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 
 

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