Open top buses in the United Kingdom
Services -- Stage carriage services
Table:
County

Operator

Route

Cornwall

First South West

300300: Penzance – Newlyn – Land's End – St Just – St Ives – Marazion – Penzance[16]

Cumbria

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire

07878: Keswick – Borrowdale - Seatoller[17]

Cumbria

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire

508508: Penrith – Ullswater[18]

Cumbria

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire

599599: Bowness – Windermere - Ambleside - Grasmere[19]

Devon

Stagecoach Devon

122122: Babbacombe – Paignton Zoo[20]

Devon

Stagecoach Devon

09595: Exmouth – Sandy Bay

Devon

Dart Pleasure Craft

100100: Paignton – Totnes[21]

Dorset

Wilts & Dorset

05050 Purbeck Breezer: Bournemouth – Poole – Swanage via Sandbanks chain ferry[22]

Dorset

First Hampshire & Dorset

050501 Weymouth – Portland Bill

East Sussex

Brighton & Hove

07777: Brighton Pier – Devil's Dyke
78: Brighton Old Steine – Stanmer Park
79: Brighton Old Steine – Ditchling Beacon[23]

Isle of Wight

Southern Vectis

Downs Breezer: Ryde – Wootton railway station – The Downs – Ryde
Needles Breezer: Yarmouth – The Needles
Sandown Bay Breezer: Shanklin – Sandown – Isle of Wight Zoo[24]

Lincolnshire

Stagecoach Lincolnshire

020

3: Skegness - Fantasy Island - Anchor Lane

North Yorkshire

East Yorkshire Motor Services

108108: Scarborough - Bowls Centre
109: Scarborough North Bay – Spa[25]

North Yorkshire

Shorelineline Suncruisers

109109: Scarborough North Bay – South Bay[26]

