Wightrider
The Isle of Wight Bus and Coach Museum are presenting their Wightrider weekend on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2025.
Travel to Wightrider with our special day-return, foot passenger travel offer. Valid on the Vehicle Ferry for just £13.50 per adult and £6.70 per child.
What's On
Wightrider is a free to ride classic bus event which takes passengers from the Bus Museum in Ryde to various attractions and venues across the Island.
Organised by The Isle of Wight Bus & Coach Museum, this great experience is ideal for family days out and travel enthusiasts.
Free to ride on as any many Classic Buses as you wish (subject to availability) visiting various local attractions. Full details can be found in the event programme, see www.wightrider.co.uk . This can be purchased before hand online, at some of the participating attractions, or at the Bus Museum on the day. The programme includes many offers at the supporting venues.
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 £13.50 adult / £6.70 child day-return trip on 11 or 12 October 2025. 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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