Bus operator Arriva Midlands teamed up with Leicestershire County Council, the National Forest Company and North West Leicestershire Promotions to promote the hourly 9a bus service that runs from Leicester* via Coalville, Ashby de la Zouch and Swadlincote to Burton upon Trent and calls close to Snibston, Ashby Castle, Moira Furnace, Conkers, Swadlincote Ski Centre, Sharpe’s Pottery and the National Brewery Centre, to name just a few places to visit.

*The bus displays 29a from Leicester to Coalville

For further information visit www.nationalforestbybus.co.uk, call 0116 305 0002, e-mailing stg@leics.gov.uk or writing to us at Sustainable Travel Group, Environment and Transport, Leicestershire County Council, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RJ

Grab yourself a fun and educational Children’s Parcel!

Every little one knows that the wheels on the bus go round and round, so a bus themed Mel the Monkey and friend’s bumper pack is sure to go down a treat with even the most troublesome of tots!

The fun by bus children's parcel is packed with goodies making it fun, educational and environmentally minded. Included in each parcel are a set of 4 'Get Onboard!' story books, a character T shirt, stationery set, colouring sheets with crayons as well as some funky character stickers, making it fantastic fun!

The best bit is each parcel costs just £3.50 including postage & packing.

*Contents may vary

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