Somerset

First West of England

0201: Weston-super-Mare - Grand Pier - Sand Bay

20: Weston-super-Mare - Brean - Burnham-on-Sea

Wales

Arriva Buses Wales

0011: Llandudno – Conwy

Wales

First Cymru

0011: Swansea City Centre – Limeslade Bay

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Cornwall ( /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl , -wəl/ ; Cornish : Kernow [ ˈkɛrnɔʊ ] ) is a ceremonial county in South West England , bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea , to the south by the English Channel , and to the east by Devon , the River Tamar forming the border between them . Cornwall is the westernmost part of the South West Peninsula of the island of Great Britain . The southwesternmost point is Land 's End and the southernmost Lizard Point . Cornwall has a population of 568,210 and an area of 3,563 km2 ( 1,376 sq mi ) . The county has been administered since 2009 by the unitary authority , Cornwall Council . The ceremonial county of Cornwall also includes the Isles of Scilly , which are administered separately . The administrative centre of Cornwall is Truro , its only city . Cornwall is the homeland of the Cornish people and the cultural and ethnic origin of the Cornish diaspora . It retains a distinct cultural identity that reflects its history , and is recognised as one of the Celtic nations . It was formerly a Brythonic kingdom and subsequently a royal duchy . The Cornish nationalist movement contests the present constitutional status of Cornwall and seeks greater autonomy within the United Kingdom in the form of a devolved legislative Cornish Assembly with powers similar to those in Wales and Scotland . In 2014 , Cornish people were granted minority status under the European Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities , giving them recognition as a distinct ethnic group .
First South West is a bus company operating services in the English counties of Somerset and Cornwall . It is a subsidiary of FirstGroup . First South West includes the Kernow and Buses of Somerset brands .
Penzance ( /pɛnˈzæns/ pen-ZANSS ; Cornish : Pennsans ) is a town , civil parish and port in Cornwall , in England , United Kingdom . It is the most westerly major town in Cornwall and is about 64 miles ( 103 km ) west-southwest of Plymouth and 255 miles ( 410 km ) west-southwest of London . Situated in the shelter of Mount 's Bay , the town faces south-east onto the English Channel , is bordered to the west by the fishing port of Newlyn , to the north by the civil parish of Madron and to the east by the civil parish of Ludgvan . The civil parish includes the town of Newlyn and the villages of Mousehole , Paul , Gulval , and Heamoor . Granted various royal charters from 1512 onwards and incorporated on 9 May 1614 , it has a population of 21,200 ( 2011 census ) . Penzance 's former main street Chapel Street has a number of interesting features , including the Egyptian House , the Union Hotel ( including a Georgian theatre which is no longer in use ) and Branwell House , where the mother and aunt of the famous Brontë sisters once lived . Regency , and Georgian terraces and houses are common in some parts of the town . The nearby sub-tropical Morrab Gardens has a large collection of tender trees and shrubs , many of which can not be grown outdoors anywhere else in the UK . Also of interest is the seafront with its promenade and the open-air seawater Jubilee Bathing Pool ( one of the oldest surviving Art Deco swimming baths in the country ) . Penzance is the home of the pirates in Gilbert and Sullivan 's comic opera , The Pirates of Penzance . At the time the libretto was written , 1879 , Penzance had become popular as a peaceful resort town , so the idea of it being overrun by pirates was amusing to contemporaries .
Newlyn ( Cornish : Lulyn : Lu 'fleet ' , Lynn/Lydn 'pool ' ) is a seaside town and fishing port in south-west Cornwall , UK . Newlyn lies on the shore of Mount 's Bay and forms a small conurbation with the neighbouring town of Penzance . It is part of the Penzance civil parish . The principal industry is fishing , although there are also a variety of yachts and pleasure boats in the harbour , as Newlyn has become a popular holiday destination with pubs and restaurants . Although the parish is now listed under Penzance there is an electoral ward in separate existence called Newlyn and Mousehole . The population as of the 2011 census was 4,432 .
Land 's End ( Cornish : Penn an Wlas or Pedn an Wlas ) is a headland and holiday complex in western Cornwall , England . It is the most westerly point of mainland Cornwall and England , situated within the Penwith peninsula about eight miles ( 13 km ) west-south-west of Penzance at the western end of the A30 road . To the east of it is the English Channel , and to the west the Celtic Sea .
St Just ( Cornish : Lan ( n ) ust ) , known as St Just in Penwith , is a town and civil parish in the Penwith district of Cornwall , England , United Kingdom . It lies along the B3306 road which connects St Ives to the A30 road . The parish encompasses the town of St Just and the nearby settlements of Trewellard , Pendeen and Kelynack : it is bounded by the parishes of Morvah to the north-east , Sancreed and Madron to the east , St Buryan and Sennen to the south and by the sea in the west . The parish consists of 7,622 acres ( 3,085 ha ) of land , 12 acres ( 4.9 ha ) of water and 117 acres ( 47.3 ha ) of foreshore . The town of St Just is the most westerly town in mainland Britain and is situated approximately 8 miles ( 13 km ) west of Penzance along the A3071 . St Just parish , which includes Pendeen and the surrounding area , has a population of 4690 ( 4,637 at the 2011 census ) . An electoral ward also exists : the population of this ward at the same census was 4,812 . St Just lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ( AONB ) . St Just is one of only two towns included within the Cornwall AONB .
