4 min readBristol is packed with so much to see and do that you simply couldn’t do it all in a day…or could you?
There’s never been a better time to take in as much of Bristol as possible. With the school holidays stretching across the coming weeks, there are plenty of ways to fill the time across the city. And the best part is…
Kids travel free!
Over the summer holidays, children up to age 15 can travel by bus absolutely free! They can hop on and off as many buses as they like from 19 July to 5 September.
And for the adults, you can either opt for a single ticket, or if there’s more of you travelling together, a Group ticket is just £10. That gives up to 5 people a day’s unlimited travel in the West of England Zone. This offer is exclusively available in the First Bus app from 30 June to 5 September.
Need some inspiration for days out by bus this summer? Give these a try...
Explore the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail
From 30 June to 31 August, famous Aardman characters will once again take over in Bristol with the Gromit Unleashed 3 trail, featuring over 50 giant decorated sculptures of Wallace, Gromit, their nemesis Feathers McGraw, and debuting Norbot the 'smart gnome' from the new film Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.
Hop on and off the many city centre services to make sure you see as many of the sculptures as possible! To find out which services you can use, head to Firstbus.co.uk/gromit
Visit one of Bristol's top attractions
Bristol is full of fantastic and educational attractions to keep the kids’ minds whirring this summer.
- We The Curious – catch services 41, X1, X4, X6, X7 or X9 to Anchor Road
- Brunel's SS Great Britain – They’ve got their own bus stop! Catch the m2 to get there
- Bristol Aquarium - catch services 41, X1, X4, X6, X7 or X9 to Anchor Road
- M Shed – catch the m2 to Wapping Wharf
- Bristol Museum & Art Gallery – Use any city centre service that uses Park Street
Image - Bristol Aquarium
Take a trip to the seaside!
Visit Weston-super-Mare, Clevedon or Portishead to enjoy some wonderful coastline scenery, stroll along the pier, enjoy some fish and chips on the beach – but look out for pesky seagulls!
For Weston-super-Mare, catch the X1, then use any of the town services to explore! Play some arcade games on the pier or jump on the open-top bus service to enjoy the views along the coast.
For Clevedon, catch service X6 and enjoy a cooling swim in the marine lake.
For Portishead, catch service X4 and take a wander round the marina.
Image - The Grand Pier in Weston-super-Mare
The Roman Baths
Catch the 39 or X39 to Bath and explore the fascinating history of The Roman Baths, where you'll find some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in the world. They also have fun activity trails to keep the kids entertained! While you’re in Bath, why not pop to one of the many independent cafes and bakeries, or take in the magnificent Georgian architecture on a stroll around the city?
Image - The Roman Baths
Cheddar Gorge
Catch the 126 to Cheddar and discover the breathtaking views of England’s largest gorge. Perfect for families and adventurers alike, it offers everything from rock climbing and wildlife spotting to the fascinating story of Britain’s oldest complete skeleton, ‘Cheddar Man'.
Image - Cheddar Gorge
It’s easy to get around the local area with the free First Bus App, where you can buy tickets and plan your journey. You can also view timetables and route maps, and track live buses. Download the app via Apple and Google Play by searching ‘First Bus’.
This content was kindly sponsored by First West of England.
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