Things to do in Hampshire: 15 pictures from the Provincial Society Stokes Bay Bus Rally where families climbed aboard vintage vehicles

Families flocked to Gosport to admire an incredible collection of vinatge buses as part of a returning charity exhibition.

This year’s Stokes Bay Bus Rally – hosted by the The Provincial Society - was held at Stokes Bay, Gosport on Sunday, August 6 with visitors invited to climb aboard the antique vehicles, some of which dated back to the 1940s.

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Also on offer was the chance to ride some of the buses around the Gopsort peninsula and stalls were set up selling an array of transport-related merchandise.

Guests young and old enjoyed exploring the vehicles - many of which historically served Hampshire routes including Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport and Southampton - and had the chance to sit in the drivers’ seats.

Here are 15 photos from the event:

9. Provincial Society Stokes Bay Bus Rally 2023

Pictured is: Terry Elliot at the wheel to a Portsmouth City bus. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland

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10. Provincial Society Stokes Bay Bus Rally 2023

Pictured is: Betty Tosdeving with Tim Sherperton of the Gosport Provincial Society on board a 1943 Guy Arab bus bringing back memories for Betty. Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland