Trip to Grimsby / Newcastle 27-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
NX13 XDJ	Fenton	Newcastle	Charter	Shelton Care Group
NX13 XDJ	Newcastle	Fenton	Charter	Shelton Care Group

Today we were returning from our short break in Lincolnshire. Matthew woke up around 08:00 and had his medication. He got up just after 09:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We packed up our things and we left the caravan around 10:00. We got in the car and we set off out of the camp site onto Anthony's Bank Road. We ran forwards onto the A1098 and we turned right onto Central Promenade. We were going to stop to buy some candy floss, but the shop was shut so we turned left onto Sea Road and right onto the A1098. We turned left just after the pier and we followed the A1098 to the edge of town. We veered right onto the A180 and we headed towards Grimsby. We stopped to put some ptrol in the car before continuing along the A1098. On the edge of town we turned left onto Freeman Street and we park on the short stay parking at the side of the road. We headed into the YMCA for an early lunch. Matthew had an English Brekfast washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst we ate we watched the buses go past. Highlight of the bus included Stagecoach East Midlands 19393 on a #3 to Cleethorpes. When we had finished eating Matthew went to the toilet before we went to the shop across the road. On the way to the shop we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 21272 on a #9 to Old Clee.

Stagecoach East Midlands 21272 in Grimsby

We returned to the car. We set off along Freeman Street and we turned right into Albert Street West and we turned right onto Railway Street. We turned right onto Church Street and left onto Freeman Street. We turned left onto the A180 and we ran out of town. A few miles later we ran forwards onto the M180. We ran West towards Stainforth and we joined the Southbound M18. We ran to the South of Doncaster and we joined the Southbound M1. We stopped for a brief break at Woodall Services. We got out of the car and we saw grey minibus VW15 ACE parked up.

VW15 ACE in Woodall Services

We walked into the building and Matthew went to the toilet. We got back into the car and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We rejoined the Southbound M1. We ran through the roadwork for several miles. On the M1 we saw an unidentifled Johnson coach. We came off the M1 and junction and we headed Westwards along the A50. As we travelled along the A50 we saw an unidentifled Marshalls Coaches coach. We continued Westwards along the A50 and ran Westwards towards Uttoxeter and Blythe Bridge. We continued past Longton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Whieldon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's and Matthew used the toilet and updates uncle Dave's calendar with the details of the weekend. We said goodbye and we set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton. turned right onto Church Road and we turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 14:30. Matthew chilled out on his computer. Matthew chilled out on his computer. Matthew had Iron brew washed down with a can of Shandy. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw gold minibus DE04 FNZ parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road and we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we saw City Centre Central BF60 WCP. We turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 DDU. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. Matthew chilled out in his room and we saw Shelton Care Group FP75 DZB outside. For tea Matthew had pizza and chips followed by a Toffee sponge pudding and custard. Washed it down with a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled in hos room for a while before we went out. Later on we went downstairs and we saw it was Shelton Care Group NX13 XDJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street. and left onto City Road. We ran down the hill onto the A52 and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the A500 and we ran into Stoke and on the one way system. We followed the road onto Lonsdale Street and right onto Fleming Street. We turned right onto Campbell Place and we followed the road around back onto Church Street. We ran up the hill into Hartshill and edge the edge of Newcastle we ran onto George Street. We went forwards onto the ring road and we crossed the roundabout onto Ironmarket. We parked up and and we went to the pub. For dessert he had chocolate fudge cake with ice cream. When we had finished we set off along Ironmarket to the High Street. We turned left onto Hassell Street and we walked past the bus station. We walked onto the ring road and past the new council building and into the park. After we had finished in the park we returned to the minibus. We returned to Fenton in Shelton Care Group NX13 XDJ. We got on the bus and we set off onto the roundabout and we turned right onto barracks Road. We joined the Southbound A34 and we ran down to Trent Vale. We turned left onto Harpfields Road and we went forwards onto Keelings Drive. We turned left onto London Road and we ran through Boothen into Stoke. We ran around the one-way system and onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and under the railway line into Fenton. We ran up City Road and we turned right into Smithpool Road and left into Temple Street and back to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Later on Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Cleethorpes / Grimsby 26-04-2026

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
19044	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop A	Bradley, Morrisons	4	Stagecoach East Midlands
10916	Bradley, Morrisons	Grimsby Depot	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
26273	Grimsby Depot	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop B	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
19017	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop B	Grimsby, stop	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
19206	Grimsby, stop B	Cleethorpes, Sea View Street	8	Stagecoach East Midlands
16965	Cleethorpes, Knoll Street	Thorpe Park, Recreational Centre	17	Stagecoach East Midlands
16965	Thorpe Park, Recreational Centre	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop D	17	Stagecoach East Midlands
16962	Cleethorpes Pier, Stop D	Thorpe Park, Fishing Lake	17	Stagecoach East Midlands

Today we decided to stay local to Cleethorpes and go after the 2 open top buses that are currently working locally. Matthew woke up at 07:00 and had his medication at 08:00. Matthew got up at 09:00 and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. He also tried some pineapple juice! just after 10:00 we got in the car and we set off out of the holiday park. We ran forwards onto the A1098 and we ran into Cleethorpes. We turned right onto Sea Road and left onto North Promenade. We parked up and we walked to a nearby cafe. Matthew had a sausage bap washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished I went to fetch the car and Matthew went with mum and uncle Dave into the shop next door. Matthew bought a sun hat. They came out of the shop and I drove up to pick them up. We set off alonng North Promenade and we turned right onto Sea Road. We got out of the car and we said goodbye to mum. We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 on a #4 to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we bought a Grimsby Dayrider at £6 before we went upstairs. The rear off the top deck was empty, so Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19044

We set off along Sea Road and we did a u turned at the roundabout We turned left onto the A1098 and we turned right onto Knoll Street. We ran forwards onto Cambridge Street and we turned left onto St Peter's Avenue. We turned right onto Highgate and we crossed over Trinity Road onto Sandringham Road. We crossed the roundabout onto Davenport Drive and we turned left onto the A46. We turned right onto Clee Crescent and we ran forwards onto Carr Lane. We turned left onto Durban Road and we turnd right onto Ladysmith Road. We continued onto Pasture Street and we turned right onto the B1213. We turned left onto the A1136 and we turned left onto Victoria Street East. We turned left onto Town Hall Street and we stopped at the exchange and we continued onto Osbourne Street. We ran forwards onto Church Lane and we turned left onto the A1136. We crossed over the railway line and at the roundabout we followed the A1136 to the right. We followed the A1136 left at the roundabout and we turned left onto the B1444. We crooed the roundabout and we turned right onto St Michael's Road. We turned right onto Pershore Avenue and we turned left onto Broadway. We turned right onto the A46 and we ran to the roundabout before turning around 180@ and pulling up outside of McDonalds were we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 before it returned on a #3 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 in Bradley

Once off the bus we walked past McDonalds and we headed to Morrisons. We continued into Morrisons and Matthew went to the toilet. We bought some a chocolate bar and a snall millionaire's shortcake and a bottle of Coke. We went outside and we headed to the bus stop. Whilst we waited for the bus to be readied to service Matthew had the millionaire's shortbread. When the bus was ready we headed towards the bus. We saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 10916 on a #3 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10916 in Bradley

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Day Rider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along A46 and we turned right onto Winchester Avenue. We ran a loop and we turned right onto Sutcliffe Avenue. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A1243. We turned right and we continued along the A1243. We ran Northwards for around 1/2 mile and we ran forwards onto the A1136. We turned right at the roundabout and we followed the A1136 into town. We crossed the level crossing and we turned right onto Church Lane. We continued onto Bethlemhem St and forwards onto Osbourne Street. We turned left onto George Street and right onto Victoria Street West. After a brief stop, the driver anounced that we would be going to the depot and swapping buses. We continued along Victoria Street West and we ran forwards onto Victoria Street South. We crossed over the A1136 onto the A16 and we stopped outside of the bus garage. We got up and got off the bus and waiting in the entrance of the depot was Stagecoach East Midlands 26273.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26273 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we sat down at the back. The bus was a little warm as it had sat in the sun all morning with the windows shut! We turned right out of the depot and we turned left onto the A1136. We turned left onto the B1213 and e ran past the YMCA. We turned right onto the A180 and we ran into Cleethorpes. After a couple of miles we ran forwards onto the A1098. We followed the road to the right and we turned left onto Sea Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26273 before it worked a #4 to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26273 in Cleethorpes

