Information on Loughborough

Free kids entry to Conkers

Posted on 06/08/2009

Leicestershire Councty Council Highways, Transportation & Waste Management

6 August 2009

Free kids entry to Conkers - photo opportunity -

Free child entry to Conkers is available for families travelling to the attraction by bus this summer.

People can take advantage of the County Council offer by presenting a voucher along with a valid bus ticket.

The coupon is available inside the County Council's Attractions by Bus guide.

Copies can be downloaded from www.leics.gov.uk/fun_by_bus, by calling 0116 305 8777 or emailing passengertransport@leics.gov.uk .

Matthew Lugg, the County Council's Director of Highways and Transportation, said: “We enourage people to travel by bus as it is an economical and environmentally friendly way to travel.

“Conkers is very easy to get to - residents can get on board the Arriva service 9A which runs hourly between Coalville and Burton Upon Trent, calling at Ashby de la Zouch.”

Visit www.travelineeastmidlands.co.uk or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 for help with travel planning. The number is available seven days a week between 7am and 9pm.

Photo Opportunity:

The Fun by Bus road show will be at Conkers on between 10am and 4pm on Friday, 7th August, where they will be giving away free goodie bags, packed with fun, kids activity sets and novelty items.

Notes:

The offer involves a child being accompanied by an adult paying full price and a valid bus ticket. Terms and conditions apply. See www.leics.gov.uk/fun_by_bus for more details.

Services from Leicester to Coalville are:

• 26, 29/29A, 126, 127, 152 operated by Arriva

• 50/50A operated by Veolia

• 120 operated by Roberts Tours