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Save money on entry and travel when you buy combined bus or train tickets to Bristol attractions.

Bus and Attraction Offers

Zoo Safari Ticket - Save 15%!
Save 15% off entry to Bristol Zoo and return bus travel Beat the queues at the Zoo! Buy a Zoo Safari ticket on the bus - the all-in-one ticket includes entry to Bristol Zoo Gardens in Clifton and return bus travel in Bristol Zones 1 and 2. You get a 15% discount off both and, as a pre-paid customer, can beat the queues at the members' entrance to the Zoo.

Simply buy your ticket from your driver of any First bus in Bristol Zones 1 and 2. Your Zoo Safari ticket covers your journey into the City Centre and on Service 8, 8A, 9 and 9A which drops you right outside the entrance to the Zoo. Catch this service in the City Centre at Debenhams, the Centre, Temple Meads Station or College Green.

Zoo Safari tickets are also available on the Brislington and Long Ashton Park and Ride services. Adult £10.60
Child £6.30, OAP £7.40

When you enter the Zoo, staff at the entrance will retain half your ticket. Use the other half for your return bus journey home. Zoo Safari tickets are not valid on the Bristol International Flyer.

Explore-At-Bristol by Bus - Save 15%!
Save 15% off entry to Explore At-Bristol and return bus travel! Buy an Explore Bristol ticket on the bus for a great day out! The all-in-one ticket includes entry to Explore Bristol and return bus travel in Bristol Zones 1 and 2. You get a 15% discount off both and, as a pre-paid customer, can beat the queues at the Fastrack lane (when available).

Simply buy your ticket from your driver of any First bus in Bristol Zones 1 and 2. It takes no more that 5 minutes to walk to Bristol from the Centre where the bus drops you off. You don't have to worry about parking. When you enter Bristol, staff at the entrance will retain half your ticket. Use the other half for your return bus journey home from the Centre.

Adult £10.40, Child £7.40, Family £28
OAP (Concessionary pass holder) £5.55, Valid for entry to Explore only.

- Family ticket valid for bus travel for up to 5 people (max 2 adults) and entry to Bristol for up to 4 people (max 2 adults). Fifth person must pay for their Explore ticket on arrival at the discounted rate of £7.50 for an adult or £5.50 for a child or concession.on arrival to Bristol.
- Children aged 3 or 4 years old must pay for their Explore ticket on arrival at the discounted child rate of £5.50.
- Children aged under 5 do not pay for bus travel when accompanied by a fare paying adult.

Bristol Ice Rink - Bus Skate Ticket
Buy one ticket including return bus travel, entry to the Ice Rink and skate hire.

Buy the ticket from the driver of any direct First bus from Zone 1 or 2 to Bristol City Centre. It takes no more than 5 minutes to walk to Bristol Ice-Rink from the Centre where the bus drops you off.

When you enter the Ice Rink, staff at the entrance will retain half of your ticket. Use the other half for your free return bus journey home from the Centre.

Adult £8.00, Child £8.00

- Only available between 09.00 and 20.30. Not available on country bus services or Park & Ride.

Train and Attraction Offers

Explore-At-Bristol by Train
Save 15% off entry to Explore-At-Bristol with First Great Western trains' all-in-one ticket! Simply buy your time- and money-saving ticket from your departure station. The all-in-one ticket includes your train fare, discounted bus ride to College Green, and pre-paid discounted entry to Explore-At-Bristol.

When you get to Explore, as a pre-paid customer, you can beat the queues with the fast-track lane! (Subject to availability.)

Please note:
- Any 3 or 4 year olds must pay for their Explore ticket on arrival at the child offer rate of £5.50. (First's child definition is 5-15; the At-Bristol child definition is 3-15.)
- Outward rail travel must be made on date of ticket, but bus transfer and entry can be made throughout validity of ticket.
- Child and railcard discounts only available on rail portion.
- No discounts available for Interrail or privilege travel.

Ask for this pre-paid package when you buy your train ticket. Call 08457 000 145 or visitwww.firstgreatwestern.co.uk for details.

British Empire & Commonwealth Museum by Train
Enjoy discounted admission to British Empire & Commonwealth Museum when you arrive by train.

Buy a combined ticket for train travel and entry to the museum. Ticket cost: your rail fare plus discounted admission fees to the Museum: Adult £5.45, Child £2.45, Concession £4.45

Ask for this pre-paid package when you buy your train ticket. Call 08457 000 145 or visitwww.firstgreatwestern.co.uk for details.

Please note:
-Offer is only valid on day return tickets.
-This offer can be used in conjunction with a Railcard, but railcard discounts only apply to the rail portion of the ticket.

Bristol Zoo Gardens by Train
Buy a joint ticket to Bristol Zoo Gardens and beat the queues! Offer includes train travel plus bus travel to Bristol zoo and one day's admission to Bristol Zoo.

Ticket cost: your rail fare plus £10.90 adult and £6.60 child.

Ask for this pre-paid package when you buy your train ticket. Call 08457 000 145 or visitwww.firstgreatwestern.co.uk for details.

Please note:
-Offer is only valid on day return tickets.
-This offer can be used in conjunction with a Railcard, but railcard discounts only apply to the rail portion of the ticket.

Please note: All offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn or changed at any time. You are advised to check details and prices directly with First Bus and First Great Western trains before travelling.