Once off the bus we got an ice cream and we walked onto the beach. We walked underneath the pier and back onto the Central Promenade. We walked onto Sea Road and we waited for a bus towards Grimsby to head off a bus we wanted to ride on. A short time later a bus appeared around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19017 on a #3 to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19017 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Day Rider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Sea Road and we did a u turned at the roundabout We turned right onto the A1098 and we turned left to follow the road out of town. We ran forwards onto the A180 and we headed towards Grimsby. We turned left onto Freeman Street and right onto Ellis Way. We crossed the A16 and we turned left onto Victoria Street South. We turned left onto Town Hall Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19017 before it continued towards Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19017 in Grimsby

Once off the bus we had a walk around town. We walked alongside the dock and over the A1136 and the river Freshney. Wer walked opposite to the Stagecoach bus garage. We headed back to the square and we turned right onto the pedestrian area of Victoria Street West. We went to the pub and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards we went to the bar and we ordered drinks. Matthew had a small glass of Coke. After we had finished our drinmks we headed outside and around the corner into Freshney Place shopping centre. We went into Poundland and we bought some snacks for later on. We returned to the square and we met up with uncle Dave. We walked around the corner to stand B and we waited for the #8. Whilst we waited we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 on a #6 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 in Grimsby

A few minutes later our bus appeared from around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 on a #8 to Cleethorpes pier as expected.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Day Rider tickets to the driver. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 before we went upstairs.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19206

We went upstairs and the top deck was empty too. So Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19206

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Day Rider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along George Street. We turned right onto Victoria Street West and we turned right onto Town Hall Street. We turned righ into Town Hall Square and we ran forwards onto Osbourne Street. We turned left onto the A1136 and we crossed over the railway line. We ran forwards onto the A1243 and we headed Southwards. We turned right onto Westwards Ho and we turned right onto Chelmsford Avenue. We turned left onto the A46 and we headed Eastwards. We turned right and we rejoined the Southbound A1243. We turned right into the hospital ground and after a brief stop we re-joined the Southbound A1243. We ran through Scartho and we joined the Southbound A16. We turned left onto the B1219 and we ran through New Waltham. We continued into Humberstone and we joined the Northbound A1031. We ran up to the Country Club and we turned right onto North Sea Lane. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A1098. We ran past the boating Lake and leisure centre, and we we got closer to the cente of Cleethorpes we decided to get up and get off the bus. Once of the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 as it continued towards Cleethorpes Pier.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19206 in Cleethorpes

Once off the bus we saw on the live display the the cleethorpes bound #17 wasnot due for 20 minutes. We could see the other bus stopped at stop D in the distance. We headed into the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a glass of Coke and we sat outside. After we finished we returned the glass to the bar. The Thorpe Park bus was still at the stop in the distance, so we decided to go after this bus first. We crossed over the road and we waited for a couple of minutes. We saw the bus set off in the distance and we a few moments later it pulled up at the stop. We saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 16965 as expected on the #17 to Thorpe Park.

Stagecoach East Midlands 16965 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Dayrider to the driver before we sat down towards thr back of the bus. The bus had a very loud sound system, and it was playing song's from the 70's. We set of Eastwards along the A1098. We ran past the leisure centre, the boating lake and the smallest pub in the world and at the end of the main road we ran into the campsite. We went past reception and continued towards the end of the run. At the end of the run we flashed the tickets to the driver again as we wanted to go back into Cleethorpes and get a ride on the other open top bus. I sat back down and the driver chnaged the music over to the 80's. We set off through the campsite and we were only a couple of songs in before we got Rick Rolled! We ran forwards onto the A1098 and we ran the 2 miles or so into Cleethorpes. We turned on the roundbout at the juntion of Sea Rode and we came to a rest a stand D. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 16965 as it waited time before working the next service into Thorpe Park.

