Family Adventures for Less This Summer

Looking for inspiration for an affordable family day out this summer? From wildlife parks and seaside towns to castles, beaches and adventure playgrounds, Stagecoach South East can help you discover some of Kent and East Sussex's best attractions by bus. 

As part of the Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme, children aged 5-15 can travel free on Stagecoach buses* throughout August, helping families make the most of the school holidays without the added cost of fuel and parking. 

Plan Your Day Out by Bus

Use the Stagecoach Bus App or Journey Planner to find the best route, check live departure times and buy tickets before you travel.

You can now also earn rewards when purchasing your ticket on the Stagecoach Bus App, which could help you save even more over the summer holidays.

Download the Stagecoach Bus App

Plan Your Journey

South East DayRider

Our South East DayRider offers unlimited travel throughout the day on our buses across Kent & East Sussex (excluding Brighton), making it ideal if you're planning to explore more than one location or hop on and off buses throughout your day out.

Buy a South East DayRider

Kids Go Free this August

Children aged 5-15 can travel free on Stagecoach buses* throughout August as part of the Great British Summer Savings scheme, so there's never been a better time to discover more by bus. 

Family Day Out Guides

Not sure where to start? Explore our hand-picked family-friendly itineraries and discover some of the region's best attractions by bus.

🐻Wildwood and Herne Bay by Bus

Spend the morning spotting bears, bison and lynx at Wildwood before heading to Herne Bay for crabbing, arcades, beach fun and ice cream by the sea.

Read our Wildwood & Herne Bay itinerary

🎡Dreamland and Margate by Bus

Enjoy a day packed with fun at Dreamland before exploring Turner Contemporary, Margate Old Town and the beach.

Read our Margate itinerary

⚓Folkestone Harbour and The Leas by Bus

Explore the Harbour Arm, enjoy lunch with a view and let the kids burn off energy at The Leas play area and gardens.

Read our Folkestone itinerary

🏰Dover Castle by Electric Bus

Travel on Stagecoach South East's first electric Fastrack buses and spend the day exploring England's largest castle, medieval towers and secret wartime tunnels.

Read our Dover itinerary

🐟Hastings Seafront by Bus

Come face-to-face with sharks and rays at Hastings Aquarium before taking on the family at adventure golf and enjoying ice cream by the sea.

Read our Hastings itinerary

🏴‍☠️Eastbourne Seafront by Bus

Enjoy a pirate-themed day out at Treasure Island Adventure Park before heading to Eastbourne Pier for arcades, beach games and seaside treats.

Read our Eastbourne itinerary

Looking for more summer savings?

Many attractions, restaurants and cafes across Kent and East Sussex are taking part in the Government's Great British Summer Savings scheme.

Combined with free child bus travel throughout August*, it's never been easier to enjoy a memorable family day out for less. 

*exclusions apply. Visit www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/national/kids-go-free for details.