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New Forest Tour Bus | 3 Open Top Routes [2024]

Touring the New Forest by open top bus is a lovely thing to do, even for locals like us who live on the edge of the National Park. This guide to the New Forest tour bus will tell you all you need to know about taking the three routes around the area .

An open top bus tour of the New Forest allows you to see the sights more closely while enjoying the sunshine. This is one of the warmest and driest parts of the UK, so you might even be pleasantly surprised by the weather. (Though we always pack a mac. Just in case.)

Highlights of the New Forest National Park are all included on the trio of routes offered by local operator morebus (who also run the Purbeck Breezer routes that head west from Bournemouth).

The New Forest lies to the east of Bournemouth and Dorset, and is located in Hampshire. To find out how to explore this National Park by local bus, read on to find out the New Forest bus timetable for each of the three routes. Plus everything else you need to know before you travel!

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Why travel on the New Forest Tour bus?

The open top bus around the New Forest can take you to towns and villages like Ashurst, Barton-on-Sea, Burley, Milford-on-Sea, Brockenhurst, Fordingbridge, Beaulieu and Ringwood.

Routes depart from Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst and Totton, and you can board the bus at any of the stops en-route. Tourist attractions like the New Forest Wildlife Park and accommodation such as Sandy Balls, Hoburne and Shorefields Holiday Parks can also be accessed via these buses. The Green route also calls at the Balmer Lawn hotel.

The buses even call at popular places to east and drink along the way, including the tearoom at Holmsley, the Needles Eye cafe, the Rising Sun pub and the Hobler Inn. You can even get to New Milton train station via the Blue Route, which offers direct services to London Waterloo. The Red Route also takes in Ashurst station.

Why take to the wheel when someone else can do the driving and navigating? If you’re visiting the area between late June and mid September, then why not take an enjoyable, scenic New Forest sightseeing bus to get around the area?

New Forest Tour routes

There are three New Forest bus routes to pick from. These are the Red, Blue and Green Routes from Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst and Totton. All three are circular routes, starting and ending at the same point.

New Forest Tour Red Route

• Lyndhurst – Main car park
• Holmsley – Tea rooms
• Burley – Queen’s Head
• Ringwood – Meeting House Lane
• Fordingbridge – Salisbury Street
• Sandy Balls Holiday Park
• Brook – Green Dragon
• Cadnam – Southampton Road roundabout
• Ashurst – Post Office
• New Forest Wildlife Park
• Ashurst – Train station

New Forest Tour Blue Route

• Brockenhurst – Train station
• Thorney Hill crossroads
• Rising Sun Inn
• Hoburne Holiday Park
• New Milton – Train station
• Barton-on-Sea cafe
• Shorefield Holiday Park
• Needles Eye cafe
• Everton – Bus shelter
• Lymington – High Street
• Setler – Hobley Inn

New Forest Tour Green Route

• Totton – RC church
• Balmer Lawn hotel
• New Forest Adventure Golf
• National Motor Museum
• Beaulieu Garage
• Exbury Gardens
• Dibden Purlieu – St Andrew’s church
• Hythe ferry terminal
• Applemore – Tesco
• Beaulieu Road train station
• Totton – Shopping precinct

New Forest tour bus timetable

Each of the three colour-coded routes has its own timetable. The New Forest open top bus timetable for each route only operates between late June and mid September. Bikes and dogs are welcome on board. There is space for 4 bikes per bus.

During the period between around 9am and 5pm, there is generally one bus per hour for each route. View your chosen option via the morebus links below:

View the current Red Route timetable here

View the current Blue Route timetable here

View the current Green Route timetable here

New Forest tour tickets

The price you’ll pay to travel on the New Forest Tour bus depends on your age, how large your party is and how often you want to travel. Concessionary fares are also available for those who qualify.

The minimum ticket validity is one day, and the maximum a season ticket that applies throughout the operating dates. Season and 7 day fares only apply to New Forest residents. Visitors can buy tickets valid for 1, 2 or 5 days.

1 day tickets

A ticket valid for one day costs between £7.50 for a resident child and £18 for a non-concessionary, non-resident adult. A group ticket for up to 5 is also available, and will work out cheaper if there are enough of you travelling together.

2, 5, 7 day and season tickets

2, 5 and 7 days tickets can save you money – if you travel on the bus enough to recoup the cost. Don’t forget that 7 day and season passes are exclusively available to New Forest residents.

At £24, a 2-day standard adult ticket is just £6 more than a one day ticket. So it may well be worthwhile. The longer the ticket duration the bigger the discount, but it’s only worth it when you’ll actually use it!

To give you an idea, a 5 day standard adult ticket costs £36 for non-residents. While resident fares are cheaper, verification is required. You’ll thus need to demonstrate you really do live in the New Forest by showing some proof of your address.

Check all the current New Forest Tour fares here

morebus ways to pay

You can pay for morebus tickets in various ways. You can usea contactless credit or debit card, cash, or Android or Apple Pay on the bus. It’s also possible to purchase in advance via the website. To do this, you can create an account, then receive a digital ticket to show on your smartphone.

Will you take a trip on the New Forest Tour bus?

If you wanted to know about New Forest bus routes, I hope this guide has clarified your options. In summary, there’s a trio of colour-coded routes to choose from, and together they can hlep you discover the entire area.