Stagecoach East Midlands 16965 in Cleethorpes

We had about 40 minutes before the following bus, so we headed to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterward he had a small glass of Coke. We came back out and we met up with uncle Dave. We sat in the small park and Matthew had a few Biscoff biscuits. When we had finished eating, we walked back to stand D. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It turned at the roundabout and we saw it was as expected Stagecoach East Midlands 16962 on a #17 to Thorpe Park.

Stagecoach East Midlands 16962 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Dayrider to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We waited for time and at 17:35 we set of Eastwards along the A1098. We ran past the leisure centre, the boating lake and the smallest pub in the world and at the end of the main road we ran into the campsite. We went past reception and we rang the bell. The bus stopped ouside of the fishing lake and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 16962 before it continued towards the end of the run.

Stagecoach East Midlands 16962 in Thorpe Park

Once of the bus we called mum, and it turns out she was still in Cleethorpes with the caravan key. We walked up to the bus stop outside of reception and a few minutes later she drove up to pick us up. We got in the car and we set off out of the campsite. We ran forwards onto the A1098 and we headed towards the centre of Cleethorpes. We stoped near to Willy's bar and I went to the chips shop. We got the chips and I got back into the car and we did a u-turn and we headed back into the campsite. After we parked up we got out of the car and went into the caravan. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy with some bread and he washed it sown with a can of Dandelion & Burdock. He also had a slice of chocolate fudge cake. We wrote the Blog and we did an e-mail. Matthew watched some YouTube and afterwards had a shower. Matthew chilled out on the laptop until bedtime around 23:30... Mark.

Trip to Grimsby / Longton 10-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ69 EHG	Fenton	Longton	Charter	Travel Express
YJ69 EHG	Longton	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today we were returning from our short break in Lincolnshire. Matthew woke up around 08:00 and had his medication. He got up just after 09:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We packed up our things and we left the caravan around 10:00. We got in the car and we set off out of the camp site onto Anthony's Bank Road. We ran forwards onto the A1098 and we ran into the centre of Cleethorpes. We turned left just after the pier and we followed the A1098 to the edge of town. We veered right onto the A180. We went left onto the A46 following a diversion and we turned right onto Brereton Avenuw. We tyrned right onto Reynolds Street and we re-joined the A180 and we headed towards Grimsby. On the edge of town we turned left onto Freeman Street and we park on the short stay parking at the side of the road. We headed into the YMCA for an early lunch. Matthew had an English Brekfast washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst we ate we watched the buses go past. Highlight of the bus included Stagecoach East Midlands 26267 on a #3 to Cleethorpes. When we had finished eating Matthew went to the toilet before we returned to the car. We set off along Freeman Street and we turned right into Albert Street West and we turned right onto Railway Street. We turned right onto Church Street and left onto Freeman Street. We turned left onto the A180 and we ran out of town. A few miles later we ran forwards onto the M180. We ran West towards Stainforth and we joined the Southbound M18. We ran to the South of Doncaster and we joined the Southbound M1. We stopped for a brief break at Woodall Services. We got out of the car and we saw silver minibus YO68 NDK parked up.

YO68 NDK in Woodall Services

We walked into the building and Matthew went to the toilet. We got back into the car and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We rejoined the Southbound M1. We ran through the roadwork for several miles. On the M1 we saw Ambicorp FJ23 BDO, Stagecoach Yorkshire 54412(#560), grey minibus LB25 XKJ and Wood Coaches 380(#131). We came off the M1 and junction and we headed Westwards along the A50. As we travelled along the A50 we saw blue minibus SF19 CEA. We continued Westwards along the A50 and ran Westwards towards Uttoxeter and Blythe Bridge. We passed Copeland's Tours MIB 116. We continued past Longton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Whieldon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's and Matthew used the toilet and updates uncle Dave's calendar with the details of the weekend. We said goodbye and we set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we saw Scraggs VT 9389. turned right onto Church Road and we turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 15:10. Matthew chilled out on his computer. A few minutes later we saw silver minibus FY55 EVC go past the end of the street.

