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If you live near Andover or keen on visiting the east of Hampshire, we have services which head straight into the heart of historical Salisbury, Winchester and Basingstoke with lots of other villages and towns to visit in between.

Activ8 - Andover - Tidworth - Salisbury. 

• Culture vultures will love the cathedral city of Salisbury, with its historical buildings, market days and other historical attractions you'll struggle to fit it all into a day! Services to Salisbury are every 20 minutes Monday - Saturday from Andover bus station, and ever 30 minutes on Sundays.

76 - Andover - Basingstoke

• On its route to Basingstoke this service stops at the picturesque village of Whitchurch with a selection of shops and cafes it is also home to the Whitchurch Silk Mill, the UK's oldest working silk mill.
• Some might say however that the main attraction on this route is the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery, you'll be able to wonder round the Mediterranean glass house where the botanical's for the gin are grown as well as watching the production of the famous gin too. Booking in advance is required if you'd like to take the distillery tour. 

We have a great network to get you around Basingstoke, all our buses stop at the Bus Station in Festival Place. 

8 -  Kempshott Park - Leisure Park

• Take a trip to Basingstoke Leisure Park, you can watch a film, have some lunch, go bowling, play bingo or even go ice skating!
• The leisure park is also home to the Milestones Museum. In the museum you can wonder round the cobbled streets and discover what life was like for people in the past. Find vintage vehicles, costumed characters, vintage shops and more.

Festival Place

• Catch any Basingstoke bound bus and you can visit Festival Place. The bus station is located in Festival Place so you won't have far to walk to enjoy a days shopping. The centre also hosts a cinema and plenty of places to eat and drink.

The Anvil Centre

• Basingstoke's performing arts venue The Anvil is situated just next door to Festival Place. You can watch stage shows, ballet, stand up comedy and live music. 

With the Blackwater Valley covering such a large area, there is a wide range of things to do and places to see. 

4 & 5 - Aldershot Town Centre - Farnham

• Rowhill Nature Reserve is situated between both bus routes. It's a 55 acre reserve which is home to the source of the River Blackwater, there are lots of trails for you to meander through the reserve on.  16 - Aldershot - Rowledge

• If you hop on route 16, you'll find Squires Garden Centre. With a great cafe, fantastic gift shop as well as the garden centre itself you'll easily spend a morning wondering around the centre.

1 - Aldershot - Farnborough - Camberley

• Taking a trip on service 1 couldn't be better with modern electric buses, fit with air conditioning and USB charging! Our service 1 takes you to Farnborough home to The Meads Shopping Centre. You can also go a little further up to Camberley where The Square is home to the towns theatre.  

Chichester has a wonderful centre with historic monuments, high street shopping and plenty of places to eat and drink. You'll fine the Cathedral in the centre, with it's neighbouring Bishops Palace Gardens which are worth a visit especially throughout spring and summer.

51 - Chichester - Selsey

• Hop on the 51 from Chichester to Selsey and you'll find the Pagham Harbour RSPB Reserve. Take one of the trails around to spot the black tailed godwits or little egrets amongst other resident birds and creatures.

55 or 500 - Chichester - Tangmere

• If you're into aviation or history the Tangmere Military and Aviation Museum is worth a visit. You'll learn about the Battle of Britain, have a chance to try out the flight simulators, and wonder round the planes housed in the museums grounds. There's also seasonal events held here throughout the year.

60 - Chichester - Midhurst

• The village of Singleton is home to the Weald & Downland Living Museum. It's here that you'll find a vast array of historical buildings rescued and re-built for us to look at today. It tells the stories of local men, women and children who lived and worked in them. Travel by bus and get discounted entry!
• The market town of Midhurst is also worth a visit with its many independent shops, the South Downs Centre and Cowdray Park (open weekends and bank holidays). 

You'll be surprised at the fantastic places you can get to in and around Guildford by bus. There is no shortage of things to see here!

46 - Guildford - Farnham

• The Watts Gallery is located just outside Guildford and hosts a permanent exhibition of Victorian art, in the Gallery's exhibition space you can marvel at temporary exhibits and visit the stunning De Morgan Collection.
• Waverley Abbey can be found on this route just outside Farnham. It's an English Heritage site and was the very first monastery founded in Britain by the reformed Cistercian order. 

