Fancy a tour around the walled Roman city? Chester’s open-top sightseeing bus tour has 12 incredible stops, including the ancient Roman Amphitheatre; Grosvenor Park, where you can catch a show at the open-air theatre; and Chester’s famous racecourse – where there’s much more than just horses to enjoy!
The open-top season started again on 1st April, and will run until 29th October this year. Catch the hop-on hop-off service every day from 9am, with services running every 30 minutes until early evening!
There are a range of ticket options on offer, including a combination river cruise pass, and concession prices for students and seniors.
Cumbria & North Lancashire
Heading to the Lake District this year? You’ll be spoiled for choice!
We have THREE open-top routes around the Lakes, each going to a different major lake. The 599 bus runs year-round, and travels to Lake Windermere. As an added bonus, show your bus ticket to get 20% off entrance to Wordsworth Grasmere!
The 78 bus will take you to Derwentwater, and the 508 bus travels to Ullswater – both of these routes reopened on 27th March and run right up until 5th November.
Planning a full day out? We offer combined bus & boat tickets for all Windermere, Derwentwater, Ullswater and Coniston routes! Check out our Lakes by Bus guide for all your planning needs.
Note - our Coniston bus 505 isn’t open-top, but is part of the bus & boat offer!
East Midlands
The Seasiders are back!
Running from 1st April until October, the Skegness Seasider crew delight in showing you all that Skegness has to offer, stopping off at fantastic tourist locations including Butlin’s, Skegness Pier and Hardy’s Animal Farm. This hop-on, hop-off service is a fab way to make the most of the seaside - plan your day using our route guide!
The buses run every ten minutes up and down the seafront, with bonus views of the sea as you travel! Plus - there are fun badges to collect for each bus character. Can you get them all this summer?!
East
The Cambridge City Sightseeing tour bus is back to its summer timetable as of 2nd April, running every 20 minutes. This fabulous route includes 18 stops throughout Cambridge, taking you to some of the best parts of the city! Stop for a wander around the gorgeous Botanic Gardens, or get your culture-fix at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Feeling adventurous? Choose a combined ticket that includes the on-off bus route, walking tours and punting!
Find out more information about stops, tickets and prices – and get planning!
Midlands
Bus tours around Stratford-Upon-Avon resumed on 1st April 2023! Take a trip around the beautiful historic town – whether you’re all about the rural Cotswolds sights, or exploring the history of Shakespeare’s birthplace.
The tour is hop-on hop-off, so you can go at your own pace and enjoy the picturesque scenery from the comfort of your seat. We have both 24 and 48 hour tickets available, to allow you to make the most of your visit. Bonus - we also offer a combined ticket for entry to Anne Hathaway’s house where the bus stops right outside!
This route runs right along the banks of the River Avon, which meanders through the medieval town – find out more about the route and available stops.
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South West
You’re spoilt for choice if you’re in the South West, with FOUR incredible open-top routes to choose from! Each bus offers incredible views and links to some of the region’s most popular attractions. What more could you want?!
The 21C runs hourly in North Devon, from Barnstaple to Croyde. This gorgeous coastal route runs alongside some of the region’s best beaches, which are ever-popular with local surfers! Check out the route and get planning for sandy days!
Our 95 bus runs every 30 minutes, 7 days a week between Sandy Bay and Exmouth Seafront. The route includes stops at World of Country Life and Devon Cliffs holiday park – and many more!
Whether you’re a local, or just visiting Torbay for a holiday, give the 122 a go! This service runs from Babbacombe to Paignton, right through the English Riviera. Stops include Babbacombe Model Village, Kents Cavern and Splashdown Quaywest – check the full route for more information.
On weekends and during the school holidays, the 222 service has you covered for trips to Dawlish and Teignmouth! The gorgeous route stops at the wonderful Dawlish Warren beach (which won the European Blue Flag award!) and the National Nature Reserve.
As an additional bonus – all of the South West open-top routes are included in the £2 fare scheme - which is now running to 30th June 2023!