St Ives ( Cornish : Porth Ia , meaning St Ias cove ) is a seaside town , civil parish and port in Cornwall . The town lies north of Penzance and west of Camborne on the coast of the Celtic Sea . In former times it was commercially dependent on fishing . The decline in fishing , however , caused a shift in commercial emphasis , and the town is now primarily a popular seaside resort , notably achieving the title of Best UK Seaside Town from the British Travel Awards in both 2010 and 2011 . St Ives was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1639 . St Ives has become renowned for its number of artists . It was named best seaside town of 2007 by The Guardian newspaper . It should not be confused with St Ive , a village and civil parish in south-east Cornwall .
Marazion ( /mærəˈzaɪən/ ; Cornish : Marhasyow ) is a civil parish and town , on the shore of Mount 's Bay in Cornwall , England , UK . It is 2 miles ( 3.2 km ) east of Penzance and the tidal island of St Michael 's Mount is half-a-mile offshore . At low water a causeway links it to the town and at high water passenger boats carry visitors between Marazion and St Michael 's Mount . Marazion is a tourist resort with an active community of artists who produce and sell paintings and pottery in the town 's art galleries . Marazion lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ( AONB ) . Almost a third of Cornwall has AONB designation , with the same status and protection as a National Park . On the western side of the town is Marazion Marsh , a RSPB reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest ( SSSI ) .
Cumbria ( /ˈkʌmbriə/ KUM-bree-ə ) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in North West England . The county and Cumbria County Council , its local government , came into existence in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972 . Cumbria 's county town is Carlisle , in the north of the county , and the only other major urban area is Barrow-in-Furness on the southwestern tip of the county . The county of Cumbria consists of six districts ( Allerdale , Barrow-in-Furness , Carlisle , Copeland , Eden , and South Lakeland ) and in 2008 had a population of just under 500,000 people . Cumbria is one of the most sparsely populated counties in England , with 73.4 people per km2 ( 190/sq mi ) . Cumbria is the third largest county in England by area , and is bounded to the north by the Scottish council areas of Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Borders , to the west by the Irish Sea , to the south by Lancashire , to the southeast by North Yorkshire , and to the east by County Durham and Northumberland . Cumbria is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park , a UNESCO World Heritage Site considered one of England 's finest areas of natural beauty , serving as inspiration for artists , writers , and musicians . A large area of the southeast of the county is within the Yorkshire Dales National Park while the east of the county fringes the North Pennines AONB . Much of Cumbria is mountainous , and it contains every peak in England over 3,000 feet ( 910 m ) above sea level , with Scafell Pike at 3,209 feet ( 978 m ) being the highest point of England . An upland , coastal , and rural area , Cumbria 's history is characterised by invasions , migration , and settlement , as well as battles and skirmishes between the English and the Scots . Notable historic sites in Cumbria include Carlisle Castle , Furness Abbey , Hardknott Roman Fort , Brough Castle and Hadrian 's Wall ( also a World Heritage Site ) .
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire is a major operator of bus services in North West England . It is a subsidiary of the Stagecoach Group , and has its origins in the purchase of Cumberland in 1987 and Ribble in 1988 from the National Bus Company . The head office of Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire is in Carlisle . It was previously known as Stagecoach North West until 1 September , when Stagecoach Merseyside joined Preston and Chorley depots to form Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire .
Keswick ( /ˈkɛzɪk/ KEZ-ik ) is an English market town and a civil parish , historically in Cumberland , and since 1974 in the Borough of Allerdale in Cumbria . Lying within the Lake District National Park , Keswick is just north of Derwentwater and is 4 miles ( 6.4 km ) from Bassenthwaite Lake . It had a population of 5,243 at the 2011 census . There is evidence of prehistoric occupation of the area , but the first recorded mention of the town dates from the 13th century , when Edward I of England granted a charter for Keswick 's market , which has maintained a continuous 700-year existence . The town was an important mining area , and from the 18th century has been known as a holiday centre ; tourism has been its principal industry for more than 150 years . Its features include the Moot Hall ; a modern theatre , the Theatre by the Lake ; one of Britain 's oldest surviving cinemas , the Alhambra ; and the Keswick Museum and Art Gallery in the town 's largest open space , Fitz Park . Among the town 's annual events is the Keswick Convention , an Evangelical gathering attracting visitors from many countries . Keswick became widely known for its association with the poets Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey . Together with their fellow Lake Poet William Wordsworth , based at Grasmere , 12 miles ( 19 km ) away , they made the scenic beauty of the area widely known to readers in Britain and beyond . In the late 19th century and into the 20th , Keswick was the focus of several important initiatives by the growing conservation movement , often led by Hardwicke Rawnsley , vicar of the nearby Crosthwaite parish and co-founder of the National Trust , which has built up extensive holdings in the area .
Penrith ( /pɛnˈrɪθ/ pen-RITH ) is a market town and civil parish in the county of Cumbria , England . It lies less than 3 miles ( 5 km ) outside the bounds of the Lake District National Park . Historically in Cumberland , Penrith 's local authority is currently Eden District Council , which is based in the town . Penrith was formerly the seat of Penrith Urban and Rural District Councils . From 1974 to 2015 , it was an unparished area with no town council of its own , but a civil parish was recreated in 2015 , as Penrith Town Council . The first elections to the new council took place on 7 May 2015 .