FY55 EVC in Blurton

When we got home Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off onto the A5035. We turned right onto Stanley Matthews Way and we ran to the end. We turned right onto the Eastbound A50 and we ran up to Heron Cross and we turned left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link LA72 OGZ. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. For tea Matthew had pasta and tuna followed by a Bakewell tart. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Smithpool Road. We crossed over the railway line and we walked down to the entrance of the park. Once we had finished in the park we walked back along Grove Road. We crossed over the Whieldon Road and we saw it was Travel Express YJ69 EHG. We got on the bus and we set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto City Road and we ran up onto King Street and we went forwards onto King Street. We ran through Foley and we under the railway line into Longton. The bus stopped on Market Street and we turned left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Sutherland Road and we stopped at the pub. Matthew had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we returned to Fenton in Travel Express YJ69 EHG. We set off onto along Sutherland Road and left onto Anchor Road. We turned right onto Market Street and left onto The Strand and we ran under the railway line onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road and left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs and Matthew chilled out in his room. He watched television and used his computer. Matthew had a bath and then had toast for supper. He then chilled out in his room until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Cleethorpes / Immingham 09-11-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
26258	Cleethorpes Pier	Grimsby Exchange	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
10915	Grimsby Exchange	Immingham, County Hotel	45	Stagecoach East Midlands
19207	Immingham, County Hotel	Grimsby Exchange	45	Stagecoach East Midlands
26270	Grimsby Exchange	Cleethorpes Pier	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
26266	Cleethorpes Pier	Grimsby Exchange	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
19195	Grimsby Exchange	Cleethorpes, Adj Albert Street	4	Stagecoach East Midlands
19044	Cleethorpes, Opp Knoll Street	Thorpe Park, Opp Fishing Lake	9	Stagecoach East Midlands

Today was the second day of our break in North Lincolnshire. We were going out to ride on a few more buses later on. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. We did some of the Blog and we watched the Greylag Geese out of the window. Matthew also had an iced doughnut. We got in the car and we set off to Cleethorpes just after 11:00. We set off out of the campsite on Anthony's Bank Road. Due to the road closure for the memorial service, we ran forwards onto North Sea Lane. We continued onto Humberston Road. At the end we turned rightonto the A46. We run into Cleethorpes and at the roundabout after we got through the roadworkd we ran forwards onto the A1098. We followed the road to the right and left onto Sea Road. We turned left onto North Promenade and we found a spot to park. We went into the cafe. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Coke. When we had finished we had a picture taken by the beach. We went into the arcade and Matthew used the toilet. We got the trip bag and we said goodbye to mum and we walked around the corner to Sea Road. We waited for a bus towards Grimsby. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 26258 on a #3 to Bradley

Stagecoach East Midlands 26258 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we bought a Grimsby Dayrider ticket at £5.50 before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off along Sea Road and we did a u turned at the roundabout We turned right onto the A1098 and we turned left to follow the road out of town. We ran forwards onto the A180 and we headed towards Grimsby. We turned left onto Freeman Street and right onto Ellis Way. We crossed the A16 and we expected to turned left onto Victoria Street West. We turned left into Town Hall Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26258 before it continued towards Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26258 in Grimsby

Once off the bus we decided that we would head to Immingham. There was a bus due in around 15 minutes. Whilst we waited for the bus we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 26264 on a #4 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26264 in Grimsby

We sat at the stop and Matthew had a Toffee Crisp. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it approached we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 10915 on a #45 to Immingham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10915 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Dayrider ticket to the driver before we went upstairs. We set off along Victoria Street West and we turned right onto Town Hall Street. We turned right onto Town Hall Square and we continued onto Osbourne Street. We continued onto Bethlehem Street and forwards onto Church Lane. We turned left onto the A1136 and we turned right to follow the road out of town. We ran past Lidl and the Tesco Express and we ran forwards onto Cromwell Road. We turned right to go anti-clockwise around the loop end of Cromwell Road. We turned right onto Wingate Road. We continued on Larmour Road and we turned right to re-join the A1136. We ran forwards onto the B1210 and we headed through Stallingborough. We ran forwards onto the A1173 and crossed the railway line. We re-joined the B1210 and we crossed over the A180. We turned right onto Pelham Road and we ran into Immingham. We passed the retail park and we headed to the terminus. When we reached the hotel the bus stopped at the terminus and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 10915.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10915 in Immingham

