2025
Pennies Community BusDay
Date: 3rd August 2025
Location: Albion Street, Halifax
Group Vehicles: 42910
42910 attended the Pennines Community BusDay operating services between Halifax and Denshaw on services X12 and 565. The route took passengers over the Pennines making for some sceneic views and photos. This was 42910's first visit North under our ownership and performed flawlessly, while being very popular amongst the enthusiasts.
Bristol Bus Show 2025
Date: 27th July 2025
Location: Brislington P&R, Bristol
Group Vehicles: 31753, 42910
We returned to Brislington P&R for a third year, this time with a second vehicle. 42910 made its debut show under our ownership and was joined by 31753. Both vehicles operated free bus services between the event site to Keynsham, Stockwood and Bitton. Alongside were plenty of other vintage vehicles on show.
Barry Bus Rally 2025
Date: 8th June 2025
Location: Barry Island
Group Vehicles: 31753
The Barry Festival of Transport 2025 took place on Sunday 8 June at Barry Island and the Broad Street Bus Depot. Organised by the Cardiff Transport Preservation Group, it featured a range of vintage buses and classic cars displayed across the Promenade, Nell’s Point Car Park, and depot. Visitors enjoyed free, regular bus rides linking the island and depot.
Back to the Future 2025
Date: 29th March 2025
Location: Manchester Museum of Transport
Group Vehicles: 31753
The Back to the Future 2025 event took place on 29–30 March at the Manchester Museum of Transport, celebrating buses from the 1980s, ’90s, and 2000s. Visitors enjoyed special bus services on vintage vehicles running Route 5 to the city centre and Route 89 to Central Park.
2024
Helicopter Museum 2024
Date: 2nd August 2024
Location: Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare
Group Vehicles: 31753
WX53UKK attended the West Country Historic Omnibus Transport Trust's bus rally held at the Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare in connection with World Helicopter Day. Lots of vintage buses were in attendance as well as a couple of more modern vehicles. Helicopter rides were also offered to attendees.
Bristol Bus Show 2024
Date: 28th July 2024
Location: Brislington P&R, Bristol
Group Vehicles: 31753
The Bristol Bus Show 2024 took place on Sunday 28th July at the Brislington Park&Ride site. Hosted by the Bristol Vintage Bus Group, it showcased a mix of preserved and modern buses, with around 60 vehicles attending—including rare Bristol models and liveried Stagecoach and First examples.
2023
Bristol Bus Show 2023
Date: 30th July 2023
Location: Brislington P&R, Bristol
Group Vehicles: 31753
The Bristol Bus Show 2023 was held at Brislington Park & Ride, organised by the Bristol Vintage Bus Group. A wide range of vintage and modern buses were on display, with free rides available on selected vehicles. The event drew enthusiasts and families alike, celebrating Bristol’s rich transport heritage.