the east coast by bus

your guide to some great days out by bus in & around Hemsby Great Yarmouth Caister-on-Sea Gorleston Lowestoft Southwold Beccles includes buses to & from Norwich the east coast by bus beaches walks shopping cafes museums attractions parks fun all route, timetable & fares info valid from 31 st May to 24 th Sept 2016 brought to you by

Welcome to Britain s most easterly coast, in the beautiful rural counties of Norfolk & Suffolk. Whether you re in the area for a couple of days, on holiday for the week or maybe are even lucky enough to live here, this guide is designed to help you make the most of your time on and around the coast. As your local bus operator, we ve used our experience to put together some great ideas for things to see & do and places to visit, all of which you can get to using one of our regular bus services. And in this booklet you ll find loads of helpful information to help you plan your day out by bus. The map opposite shows the bus routes that will be of most use to you and there s a frequency guide on the next two pages, along with some details of how you can save money with our great value tickets. Finally, you can get rmation on all our timetables, routes & fares on our website www.firstgroup.com/norfolk-suffolk or download our free First travel app direct to your smartphone, complete with journey planner and next bus information. Get there by bus... For every place in this guide, we ve included some information on which bus to catch to get there, and details of the best stop to use to get on and off. Travel together & save with a... YarLow High5 10 unlimited travel up to 5 people *, all day anywhere in this guide *max two adults Norwich Bus Station X22 Loddon X2 Beccles Lido Martham X1 X11 Beccles 1 1A 1 1A Hemsby Kingsway Ormesby Caister Castle Motor Museum Acle Beccles Quay Winterton Gt Yarmouth Stadium Vauxhall Holiday Park Gt Yarmouth Market Gates Burgh Castle 5 Belton Gorleston High Street James Paget Hospital X2 journeys don t serve Loddon Hopton Mon - Sat daytimes X2 our best east coast Bus Routes X11 Winterton Dunes Hemsby Beach Holiday Park 1B Hemsby Beach Beach Rd Amusements Beach Road Chalet Park 1A Scratby 1B California Cliffs 1 Caravan Park Bus Station 106 Oulton Broad Nicholas Everett Park Carlton Marshes X22 East Anglia Transport Museum 8 X2 Carlton Colville 8 Marram Drive Caister Holiday Centre Caister-on-Sea X1 Lowestoft X22 Gt Yarmouth Racecourse Seashore Holiday Park 3 Waterways Gdns Joyland & Britannia Pier Sealife Centre Merrivale Model Village 2 Pleasure Beach Gorleston Beach Gorleston Cliffs Haven Hopton 1 1A Potters Resort Broadland Sands Holiday Park Corton Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park Sparrows Nest Gardens East Point Pavillion Pakefield Tramway South Pier Lowestoft Seafront Kensington Gdns Pontins Pakefield The Hollies 99 Heathland Beach Caravan Park Kessingland Kessingland Beach Africa Alive Wrentham Kessingland Beach Holiday Park Pier & Beach Southwold