Taking this New Forest open top bus tour operated by a local transport network is a very affordable and efficient way to explore this part of Hampshire. By using this service, you can access places to stay , train stations, tourist attractions and the Forest’s prettiest towns and villages. What’s not to love?

Find out how to get to Brockenhurst from London here .

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Red tour: New Forest’s wild northwest open top bus

Red route from the new forest tour this service is operated with open top buses..

• This route serves Attractions
• This route serves Forests

A glorious run through the northern part of The New Forest Tour in open top double deckers - what more could you want?

The new forest tour runs daily until 17th september 2023.

The New Forest Tour runs every day of the week, to the same timetable, until 17th September 2023. Hop on board now before you run out of time!

Does this service run all year or seasonal

This is a Summer only service

Route frequency

Buses run roughly hourly, every day

Concession passes

Sorry, we don't know about concessionary bus pass acceptance on this route.

Places to visit & things to do along the way

Holmsley Tea Rooms

Fordingbridge, sandy balls, new forest wildlife park, red route :  ringwood to ashurst & lyndhurst loop via burley, ibsley, fordingbridge, godshill, sandy balls & woodlands.

A glorious run through the northern part of The New Forest Tour in open top double deckers – what more could you want?

Timetables & more:

For more information about this service visit the website or call on 01202 338 420 .

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Fares, tickets & passes to enjoy your day out

Concessionary bus passes.

Sorry, we don't currently have any information about concessionary bus pass acceptance on this bus route.

1 day ticket »

Best for: a day out.

Valid for one day's travel on The New Forest Tour routes. Ticket also gives discounts to various attractions in the New Forest .

Any 2 out of 5 day ticket »

Best for: a couple of days exploring.

Valid for two days travel in any 5 day period on The New Forest Tour routes. Ticket also gives discounts to various attractions in the New Forest .

Any 5 out of 14 day ticket »

Best for: a week's stay in the forest.

Valid for 5 days travel in any 14 day period on The New Forest Tour routes. Ticket also gives discounts to various attractions in the New Forest .

Lyndhurst is often referred to as the ‘capital’ of the New Forest. The Court of Verderers has been held here since medieval times – making it the longest-running court in the country – controlling the number of ponies which can graze in the Forest.

Right beside the Tour stop is the New Forest Visitor Centre (free entry) – with museum, gallery, information centre, and shop – a good place to plan your New Forest adventure.

Hire bikes from The Woods Cyclery

Set in the fantastic splendour of the National Park, a taste sensation awaits you at this former Victorian railway station. Meet, greet and enjoy the best food and drinks for miles around, in a comfortable, relaxed setting. You won’t be disappointed.

This listing was last updated on 28th August 2023

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New Forest Tour

Enjoy grandstand views of the National Park from the open top New Forest Tour each summer.

Choose from three scenic routes around magical landscapes, picture postcard villages and popular attractions such as Exbury Gardens and the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu .

Hop on and off the New Forest Tour where you like and switch routes – all on the same ticket. You can even bring your bikes (up to four carried free). Also, well-behaved dogs are welcome.

• Green Route: serving Hythe & Hythe Ferry , Lymington, New Forest Adventure Golf ,  Beaulieu , Exbury Gardens , Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst
• Red Route: serving Burley, Ringwood, Fordingbridge, Sandy Balls , Ashurst, New Forest Wildlife Park and Lyndhurst
• Blue Route: serving Brockenhurst, Burley, Hoburne Bashley , New Milton, Barton-on-Sea, Shorefield Country Park , Milford-on-Sea and Lymington.

Please note that the New Forest Tour is a seasonal service and runs this year from Saturday 1 July to Sunday 17 September.

Added extras

• each route has a special commentary about the landscape, history and culture of the national park.
• you can travel for free on either Hythe Ferry or a connecting bus service to access the Tour
• discounts at Beaulieu National Motor Museum, the New Forest Wildlife Park, Exbury Gardens and local businesses participating in the Go New Forest discount card scheme.
• New Forest National Park residents can download the morebus app and gain 25% off the daily ticket price

So take a look at www.thenewforesttour.info for full route details and book your ticket.

The New Forest Tour – helping you and helping our environment

The New Forest Tour is a key part of our aim to encourage more people to leave their cars at home. Over 40,000 people explored the New Forest National Park on the New Forest Tour bus instead of by car last summer.

The three scenic routes saved an estimated 220,212 private car miles last year, even on a reduced operating schedule. The Tour also provides a boost to local businesses. Last year, it contributed an estimated £660,000 to the New Forest economy while stopping at local villages and attractions.

The Tour stops at local cycle hire centres within the Forest. With each Tour able to carry up to four bikes, it gives access to the area’s quiet country lanes and 100 miles of waymarked cycle tracks .

The Tour is operated by morebus in partnership with the New Forest National Park Authority and is sponsored by local businesses.

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'To reduce the risk of damaging wildfires, campfires or BBQs are not permitted in the New Forest.'

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New Forest Tours – Red Route

The New Forest open top tours provide the very best views of the National Park and make it easy for folk to leave their cars at home when visiting this idyllic location.