65 - Guildford - Alton

• Alton is home to the Mid Hants Railway, Watercress Line. From dining to real ale trains, family events and standard travel you'll get a taste of a by-gone era with these vintage steam trains.

The historic city of Portsmouth has lots of frequent bus services to get you from one end of the city to the other and everywhere in between. 

Portsmouth (The Hard) bound buses

• The Historic Dockyard is home to the Mary Rose, HMS Victory and HMS Warrior. It will definitely take more than one day to take it all in!
• Gunwharf Quays is home to Portsmouth's famous Spinnaker Tower, go right to the top for the best view of Portsmouth Harbour. Afterwards you can then have a bite to eat at one of the many bars or restaurants Gunwharf has to offer, and then finish your day off with a spot of shopping. 
•  Hop on service 20 between Portsmouth, Leigh Park, West Leigh and Havant for a day out at Staunton Farm and Country Park. The Park has lots of trails to keep you active all year round. The Farm and gardens are a real treat for all the family. From horses, pigs and chickens to  llamas and alpacas, you'll be occupied for hours. The gardens also host the largest Victorian glasshouse on the south coast.

Coastliner 700 - Chichester - Bognor Regis - Littlehampton 

• Why not visit the medieval city of Chichester with its grand Cathedral and Bishops Gardens, the gardens are especially lovely is the spring and summer months.
• Bognor Regis is great for a day by the sea, it's also home to a Butlins Resort which is open for day visitors too, ideal if you have the family with you!
• Littlehampton has it's very own ferry and harbour tour, which takes place over weekends and school holidays, getting you across the river Arun. There is also the Windmill Cinema and Theatre which is a perfect rainy day activity. 

The historic city of Winchester and the surrounding area has so much to do, and it's only a bus ride away!

Our Winchester City network willtake you straight into the centre of Winchester!

• In the centre of Winchester you'll find the iconic medieval Cathedral, there are daily tours and various events held here throughout the year. You'll also have the chance to stop off for a coffee or spot of lunch at the cathedral cafe.
• Winchester City Mill, a rare surviving example of a working city corn mill. With hands on activities and an audio/visual trial as well as flour making and backing demonstrations it's a great place to visit for all ages.
• The city is also home to the Theatre Royal which hosts a variety of performances from stand up comedy to ballet and stage shows and more!
• There is a great variety of places to eat and drink, whether its morning brunch, coffee and cake, casual dining or a three course meal, you won't be short of places to choose from.

64 - Winchester - Alresford -  Alton

• Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium is situated just outside the city and accessible with our route 64. You can learn about the night sky and more in their own Planetarium or find out all kinds of facts about science and technology with their hands on exhibitions. 
• The picturesque towns of Alresford and Alton are also on route. Alresford is home to the annual Watercress Festival held in the spring, and Alton is home to the Watercress Line which hosts various steam train event days and trips. 
• Between Alresford and Alton you'll also find the Long Barn, which is a lavender farm, cafe and shop. Well worth popping in to sample some of their home grown lavender produce.

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• Hop on route 66 and it'll take you to the doorstep of Hilliers Winchester Garden Centre. 

Worthing has some great connections for places to visit across the south coast, from a day at the beach to visiting a bustling city there is lots to see!

Coastliner 700

• Hop on the 700 to get to cosmopolitan Brighton. Enjoy classic fish and chips on the famous sea front. There's fun to be has at the Brighton Palace Pier amusements or stroll down The Lanes for independent shopping and food options. Feeling daring? Give the i360 a go for stunning views of the city and coastline. 

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• Running hourly into the heart of Arundel, there is a lot to see and do in this historic market town. Looking proudly down from the hill, you'll spot the Cathedral which is well worth a visit. Likewise, Arundel Castle is a must whilst you're here, with it's large gardens, stately home and castle grounds as well as seasonal events, there is plenty on offer.
• Take a short walk towards Swanbourne Lake and WWT Wetland Centre for bird spotting and stunning views

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• Visit Petworth House; this stately home is part of the National Trust and houses a fantastic collection of art. There is also 700 acres of grounds to explore. Seasonal events and exhibitions are also held at the house.