Kick off a season of new events with GVVT super Sundays
GVVT is taking the wraps off a new season with a line-up of supercharged Sundays.
An exciting programme of fresh events, each with a theme and all different, will take place in the unique setting of Bridgeton Bus Garage with its collection of 130 buses, coaches, lorries and fire appliances – and a host of added attractions. We’ll also offer free vintage bus rides and a free shuttle bus service to the city centre on our Super Sundays.
Whether you’re a transport enthusiast, biker or fan of comic book heroes, the first Sundays of the spring, summer and autumn months are must dates for your diary. The new line-up:
April 6, Motorbikes and Pushbikes: a full-throttle celebration on two wheels showcasing all machines from superbikes to pedal cycles, modern and historic. Roll up, show your bike, browse the stalls and get your fix of GVVT’s classics.
May 11 , GVVT Goes to Town: see Glasgow the vintage way as our buses operate extra free services on routes throughout the city. Sample the Bridges Tour, a sightseeing experience of the crossings of the Clyde from Albert to Arc, and take a top-deck view of George Square and surrounding streets on our regular city centre shuttle. Discover these and more special tours on the day.
1200 Southside Tour, 1300 Low floor buses Tour, 1400 Clyde Bridges tour by Open Topper and 1500 Scottish Bus Group reorganisation 40th anniversary Tour using at least 10 buses!
June 1, Comic-On the Buses: journey to a new universe – and win prizes – as GVVT enters the world of comic book culture. With a star-studded line-up of fantasy and sci-fi characters and a galaxy of over 20 vendors selling an array of goods from art and toys to crafts and clothing, Comic-On the Buses is a fusion of classic transport and imagination. Awards are up for grabs in our cosplay competition, so dress to impress!
Guests include the Scottish Imperial Garrison and Ghostbusters Alba (both pictured above).
•Vendors invited, booking form at https://forms.office.com/e/yGLN4qap8t
July 6, Classic Car Day: Bentleys meet buses and a huge variety of thoroughbreds from Jaguars to Chevies and Fords as GVVT opens its doors to petrolheads and diesel devotees. Clubs and independent owners are invited to display their drive.
•Entry forms at https://forms.office.com/e/KZZWsF1kzh
September 7, Blue Lights, Buses and Troops: Fall in with the ranks of our classic buses and trucks as GVVT celebrates the services, emergency and military. Police, fire and rescue, air ambulance, Army, Navy and RAF gather at the garage with vehicles and displays from past and present day – and all to the swinging sound of the Michael Brawley Big Band and GI dancers.
•Super Sunday events start at 11am and doors close at 4.30pm. Adult £6, concession £5, child £4, family £17, carer £2.
Meanwhile, the two biggest dates on the calendar are back, Family and Community Day on July 27 and our Open Weekend on October 11 and 12. Like all GVVT events, they are packed with added attractions … SIM 1, our fun bus driving simulator, PlayStation games, Wee Happy Bus and Wee Happy Shop, fresh Archive & Museum display, Clippies Café and free classic city shuttle service.
If you have a vehicle or display that you think might be suitable to bring along and display at one of our themed Super Sundays please drop us an email or message through social media.
Our Annual Open Weekend is on the 11th & 12th October.
You can pay on the door (cash and card accepted) for our Super Sunday events or purchase tickets in advance from our online shop.
Super Sunday Ticket prices: Adult £6, Concession £5, Child £4, Family £17, Carer £2.
Child tickets are for children aged 3-15. A family ticket is valid for 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children. Under 3’s are admitted free and don’t require a ticket!
Refreshments and toilets are be available.
The GVVT Wee Happy Shop will be open selling books, models and merchandise.
We hope to have a small number of visiting vehicles on display to compliment the vehicles in the GVVT collection.
A free shuttle service will operate every 30 minutes between the Garage and City Centre.
The MBF (Model Bus Federation) Scotland will have their layout and wonderful collection of model buses on display.
There’s more at Bridgeton Bus Garage!