From £2 for a single for all of our fares

4 places to visit

2 hours 15 minutes

Lyndhurst Main Car Park

Journey fact:

A church in Ringwood is mentioned in the Domesday Book

Journey Overview

The New Forest open top tours provide the very best views of the National Park and make it easy for folk to leave their cars at home when visiting this idyllic location. As well as outstanding views, they are the easiest way to learn more about the Forest and how to care for it. Customers can sit back and enjoy an audio commentary about the area’s culture and history, as well as discounts at local attractions.

The red route starts at Lyndhurst, which is renowned as the ‘capital’ of the New Forest. The bus then makes its way through incredible lush, dense forest to Burley with its rolling heath, thick copses and copious wildlife, as well as traditional tea rooms. Ringwood soon follows with its resplendent charm and history and market every Wednesday. The bus continues and has grandstand views at Sandy Balls, showcasing dramatic heathland before the New Forest Wildlife Park where customers can meet experienced keepers at their regular ‘keeper talks’. It’s great to   hear about the fascinating animals and watch them being fed!

Gateway to the Red Route – by train to Lyndhurst www.nationalrail.co.uk

Alternatively, by Megabus from London Heathrow and Gatwick Airport and Southampton to Bournemouth

A Fab Day Out!

Before boarding the bus, a visit to the New Forest Centre is well worthwhile, with its fascinating museum, gallery, shop and information centre which provides an insight into the history and sights to follow on this fab journey. It’s free too!

On-board the bus and stop off at Fordingbridge for a coffee or bite to eat will enable a walk round this delightful market town and view of the famous  seven-arched medieval bridge which gives it its name. Once a centre of smuggling, it is now a tranquil place to pass time by the river or browse its independent shops and eateries.

Back on-board and after Sandy Balls, a hop off at any of the delightful villages , Brook, Cadnam and Bartley, provides the gateway to short circular walks and nature trails to lesser visited parts of the New Forest and some great traditional walks.

Then, it’s back on the bus and the and a return to the fab New Forest Centre.

Timetables & more...

How to get here....

Visit the megabus website and view megabus services that will transport you to this exceptional scenic journey.

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Brook, Cadnam and Bartley

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New Forest sightseeing bus An open topped tour you can hop on, hop off too!

      New Forest Sightseeing Tour Bus 01 July 2023 until 17 September 2023 No more tours for 2023  

The New Forest sightseeing bus in this stunning UK National Park is called the New Forest Tour . It makes exploring and discovering this UK National Park so easy. It helps keep the forest "green" as less cars travel over this beautiful environment too.

My biggest tip?

The New Forest sightseeing bus tour really does cover an awful lot of this wonderful area. It's a bit like if you visit Disneyland - there's so much to see and enjoy but if you don't plan it you can miss bits which you may regret later.

Study the 3 routes below, see where they stop and decide if you want to get off and explore and visit certain areas. Then decide if you will have enough time to pack it all in. You can buy multiple days which is good and during your ride on the New Forest sightseeing bus you wont have to drive, find a parking space or even pay to park either! 

How great is that - and you're being very "green" so well done you.

Why do I recommend the New Forest sightseeing bus?

I'd really recommend a day out on the New Forest Tour sightseeing bus. It's open topped and is hop on, hop off and you can take your bike! Sit upstairs if you can.

I haven't done the tour for a few years now but see the buses trundling along throughout the summer with happy visitors taking in the views. Make sure you check with the latest routes etc from the New Forest Tour website

  Read my archive info on the   New Forest Tour Bus Review and also my New Forest Tour Red Route Review. Look at the photos and see what it's like to explore the New Forest from the open top deck! We're all trying to make the New Forest greener so please help by taking the New Forest Tour! New Forest Tour Bus 2023 dates . This year there are 3 New Forest Tour Routes starting on Saturday 01 July to Sunday 17 September. Additional stopping places to enjoy farm animals, wildlife and the Hythe ferry have been added as the New Forest National Park is trying to become as "green" as possible and discourage as many cars as is feasible from cruising around the forest. Green Route   2 hour duration approx

Travels through Lyndhurst - Holland's Wood campsite - Brockenhurst (mainline rail connection)- Lymington - Beaulieu (National Motor Museum) - Exbury Gardens and steam train- Hythe and  Hythe Ferry  (connects to Southampton) - Debden Purlieu - Beaulieu Road rail station - Lyndhurst.  Red Route    2 Hour 15 mins 

I took this tour a while ago, so read where I discovered in my review !

Lyndhurst - Helmsley tea Rooms - Burley (Queen's Head pub) - Ringwood - Fordingbridge - Sandy Balls Holiday Village - Brook (Green Dragon pub) - Cadnam Stores - Ashurst Post Office - Longdown Activity Farm - New Forest Wildlife Park - Ashurst rail station- Lyndhurst.

Blue Route 2 hours 5 mins

Brockenhurst rail station - Helmsley Tea Rooms - Burley Queen's Head pub - Thorney Hill Crossroads - Bashley Rising Sun pub - Hoburne Bashley Caravan Park - New Milton rail station - Barton on Sea Beachcomber Cafe - Shorefield Country Park - Milford on Sea Needles Eye Cafe - Keyhaven Road Memorial - Lymington High Street - Brockenhurst rail station.

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• New Forest Tour customers can enjoy some bargains. You could discover the whole of the New Forest by bus if you planned your trip using the booking offers.
• Visitors from Southampton can enjoy a free cruise across on Hythe Ferry to join the Tour in Hythe, when they buy a New Forest Tour ticket from Hythe Ferry in Southampton.
• Tour passengers can also enjoy free bus travel to and from Salisbury, Southampton and Bournemouth on selected scheduled services. Simply buy your New Forest Tour ticket on scheduled bus services leaving these locations.