Get all along the east coast with a ticket YarLow You can travel as much as you like, anywhere on any of our buses shown on the map with a YarLow ticket. Great value whether you re travelling for a day, a week or even longer, you can buy yours from the driver with cash or in advance on our free mticket app - straight to your smartphone. 6. 50 4. 30 young 10 High5 adult person? Travelling Together get a *max two adults group High5 unlimited travel up to 5 people * all day or even better value for regular travellers Adult 20 19 70 Young Person 14 13.50 49 5 19 to save fare s with a young person Dayticket unlimited travel all buses, all day We ve got a range of single and return tickets as well and we accept all valid English concessionary passes too (after 0930 weekdays) Gt Yarmouth town zone between Caistor & James Paget Hospital 4. 30 Staying in town? get a Day ticket for adult 5-19 High5 group Lowestoft town zone between Pleasurewood Hills & Kessingland 4. 50 3. 20 adult 3 5-19 7. 50 7. 50 High5 group your simple Frequency Guide to our most regular east coast buses The bus routes we ve included on the map are the best and most frequent ones to get you out and about on the east coast. Below you ll find a guide to how often these buses run during the daytime, but for full timetables, just check out our website, journey planner or First travel app, available free on your smartphone. Bus Route even more buses During the day you can jump on a bus... between Gorleston High Street and Gt Yarmouth Market Gates up to every 5 mins between Gt Yarmouth Market Gates and Lowestoft Bus Station up to every 15 mins Monday - Saturday daytimes fancy a night out? Sunday & Bank Hol daytimes 1 1A 1B Gt Yarmouth - Hemsby up to every 15 mins up to every 30 mins Martham - Lowestoft up to every 30 mins approx. hourly X1 X11 Norwich - Gt Yarmouth up to every 15 mins up to every 30 mins Gt Yarmouth - Lowestoft X1 up to every 30 mins hourly Gt Yarmouth - Belton X11 up to every 30 mins use service 7 hourly 2 Gt Yarmouth - Pleasure Beach circular up to every 10 mins hourly X2 X22 Lowestoft - Beccles - Norwich up to every 15 mins every hour X2 3 Gt Yarmouth Seasider circular hourly hourly 5 Gt Yarmouth - B Castle hourly 4 journeys 8 James Paget Hosp - Gt Yarmouth - Caister up to every 15 mins 99 Lowestoft - Kessingland up to every 20 mins continuing to Southwold up to every hour up to every 30 mins 106 Oulton Broad circular hourly no service We run buses into the evening on routes 1, 1A, X1, 2, X2 & 8 Check our timetables online for details of your last buses home.

Winterton Winterton-on-Sea is an idyllic small, ancient fishing village some 8 miles north of Great Yarmouth. It boasts a beautiful sandy and largely unspoiled Norfolk beach backed by a peaceful dunes nature reserve that has been deemed to be an Area of outstanding Natural Beauty. An ideal destination for bird watchers and walkers, the dunes are home to all sorts of wildlife, including Terns, rare Natterjack Toads and the famous seal colony just north of Winterton Beach itself. If you re hungry or thirsty there s a Fish & Chip shop, the 300 year old Fisherman s Return pub and the Beach Café; ideal for tea and cake or even an Ice Cream. Caister on Sea This popular and very beautiful seaside resort is steeped in history, not least with the remains of a Roman fort built in 200AD. Caister is a great place to enjoy some of Britain s most picturesque and family-friendly coastline, with kids playparks and refreshments all along the beach front. It s also an ideal location to fly a kite from the beach! And it s also great for walkers too! You could even walk all the way from Great Yarmouth and catch the bus back again. www.lovecaister.co.uk www.caistercastle.co.uk Caister Castle Built in 1432 by Sir John Fastolf it is home to the Caister Castle Motor Museum. The 90 foot tower remains intact and a climb to the top offers a magnificent view of the castle ruins and the surrounding area. The castle is a short walk inland from Caister village Get to Winterton on bus 1 up to every hour, seven days a week Buses stop near the Post Office - a short walk along Beach Road to the beach & dunes www.winterton-on-sea.net www.fishermansreturn.com Get to Caister on buses 1, 1A, 1B & 8 up to every 10 minutes, seven days a week Buses run through the centre of the village. Get off near the Police Station & head down Beach Road to find the beach. Hemsby & Hemsby Beach Amazing beaches and sand dunes are one of the major draws of Hemsby with its miles of sandy coastline. You ll find a number of attractions including ten-pin bowling, fun fairs, go-karting, and the Lost World adventure golf. And if it s wet, why not take the kids to MB s Funhouse indoor play area with its slides, cargo nets and ball pits. Shops and amusement arcades with Bingo games and every type of slot machine imaginable ensure there s something to amuse everyone. A variety of seaside-style cafes and restaurants are available, offering sit-down meals and everyone s favourite: fish & chips. Get to Hemsby on buses 1, 1A & 1B up to every 15 minutes, seven days a week. Buses 1 & 1A stop at Hemsby Kingsway, the centre of the village, whilst 1B buses take you all the way down to the beach. www.tournorfolk.co.uk/hemsby www.lostworldgolf.co.uk www.mbsfunhouse.co.uk

