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Colchester Zoo by bus

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REAL TIME INFORMATION

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.

We have a selection of great value fares available:

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?

FEEL THE Freedom THIS SUMMER WHEN TRAVELLING BY BUS WITH FIRST ESSEX.

ADULTDAY

CHILDDAY

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.


FOR EVEN GREATER SAVINGS!

TRAVELLING AS AFAMILY OR WITH A GROUP?

Travel further for less this Summer, with our £5.00 group / family ticket across our network.

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.

FAMILY / GROUP ALL DAY

5•.00

9•.00

7•.50

12•.00

If you’re thinking about travelling a little further afield our ‘All Essex’ group and family tickets are also great value!

CHELMSFORD / COLCHESTER URBAN ZONES*

•••

ALL ESSEX BUS TICKET*

3 PEOPLE (MAX 1 ADULT)†

3 PEOPLE (MAX 1 ADULT)†

5 PEOPLE (MAX 2 ADULT)∆

5 PEOPLE (MAX 2 ADULT)∆

FAMILY / GROUP ALL DAY

*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.


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.

Things to do in

Chelmsford...

Bus no.

54* Bus no.

70†RIVERSIDE ICE

AND LEISURECHELMSFORD CITY RACE COURSE

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.

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.

CITY CENTRE SHOPPING CHELMSFORD

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.

Bus no.

56* Bus no.

352˚

Buses run every

15 mins

31

54c

41

71a

45

100

36

56a

42

72

54

351

31x

56

51

71x

45a

140

40

70

42a

73

54aALL CHELMSFORD SERVICES


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 COUNTYCRICKET CLUB

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.

Grab any of these buses to get you there:

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?

Buses run every

10-20 mins

Buses run every

10-20 mins

CHELMSFORDCIVIC THEATRE

All services stop alongside the County ground with all Chelmsford services just a short walking distance from the ground.

∆ Service 351 stops just a short walk from Tenpin Chelmsford every 30 minutes.

TENPIN BOWLINGCHELMSFORD

Buses run every

30 mins

42 42A 351 100

ALLCHELMSFORD

BUSES

Bus no.

351∆

SERVICESTO CATCH


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.

Things to do in

Colchester.. .

WHATEVER IT IS YOU’RE AFTER COLCHESTER HAS IT ALL.

COLCHESTER CASTLE

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:

SERVICESTO CATCH

COLCHESTER CASTLE

ADULT ADMISSIONCOLCHESTER CASTLE

CHILD ADMISSION

62*

75*

62a*

77a*

74*

103*

74b*

104*

Aged4-16 4•.75Inc.

Seniors 7•.60

* Service runs every 15 mins Monday-Saturday.

Buses run every

15 mins


COLCHESTERCASTLE PARK

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.

Head to the park with one of these buses and let us do the driving:

SERVICESTO CATCH

SERVICESTO CATCH

62*

75*

62a*

77a*

74*

103*

74b*

104*

* Service runs every 15 mins Monday-Saturday.

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:

ROLLER WORLD COLCHESTER

Buses run every

15 mins

Buses run every

15 mins

62a*

75*

103*

62*

104*

LEISURE WORLDCOLCHESTER

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.

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).

HALF PRICEENTRY TO LEISURE POOL

SERVICES TO CATCH 66 66a 67b

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


20% off Entry to

Colchester zooThis summer we have teamed up with Colchester Zoo to bring you this great offer.

20% OFF FOR UP TO 4 PEOPLE ON ENTRY TO COLCHESTER ZOO WHEN YOU TRAVEL BY BUS WITH FIRST ESSEX!

HOW TO GET THERE...GETTING TO COLCHESTER ZOO COULDN’T BE EASIER.

Buses run every 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.

Bus no.

75Buses run every

30 mins

HOW TO GET YOUR 20% DISCOUNT?Pick up a First Essex Zoo leafl et on bus or from our travel centre, or alternativelydownload the voucher at fi rstgroup.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 toget your 20% off this Summer. Offer valid from 23rd Jul 2016 to 30th Sept 2016.

FARES TO COLCHESTER ZOOFROM

TIPTREE FACTORY CORNER

FROMCOLCHESTER

TOWNCENTRE

5•.60

3•.50

DAY TICKET FARES

COLCHESTER Day Ticket

All EssexDay Ticket

3•.80

8•.00

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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

and purchase a valid bus ticket on service 75 on the day you are travelling to Colchester Zoo.


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