Wightrider
The Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum are presenting their Wightrider weekend on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October.
Travel to Wightrider with our special day-return, foot passenger travel offer. Valid on the Vehicle Ferry for just £12.90 per adult and £6.40 per child.
What's On
Wightrider is organised by The Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum and is a great experience for family days out and travel enthusiasts.
Pre-order your programme and work out which route you'd like to explore. you can travel on all numbered bus services free of charge. All proceeds of the programme sales will go directly back into maintaining the buses and the museum.
The event programme includes full venue details, individual attraction offers and full timetable.
History of The Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum
The Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum was established in 1996 when a group of enthusiasts, most of whom owned or part-owned a vintage bus or coach, needed collectively to provide for secure undercover accommodation for their vehicles.
Initially occupying two IoW Council buildings on Newport Quay, the collection outgrew the Newport home and in 2014 relocated to the former Southern Vectis depot, located on Park Road in Ryde
The Museum is run by an enthusiastic group of unpaid volunteers and new members are always welcome: please enquire at the “Just the Ticket” shop for further details. Read more about the history of the museum in the programme.
Travel Offer T&Cs
Vehicle Ferry Foot Passenger Offer: Valid for a £12.90 adult / £6.40 child day-return trip on 12 or 13 October 2024. Children must be aged between 5-15 years (children aged 4 and under travel free of charge). Offer valid all day and travel must start in Southampton. Carriage is subject to availability and is on a first come first served basis. Offer available online only.
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