Great Yarmouth The east coast s premier seaside resort, a visit to Great Yarmouth is ideal for a fun-packed day out with loads to see and do alongside a superb choice of places to eat and drink and beautiful wide, sandy beaches stretching as far as the eye can see. The town centre has a historic market with its renowned collection of chip stalls, whose 30+ traders are open 6 days a week with a much larger market on Wednesday, Saturday and Friday. Meanwhile, the modern Market Gates Shopping Centre is home to many popular high street names. A short walk from the town centre along Regent Road (lined with novelty shops, cafes and restuarants and a Bowling Alley) is the Buses in & around Gt Yarmouth The best place to get on and off our buses in Great Yarmouth is at Market Gates Bus Station. All our buses go there and it s right in the town centre, next to the shops & market. The seafront is just a short walk down Regent Road. However, if you want to save your legs... get to the Pleasure Beach on a 2 up to every 10 mins ride along the Seafront on a 3 every hour Fast buses to & from Norwich X1 X11 Market Gates Bus Station is the best place to jump on one of our fast buses to Norwich Bus Station. They leave up to every 15 mins and take just 40 mins Golden Mile, with it s two piers, gardens, numerous adventure golf courses, arcades, cafes, bars and restaurants and the Marina Leisure Centre, complete with swimming pool, slides and soft play area. For thrill seekers a visit to the Pleasure Beach with it s famous wooden rollercoaster is a must, whilst Joyland has plenty of rides for younger children. See sharks & penguins at the Sealife Centre, cheer for clowns and acrobats at the Hippodrome Circus, explore Merrivale Model Village or go back in time at the fascinating Time & Tide Museum - a short walk from the seafront. In fact, there s so much to see and do, you ll need a weekly ticket so you can come back again and again! www.great-yarmouth.co.uk www.pleasure-beach.co.uk www.merrivalemodelvillage.co.uk www.joyland.org.uk www.marinalc.co.uk www.hippodromecircus.co.uk

Gorleston Sitting below cliff gardens and a grand promenade, Gorleston s glorious beach is a firm favourite with locals and visitors for lazy days in the sun. You can enjoy a large paddling pool and yacht pond, cliffs, beautiful lawns, bowling greens, tennis courts and a trim-trail on the cliff top where views of the beach, harbour, pier and wind turbines can be seen. Behind the promenade, beachside cafes and shops sell a wide selection of goods from multi-coloured buckets and spades to trendy sunshades and beach wear. Gorleston has an Edwardian theatre with seaside shows throughout the summer season and a popular dining and dancing venue. Other attractions include a pitch and putt golf course, amusements, restaurants, pubs and cafés. Get to Gorleston on buses X1, X11, 1, 1A, 5 & 8 up to every 5 minutes, seven days a week All buses to Gorleston stop on Gorleston High Street, from where it s just a short walk to the beach & seafront. 1 & 1A buses will also take you to Marine Parade, an ideal place to start a stroll through the clifftop gardens. www.lovegorleston.co.uk www.gorlestonpavilion.co.uk Pleasurewood Hills Set within 50 acres of coastal parkland, Pleasurewood Hills Family Theme Park has so much to do and explore. Experience a ride on the Marble Madness rollercoaster or jump onboard Wipeout, the tallest, fastest and most extreme roller coaster in the East of England! Get soaked on Timber Falls log flume, ride the traditional carousel, glide over the park on the chairlift, climb aboard the pirate ship or simply relax and enjoy fantastic shows with The Sea Lions or Playful Parrots. So, whether you re an adrenaline thrill ride seeker or looking for an exciting fun packed day out full of precious family memories, Pleasurewood Hills has it all. It s fab fun for everyone! Get there on buses X1, 1 & 1A up to every 15 minutes, seven days a week Buses stop on Leisure Way; a short, signoposted walk from the park entrance, opening times & prices www.pleasurewoodhills.com

