Budget-friendly summer adventures, across Bedfordshire, start with Stagecoach
As the summer holidays roll in, Stagecoach East, the leading bus and coach operator, invites families to swap the car for a carefree adventure and explore the region’s most spectacular spots for a fraction of the cost.
With single fares capped, free bus travel - with a bus pass - for concessions, and incredible value options like Dayriders and Group tickets available, customers can enjoy unforgettable days out without stretching the family budget.
Across Bedfordshire, there are great places to visit by bus, such as:
- The Higgins – www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk – Bus stop: Cecil Higgins Gallery – Bus numbers: 4, 5, 7
- Wardown House - www.culturetrust.com/venues/wardown-house-museum-gallery - Bus stop: Bath Road – Bus number: MK1
- John Bunyan Museum – www.www.bunyanmeeting.co.uk/museum – Bus stop: Cecil Higgins Gallery – Bus numbers: 4, 5, 7
- Bedford Castle Mound – Bus stop: Cecil Higgins Gallery – Bus numbers: 4, 5, 7
- Harpur Shopping Centre, Bedford - www.harpurcentre.co.uk - Bus stop: Pilgrim’s House – Bus numbers: 1, 3, 8, 9, 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, 22A, 53, 53A, MK1
- Bedford Blues Rugby – www.bedfordrugby.co.uk - Bus stop: Goldington Avenue – Bus numbers: 5, 27C, 28A
Or for an extra-special treat, the Cambridge City Sightseeing bus offers the chance to experience the sights and sounds of the historic city of Cambridge with an open-top bus tour. Enjoy panoramic views while passing by some of the most beautiful attractions, including historic colleges, heritage sites and retail hubs.
This year, the tour has a brand new audio-description, to fill you in on all the most important facts and insider information. Buses run every 20 minutes and family tickets are just £41 - for up to 2 adults and 3 children – and joint bus and punt tickets are available.
David Boden, Commercial Director of Stagecoach East, said: “We know how precious family time is, especially during the summer. And we know how important it is for families to make the most of their holidays without spending a fortune.
“That is why we have worked hard to ensure our services are affordable, accessible and ready for adventure. Our services are designed to help families make memories together - comfortably, affordably, and sustainably.”
-- To find out more about local bus routes and services, and to track your local bus, you can download the Stagecoach Bus App from https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/national/stagecoachbusapp.