Ullswater is the second largest lake in the English Lake District , being about nine miles ( 14.5 km ) long and 0.75 miles ( 1.2 km ) wide , with a maximum depth a little more than 60 metres ( 197 ft ) . Ullswater 's visitor centre website describes it as the most beautiful of England 's lakes ; it has been compared to Lake Lucerne in Switzerland as a tourist destination . It is a typical Lake District narrow ribbon lake formed after the last ice age by a glacier scooping out the valley floor , which filled with meltwater . Ullswater was formed by three separate glaciers . The surrounding mountains give it the shape of an extenuated ' Z ' with three segments or reaches winding through surrounding hills . For much of its length , Ullswater formed the border between the historic counties of Cumberland and Westmorland .
Bowness-on-Windermere is a town in South Lakeland , Cumbria , England . Due to its position on the banks of Windermere , the town has become a tourist honeypot . Although their mutual growth has caused them to become one large settlement , the town is distinct from the town of Windermere as the two still have distinguishable town centres . Historically part of Westmorland , in 2012 , Bowness was one of the official stop off points for the Olympic torch before it made its way to the Olympic Games opening ceremony .
Windermere is the largest natural lake in England . It is a ribbon lake formed in a glacial trough after the retreat of ice at the start of the current interglacial period . It has been one of the country 's most popular places for holidays and summer homes since the arrival of the Kendal and Windermere Railway 's branch line in 1847 . Historically forming part of the border between Lancashire and Westmorland , it is now within the county of Cumbria and the Lake District National Park .
Ambleside is a town in Cumbria , in North West England . Historically in Westmorland , it is situated at the head of Windermere , England 's largest natural lake . The town is within the Lake District National Park .
Grasmere is a village and tourist destination in Cumbria , England , in the centre of the Lake District . It takes its name from the adjacent lake . It has associations with the Lake Poets , one of whom , William Wordsworth , lived in Grasmere for 14 years and called it as the loveliest spot that man hath ever found . Grasmere lies within the historic county of Westmorland . In 1961 , the civil parish had a population of 1,029 .
Stagecoach South West is a bus operator providing services in Devon and East Cornwall along with coach services to Bristol . It is a subsidiary of Stagecoach .
Exmouth /ˈɛksməθ/ is a port town , civil parish and seaside resort , sited on the east bank of the mouth of the River Exe and 11 miles ( 18 km ) southeast of Exeter . In 2011 it had a population of 34,432 , making Exmouth the 5th most populous settlement in Devon .
Dart Pleasure Craft Limited ( trading as River Link ) is a ferry , cruise boat and bus operator , based in Devon , England , U.K . The company is owned by Dart Valley Railway plc , who also own and operate the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway .
Paignton ( /ˈpeɪntən/ PAYN-tən ) is a seaside town on the coast of Tor Bay in Devon , England . Together with Torquay and Brixham it forms the borough of Torbay which was created in 1998 . The Torbay area is a holiday destination known as the English Riviera . Paignton 's population in the United Kingdom Census of 2011 was 49,021 . It has origins as a Celtic settlement and was first mentioned in 1086 . It grew as a small fishing village and a new harbour was built in 1847 . A railway line was opened to passengers in 1859 creating links to Torquay and London . As its population increased , it merged with the villages of Goodrington and Preston . Paignton is around 25 miles ( 40 km ) north east of Plymouth and 20 miles ( 32 km ) south of Exeter , and has the fourth largest population in Devon .
Totnes ( /ˈtɒtnɪs/ or /tɒtˈnɛs/ ) is a market town and civil parish at the head of the estuary of the River Dart in Devon , England within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty . It is about 21 miles ( 34 km ) south-southwest of Exeter and is the administrative centre of the South Hams District Council . Totnes has a long recorded history , dating back to 907 , when its first castle was built . By the twelfth century it was already an important market town , and its former wealth and importance may be seen from the number of merchants ' houses built in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries . Today , the town is a thriving centre for music , art , theatre and natural health . It has a sizeable alternative and New Age community , and is known as a place where one can live a bohemian lifestyle . Two electoral wards mention Totnes ( Bridgetown and Town ) . Their combined populations at the 2011 UK Census was 8,076 .
Wilts & Dorset was a bus operator providing services in East Dorset , South Wiltshire and West Hampshire . It operated services around Bournemouth and Poole before becoming the More brand and around Salisbury and Amesbury before becoming the Salisbury Reds brand . It was part of Go South Coast , a subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group . The current bus company has operated since 1983 . Wilts & Dorset was also the name of a former Salisbury based bus company from 1915 until 1972 .
Bournemouth /ˈbɔːrnməθ/ ( listen ) is a coastal resort town on the south coast of England . At the 2011 census , the town had a population of 183,491 , making it the largest in the administrative county of Dorset . With Poole to the west and Christchurch in the east , Bournemouth is part of the South East Dorset conurbation , which has a population of 465,000 . Before it was founded in 1810 by Lewis Tregonwell , the area was a deserted heathland occasionally visited by fishermen and smugglers . Initially marketed as a health resort , the town received a boost when it appeared in Augustus Granville 's 1841 book , The Spas of England . Bournemouth 's growth accelerated with the arrival of the railway , and it became a town in 1870 . Historically part of Hampshire , it joined Dorset with the reorganisation of local government in 1974 . Through local government changes in 1997 , the town began to be administered by a unitary authority independent of Dorset County Council , although it remains part of that ceremonial county . Since April 2019 the unitary authority has been merged with that of Poole , as well as the non-metropolitan district of Christchurch to create the Bournemouth , Christchurch and Poole unitary authority . The town centre has notable Victorian architecture and the 202-foot ( 62 m ) spire of St Peter 's Church , one of three Grade I listed churches in the borough , is a local landmark . Bournemouth 's location has made it a popular destination for tourists , attracting over five million visitors annually with its beaches and popular nightlife . The town is also a regional centre of business , home of the Bournemouth International Centre or BIC , and a financial sector that is worth more than £1,000 million in gross value added .