Lowestoft Sitting proudly in the northernmost part of the stunning Suffolk coast is Lowestoft. Famous for being the most easterly town and the first place to see the sunrise in the UK, this traditional seaside town s award winning Blue Flag beach is a firm favourite with families. With wide golden sands, beach huts and two piers, it s perfect for swimming and paddling, building sandcastles or enjoying a stroll along the prom or through the Victorian seafront gardens. Also one of the east coast s best places to do lunch, there s some great cafes & restaurants where you can enjoy delicious, homemade food overlooking the sea. A pleasant walk south along the Victorian promenade (or even a short bus journey) brings you to the pretty former fishing village of Pakefield. This is home to historic pubs, a church situated on the cliff top, restaurants with sea views and cute cafes serving tea and cakes. The town centre itself lies to the north of the mouth of the river Waveney and boasts a fully pedestrianised shopping area with a wide range of household names. Or head up into the historic High Street and explore The Scores trail: a series of narrow lanes created over the years by people forming paths in the cliff as they travelled between the historic High Street and the Beach Village. Whilst in this part of town, you can enjoy a walk through the Sparrows Nest Gardens, hit some pins at Richardson s Family Bowl or check out the Lowestoft Maritime Museum to learn about the town s long history with the sea. www.discoverlowestoft.co.uk www.claremontpier.co.uk www.richardsonsfamilybowl.co.uk Buses in & around Lowestoft Lowestoft has a small bus station in the north part of the town near the shops. The seafront & beach are an easy 15-20 minute walk south, past the shops & harbour and over the bridge. The bus station is also an ideal place to change buses if you re travelling on from there... north towards Gorleston & Gt Yarmouth buses 1, 1A or X1 up to every 15 mins south along the seafront buses X2, X22 or 99 up to every 10 mins south to Kessingland & Southwold bus 99 up to every 20 mins inland towards Beccles and on to Norwich buses X2 & X22 up to every 15 mins

Oulton Broad Situated a couple of miles inland from Lowestoft, Oulton Broad is one of the finest stretches of inland water in the UK and forms the southern gateway to the Broads National Park. You can enjoy a boat trip or even hire a day launch and take a picnic onto the water. A very popular place to come for watersports such as sailing, canoeing, rowing or fishing, on the banks of the broad you will find Nicholas Everett Park, home to the Lowestoft Museum and a great place for a stroll or to watch the world go by. Get to Oulton Broad on bus 106 every hour, Monday to Saturday daytimes Buses stop on Bridge Road, a very short walk from the broad itself and Nicholas Everett Park www.oulton-broad.com www.lowestoftmuseum.org www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/carltonmarshes Oulton Broad is also a great starting point for a walk to nearby Carlton Marshes, managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. This is home to flower-studded marshes grazed by cattle and a paradise for a whole host of bird, animal and plant life! East Anglia Transport Museum An open-air transport museum where the emphasis is on movement, this is the only museum in the country where visitors can ride on historic trams, trolleybuses, and a narrow-gauge railway all in the setting of a developing street scene, complete with items of genuine historic street furniture. Founded in 1965, this fascinating, interactive museum is run entirely by volunteers and it s extensive collection includes buses, cars, motorbikes, steam rollers, taxis and light commercials. The Tar, Sweat & Steam exhibition tells the story of road building, whilst the railway station, signal box, tram body and post office are packed with information and artefacts. A woodland walk, well-stocked bookshop, picnic areas and café are on hand to ensure this is a day out that all the family will enjoy., opening times & prices www.eatransportmuseum.co.uk Get there on buses X2 & X22 up to every 15 mins, runs every day X22 buses run Monday - Saturday and stop right outside the museum gates. If you catch an X2 then you ll need to jump off opposite the Carlton Crown pub and walk a couple of minutes up Chapel Road.

