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Draft program of events and meetings for 2025/26.
Events may be subject to change, so please check again nearer the time.
Click on image below for venue location and directions (Google Maps):
Events may be subject to change, so please check again nearer the time.
Click on image below for venue location and directions (Google Maps):
Thursday 1st Janury, 2026: KING ALFRED MINI RUNNING DAY
Website: Friends of King Alfred BusesImage: FOKAB
Website: Friends of King Alfred BusesImage: FOKAB
Image: Paddle Steamer Preservation Society
Saturday 7th March, 2026: "PADDLE STEAMERS AND OTHER TRANSPORT"
Richard Turner will give an illustrated talk for the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society.
Website: Waverley/Paddle Steamer Preservation Society
Directions to Suncliff Hotel, East Cliff, Bournemouth, BH1 3AG:
Richard Turner will give an illustrated talk for the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society.
Website: Waverley/Paddle Steamer Preservation Society
Directions to Suncliff Hotel, East Cliff, Bournemouth, BH1 3AG:
Sunday 5th July, 2026: BOURNEMOUTH BUS RALLY
The Wessex Transport Society supports the Bournemouth Bus Rally, which is held annually at Kings Park, Bournemouth, Dorset. Run by Jonathan Hawkins with the Devon Yellow Bus Fleet.
Website: Bournemouth Bus Rally 2026Image: Bournemouth Bus Rally/Morebus
The Wessex Transport Society supports the Bournemouth Bus Rally, which is held annually at Kings Park, Bournemouth, Dorset. Run by Jonathan Hawkins with the Devon Yellow Bus Fleet.
Website: Bournemouth Bus Rally 2026Image: Bournemouth Bus Rally/Morebus
CLASSIC BRITISH ISLES BUSES WEBSITE - EVENTS DIARY
An excellent guide to all bus events, rallies, museum open days and running days of interest to the classic bus enthusiast. By Shane Conway.
Website: Classic British Isles BusesImage: Classic British Buses Website
An excellent guide to all bus events, rallies, museum open days and running days of interest to the classic bus enthusiast. By Shane Conway.
Website: Classic British Isles BusesImage: Classic British Buses Website
THE HOVERCRAFT MUSEUM
LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT
This museum contains the world's largest collection of hovercraft. They include numerous and varied types that were used for passenger, military, experimental and other purposes.
The museum has some of the largest and earliest examples, including the only remaining car-carrying SR.N4 - The "Princess Anne" was operational across the English Channel (Dover-Boulogne) in the 1970/80/90's.
All craft are currently non-operational. The museum is family friendly and there is a gift shop and cafe.
The Hovercraft Museum, Seaplane Square, Marine Parade West, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9NS.
Website: Hovercraft MuseumImage: Hovercraft Museum
LEE-ON-THE-SOLENT
This museum contains the world's largest collection of hovercraft. They include numerous and varied types that were used for passenger, military, experimental and other purposes.
The museum has some of the largest and earliest examples, including the only remaining car-carrying SR.N4 - The "Princess Anne" was operational across the English Channel (Dover-Boulogne) in the 1970/80/90's.
All craft are currently non-operational. The museum is family friendly and there is a gift shop and cafe.
The Hovercraft Museum, Seaplane Square, Marine Parade West, Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire, PO13 9NS.
Website: Hovercraft MuseumImage: Hovercraft Museum
GARTELL LIGHT RAILWAY
YENSTON, TEMPLECOMBE
This is a narrow gauge railway located in the Blackmore Vale countryside, Somerset which opened in 1984.
The railway is privately operated by the Gartell family and their friends. It is only opened to the public on selected dates through the year.
The 'Pines Buffet' serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and hot meals. There is a souvenir, gift shop and picnic areas.
This railway is family friendly and it makes the effort to provide the best possible facilities and effort to cater for disabled accessibilty.
The Gartell Light Railway, Common Lane, Yenston, near Templecombe, Somerset. BA8 0NB
Website: Gartell Light RailwayImage: Gartell Light Railway
YENSTON, TEMPLECOMBE
This is a narrow gauge railway located in the Blackmore Vale countryside, Somerset which opened in 1984.
The railway is privately operated by the Gartell family and their friends. It is only opened to the public on selected dates through the year.
The 'Pines Buffet' serves hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and hot meals. There is a souvenir, gift shop and picnic areas.
This railway is family friendly and it makes the effort to provide the best possible facilities and effort to cater for disabled accessibilty.
The Gartell Light Railway, Common Lane, Yenston, near Templecombe, Somerset. BA8 0NB
Website: Gartell Light RailwayImage: Gartell Light Railway
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