Family days out in Leicester for summer
from 12 July 2025
Keeping the kids entertained through the long summer holidays can be a challenge! With our summer bus services to Twycross Zoo, Bradgate Park, Wistow Maze and Twinlakes Theme Park, we’ve got your family days out in Leicestershire sorted.
We’ll take you to fun, family days out in Leicestershire without the cost and stress of parking. Take a look below at the places you can go with the family from Leicester and start planning your great summer days out!
Twycross Zoo
Our fast TZ25 service to Leicester to Twycross Zoo via Fosse Park, Hinckley & Nuneaton runs from 12 July 2025.
This limited stop service runs Monday to Saturday and with our on board ticketing you pay the price of entrance to the zoo and get your travel free!!
Prices (Tickets only available on-board bus)
Adult - £29.95
Child - £21.95
Outbound
0955 - Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
1004 - Narborough Road Rowley Fields
1010 - Fosse Park M&S
1023 - Burbage Sapcote Road
1030 - Hinckley Bus Station
1035 - Hinckley Harrowbrook Road
1038 - Long Shoot Calender Grove
1041 - Nuneaton NWSLC/Hinckley Road
1050 - Nuneaton Bus Station
1055 - Weddington Brook Lane
1107 - Sibson Cock Inn
1120 - Twycross Zoo
Inbound
1530 - Twycross Zoo
1542 - Sibson Cock Inn
1555 - Weddington Ventnor Street
1600 - Nuneaton Bus Station
1605 - Nuneaton NWSLC/Hinckley Road
1608 - Long Shoot Calender Grove
1615 - Hinckley Harrowbrook Road
1620 - Hinckley Bus Station
1626 - Burbage Sapcote Road
1640 - Fosse Park M&S
1646 - Narborough Road Rowley Fields
1655 - Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
You can see our full route map here
• Note that you cannot buy an admission ticket on arrival at the zoo – tickets must be purchased from your driver or in advance from the Twycross Zoo website
• Tickets are valid for entry to Twycross Zoo on one day only, and are not eligible for return visit or upgrade to annual passes
• Local fares also available and ENCTS passes accepted for customers who have already purchased zoo admission in advance
Bradgate Park
This year we’re taking you from Leicester to the stunning Bradgate Park 7 days a week. With scenic walks and beautiful wildlife, it’s a great family day out.
From Monday to Saturday, you’ll be able to catch our LC15 service from St Margarets Bus Station to Newtown Linford. This bus also serves Groby Road, Astley, Markfield, Ellistown and Coalville.
Monday to Friday
From Leicester, St Margarets Bus Station
0830
1035
1235
1435
1645
1855
From Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford
0751
1006
1206
1406
1611
1821
Saturday
From Leicester, St Margarets Bus Station
0830
1035
1235
1435
1640
1855
From Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford
0801
1006
1206
1406
1606
1816
Click here for full timetable.
Then on Sundays you’ll be able to catch our 29B service. This bus also serves Groby Road, Markfield, Greenhill, Coalville & Ashby.
From Leicester, St Margarets Bus Station
0930
1130
1330
1530
From The Bradgate, Newtown Linford (Just up the road from Bradgate Park)
1153
1353
1553
1748
Click here for full timetable and route map
Twinlakes Theme Park
We're extending the 0920 service 5A departure from Leicester Haymarket Bus Station to Twinlakes Park in Melton Mowbray on Mondays to Saturdays.
0920 - Leicester Haymarket Bus Station
0935 - Sainsburys Melton Road
0941 - Thurmaston Canal Street
0950 - Syston Health Centre
0954 - Queniborough Primrose Way
0957 - Rearsby Horse & Groom
1012 - Asfordby Pump Lane
1026 - Melton Mowbray Windsor Street
1035 - Twinlakes
Return Journeys will depart from Twinlakes on service 5A at 1510 and service 5 at 1710.
Twinlakes is the Midlands' premier all-action, all-weather family theme park with funfair rides, soft play, the Red Rooster Zoo Farm and Phoenix Bird of Prey Centre, and a splashtastic water park.
Buy your admission tickets on the Twinlakes website before 10am on the day of travel and save money on your tickets.
Wistow Maze
Service 49 stops right outside Wistow Rural Centre, home of Wistow Maze - a giant 8 acre Maize Maze with a fun Quiz Trail hidden amongst 3 miles of pathways, with high level bridges and towers, as well as boutique shops, a bistro café, Mediterranean deli, the enchanting Wiston-le-Dale model village.
From Leicester, buses serve Fleckney then Wistow Rural Centre for Wistow Maze. Please stay onboard as the bus passes through Fleckney.
Afterwards, when you are all worn out and need to get back home before the kids fall asleep, hop on at the same stop and we will get you back towards Leicester direct
See the full timetable here
Great value travel for the family
Our East Midlands Family Day ticket is only £8 during weekends and school holidays. Allowing travel for up to 2 adults and 3 children, it’s the best ticket for a family trip to Twinlakes, Bradgate Park or Wistow Maze.
Buy tickets from your driver or through the app here