Kessingland Beach One of the few places on the east coast where the sea is receding, Kessingland s huge, unspoilt and growing beach is always a firm favourite with families and has plenty of room for everyone. Backed by a traditional beach village of historic fishing cottages, it is also a great place to set out on a beach walk, either north towards Lowestoft or south towards Southwold. www.suffolktouristguide.com/ Kessingland Africa Alive An unforgettable day out for animal lovers, Africa Alive is home to an amazing array of African animal species, including lions, giraffes, meerkats, hunting dogs, rhinos and many more. You can enjoy a bird s eye view of the magnificent show your bus ticket to save 2 per person at Africa Alive lions from Lookout Lodge and visit Lemur Encounters an eye-opening walk through the lemurs enclosure! Enjoy exciting feeding talks and seasonal Bird of Prey displays or get on the Safari Roadtrain for an entertaining journey around the Park. www.africa-alive.co.uk Beccles A superb example of a Georgian market town, Beccles is a great place for families, walkers or just for a stroll around the town. It is locally renowned for its unique and interesting shops, many of which are independent retailers, and it s range of cafes, restaurants and pubs, with menus to suit every taste and budget. A short walk from the town is the start of the Beccles Marsh Trails. The Marsh, which was given to the town in 1584 by Queen Elizabeth I is criss-crossed by 3 walks, each varying in distance and character but all allowing you to enjoy the beautiful, unspoilt Suffolk countryside. Go for a swim at the heated, outdoor Lido or take a ride across the River Waveney on the Big Dog Ferry, to the Geldeston Locks Pub a location that is inaccessible for much of the winter. www.visitbeccles.co.uk www.beccleslido.com Get to Beccles on bus X2 & X22 up to every 15 mins, runs every day Buses from Lowestoft to Norwich stop in Beccles Old Market bus station, whilst buses from Norwich to Lowestoft stop outside Tesco. Get to Kessingland Beach & Africa Alive on bus 99 up to every 20 mins, Monday to Saturday All buses stop outside the entrance to Africa Alive, whilst the stop at the end of Wash Lane is the closest to the beach which is about a 5 minute walk along Church Lane.

Southwold A charming north Suffolk seaside town on the Suffolk Heritage Coast and almost an island with just one road in and out, it is the sea and Southwold s links with it that make this a wonderful destination at any time of the year. The working lighthouse, beach huts, award-winning pier, Adnams Brewery, busy harbour, cliff top cannon and of course the beautiful sandy beach, combine to make Southwold a quintessentially English resort town. There is a whole host of fascinating, traditional independent shops and cafes, as well as no less than four pubs - all serving locally brewed Adnams ales. Why not take a thrilling boat trip onboard the Coastal Voyager speedboat and see Southwold from the sea, or venture across the River Blyth by foot ferry to the tiny fishing village of Walberswick, perhaps crossing back by the footbridge built along the trackbed of the old Southwold Railway. www.exploresouthwold.co.uk www.southwoldpier.co.uk www.coastalvoyager.co.uk spend a day exploring the fine city of Norwich With a fascinating blend of modern sophistication and historic interest Norwich offers something for everyone from its very own castle and cathedral to interactive fun, bowling and leisure facilities. Alongside its popular market you will find shops from all major national chains, and in the Norwich Lanes you can explore a vast selection of unique independent retailers and some of the best cafes and coffee shops in the city. And if it s food and drink you re looking for, Norwich will never disappoint! Once famous for having a pub for every day of the year, the city now boasts an enviable selection of independent free houses alongside trendy cocktail lounges and wine bars. Famed nationally for its foodie scene, Norwich has a choice of eating places that is second to none, with new ones appearing on the local scene all of the time. www.visitnorwich.co.uk direct buses to Norwich Bus Station from Gt Yarmouth or Gorleston X1 & X11 up to every 15 minutes, runs every day from Lowestoft or Beccles X2 & X22 up to every 15 minutes, runs every day Get to Southwold on bus 99 up to every hour Buses stop in the Town Centre, outside the Kings Head pub, and also just in front of Southwold Pier.

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