Once off the bus we headed into the hotel. We went throug the front door and Matthew used the toilet. We headed to a bar but the bar was for the hotel customers. We weere directed to a bar around the side of the building. We had a glass a coke and we went into a further bar where it was a little quieter. There was motorbike racing memorabilia on the wall. After we finished our drinks we headed outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked up to the A1173 and we had a wander arounbd. There wasn't much of interst we could see. We returned to the war memorial and we sat on the bench for a while. Matthew had a Toffee Crisp and just before the bus was due we walked over to the bus stop. A few minutes later the bus appeared. It was Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 on a #45 to Cleethorpes Pier.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 in Immingham

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Dayrider to the driver. The lower deck was empty so Matthew tooka a picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 19207.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19207

We went upstairs and we saw that the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19207

The bus set off from the stop and we ran West along Pelham Road. We ran past the retail park and we turned left onto B1210. We ran out of Immingham and we crossed over the A180. We joined the Southbound A1173 and we crossed over the railway line. We continued onto the B1210 and we ran past Stallingboro and Healing. We ran forwards onto the A1136 and we turned left onto Lamour Road. We ran forwards onto Wingate Road and we ran into Great Coates. We turned left and ran clockwise around the loop end of Cromwell Road. We turned left and we followed Cromwell Road past the Auditrium and leisure centre. We ran forwards onto the A1136. We ran to the edge of Grimsby and we followed the A1136 over the railway line. We turned right onto Church Lane and we continued onto Bethlehem Street. We ran forwards onto Osbourne Street and we turned left onto George Street. We stopped on Victoria Street West and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 as it continued towards Cleethorpes Pier.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19207 in Grimsby

Once off the bus we had a walk around town. We walked alongside the dock and over the A1136 and the river Freshney. Wer walked opposite to the Stagecoach bus garage and along past the Ross Tiger fishing trawler. We headed into Sainsbury's and Matthew went to the toilet. We went into the shop and we bought a can of Coke. The is a new coffee shop in Sainsbury's. We set off towards the bus stops and we decoded to catch a bus towards Cleethorpes. As short time later as bus came on stand. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 26270 on a #3 to Cleethorpes Pier.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26270 in Grimsby

We set off along Frederick Ward Way and we ran forwards onto Ellis Way. We turned left onto FReeman Street and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto the A180 and we headed Eastwards towards Cleethorpes. We ran forwards onto the A1098 and turned Right towards the promenade. We turned left onto Sea Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26270 before it returned to Bradley on a #4.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26270 in Cleethorpes

We went onto North Promenade to try and get an ice cream but the shop had shut. We decided to head back around the corner to the pub for a drink instead. On the way to the pub we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 10900 on a #8 to Waltham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10900 in Cleethorpes

We walked back onto the A1098 pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked back to stop A and we waited for a bus towards Grimsby. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 26266 on a #3 to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26266 in Cleethorpes

We set off along Sea Road and we did a u turned at the roundabout We turned right onto the A1098 and we turned left to follow the road out of town. We ran forwards onto the A180 and we headed towards Grimsby. We turned left onto Freeman Street and right onto Ellis Way. We crossed the A16 and we expected to turned left onto Victoria Street West. We turned left into Town Hall Street and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 26266 before it continued towards Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 26266 in Grimsby

We had about 15 munutes to wait for the bus we wanted to catch. We sat at the stop and Matthew had the cherry bakewell flapjack. A few minutes later we saw the bus come around the corner. We saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19195 on a #4 to Cleethorpes Pier as expected.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19195 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Day Rider tickets to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Victoria Street West and we ran forwards onto Ellis Way and we continued onto Eleanor Street. We turned right onto Convamore Road and we continued onto Pasture Street. We ran forwards onto Ladysmith Road and we turned left onto Durban Road. At Fiveways we turned right onto Carr Lane. We turned left onto Clee Road and we turned right onto Davenport Drive. We ran forwards onto Sandringham Road and we crossed over Trinity Road onto Highgate. We turned left onto St Peter's Avenue and right onto Cambridge Street. We continued onto Knoll Street and we turned left onto the A1098 and and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19195.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19195 in Cleethorpes

