Great value days out this summer
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Keeping the family entertained throughout the long summer holidays can be challenging – and expensive. That's why we've put together some fantastic value days out across the Midlands, helping you make the most of the summer without breaking the bank.
Twycross Zoo
Home to hundreds of animals from around the world and home to the Gruffalo Discovery Land, Twycross Zoo is a fantastic family day out. This summer, we're making it easier than ever to get there, with three dedicated bus services operating Monday to Saturday from locations across Leicestershire, Warwickshire and Staffordshire.
Whether you're travelling from Leicester, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Lichfield or Tamworth, we've got a convenient service for you.
And what’s more, there’s great savings when using these services. 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 (16+) - £31.95
Child – (5 – 15) - £23.95
Service TZ1
Our limited-stop TZ1 service provides a quick and convenient link from Leicester to Twycross Zoo, calling at Fosse Park, Hinckley and Nuneaton along the way. Services run from 11 July 2026 to 21 August 2026.
| Outbound | Inbound | |||
| LEICESTER St Margaret's (SU) | 0940 | TWYCROSS ZOO | 1515 | |
| N'BOROUGH RD Rowley Fields | 0952 | SIBSON Cock Inn | 1527 | |
| FOSSE PARK M&S | 0958 | WEDDINGTON Ventnor St | 1538 | |
| BURBAGE Sapcote Road | 1012 | NUNEATON Bus Stn (C3) | 1547 | |
| HINCKLEY Bus Stn (CD) | 1024 | NUNEATON NW & SL College | 1551 | |
| HINCKLEY Harrowbrook Road | 1030 | LONG SHOOT Calender Gr | 1554 | |
| LONG SHOOT Calender Gr | 1033 | HINCKLEY Harrowbrook Road | 1600 | |
| NUNEATON NW & SL College | 1035 | HINCKLEY Bus Stn (CE) | 1606 | |
| NUNEATON Bus Stn (C3) | 1042 | BURBAGE Sapcote Road | 1614 | |
| WEDDINGTON Brook Ln | 1047 | FOSSE PARK M&S | 1635 | |
| SIBSON Cock Inn | 1056 | LEICS Jaguar Garage | 1639 | |
| TWYCROSS ZOO | 1110 | LEICESTER St Margaret's (SU) | 1655 |
Service TZ2
Starting in Lichfield, and stopping in Hopwas, Coton, Tamworth, Kettlebrook, Glascote, Stoneydelph and Polesworth, this limited service gets you there fast. Services run from 18 July 2026 to 28 August 2026.
| Outbound | Inbound | |||
| LICHFIELD Bus Station Stand 8 | 1035 | TWYCROSS ZOO | 1530 | |
| LICHFIELD St John's Grange | 1039 | POLESWORTH Fish Bar | 1544 | |
| LICHFIELD Ryknild Street | 1041 | STONEYDELPH Cheviot | 1548 | |
| HOPWAS The Tame Otter | 1046 | GLASCOTE Marlborough Way | 1553 | |
| COTON Buckingham Road | 1048 | KETTLEBROOK Basin Lane | 1557 | |
| TAMWORTH Rail Station (The Albert PH) | 1053 | TAMWORTH Victoria Road Stand A | 1559 | |
| TAMWORTH Victoria Road Stand A | 1056 | TAMWORTH Rail Station (Offa Dr) | 1601 | |
| KETTLEBROOK Basin Lane | 1058 | COTON Buckingham Road | 1606 | |
| GLASCOTE Marlborough Way | 1101 | HOPWAS The Tame Otter | 1608 | |
| STONEYDELPH Cheviot | 1106 | LICHFIELD Ryknild Street | 1613 | |
| POLESWORTH Fish Bar | 1112 | LICHFIELD St John's Grange | 1616 | |
| TWYCROSS ZOO | 1130 | LICHFIELD Bus Station | 1620 |
Service TZ3
Residents of Coalville, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Measham can take advantage of our dedicated TZ3 service, providing a direct link to Twycross Zoo throughout the summer. Starting 11 July 2026 to 21 August 2026.
| Outbound | Inbound | |||
| COALVILLE Birch Tree | 1010 | Twycross Zoo | 1520 | |
| COALVILLE Memorial Sq (1) | 1020 | MEASHAM Bus Terminus | 1527 | |
| ASHBY Market Street | 1035 | ASHBY Market Street | 1535 | |
| MEASHAM Church | 1042 | COALVILLE Memorial Sq (5) | 1550 | |
| Twycross Zoo | 1055 | COALVILLE Birch Tree | 1600 |
• Note that you cannot buy an admission ticket on arrival at the zoo – tickets must be purchased from your driver
• Tickets are valid for entry to Twycross Zoo on one day only, and are not eligible for return visit or upgrade to annual passes
• Already have an annual pass? Local non-fare-capped fares also available and ENCTS passes accepted
Drayton Manor Park
Looking for thrills, family rides and unforgettable adventures? Drayton Manor Resort has something for everyone. With exciting rollercoasters, Europe's only Thomas Land and a 15-acre zoo, it's the perfect family day out.
Service DM1
Our dedicated DM1 service offers a fast, limited-stop connection from Birmingham city centre, serving Erdington and Sutton Coldfield before arriving at Drayton Manor Resort. Services start from 18 July 2026 and will run from Monday to Friday.
With our on-board ticketing, you pay the price of entrance to the park and get your travel free!! That’s just £43.50 for ages 4 and up, and £33.50 for ages 2-3.
| Outbound | Inbound | |||
| B'HAM Corporation St [PQ3] | 0900 | Drayton Manor Park | 1700 | |
| GRAVELLY HILL Hunton Hill | 0912 | WHITEHOUSE COMMON Barnard Rd | 1715 | |
| ERDINGTON Six Ways | 0914 | SUTTON COLDFIELD Parade | 1725 | |
| YENTON Kentmere Tower | 0920 | WYLDE GREEN Vesey Road | 1732 | |
| WYLDE GREEN Vesey Road | 0924 | YENTON Kentmere Tower | 1737 | |
| SUTTON COLDFIELD Parade | 0933 | ERDINGTON Six Ways | 1743 | |
| WHITEHOUSE COMMON Barnard Rd | 0939 | GRAVELLY HILL Hunton Hill | 1747 | |
| Drayton Manor Park | 0957 | B'HAM Corporation St [PQ3] | 1801 |
• Note that you cannot buy an admission ticket on arrival at the park – tickets must be purchased from your driver
• Tickets are valid for entry to Drayton Manor Park on one day only, and are not eligible for return visit or upgrade to annual passes
• Already have an annual pass? Local non-fare-capped fares also available and ENCTS passes accepted
Grand Central Railway
Visting GCR Quorn and Woodhouse on Sundays? More details coming shortly