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Looking at the prices I think you can really have some good days out by planning your routes and buying a 2 day pass or more. It can get you right round the New Forest seeing all the sights at a good price. By the time you take petrol and car parking into account you may save money! Don't forget it stops at most of the major campsites and you can take your bike too.

Here's what the New Forest sightseeing bus can offer you on your days out  

This really is a New Forest sightseeing bus! Open topped views of villages, woodland, beautiful coast, heaths, and all the animals are fantastic. I found you can be really nosy on that top deck and peek into gardens - don't tell anyone.

Circular tour with stops in Brockenhurst, Lymington, Beaulieu Village and the chance to stop off and visit the National Motor Museum, Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway and Lyndhurst.

Hop on, hop off - there are stops throughout the circular route to get back on the bus again - we stopped off at Lymington for an hour.

Pick ups outside Hollands Wood and Denny Wood campsites - very handy for a fun day out from camp.

The audio guide gives you a really interestin g insight into this stunning UK National Park.

The Brand New Forest Card gives you discounts on attractions, gifts, local food and produce and cream teas too!

Discounts and offers to various places you stop at on the way and a half price offer on your next trip on the New Forest Tour Bus.

The New Forest Tour Bus Guide gives a chance to explore on a couple of walks - the map is included in the guide - and a 6 mile cycle route which you may want to explore on your day out.

Glorious views throughout the journey across the fantastic New Forest landscape mean you really get to explore a nd understand this wonderful landscape and wildlife haven fully. Find out where and read my New Forest review

The New Forest sightseeing bus tour - why did we love our day out?

We really enjoyed our day out on this fantastic New Forest sightseeing bus. It was good value for money because

• We travelled over a wide area which you could explore at your leisure
• We were totally "green" and environmentally friendly
• No traffic jams in our car
• No car park fees
• Freedom to hop on, hop off and walk or cycle
• Discounted entries etc
• A real insight into the New Forest UK National Park
• You see far more from the open topped seats than a car - the views across lots of the open New Forest were spectacular

I hope your stay in the New Forest UK National Park is a truly memorable one and that you see lots of the wonderful wildlife sights on offer and learn and enjoy all about this beautiful landscape.

It can't get much better than an open topped, hop on and hop off sightseeing bus can it?

Enjoy your New Forest sightseeing bus Tour experience and come back soon!

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Sea Road and Hurst Road stops

Care-free and car-free! Leave the car behind and enjoy grandstand views of the New Forest National Park from the top deck of the open-top New Forest Tour bus from 1st July – 17th September.

Sit back and enjoy a spectacular, panoramic perspective whilst listening to an audio commentary telling the story of the history and heritage of the landscape, its people and culture, and some fascinating facts about its flora and fauna.Your ticket gives access to discount at Beaulieu National Motor Museum, the New Forest Wildlife Park, and local businesses participating in the Go New Forest card scheme.

There are three routes – Blue, Green, Red – which cover different parts of beautiful countryside and coast.Interchange points: Blue/Green at Brockenhurst and Lymington, Blue/Red at Burley, Green/Red at Lyndhurst. The Blue route takes in the coast and stops at Hurst Road and Sea Road in Milford on Sea. One ticket allows you to travel everywhere.

If you plan your day, you can experience all three routes in one day, hopping on and off along the way. Or, if you prefer, you can remain on the same route without changing. You choose! The routes are circular which means if you decide to get off the Tour to explore on foot, you simply return to the same bus stop to pick up the next bus. A Tour driver will pick up at any bus stop if you make your presence known.

Tickets can be purchased when you board on the day from the driver, or in advance online at thenewforesttour.info, or from campsites and holiday parks, e.g. Shorefield and Hoburne Bashley which are both close to Milford on Sea. Multi-day tickets are great value and you can enjoy each route in full on separate days, at a more leisurely pace. NEW FOR 2022 – multi-day tickets are valid for the entire season (previously limited to 5 or 14-day timeframe) to give maximum flexibility.

If travelling from Southampton, the ferry is free if you buy a combination ticket for the ferry and Tour bus. Connecting bus services are also free if you buy a Tour ticket from the service bus driver. Pick up a Tour leaflet from The Village News by Milford village green. The shop is also a New Forest National Park official local information point. Alternatively, the Tour timetable is available online and is printed and attached to bus stops. Remember to bring something to protect you from the sun and an extra layer as it can be breezy as well as exhilarating on the top deck! Bikes and well-behaved dogs are welcome.

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Enjoy grandstand views of the National Park and its animals on the open-top New Forest Tour. Explore the Forest in a unique and exciting way. Hop on and off at villages, attractions and Forest walks, or just sit back, relax and enjoy the view. There are three connecting routes covering the whole of the National Park with fascinating onboard commentaries about the people, places and animals of the New Forest. The Green Route covers the south and east of the New Forest - calling at Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Lymington, Lymington Pier, Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway and at Hythe Ferry. The Red Route runs around the north and west of the New Forest - calling at Burley, Ringwood, Fordingbridge, Sandy Balls Holiday Centre, Cadnam, Ashurst, and Lyndhurst. The Blue Route takes you to the south and west of the New Forest coast and countryside – calling at Brockenhurst, Burley, Milford-on-Sea, Keyhaven and Lymington. The New Forest Tour runs daily between 8 July and 10 September. Tickets are valid for all three routes and you can hop on and off all day long. There are also great value tickets for groups, multi-day tickets and 10% off when you book online!

