The BIG Bus Show

About the Show, founded in 2022

The BIG Bus Show

The BIG Bus Show was formed in 2022, this was the brain child of Richard Ward a local bus enthusiast from Hadleigh, Suffolk. He had a working relationship already built with Stonham Barns and they both decided to give it a go bringing a new rally to The East Anglia bus & coach scene. Whether preserved, semi preserved or operational, buses & coaches of all types were welcome to the show. 

With 35 buses booked in, the date was set for Sunday 14 August 2022. The day was a scorcher which sadly left some buses unable to attend, but the 20+ that joined had a fantastic day though despite temperatures soring past 30c!

In late 2022, Jamie Vendy of The Eastern Counties Bus Preservation Group approached Richard Ward to potentially collaborate and build on the success of the 2022 show.

In January 2023, a meeting was held at Stonham Barns with their events team plus Richard and a deal was struck. Not for the faint hearted but the 2023 show was not predicted to grow as it did with some 80+ vehicles came to Stonham Barns along with 1000+ visiting people, this tripled the size of the 2022 show.
The Show was held on Sunday 13 August 2023.

It has been decided that The Eastern Counties Bus Preservation Group will run the show in it's entirety alongside Richard Ward who is now a Trustee of the charity. We hope to deliver a show just like the 2023 show and this includes FREE entry for all members of The Eastern Counties Bus Preservation Group! Find out more here. 

Questions & Answers

Here you will find a small selection of questions and answers about The BIG Bus Show.
If you have any further questions to the ones below, please speak to one of the organisers via email:
Jamie - jamie@thebigbusshow.co.uk 
Richard - richard@thebigbusshow.co.uk
Where is The BIG Bus Show hosted at ?

Stonham Barns Park, A1120, Pettaugh Ln, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket IP14 6AT
With parking for over 500 cars!

Who organises the The BIG Bus Show

The Eastern Counties Bus Preservation Group. Find out more -HERE-

When was The BIG Bus Show founded?

In 2022 by Richard Ward, who is now a trustee of The ECBPG who now organise the show.

Is there local accommodation nearby?

There is camping available on site and nearby hotels too, find out more -HERE-

For visiting exhibitors and traders we offer free on site parking from Friday to Monday inclusive! With a free shuttle bus available to & from local hotels*

Is there a FREE bus service to the event?

Yes, we operate a service from Stowmakret Railway Station every 30 minutes throughout the day!

We also offer a range of additional free bus services to attractions and places such as The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway & Framlingham!

What to expect at The BIG Bus Show?

Over 100 exhibiting buses and coaches, 20 traders, Model Displays plus Top Field Light Railway and much more including Stonham Shopping Village!
There is also the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Fairground rides, Children attractions , Cafe's, Tea Rooms and a Golf Park on site too!

How much is it for entry to The BIG Bus Show?

£7 for adults | £24 for a group of four adults
under 12's FREE of charge!

Well behaved dogs are welcome too!

Can visitors Gift Aid their entry fee to The BIG Bus Show?

Yes, you can convert your entry fee into a donation which will enable The Eastern Counties Bus Preservation Group to claim an additional 25% with no additional cost to the member of the public.

T&C's apply* -Email Us-

Where do any profits go from The BIG Bus Show?

Any profits from operating the event is invested back into The Eastern Counties Bus Preservations Group's mission in 'Preserving our History' and the ongoing restoration of vintage vehicles within in the collection.
Find out more -HERE-

© 2022-2024 The BIG Bus Show
Brought to you by
The Eastern Counties Bus Preservation Group