Poole ( /puːl/ ( listen ) ) is a large coastal town and seaport in Dorset , on the south coast of England . The town is 33 kilometres ( 21 mi ) east of Dorchester , and adjoins Bournemouth to the east . Since 1 April 2019 the local authority is Bournemouth , Christchurch and Poole Council which is a unitary authority . Poole had an estimated population of 151,500 ( mid 2016 census estimates ) making it the second largest town in ceremonial county of Dorset . Together with Bournemouth and Christchurch , Poole has a total population of over 465,000 . Human settlement in the area dates back to before the Iron Age . The earliest recorded use of the town 's name was in the 12th century when the town began to emerge as an important port , prospering with the introduction of the wool trade . Later , the town had important trade links with North America and , at its peak during the 18th century , it was one of the busiest ports in Britain . In the Second World War , Poole was one of the main departing points for the Normandy landings . Poole is a tourist resort , attracting visitors with its large natural harbour , history , the Lighthouse arts centre and Blue Flag beaches . The town has a commercial port with cross-Channel freight and passenger ferry services . The headquarters of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution ( RNLI ) are in Poole , and the Royal Marines have a base in the town 's harbour .
Swanage ( /ˈswɒnɪdʒ/ ) is a coastal town and civil parish in the south east of Dorset , England . It is at the eastern end of the Isle of Purbeck and one of its two towns , approximately 6 1⁄4 miles ( 10 km ) south of Poole and 25 miles ( 40 km ) east of Dorchester . In the 2011 census the civil parish had a population of 9,601 . Nearby are Ballard Down and Old Harry Rocks , with Studland Bay and Poole Harbour to the north . Within the parish are Durlston Bay and Durlston Country Park to the south of the town . The parish also includes the areas of Herston , just to the west of the town , and Durlston , just to the south . The town , originally a small port and fishing village , flourished in the Victorian era , when it first became a significant quarrying port and later a seaside resort for the rich of the day . Today the town remains a popular tourist resort , this being the town 's primary industry , with many thousands of visitors coming to the town during the peak summer season , drawn by the bay 's sandy beaches and other attractions . During its history the bay was listed variously as Swanawic , Swanwich and Sandwich , and only in more recent history as Swanage . The town is located at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast , a World Heritage Site . The town contains many listed buildings and two conservation areas - Swanage Conservation Area and Herston Conservation Area .
Sandbanks is a small peninsula or spit ( 1 km2 or 0.39 sq mi ) crossing the mouth of Poole Harbour on the English Channel coast at Poole in Dorset , England . It is well known for the highly regarded Sandbanks Beach and property value ; Sandbanks has , by area , the fourth highest land value in the world . The Sandbanks and Canford Cliffs Coastline area has been dubbed as Britain 's Palm Beach by the national media .
A cable ferry ( including the terms chain ferry , swing ferry , floating bridge , or punt ) is a ferry that is guided ( and in many cases propelled ) across a river or large body of water by cables connected to both shores . Early cable ferries often used either rope or steel chains , with the latter resulting in the alternate name of chain ferry . Both of these were largely replaced by wire cable by the late 19th century .
First Hampshire & Dorset is a bus operator providing services in the counties of Hampshire and Dorset . It is a subsidiary of FirstGroup .
Weymouth /ˈweɪməθ/ is a seaside town in Dorset , England , situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey on the English Channel coast . The town is 11 kilometres ( 7 mi ) south of Dorchester and 8 kilometres ( 5 mi ) north of the Isle of Portland . Weymouth has a metropolitan population of 71,611 ( 2018 ) . The town is the third largest settlement in Dorset after Bournemouth and Poole . Weymouth is a tourist resort , and its economy depends on its harbour and visitor attractions ; the town is a gateway situated halfway along the Jurassic Coast , a World Heritage Site on the Dorset and east Devon coast , important for its geology and landforms . Weymouth Harbour has included cross-channel ferries , and is home to pleasure boats and private yachts , and nearby Portland Harbour is home to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy , where the sailing events of the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games were held . The A354 road bridge connects Weymouth to Portland , which together form the borough of Weymouth and Portland . The history of the borough stretches back to the 12th century ; including involvement in the spread of the Black Death , the settlement of the Americas , the development of Georgian architecture , and a major departure point for the Normandy Landings .
Portland Bill is a narrow promontory ( or bill ) at the southern end of the Isle of Portland , and the southernmost point of Dorset , England . One of Portland 's most popular destinations is Portland Bill Lighthouse . Portland 's coast has been notorious for the number of shipwrecked vessels over the centuries . The dangerous coastline features shallow reefs and the Shambles sandbank , made more hazardous due to the strong Portland tidal race· The Bill is an important way-point for coastal traffic , and three lighthouses have been built to protect shipping . The original two worked as a pair from 1716 , and they were replaced in 1906 by the current one .
