Kids Go Free - All Summer
From 19th of July to 31st August
Between the 19th of July and 31st of August 2025 (inclusive) up to three children aged eleven and under can travel for free on any Arriva Northeast service, all day every day, when accompanied on board by a fare-paying adult or adult with a valid travel pass*.
There's so much going on across the Northeast for the whole family, even better that Kids Go Free and adults travel for no more than £2.50!
Here is just a few ideas for a great family day out by bus this half term
Family Fun at Seaton Delaval Hall – catch the X7.
Join playful, drop-in circus activities or sit back and watch the experts with mini circus performances and demonstrations. Get musical with the recycled junk Orchestra. Rummage for the perfect props and perform on the Baroque-inspired stage in the West Wing, to the backdrop of your favourite hits with a regency flavour. Let imaginations free in the Delaval Playdium play area with its multi-level stages, pulleys and leavers bringing productions to life and bring your chalks to create your very own theatrical scenery on the chalk board ‘flats’.
Take me to the beach – Scarborough – catch the X93/X94 services
Spend day on Scarborough beaches containing all the seaside favourites. The vibrant promenade is filled with amusement arcades, traditional shops and many fish & chips restaurants. The award-winning beaches are popular with families looking for a traditional seaside experience. The attracts visitors from all-comers. As iconic as it is popular, lay back on the sands, brave the North Sea, and immerse yourself in a day at Scarborough beach. Buses run up to every 30 minutes combined, with additional journeys operating between Whitby and Middlesbrough, with a small number of additional early Sunday morning journeys. A new evening timetable is also in place, offering journeys up to 11pm.
Coast and Castles catch the X18 and X15 services
We operate services directly to the Northumberland coast from Newcastle City Centre offering scenic journeys and access to coastal towns and castles. The X18 route connects Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed, passing through Morpeth, Alnwick, and Amble, while the X15 provides connections from Alnwick to the coast. These services are popular for sightseeing, coastal walks, and visiting attractions like Alnwick Castle, Bamburgh Castle, and Lindisfarne.
Service X18 timetable
Service X15 timetable
Level X & Inflatespace Captain Cook Square – Catch any town service
Level X & Inflatespace in Captain Cook Square both have some great value family packages offering go karting, crazy golf, bowling, and the UK’s largest inflatable park for all the family. Catch any bus to Middlesbrough Bus Station – level X is adjacent to Bus Station.
Rainy Days Ninja Warrior and Showcase Cinema at Teesside Park – Catch the 16 or X12 service now with later evening journeys!
Do you have what it takes to be a Ninja Warrior? Tackle the fun-packed courses this summer 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.
Showcase Cinema has all the latest blockbusters with tickets starting from only £4.99pp
Service 16 timetable
Service X12 timetable
Alnwick Gardens & Lilidorei Catch the X15 or X18
The Alnwick Garden will be hosting a "Summer of Play" with a variety of activities, including a water pistol battle royale and family-friendly wooden ball games. There will also be free garden tours, offering insights into the different areas of the garden! Don’t forget to look out for the Arriva Poison Bus!
Service X15 timetable
Service X18 timetable
Darlington Pride 9th – 11th of August – Catch any town service
We are the proud sponsors of Darlington Pride. This weekend event is an all-inclusive, community event held from Sat 9 - Mon 11 August 2025, and the weekend will involve an exciting programme of events.
*Offer valid with all adult tickets purchased either on-bus or in advance and includes English National Concessionary Travel Scheme cardholders.
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