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New Forest Wildlife Park, Deerleap Lane, Longdown, Nr Ashurst, Southampton, SO40 4UH

The New Forest Wildlife Park is an unmissable attraction in Hampshire nestled in the beautiful New Forest. Easily accessible from Southampton, a short distance from the M27 motorway and from two train stations and a main bus route.

Sat Nav – Please put our address into your sat nav as using the postcode only may take you on a less direct route.

We are situated off the A35 between Southampton and Lyndhurst.

From the motorway system leave the M27 at Junction 3 onto M271 to Southampton and the Docks. Turn right at the end of the short M271 onto the A35 in the direction of Lyndhurst. Follow A35 for about 1.5 miles and look for brown tourist to New Forest Wildlife Park signs directing left into Deerleap Lane.

From Lyndhurst follow A35 towards Southampton. After Ashurst village turn right into Deerleap Lane following brown tourist signs to New Forest Wildlife Park. Continue past Dairy Farm to New Forest Wildlife Park on the left.

The Bluestar 6 bus runs between Southampton and Lymington stopping at Ashurst - hourly Monday to Saturday and 2 hourly on Sunday. www.bluestarbus.co.uk 

Bus - walk from Ashurst

Take Number 6 to the next stop on the A35, get off at the small supermarket and stay on this road. Walk until you come to brown signs directing you right into Deerleap Lane. Deerleap Lane is a country lane without pavements.

New Forest tour bus

The New Forest Tour Bus to the New Forest Wildlife Park is running from July 1st to September 17th 2023

The open top’s Red Route runs a circular, hourly, seven days a week route to the Wildlife Park. You can catch it from Ashurst, Lyndhurst, Burley, Ringwood or Fordingbridge or link up via the blue or green routes from Brockenhurst, Lymington, Hythe and New Milton. Book online for 10% off your Tour ticket at www.morebus.co.uk/about-NFT  

Please note the last bus of the day from NFWP is 17.06pm

Show your valid New Forest Tour bus ticket for a 20% discount off entry to New Forest Wildlife Park.

Now you can visit New Forest Wildlife Park without a car. During the summer months the New Forest Tour open-top bus (Red Route) will take you right to our door. You can enjoy grandstand views of the New Forest along the way, hopping on and off at various villages and attractions when you wish.

Summer 2024 - the New Forest Tour Bus also gives you discounts on entry prices.

Find out more at thenewforesttour.info

We are lucky enough to be next to the Forest cycle network. www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/things-to-do/cycling/cycling-code/ 

Totton rail station is approx 55 minute walk to New Forest Wildlife Park. There is a taxi rank at station.

Ashurst rail station( approx 2 miles) trains from London and Poole arrive at 40 mins past the hour in both directions.On arrival at Ashurst there's choice of easy ways to reach us. www.nationalrail.co.uk Taxi - for an easy life from Ashurst a taxi costs approx £7-£9. Book a taxi on freephone 0800 521520 (Totton & Waterside Cabs) or contact us for more assistance.

Bus and train travel - walk from Ashurst

Exit the train station cross A35 to the number 6 the bus stop. Take number 6 to the next stop on the A35 and  get off at the small supermarket and stay on this road. Walk until you come to brown signs directing you right into Deerleap Lane. Deerleap Lane is a country lane without pavements.

There is free parking in a large car park on site. Please note, on busy days this will be on a first come basis.

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City Sightseeing Moscow Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Cruise