We crossed over the road and we could see our bus in the distance by the pier. We had a fast walk to the next stop and we waited for the bus. A short time later the bus appeared and as expected we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 on a #9 to Thorpe Park.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Day Rider ticket to the driver for the final time today before we upstairs and sat down. We set off along the A1098 and into the town centre. We continued onto Kingsway and we turned right onto Cromwell Road. We turned left onto Hardys Road and left onto Chichester Road. We turned right onto Kings Road and we continued South Eastwards. At the North Sea Lane rounabout we carried on towards Anthony's Bank Road. We turned right at thr roundabout and we ran to the other end of the campsite. After a brief stop, we returned through the campsite and as we appraoched the lakes we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 at it continued on a #9 to Waltham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 in Thorpe Park

We walked through the caravan park and back to the caravan. Matthew did some of the Blog whilst I cooked tea. Matthew had a steak slice and chips with bread and butter. For after Matthew had a lemon meringuw pie washed down with a can of Cherry Coke. Later on he also had a doughnut. We wrote an e-mail, did some more of the Blog. Matthew had a shower and got ready for bed. We did some more Blog and Matthew went to bed at 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Grimsby / Hanley 17-03-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67154	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Hanley BS	23	First Potteries
67151	Hanley BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	23	First Potteries

Today we were returning from our short break in Lincolnshire. Matthew woke up around 08:00 and had his medication. He got up just after 09:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We packed up our things and we left the caravan around 10:00. We got in the car and we set off out of the camp site onto Anthony's Bank Road. We ran forwards onto the A1098 and we ran into the centre of Cleethorpes. We turned left just after the pier and we followed the A1098 to the edge of town. We veered right onto the A180 and we headed towards Grimsby. On the edge of town we turned left onto Freeman Street and we park on the short stay parking at the side of the road. We headed into the YMCA for an early lunch. Matthew had an English Brekfast washed down with a can of Coke. Whilst we ate we watched the buses go past. Highlight of the bus included Stagecoach East Midlands 21222 on a #3 to Cleethorpes. When we had finished eating Matthew went to the toilet before we went to the shop across the road. On the way to the shop we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 10900 on a #3 to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10900 in Grimsby

We went in the shop and we bought a can of Coke and a bounty. After payind for the shopping we crossed the road and got in the car. We turned right into Albert Street West and we turned right onto Railway Street. We turned right onto Church Street and left onto Freeman Street. We turned left onto the A180 and we ran out of town. A few miles later we ran forwards onto the M180. We ran West towards Stainforth and we joined the Southbound M18. We ran to the South of Doncaster and we joined the Southbound M1. We stopped for a brief break at Woodall Services. We got out of the car and we saw Saga Titan Travel GU70 BOJ parked up.

Saga Titan Travel GU70 BOJ in Woodall Services

We walked into the building and Matthew went to the toilet. We got back into the car and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. We rejoined the Southbound M1 and at junction 28 we joined the Southbound A38. Due to an accident we came off the A38 onto the A6179 and re-joined the A38 after the junction. We ran South to Derby. We continued South and joined the A516 passing Hawkes Tours YJ04 FZL parked up near Mickleover. We joined the A50 and ran Westwards towards Uttoxeter and Blythe Bridge. We passed Copeland's Tours MIB 104. We continued past Longton and we came off the A50 at Heron Cross. We turned right onto Blurton Road and left onto Grove Road. We ran forwards onto Whieldon Road. We stopped at uncle Dave's and Matthew used the toilet and updates uncle Dave's calendar with the details of the weekend. We said goodbye and we set off onto Wheildon Road and we ran forwards onto Grove Road. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we crossed over the A50. We continued through Blurton and we turned right onto Church Road. We turned right onto the A5035 and we got back to Blurton around 14:06. Matthew chilled out on his computer. Matthew had Kinder Egg washed down with a can of Shandy. We wrote some Blog and afterwards Matthew returned to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw red minibus MM66 LVF parked up. We turned left onto Church Street and left onto Blurton Road. We went through the traffic lights onto Heron Steeet. We carried on forwards onto Station Bridge Road we turned left onto Christchurch Street and we turned left onto Masterson Street and we saw Stafford & District Community Link OW73 RYR. We turned right onto Watkin Street and we continued onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and we put all his shopping in his cupboard or in the kitchen. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. we saw Afford rent-a-car YS24 UST outside there yard. For tea Matthew had chicken and rice with naan bread followed by a cake bar. Matthew chilled in hos room for a while before we went out. We went downstairs and we and we cut through onto City Road to wait a bus to Hanley. At the Afford garage we saw Afford rent-a-car YG23 PXJ parked up. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 67154 on a #23 to Hanley.

