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FEEL THE Freedom THIS SUMMER WHEN TRAVELLING BY BUS WITH FIRST ESSEX. With great value fares on offer throughout Summer, you can create a fantastic local day out for less, with the added bonus of not dealing with the headache of parking. Here s just a taste of some great destinations on your local bus route. Plus, we ve teamed up with Colchester Zoo to ensure you get more for your money when you travel with First Essex this Summer. So sit back, relax and let us do the driving, your adventure starts right here with First Essex bus. HOW TO BUY TICKETS... BUYING TICKETS TO TRAVEL WITH FIRST ESSEX COULDN T BE EASIER. You can buy tickets to your location either on bus from the driver or at our travel centres in Colchester or Chelmsford. You can also now purchase tickets directly onto your mobile phone using our mticket app, any time of the day from the comfort of your home. Download the app, by searching First Bus mtickets in your app store and follow the on screen prompts. ADULT DAY We have a selection of great value fares available: CHILD DAY FAMILIES & GROUPS 10 Journeys FOR MORE INFORMATION ON BUS FARES AND ROUTES, VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR PICK UP A TIMETABLE AND DOWNLOAD OUR APP NOW TO START PLANNING YOUR DAY OUT BY BUS. REAL TIME INFORMATION There s no need to spend unnecessary time at the bus stop anymore! Our First travel planning app, now has Real time information available to all our customers, enabling you to spend less time waiting for the bus. Download our First bus app in your app store, and access real time information through the Next bus feature, showing you when the bus is due to arrive in real time. Now you have a bit more time on your hands, why not choose to buy your ticket on your phone via our mticket app? 3408_Chelmsford_Colchester Days Out.indd 2 20/07/2016 12:29
TRAVELLING AS A FAMILY OR WITH A GROUP? Travel further for less this Summer, with our 5.00 group / family ticket across our network. CHELMSFORD/ URBAN ZONES FAMILY / GROUP ALL DAY 5.00 3 PEOPLE (MAX 1 ADULT) 7.50 5 PEOPLE (MAX 2 ADULT) If you re thinking about travelling a little further afield our All Essex group and family tickets are also great value! ALL ESSEX BUS TICKET FAMILY / GROUP ALL DAY 9.00 3 PEOPLE (MAX 1 ADULT) 12.00 5 PEOPLE (MAX 2 ADULT) FOR EVEN GREATER SAVINGS! Combine our great value group / family fares with our latest offers on selected attractions and you can make HUGE savings simply by jumping on a bus. The Urban ticket is valid for travel wholly within the Chelmsford and Colchester Inner zonal areas. For travel outside of these areas, an All Essex group / family ticket will be required. 1+2 allows up to 3 people, no more than 1 of whom may be an adult. 2+3 allows up to 5 people, no more than 2 of whom may be an adult. Please note that there is no minimum requirement in terms of the numbers of people present when purchasing or travelling. 3408_Chelmsford_Colchester Days Out.indd 3 20/07/2016 12:29
Things to do in Chelmsford... You don t have to go far to enjoy a great day out with Friends and Family. There s some great attractions all easily accessible by bus sitting right on your door step. We ve picked out some of our favourites for you to choose from. To find out where Chelmsford bus services run, visit our website or visit our Chelmsford travel centre and pick up a timetable. CITY CENTRE SHOPPING CHELMSFORD 15 mins Hit the high street and splash out on your Summer wardrobe, with a huge selection of shops along Chelmsford High street and Meadows shopping centre. Once you ve exhausted all your shopping why not stop for a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants in the city centre. From Jamie s Italian to Nando s you ll be spoilt for choice. With buses running to the city centre every 15 minutes throughout the day, why not hop on and begin your shopping spree. ALL CHELMSFORD SERVICES 31 54c 31x 56 36 56a 40 70 41 71a 51 71x 42 72 42a 73 45 100 45a 140 54 351 54a RIVERSIDE ICE AND LEISURE 54 56 Lace up your skates, and cruise around the ice rink with friends and family at Riverside Ice and leisure. Feeling energetic? Why not hit the gym or swimming pool or indulge in a sporting activity. Service runs every 15mins Monday Friday. 20mins on a Saturday and hourly on a Sunday. CHELMSFORD CITY RACE COURSE 70 Enjoy the thrill of the horses with the all-weather race course at Chelmsford City Race arena. Offering seasonal events, concerts and evening races, you re sure to enjoy a great day / evening out at the races. Service 70 runs every 20mins and stops a short 5mins walk from the racecourse. Service 352 stops a short 5mins walk from the racecourse. 352 3408_Chelmsford_Colchester Days Out.indd 4 20/07/2016 12:29