• Hop-on or hop-off at any of Moscow’s main highlights
• Views of Moscow from an open-top, double-decker bus
• Learn about the city with recorded commentary
• Visit Red Square, Alexander Gardens, and more
• Bus pass inclusions: 48 or 72 hour bus pass + walking tour
• Boat pass inclusions: 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
• Bus & Boat pass inclusions: 48 hour bus pass + 60 minute boat trip + walking tour
• Vouchers valid for 12 months
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Location Name: The route begins at Red Square but you can board at any stop
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Red Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 25 minutes. Duration - 60 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
• Most travelers can participate
• Green Route runs from 10:00am - 6:00pm, every 60 minutes. Duration - 120 minutes. First stop - Bolotnaya Square.
• Orange Route (currently suspended) runs from 10:30am - 6:30pm, every 30 minutes. Duration - 140 minutes. First stop - Museum of Cosmonautics
• Walking tour runs daily at 10:45am. Duration - 2 hours 30 minutes. Meeting point - Next to monument of Saints Cyril and Methodius.
• Boat tour operates 5th May - 20th October, from 11:30am - 6:30pm. Duration - 60 minutes. Meeting point - Zaryadye Park Pier.
• Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour.
• Vouchers can be redeemed at any of the stops along the routes.
• Vouchers are valid for 12 months
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• DebbJ 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Great way to get oriented to Moscow We started our Moscow experience with the hop on hop off. It was a great way to get orientated to the city. The additional optional tours were also good, we did the Metro tour which I highly recommend, we also paid for the Kremlin tour. The hop on hop off has three different lines all included. Only fault was the bus was sometimes full and you had to wait for the next one which was about 15 minutes (in the cold). Read more Written January 6, 2020
• UmaDelhi 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles 2 days are required Very very good audio guides- the voice quality was also good and also the anecdotes of history were brilliant. Russia is truly beautiful Read more Written September 1, 2019
• BeverleyT 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat trip - TERRIBLE We got on the bus, but couldn’t buy a 1 day ticket. They suggested we do the 1 hour boat trip and said they would drop us to the dock. 1) they dropped us in the wrong place 2) they were lost because of the marathon Then the boat, after we finally found it: 1) stinking fumes, actually gagging 2) no commentary, in fact, no interaction unless you begged 3) offered us 2 for 1 icecreams as they had melted and refrozen as the fridge gets turned off at night Honestly, we enjoyed the afternoon in the boat but spent all of it laughing at just how awful it was!!! The worst thing in Moscow! Read more Written August 18, 2019
• niruDurbs 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Not the best value for the price The ticket is quite expensive and covers three different routes in a 24 hour period. The red route is quite exciting and takes about an hour. The bus comes every 10 to 15 minutes. However the other two routes take about two hours each and buses come every 30 to 40 minute period. If the bus is full then you have to wait at the stop for the next bus. So personally I feel that not much can be seen this way. I definitely was not impressed. However it must be noted that one can learn a lot about the history of Moscow Read more Written July 3, 2019
• IrishCueTravel 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles SLO Motion Not all their fault , but if you plan on trying this Attraction be patient! Traffic is a big problem first and foremost. But to add additional unnecessary delays; the bus stops at each site for 15 minutes at a time or More ! I gave up half way through ( 45 minutes) ; and walked back to the starting point in 10 minutes! Read more Written June 4, 2019
• michael g 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Worst hop on/hop off EVER Waited for 40 minutes in the cold rain for a bus that never came... unacceptable. Traffic is so bad that when on a bus the previos day it was barely moving. My advice-get a subway pass and a good travel guide book and do sightseeing on your own! Read more Written October 24, 2018
• Rebecca J 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Boat element was excellent We purchased a ticket online for the boat and bus for 2 days. The boat element was wonderful, we saw some amazing parts of Moscow along the river side. The bus element was very disappointing as it only started at 10am and was finished by 6:30pm. It was extremely warm when we were there and it would have been great to do the tour in the cool of the day. There was also no air conditioning in the down stairs part of the bus. They also turned away passengers at one of the stops as the bus was full and there was not another bus for 40 minutes. Read more Written September 26, 2018
• Monismith2014 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles it was very enjoyable it was very interesting seeing things we saw walking around from the bus. so much more to see. we had a lot better view of the attractions from the height of the bus.also the bus was reasonable slow which gave us time enough for photos. it stopped at sparrow hill for 10 minutes for picture taking Read more Written September 20, 2018
• fati666222 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles The best way to see Moscow We did both routes but if you have little time then only do the red route.Its very informative and it takes you to the important sights.The staff on the bus are very friendly and helpful. Read more Written August 20, 2018
• adolfo17 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles The worst hope-on hope-off service I've ever seen Diffiult to understand the route maps and stops. Staff wouldn't help either. Lengthy stops. No air conditioning. Read more Written August 4, 2018
• Peter F 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Two Routes There is a short red route which depending on the traffic takes about an hour. The route is generally around the Red Square area. The ear phones were small and sometimes the commentary did not link up with the sites you were seeing. The green bus takes you on a longer route and ours took two and a half hours due to the heavy traffic. I would not recommend this trip unless it is raining or you want to fill in time. The sights we saw were nothing outstanding with plenty of time at certain stops for photos. Also the driver stop for a bite to eat at one stop. Read more Written July 30, 2018
• Bernardo P 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Boat Trips Moscow, Russia Yesterday, I booked a boat trip with the GetYourGuide.com web page and was totally horrible, didn’t have audio guide as it shows on the picture-Nobody Talk-. The girl on the picture-light blue bag-ask for 100 Rubles for show her the QR Code while I had the Booking and PIN number cause she must see the vessel name-Didn’t say nothing and after she said board any vessel. I suggest take the trip and pay on site, avoid fake internet pages, there are many other services with a lot of entertainment, don’t take this ones. Read more Written July 14, 2018
• Kathrynowl91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Good way to see some sites We usually do these tours when we travel. They get you round and you see the sight . The traffic is quite heavy so it is a bit slow but there is not a lot they can do about it. We only did the red route. Just a note people don’t queue here when the bus comes it’s a bit of a free for all. Read more Written July 13, 2018
• Daniyal91 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Was Ok.! Started our tour of moscow from here, We had got the 2 Day Pass with the boat ride. The route and the map was good but not well managed. The bus didn't stop at many points. Were were unaware a couple of times at what point we were and missed them. Headphones and maps were provided. Would recommend one should check out the route map before going and decide which places to stop in advance, this way one can manage and enjoy the tour more and us it more effectively.! The boat ride was Ok, a little crowded. No guide provided, just a boat ride with restaurant service Read more Written July 12, 2018
• WilliamDyer 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Poor service on boat and too many waiting times on buses For the price, you should expect at minimum English speaking tour guides with decent experience, but at least in my case that did not happen both in buses and boats. And in the boat even tough we were 90% English speaking tourist at least, the tour guide spoke 95% of the time in Russia, and only 3 sentences in English, I really counted how many times she spoke in English. And at the end she asks us if we have any questions? Of course I told her I couldn’t ask her anything since I didn’t understand 95% of what she was saying. The boat tour is not worth it, just take the bus that would be my advice. Second minus is the waiting times, in the boat they made us wait an hour before it departed, and in many stops with the buses waiting times of 20-30 minutes. I actually think I lost that day around 2 hours doing nothing. Be careful. Read more Written July 10, 2018