East Sussex is a county in South East England . It is bordered by the counties of Kent to the north and east , West Sussex to the west , and Surrey to the north-west , as well as the English Channel to the south .
Brighton & Hove operates most bus services in the city of Brighton and Hove in southern England . It is a subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group .
The Isle of Wight ( /waɪt/ ) is a county and the largest and second-most populous island in England . It is in the English Channel , between 2 and 5 miles off the coast of Hampshire , separated by the Solent . The island has resorts that have been holiday destinations since Victorian times , and is known for its mild climate , coastal scenery , and verdant landscape of fields , downland and chines . The island is designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve . The island has been home to the poets Swinburne and Tennyson and to Queen Victoria , who built her much-loved summer residence and final home Osborne House at East Cowes . It has a maritime and industrial tradition including boat-building , sail-making , the manufacture of flying boats , the hovercraft , and Britain 's space rockets . The island hosts annual music festivals including the Isle of Wight Festival , which in 1970 was the largest rock music event ever held . It has well-conserved wildlife and some of the richest cliffs and quarries for dinosaur fossils in Europe . The isle was owned by a Norman family until 1293 and was earlier a kingdom in its own right . In common with the Crown dependencies , the British Crown was then represented on the island by the Governor of the Isle of Wight [ n 1 ] until 1995 . The island has played an important part in the defence of the ports of Southampton and Portsmouth , and been near the front-line of conflicts through the ages , including the Spanish Armada and the Battle of Britain . Rural for most of its history , its Victorian fashionability and the growing affordability of holidays led to significant urban development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries .
Southern Vectis is a bus operator on the Isle of Wight . The company was founded in 1921 as Dodson and Campbell and became the Vectis Bus Company in 1923 . The company was purchased by the Southern Railway before being nationalised in 1969 . In 1987 , the company was re-privatised . Southern Vectis was accused of unfair trade practices and was investigated by the British Office of Fair Trading . In July 2005 , it became a subsidiary of Go-Ahead Group .
Ryde is an English seaside town and civil parish on the north-east coast of the Isle of Wight . It had a population of 32,072 at the time of the 2011 Census . Its growth as a seaside resort followed after the villages of Upper Ryde and Lower Ryde were merged in the 19th century . The influence of that period can be seen in the town 's central and seafront architecture . As a resort , Ryde has expansive sands revealed at low tide . The wide beach necessitates the listed pier for a regular passenger ferry service to the mainland . It is the fourth longest in the United Kingdom and the oldest survivor .
Wootton railway station is former railway station , and now a recreated heritage station , at Wootton on the Isle of Wight , off the south coast of England . The original station , on the Newport-to-Ryde line , opened in 1875 , and was an intermediate stop on ( successively ) the Ryde and Newport Railway , Isle of Wight Central Railway , Southern Railway and British Railways . The original station closed on 21 September 1953 , and the line itself closed in 1966 . Part of the line was re-opened as the heritage Isle of Wight Steam Railway in 1971 . A new station at Wootton , about two hundred yards to the south east of the original , was opened in August 1986 , and is now recreated in the style of an Isle of Wight Central Railway-era station . The Railway received a grant from the LEADER project in November 2011 for a rebuild of Wootton station , which involved extending the platform , extending the headshunt to accommodate the Ivatt tank locomotives , build a replica of the original wooden station building that was at Havenstreet , install new toilets and construct the base for the signal box , which will be relocated to the platform .
Yarmouth is a town , port and civil parish in the west of the Isle of Wight , off the south coast of England . The town is named for its location at the mouth of the small Western Yar river . The town grew near the river crossing , originally a ferry , which was replaced with a road bridge in 1863 .
The Needles is a row of three stacks of chalk that rise about 30m out of the sea off the western extremity of the Isle of Wight , United Kingdom , close to Alum Bay , and part of Totland , the westernmost civil parish of the Isle of Wight . The Needles Lighthouse stands at the outer , western end of the formation . Built in 1859 , it has been automated since 1994 . The waters and adjoining seabed form part of the Needles Marine Conservation Zone and the Needles along with the shore and heath above are part of the Headon Warren and West High Down Site of Special Scientific Interest . The formation takes its name from a fourth needle-shaped pillar called Lot 's Wife , which collapsed in a storm in 1764 . The remaining rocks are not at all needle-like , but the name has stuck . The Needles were featured on the BBC Two TV programme Seven Natural Wonders ( 2005 ) as one of the wonders of Southern England .
Shanklin ( /ˈʃæŋklɪn/ ) is a popular seaside resort and civil parish on the Isle of Wight , England , located on Sandown Bay . Shanklin is the southernmost of three settlements which occupy the bay , and is close to Lake and Sandown . The sandy beach , its Old Village and a wooded ravine , Shanklin Chine , are its main attractions . The esplanade along the beach is occupied by hotels and restaurants for the most part , and is one of the most tourist-oriented parts of the town . The other is the Old Village , at the top of Shanklin Chine . Together with Lake and Sandown to the north , Shanklin forms a built up area of 21,374 inhabitants ( 2011 ) .
