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To the beach by the bus
Posted on 10/08/2009
Highways, Transportation & Waste Management
Coalville town centre is hosting a different type of attraction this summer as part of the ‘Leicestershire by-the-sea’ programme.
On Friday, 14th August, a beach complete with buckets, spades, deck chairs and a beach hut will be specially constructed in Marlborough Square.
The beach, along with face painters, puppets, craft activities and entertainment for the whole family, will be available from 10am-4pm.
Leicestershire County Council’s Fun by Bus Crew will be at the event handing out free goodie bags and ‘Attractions by Bus’ guides, which offer selected discounted tickets to attractions in Leicestershire throughout the summer period.
The Coalville-by-the-sea event, jointly organised by Leicestershire County Council and North West Leicestershire District Council, can be reached easily by public transport with some services stopping right outside.
Arriva services 15 and 16 run locally around the Coalville, Ashby and Ibstock areas, whilst buses from Leicester include Arriva services 26 and 152 and Veolia service 50 departing hourly.
Alternatively, Roberts Tours also operate service 120 every two hours from Leicester or service 159 every hour from Hinckley.
Arriva service 126 runs every 20 minutes from Loughborough and the 155 operates hourly from Castle Donington.
Lesley Pendleton, Leicestershire County Council Cabinet lead member for transportation, said: “Marlborough Square is very easy to get to by public transport as buses stop right by the beach!
“This takes away all the hassle of searching for a parking spot and makes Coalville-by-the-sea accessible to everyone.”
Matthew Blain, Deputy Leader of North West Leicestershire District Council said: “We are delighted to be taking part in the Leicestershire-by the sea- programme again this year.
“It not only enhances Coalville as a place of interest but it is great to bring tourism into the area through people who might not otherwise necessarily visit.”
For more information about Coalville-by-the-sea, call 01530 454604.
For assistance in travel planning, visit: www.travelineeastmidlands.co.uk or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33. The number is available seven days a week between 7am and 9pm.
- Notes to Editors -
Photo opportunity
Activities will be taking place from 10am-4pm.
Marlborough Square Coalville Leicestershire LE67 3WD
Contact: Angela Bexton or Julia Harley (North West Leicestershire District Council) on 01530 454 604.
Bus services to Coalville include:
· 9 (Arriva)
Coalville-Ashby-Swadlincote-Burton-upon-Trent, hourly Mon-Sat daytime, two hourly Sunday
· 9A (Arriva)
Coalville-Ashby-Swadlincote-Burton-upon-Trent, hourly Mon-Sat daytime
· 11 (Arriva)
Coalville-Agar Nook (Stamford Drive), 10 min frequency Mon-Sat daytime, 30 min evenings, hourly Sun
· 15 (Arriva)
Ibstock-Ellistown-Coalville-Whitwick-Thringstone, 20 minute frequency
· 16 (Arriva)
Ashby-Measham-Ibstock-Coalville, hourly (Mon to Sat daytime only)
· 26 (Arriva)
Leicester-Botcheston-Thornton-Bagworth-Coalville, hourly (Mon to Sat daytime only)
· 29 (Arriva)
Coalville-Leicester, hourly Mon-Sat daytime only
· 29A (Arriva)
Coalville-Leicester (via Whitwick), hourly
· 50/50A (Veolia)
Coalville-Leicester, hourly Mon-Sat only
· 120 (Roberts Tours)
Leicester-Desford-Barlestone-Ibstock-Ellistown-Coalville, 2 hourly (Mon to Sat daytime only)
· 126 (Arriva)
Coalville-Loughborough-Leicester, 20 mins Mon-Sat daytime, hourly evenings and Sunday
· 127 (Arriva)
Coalville-Shepshed-Loughborough-Leicester, 20 min frequency Mon-Sat only
· 152 (Arriva)
Leicester-Anstey-Newtown Linford-Markfield-Stanton under Bardon-Ellistown-Hugglescote-Coalville, hourly (Mon to Sat daytime only
· 155-Arriva
Agar Nook-Coalville-Castle Donington-East Midlands Airport, hourly
· 159 (Roberts Tours)
Hinckley-Market Bosworth-Coalville, hourly (Mon to Sat daytime only)
· X2 (Arriva)
Coalville-Leicester, hourly Mon-Fri daytime