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Review: The Big Bus Tour in New York City

I absolutely loved the Big Bus Tour in New York City. It’s the best way to go sightseeing in an open-top, hop-on hop-off, top-rated tour and explore the best New York attractions !

If this is your first-time visiting New York and you want to see all the top landmarks, this double-decker tour bus will take you there.

The Big Bus Tour in New York

You may be wondering if a hop-on hop-off bus is worth it. Absolutely, yes!

If you consider the time and money spent on transportation costs, waiting for buses, navigating the subway (which can be confusing for visitors), and getting from one point of interest to another, it is worth every dollar!

I had a great visit to New York City on Big Bus Tour. My goal was to show the city to some friends from Italy who were visiting the US for the first time.

Since we only had about two days to spend together, the hop-on hop-off was undoubtedly the best decision.

From our experience, we’ll answer commonly asked questions about the Hop-on Hop-off bus while visiting New York City.

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Why take the big bus tour in new york.

While seeing New York from the open-top deck of the double-decker bus, the city unfolded block by block with panoramic views from every angle.

As we traveled through the streets, the sights were unobstructed and new visual backdrops were revealed.

The towering skyscrapers and colorful billboards filled the air with excitement and as the cityscape continued to change, it gave a grand feeling to the experience.

I especially enjoyed being able to relax from the upper deck of the bus while taking in the energy of city scenes.

Because I also live in a large city, the rhythm felt familiar from the elevated vantage point .

Car horns were honking, crowds traversed through the streets and there was an endless hum of activity.

Best of all, the tour gave me the chance to interact with other travelers who were seeing New York while waiting for the tour to began.

We struck up conversations and exchanged stories, insights, and recommendations during our stay in New York.

How Much is the Big Bus Tour in New York

The regular price of an adult and child ticket is $60.00 and $50.00, respectively. However, you can use the link below for discounted fares.

Get discounts for the Big Bus Tour NYC  here .

How Long is the Big Bus Tour in New York

The round-trip New York City Big Bus Tour takes about two hours from start to finish.

The bus is the perfect solution for visitors worldwide because they offer pre-recorded audio narratives and translations in five languages — French, German, Spanish, Italian, and English.

Are There Toilets on the Big Bus

No. Unlike charter buses, you won’t travel long between stops. So the best thing to do is exit at a stop, find a public restroom, see an attraction, if desired, and then catch the next bus.

If you are not sure where to find one, ask a Big Bus guide on the street. The driver may also have some suggestions.

Charter buses come equipped with a bathroom because travel is expected to be for a much longer period.

How Does the Big Bus Tour Work in New York City

The tour offers three options for purchase — 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day.

When you decide the number of days of your tour and purchase your ticket, the clock starts when your ticket is scanned while boarding the bus for the first time.

The ticket is good for 24, 48, or 72 hours. So, if you have a 1-day ticket and board the bus at 11:00 AM on Monday, it can still be used until 11:00 AM on Tuesday.

We found a ton of touring options for sightseeing in New York.

Aside from the extended period, the 2 and 3-day tickets also offer discounted bike rentals.

The buses run every 20 minutes on average. However, the first stop at the M&M store can be a long wait during peak season.

You can exit or board at any of the designated stops as much as you want.

The only exclusion is the one-loop tour Night Tour which is a panoramic non-stop tour.

Where to Catch the Big Bus Tour in New York City

During the tour, the buses only stop at designated stops.

Your ticket is good for as long as the buses operate during the day and it may be used on both the red and blue routes.

When you board, make sure you get a hop-on hop-off New York bus route map!

Big Bus NYC Red Route

The red route sightseeing tour covers lower Manhattan and you’ll see many landmarks like St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Wall Street, the Chrysler Building, and General Grant’s Tomb.

You can catch a tour at any one of the following bus stops and you can get your tickets in advance of boarding.

1 – M&M’s World – 7th Ave & W 48th St (Outside M&M World & Majestic Deli)

2 – Times Square East – W 42nd St & Broadway (at Knickerbocker Hotel)

3 – Empire State Building / Korea Town – 5th Ave & W 32nd St (at CVS Pharmacy)

4 – Flatiron District – 5th Ave & W 23rd St (at Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop)

5 – SoHo – Broadway and Spring Street (at Nike Store)

6 – Chinatown / Little Italy – 100 Lafayette Street (near the corner at Walker St)

7 – Brooklyn Bridge – Park Row & Beekman St (across from 33 Park Row)

8 – Wall Street / Charging Bull – Broadway & Wall St (Southwest corner near Rector St)

9 – Statue of Liberty / Battery Park – State St and Bridge St (at Subway Entrance)

10 – Circle Line Sightseeing – 12th Ave & 40th St (opposite Pier 81)

11 – Times Square North – 7th Ave & W 50th St (at Majestic Deli)

Big Bus NYC Blue Route

The blue route covers upper Manhattan, and half of the ride is mostly views of Central Park. You can switch to the blue route at red stop #2.