Sandown is a seaside resort and civil parish on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight , United Kingdom with the resort of Shanklin to the south and the settlement of Lake in between . Together with Shanklin , Sandown forms a built-up area of 21,374 inhabitants . The northernmost town of Sandown Bay , Sandown is known for its stretches of easily accessible , sandy shoreline and its beaches run continuously from the cliffs at Battery Gardens in the south to Yaverland in the north .
Lincolnshire ( abbreviated Lincs . ) is a county in eastern England , with a long coastline on the North Sea to the east . It borders Norfolk to the south east , Cambridgeshire to the south , Rutland to the south west , Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire to the west , South Yorkshire to the north west , and the East Riding of Yorkshire to the north . It also borders Northamptonshire in the south for just 20 yards ( 19 m ) , England 's shortest county boundary . The county town is the city of Lincoln , where the county council has its headquarters . The ceremonial county of Lincolnshire is composed of the non-metropolitan county of Lincolnshire and the area covered by the unitary authorities of North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire . Part of the ceremonial county is in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England , and most is in the East Midlands region . The county is the second-largest of the English ceremonial counties and one that is predominantly agricultural in land use . The county is fourth-largest of the two-tier counties , as the unitary authorities of North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire are not included . The county has several geographical sub-regions , including the rolling chalk hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds . In the southeast are the Lincolnshire Fens ( southeast Lincolnshire ) , the Carrs ( similar to the Fens but in north Lincolnshire ) , the industrial Humber Estuary and North Sea coast around Grimsby and Scunthorpe , and in the southwest of the county , the Kesteven Uplands , comprising rolling limestone hills in the district of South Kesteven .
Stagecoach Lincolnshire is a bus company , formerly known as Lincolnshire RoadCar , which runs services throughout Lincolnshire . Stagecoach in Lincolnshire is the trading name of the Lincolnshire RoadCar Company Limited , which is a subsidiary of the Stagecoach Group , and part of its East Midlands division .
Skegness ( /ˌskɛɡˈnɛs/ skeg-NESS ) is a seaside town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire , England , on the Lincolnshire coast of the North Sea , 43 miles ( 69 km ) east of Lincoln . In the 2011 census Skegness civil parish had a population of 19,579 . The first Butlin 's holiday resort opened in Skegness in 1936 .
Fantasy Island is an American fantasy drama television series created by Gene Levitt . It aired on the ABC television network from 1977 to 1984 . The series starred Ricardo Montalbán as the mysterious Mr. Roarke and Hervé Villechaize as his assistant Tattoo . Guests were granted so-called fantasies on the island for a price . A one-season revival of the series aired 14 years later in 1998 while a horror film adaptation was released on February 14 , 2020 .
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan county ( or shire county ) and the largest ceremonial county in England by area . It is located primarily in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber but partly in the region of North East England . The estimated ( by ONS ) population of North Yorkshire was 602,300 in mid-2016 ( not including the unitary districts of York , Middlesbrough , Stockton and Redcar & Cleveland ) . Created by the Local Government Act 1972 , it covers an area of 8,654 square kilometres ( 3,341 sq mi ) , making it the largest county in England . The majority of the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors lie within North Yorkshire 's boundaries , and around 40% of the county is covered by National Parks . The largest towns are Middlesbrough ( 174,700 ) , York ( 152,841 ) , Harrogate ( 73,576 ) and Scarborough ( 61,749 ) ; the county town , Northallerton , has a population of 16,832 .
East Yorkshire Motor Services Limited ( EYMS ; trading as East Yorkshire ) is a bus and coach operator , running public bus services throughout the East Riding of Yorkshire ( including Kingston upon Hull ) , along the North Yorkshire coast and over the North York Moors . In and around Scarborough , East Yorkshire operates bus services under the Scarborough Locals brand , formerly known as Scarborough & District ; additionally , private hire coach services are operated as East Yorkshire Coaches . East Yorkshire Motor Services were purchased by the Go-Ahead Group in June 2018 , becoming an operating division of Go North East . In March 2019 , a new brand name of simply East Yorkshire was adopted alongside a new logo and livery identity .
Scarborough ( /ˈskɑːrbərə/ ) is a town on the North Sea coast of North Yorkshire , England . Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire , the town lies between 10-230 feet ( 3-70 m ) above sea level , rising steeply northward and westward from the harbour on to limestone cliffs . The older part of the town lies around the harbour and is protected by a rocky headland . With a population of just over 61,000 , Scarborough is the largest holiday resort on the Yorkshire coast . The town has fishing and service industries , including a growing digital and creative economy , as well as being a tourist destination . People who live in the town are known as Scarborians .
First West of England is a bus operator providing services in Bristol , Bath , Somerset , South Gloucestershire and West Wiltshire . It is a subsidiary of FirstGroup .
