“Kids Go Free” this Half Term
15th February to 2nd March 2025
Between 15th February and 2nd March 2025 (inclusive) up to three children aged eleven and under can travel for free on any Arriva North East service, all day every day, when accompanied on board by a fare-paying adult or adult with a valid travel pass*.
There's lots of family fun going on in and around our network, here just a few ideas for a great family day out by bus this half term
Centre for Life - Science show – catch any City Centre service.
See through skin and inside an eye in an amazing show from special guest Medical Mavericks between Saturday 22 – Friday 28 February only.
Whitby Abbey – catch the x93/x94
Make history this half term – Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd February 2025 10am – 4pm
Join characters from the past for historical hijinks and hands-on shenanigans at Whitby Abbey this half-term. Discover what Abbey life was like for the monks who lived at Whitby, with songs, stories and dressing up fun about the life of monks and nuns.
The Alnwick Garden's Bravery in the Garden catch the X18 or X15
Sail through The Garden this February Half Term and learn about the heroic story of Grace Darling along the way. Follow a map you’ll face puzzles, riddles and challenges inspired by Grace’s story.
Level X Middlesbrough – Catch any City Centre service.
Level X in Captain Cooks Square has some great value family packages offering go karting, crazy golf and bowling for all the family. Catch any bus to Middlesbrough Bus Station – level X is adjacent to Bus Station.
Ninja Warrior – Teesside Park – Catch the 16 or X12 service.
Do you have what it takes to be a Ninja Warrior? Tackle the fun-packed courses this half term with inflatables inspired by the hit ITV show. At Ninja Warrior UK Teesside, they house a challenging fixed obstacle course to test your ninja skills, alongside a giant inflatable area where you can bounce and jump your way to victory.
*Offer valid with all adult tickets purchased either on-bus or in advance and includes English National Concessionary Travel Scheme cardholders.
Plan your journey using the Arriva UK Bus app, track your bus live and get up to date travel information whilst you are out and about.