides on Guided Tour dates.
Steam & Stonham Barns Big Bus Day Sunday 9 August 2026
Imberbus 2026 Saturday 15 August 2026 There are only a few days each year on which the road through Imber is open to the public and we are only able to run Imberbus on one of those dates. Therefore in 2026 the Imberbus service will only run on Saturday 15th August 2026 when several London Transport Routemaster buses (plus a few newer ones) will be the only vehicles allowed to travel through to Imber village and on to other parts of Salisbury Plain. As in previous years, these buses will start from outside Warminster Rail Station and will operate as an ordinary bus service, so it is not possible to reserve seats or book tickets in advance - just turn up on the day and pay the conductor on the bus or purchase a ticket from one of our ticket desk outside the station. Local residents will also be able to to travel to Imber from Chitterne, Tilshead and the Lavingtons by paying the conductor in cash on the bus. Further information on what we have planned for our 2026 event will be published on this website during the summer, but the format is likely to be similar to last year, details of which can be found on our Imberbus 2025 web page.
Open Weekend Saturday 22 August and Sunday 23 August 2026
Open Weekend Saturday 22 August and Sunday 23 August 2026
Daventry Heritage Event Saturday 12 September 2026 Classic vehicles operating free bus rides from the Market Square, Daventry NN11 4BH 10.00 to 16.00 on traditional United Counties, Midland Red and Geoff Amos routes to surrounding villages. Information will be available on the NT Heritage website and Facebook page.
Annual Running Day Sunday 13th September 2026 ANNUAL RUNNING DAY - Details will be published when they are finalised.
Heritage Open Days Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 September: 0900 to 1630 hours - Northampton Heritage buses at George Row, Northampton, NN1 1DF. Free bus services operating from George Row to serve venues in Northampton and surrounding towns and villages that are taking part in this national event. Information will be available on the NT Heritage website and Facebook page.
Heritage Open Days Saturday 19 - Sunday 20 September: 0900 to 1630 hours - Northampton Heritage buses at George Row, Northampton, NN1 1DF. Free bus services operating from George Row to serve venues in Northampton and surrounding towns and villages that are taking part in this national event. Information will be available on the NT Heritage website and Facebook page.
Statbus event Sunday 20 September 2026 Statfold Country Park, display of modern and preserved vehicles at the Staffordshire Railway attraction. Staffordshire. B79 0BU.
Biggleswade Preserved Bus Running Day Sunday 20 September 2026 Free bus rides operating between 10:00 and 16:00. Free links to Jordans Mill, Southill Tea Rooms and The Bedfordshire Steam Rally, Shuttleworth Collection. Follow our Ale Trails to great pubs in the area. Organised by United Counties Preservation Group with support from Biggleswade Town Council.
Bridgeton Annual Open Weekend Saturday 3 October and Sunday 4 October 2026 Bridgeton Annual Open Weekend. We provide free historic bus rides to the City Centre on our Super Sundays and Open Weekend, please note there are no bus rides on Guided Tour dates.
Route 106 Heritage Day Saturday 3 October 2026 Route 106 (Finsbury Park to Ash Grove and beyond) Further details in due course.
Bridgeton Annual Open Weekend Saturday 3 October and Sunday 4 October 2026 Bridgeton Annual Open Weekend. We provide free historic bus rides to the City Centre on our Super Sundays and Open Weekend, please note there are no bus rides on Guided Tour
Heritage Transport Days Saturday 14 March, Sunday 26 April, Sunday 21 June and Sunday 18 October 2026 Step back in time and celebrate the golden age of road & rail travel at the Heritage Transport Days, hosted in partnership with Aldridge Transport Museum. Join us throughout 2026 for a fantastic day of preserved transport in action including free of charge classic bus and coach rides. With Heritage Vehicles Running on the: Saturday 14th March Sunday 26th April Sunday 21st June Sunday 18th October Visitors can enjoy complimentary heritage bus services running from Walsall to the Museum, around Bar Beacon and to Chasewater Heaths, or Lichfield. Each event offers a wonderful opportunity to ride aboard beautifully preserved classic buses and coaches, reconnect with transport heritage and enjoy a full day out combining road and rail nostalgia.
TransportFest 2026 Sunday 18 October 2026 London Bus Museum at Brooklands. Further details in due course.
Twilight Buses Super Saturday Saturday 14 November 2026 We provide free historic bus rides to the City Centre on our Super Sundays and Open Weekend, please note there are no bus rides on Guided Tour dates.
11th Annual Northampton Collectors' Fair Saturday 21 November 2026 11th Annual Northampton Collectors Fair at Roade Village Hall, Bailey Brooks Lane, Roade, NN7 2LS. Free bus provided by Northampton Transport Heritage from Northampton. Entry £2.50 adult - children Free. Open 1000 - 1500 hrs. Lots of free parking. Refreshments available.
146 @ 80 Event Tuesday 1 December 2026 146 @ 80 at Drapery, Northampton, NN1 2HG, 1000-1400. Our Northampton Crossley 146, VV9146 is 80 years old today and will run a few journeys on traditional Northampton Corporation routes. See also their Facebook page.