Weston-super-Mare , also known as just Weston , is a seaside town in Somerset , England , part of the unitary authority of North Somerset . It lies by the Bristol Channel 18 miles ( 29 km ) south west of Bristol between Worlebury Hill and Bleadon Hill . It includes the suburbs of Oldmixon , West Wick and Worle . Its population at the 2011 census was 76,143 . Since 1983 , Weston has been twinned with Hildesheim , Germany . Although there is evidence in the local area of occupation since the Iron Age , it was still a small village until the 19th century when it became a seaside resort , and was connected with local towns and cities by a railway , and two piers were built . The growth continued until the second half of the 20th century , when tourism declined and some local industries closed . A regeneration programme is being undertaken with attractions including the Helicopter Museum , Weston Museum , and the Grand Pier . The Paddle Steamer Waverley and MV Balmoral offer day sea trips from Knightstone Island to various destinations along the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary . Cultural venues include The Playhouse , the Winter Gardens and the Blakehay Theatre . Partly owing to the large tidal range in the Bristol Channel , the low tide mark in Weston Bay is about 1 mile ( 1.6 km ) from the seafront . Although the beach itself is sandy , low tide uncovers areas of thick mud , hence the colloquial name , Weston-super-Mud .
Brean is a village and civil parish between Weston-super-Mare and Burnham-on-Sea in Somerset , England . The name is derived from Bryn Brythonic and Modern Welsh for a hill and it has a population of 635 . Close to the village is Brean Down , a promontory standing 320 feet ( 98 m ) high and extending 1.5 miles ( 2.4 km ) into the Bristol Channel , on which stands Brean Down Fort , marking the end of Weston Bay . The village is on a strip of land between the sea and the River Axe . It is the home of Brean Leisure Park , a tropical bird garden , other tourist attractions and several caravan parks . The sandy beach has been used for land sailing since 1970 . Sometimes , Brean can also be linked with the nearby village , Berrow so the villages can also be called Berrow & Brean .
Burnham-on-Sea is a large seaside town in Somerset , England , at the mouth of the River Parrett , upon Bridgwater Bay . Burnham was a small fishing village until the late 18th century when it began to grow because of its popularity as a seaside resort . Burnham-on-Sea forms part of the parish of Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge and shares a town council with its neighbouring small market town of Highbridge . According to the 2011 census the population of the parish ( including Highbridge ) was 19,576 , of which the most populous wards 'Burnham Central ' and 'Burnham North ' ; totalled 13,601 . Burnham-on-Sea is most famous for its low lighthouse . The now-decommissioned lighthouse was built in 1832 and is a Grade-II listed building . The lighthouse is famous for its red and white striped facade . The position of the town on the edge of the Somerset Levels and moors where they meet the Bristol Channel , has resulted in a history dominated by land reclamation and sea defences since Roman times . Burnham was seriously affected by the Bristol Channel floods of 1607 , with the present curved concrete wall being completed in 1988 . There have been many shipwrecks on the Gore Sands , which lie just offshore and can be exposed at low tides . Lighthouses are hence prominent landmarks in the town , with the original lighthouse known as the Round Tower built to replace the light on the top of the 14th-century tower of St Andrews Church . The 110-foot ( 34-metre ) pillar or High Lighthouse and the low wooden pile lighthouse or Lighthouse on legs on the beach were built to replace it .
Arriva Buses Wales ( Welsh : Bysiau Arriva Cymru ) is a bus operator providing services in northern Wales and Chester in northern England . It is a subsidiary of Arriva UK Bus .
Llandudno ( /lænˈdɪdnoʊ/ , Welsh : [ ɬanˈdɨdnɔ ] ( listen ) ) is a seaside resort , town and community in Conwy County Borough , Wales , located on the Creuddyn peninsula , which protrudes into the Irish Sea . In the 2011 UK census , the community , which includes Gogarth , Penrhyn Bay , Craigside , Glanwydden , Penrhynside and Bryn Pydew had a population of 20,701 . The town 's name is derived from its patron saint , Saint Tudno . Llandudno is the largest seaside resort in Wales , and as early as 1861 was being called 'the Queen of the Welsh Watering Places ' ( a phrase later also used in connection with Tenby and Aberystwyth ; the word 'resort ' came a little later ) . Historically a part of Caernarfonshire , Llandudno was formerly in the district of Aberconwy within Gwynedd .
Conwy ( Welsh pronunciation : [ 'kɔnwɨ̞ ] ( northern accents ) , Welsh pronunciation : [ 'kɔnwi ] ( southern accents ) , [ citation needed ] is a walled market town and community in Conwy County Borough on the north coast of Wales . The town , which faces Deganwy across the River Conwy , formerly lay in Gwynedd and prior to that in Caernarfonshire . The community , which includes Deganwy and Llandudno Junction , had a population of 14,208 at the 2001 census , and is a popular tourist destination . The population rose to 14,753 at the 2011 census . In the 2015 census The size of the resident population in Conwy County Borough on the 30th June 2015 was estimated to be 116,200 people . The town itself has a population of 4,065 . The name 'Conwy ' derives from the old Welsh words 'cyn ' ( chief ) and 'gwy ' ( water ) , the river being originally called the 'Cynwy ' .
First Cymru is an operator of bus services in South West Wales . It is a subsidiary of FirstGroup with its headquarters in Swansea .
Swansea city centre in Swansea , Wales , contains the main shopping , leisure and nightlife district in Swansea . The city centre covers much of the Castle ward including the area around Oxford Street , Castle Square , and the Quadrant Shopping Centre ; Alexandra Road , High Street , Wind Street and the Castle ; Parc Tawe ; and the Maritime Quarter extending down to the seafront .
Limeslade Bay is a small cove just to the west of Bracelet Bay in the south east corner of the Gower Peninsula , near Swansea in south Wales . It is a sheltered , mainly rocky beach with little sand . Bathing is possible . There is a car park in the adjacent Bracelet Bay . From Limeslade Bay there is a cliff walk to Langland Bay , about half a mile to the west . Of note is an iron mine at the head of the bay , near the roadside . This is believed to have been worked from Roman times . It is now closed and sealed off . The bay has a varied and different geology from that of the neighbouring Bracelet Bay . This is one of the many 'slades ' one finds in Gower - small valleys or dells , usually opening on to the sea .