We recommend changing routes at stop #11 (the Majestic Deli) where you can take a break and have a nice lunch.

12 – The Metropolitan Museum of Art – 5th Ave & E 83rd St (near 83rd St)

13 – Central Park Zoo – 5th Ave & E 66th St (opposite 845 5th Ave)

14 – Columbus Circle – Central Park & Columbus Circle (SW corner of Central Park)

Tips and Things to Know Before You Go

The bus has two levels, the upper level offers panoramic views of the city but be careful of overhanging traffic lights and trees. Don’t stand while the bus is in motion.

• After you find a seat, check the audio to confirm it is working.
• Snacks are allowed. Bring a frozen bottle of water and protein bites to keep you energized.
• When on the upper deck, cover up with sunscreen to protect your skin on hot sunny days.
• If you are a family of 3 or more, take seats across from one another so you’ll have views and photos from both sides of the bus.

Tourists were lined up at stop #1 at least an hour before departure and the line extended the entire block and rounded the corner.

We decided to see other points of interest and returned around 11:00 AM.

The wait to board the bus was about 20 minutes. It was a relaxing ride and there we saw so much!

By the time we reached stop #9, we were pumped and ready to exit the bus so that we could explore the city! And you probably will be too.

Here’s the secret sauce that really made the experience memorable. Exit at stop #9 and take a FREE ferry to Staten Island.

To see the Statue of Liberty, stand on the left side of the boat. When returning, stand on the right side.

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Final Thoughts About the Big Bus Tour in New York City

Overall, the tour was a pleasant way to see New York city and when you are on the upper deck, you hardly notice the traffic.

Some other advantages of seeing the city by bus include:

• Avoiding parking hassles. I mean, who actually drives in New York?!
• Photo opportunities. With the open-top or large windows, you have excellent photo opportunities as you pass by iconic landmarks and cityscapes.
• Comprehensive sightseeing of major landmarks and attractions within two hours.
• You can get local recommendations from the guides who operate the bus.

I usually opt for a hop-on hop-off bus when I am short on time or to get my bearings in the city before deciding what to do.

Either way, when you take the tour bus, it doesn’t appear impossible to take a bite out of the Big Apple.

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For groups of 12 or more, you may send us an inquiry at [email protected]. Although we do not guarantee bulk deals for all our tours, there are some tours for which we can offer discounted pricing. Ordinary hop-on-hop-off bus tickets are entitled to group savings. Attractions, pass items and combo tickets aren't.

Due the nature of this type of tour and varying demand, group travellers should be aware that there is no guarantee that the group will be able to travel altogether as the available seats vary from stop to stop and depends on demand each day. The group may need to split up and/or wait for the next bus(s).

As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).

City Sightseeing: Moscow Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

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• The Bus Tour offers unlimited 360° panoramic views of main sights of Moscow.
• Access to audio-guide in 10 different languages which enables to know about Moscow’s history and traditions.
• The three-bus tour routes and 40+ stops around Moscow completes the trip. Draw an itinerary to explore the city on your own.
• There can be a boat tour and bus tour to enjoy panoramic views of Moskva River.
• Smartphone Voucher Accepted. (No need to print)

The City Sightseeing at Moscow begins at Bolotnaya Square with Hop-on-Hop-off bus service. The bus operates on the Red, Green and Orange lines. If you have limited time in Moscow, start your trip on the Redline and get yourself acquainted with the city’s 16 best attractions. The green line, however, covers 26 amazing spots so if you are staying for an extended period catch the green line.

• Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
• Alexander Garden
• GUM State Department Store
• Sofiyskaya Embankment
• Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
• University Square, Vorobyovy Gory Observation Deck
• Hotel Ukraina Pier
• Zaryadye Park
• Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics
• VDNKh Metro Station
• Cosmonauts Alley
• Ostankino Television Tower
• Red Route: Schedule: 10:00 - 18:00 , Loop: 60 Minutes , Frequency: 15 Minutes
• Green Route : Schedule: 10:00 - 18:00 , Loop: 120 Minutes , Frequency: 30 Minutes
• Orange Route : Schedule: 10:00 - 18:30 , Loop: 140 Minutes , Frequency: 30 Minutes
• 24 / 48-Hours Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
• Red Line Audio Guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Farsi
• Green Line Audio Guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Arabic
• Orange Line Audio Guide : Russian English, German, Spanish, Italian, French
• Guided walking tour
• Boat Tour (If option selected)
• Hotel Transfers
• Entrance Fees (Unless Specified)

Redemption Info

You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver. Printed vouchers required for this tour and are accepted at all stops. You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour. Please check your ticket to know when it expires. After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid. In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund. Book Now! You can use your ticket any day within 12 months.

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Wheelchair Access, Heating Please note that face masks must be worn on board the bus. Orange Route is temporarily suspended   

Operational Details: Walking Tour

• Daily at 10:45 a.m.
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Meeting point: next to the monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius (Kitay-Gorod metro station)

Capital River Boat Tour

• May - October: from 11:30am to 6:30pm (Subject to change)
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Departure Point: Zaryadye Park Pier

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