ALL CHELMSFORD BUSES CHELMSFORD CIVIC THEATRE 10-20 mins The city of Chelmsford s biggest theatre The Civic holds host to some of the regions top drama, music, comedy, dance and children s entertainment. Situated in the city centre, just behind Chelmsford Bus station, getting there couldn t be easier with all Chelmsford buses serving the bus station every 10-20 minutes ESSEX COUNTY CRICKET CLUB 10-20 mins Head down and support Essex County Cricket Club this Summer, and enjoy a great day or evening of Cricket. With Plenty of 20 / 20 games to choose from there s excitement for all the family. SERVICES TO CATCH Grab any of these buses to get you there: 42 42A 351 100 All services stop alongside the County ground with all Chelmsford services just a short walking distance from the ground. 351 TENPIN BOWLING CHELMSFORD 30 mins Hit the lanes and enjoy the sights and sounds of tenpin bowling Chelmsford. Perfect for all age groups, friends and family, who will be victorious and claim all the bragging rights? Service 351 stops just a short walk from Tenpin Chelmsford every 30 minutes. 3408_Chelmsford_Colchester Days Out.indd 5 20/07/2016 12:29
Things to do in Colchester... The oldest recorded town in Britain is home to some hidden gems for great days out this Summer. Lose yourself in the history of the town or bring out your wild side with a trip to Colchester Zoo. WHATEVER IT IS YOU RE AFTER HAS IT ALL. CASTLE 15 mins The largest Norman keep in Europe sits right on the door step of Colchester. Showcasing over 2,500 years of history this beautiful kept site is one of the most important finds in British history. The Castle is one of England s most important heritage sites and a hugely popular visitor attraction in the East of England. Get to Colchester Castle with any of these buses: SERVICES TO CATCH CASTLE ADULT ADMISSION Inc. Seniors 62 62a 74 74b 75 77a 103 104 7.60 CASTLE CHILD ADMISSION Aged 4-16 4.75 Service runs every 15 mins Monday-Saturday. 3408_Chelmsford_Colchester Days Out.indd 6 20/07/2016 12:29
SERVICES TO CATCH ROLLER WORLD Lace up your skates, and go for a spin at Roller world Colchester. Whether you re a seasoned skater or a complete novice, your day out at Roller world will be full of laughter and possibly a few bumps! So, grab your skates and get rolling with one of our buses: 15 mins 62 62a 75 103 104 CASTLE PARK 15 mins Colchester s Castle Park provides the perfect setting for a huge range of events including shows, festivals and concerts. Its central location, and 24 acre award-winning landscape, making it the ideal location to chill out in the sunshine with friends for a picnic during the Summer. SERVICES TO CATCH Head to the park with one of these buses and let us do the driving: 62 75 62a 74 74b 77a 103 104 Service runs every 15 mins Monday-Saturday. LEISURE WORLD HALF PRICE ENTRY TO LEISURE POOL Year round fun for all the family can be had at Leisure World Colchester, with its wide range of sports and leisure activities. Plus we ve teamed up with Leisure World Colchester to offer you half price entry to the Leisure Pool at Leisure World Colchester on presentation of this voucher, simply cut out and present to staff on reception with a valid bus ticket to claim your discount. SERVICES TO CATCH 66 66a 67b Leisure World is in walking distance from all major bus routes. Colchester North Station Road bus stop is 1km walking distance to Leisure World (approx ten mins). Terms & conditions: 1. Half price entry applies to Leisure Pool only. Monday Friday 6.00pm 8.00pm from Monday 25 July Friday 4 September. 2. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. 3. Subject to availability 4. Subject to Centre Terms and Conditions 3408_Chelmsford_Colchester Days Out.indd 7 20/07/2016 12:29
Michael Turner 20% off Entry to Colchester zoo This summer we have teamed up with Colchester Zoo to bring you this great offer. Scott Davey 20% OFF FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE ON ENTRY TO ZOO WHEN YOU TRAVEL BY BUS WITH FIRST ESSEX! HOW TO GET THERE... GETTING TO ZOO COULDN T BE EASIER. 75 30 minutes in both directions, stopping at Colchester Osborne street bus station to connect with all Colchester services. Pick up a timetable or visit us online to fi nd out where you can catch service 75 to Colchester Zoo. 30 mins FARES TO ZOO FROM TIPTREE FACTORY CORNER 5.60 DAY TICKET FARES Day Ticket 3.80 FROM TOWN CENTRE 3.50 All Essex Day Ticket 8.00 HOW TO GET YOUR 20% DISCOUNT? Pick up a First Essex Zoo leafl et on bus or from our travel centre, or alternatively download the voucher at firstgroup.com/essex In order to redeem your 20% off entry to Colchester Zoo, simply fi ll out your details, and purchase a valid bus ticket on service 75 on the day you are travelling to Colchester Zoo. Present the voucher and the valid bus ticket to staff at the entrance desks to get your 20% off this Summer. Offer valid from 23rd Jul 2016 to 30th Sept 2016. 3408_Chelmsford_Colchester Days Out.indd 8 20/07/2016 12:30