First Potteries 67154 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we joined the A52 and ran under the railway line. After crossing over the A500 we ran into Stoke town centre along Church Street. We turned right onto Shelton Old Road. We ran forwards onto Stoke Road. We ran under the railway line and up through Shelton. We ran up Broad Street and we turned right onto the anti-clockwise ring road. We turned left onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street. We climbed the hill and up into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew visited the toilet. Afterwards we went across Lichfield Street and we continued onto Stafford Street and we turned left onto Piccadilly. We stopped at Kaneshie Market and Matthew had a Peak Milk Liquid. When we had finished in the shop we set off across Piccadilly and we walked up Stafford Street. We walked through Fountain Square. We crossed over Tontine Square and Tontine Street. We walked onto Lichfield Street and we entered the bus station. Once off the bus we visited the toilet. We waited for a bus to Newcastle. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 63114 on a #39A to Butt Lane. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67151 on a #23 to Newstead.

First Potteries 67151 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Blurton before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus waited for time before setting off out of the bus station. We went down John Street and onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto Broad Street. We ran down the hill and over the ring road onto Snow Hill Before we turned left onto Copeland Street. We continued forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the road around onto Church Street. We crossed the A500 and we ran under the railway line and we continued onto City Road. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over City Road and we cut through to the residential unit. We went upstairs and chilled out in his room to chill out and use the computer. Matthew also watched buses out of the window. Later on Matthew had a bath and had toast for supper. Matthew went on his computer until bedtime around 23:00... Mark.

Trip to Cleethorpes / Grimsby 16-03-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
19210	Cleethorpes Pier	Bradley, Morrisons	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
19007	Bradley, Morrisons	Grimsby, Frederick Ward Way	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
19198	Grimsby, Frederick Ward Way	Cleethorpes Pier	3	Stagecoach East Midlands
19114	Cleethorpes Pier	Grimsby, Frederick Ward Way	6	Stagecoach East Midlands
19115	Grimsby, Frederick Ward Way	West Marsh, Naseby Drive	5	Stagecoach East Midlands
19533	West Marsh, Yarborough Road	Cleethorpes Pier	4	Stagecoach East Midlands
19076	Cleethorpes Pier	Cleethorpes, North Sea Lane	10	Stagecoach East Midlands

Today was the second day of our break in North Lincolnshire. We were going out to ride on a few more buses later on. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. We got in the car and we set off to Cleethorpes just after 11:00. We set off out of the campsite on Anthony's Bank Road and we ran forwards onto the A1098. We turned right by the Pier and left onto North Promenade. We parked up and we went into a cafe. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a bottle of Cherry Coke. When we had finished we said goodbye to mum and we walked around the corner to Sea Road. We waited for a bus towards Grimsby. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19210 on a #3 to Bradley

Stagecoach East Midlands 19210 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we bought a Grimsby Group Day Rider ticket at £12 before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Sea Road and we did a u turned at the roundabout We turned right onto the A1098 and we turned left to follow the road out of town. We ran forwards onto the A180 and we headed towards Grimsby. We turned left onto Freeman Street and right onto Ellis Way. We crossed the A16 and we expected to turned left onto Victoria Street West, All buses were being diverted along the A1136 as there was supposed to be a crane working near to the main square. after a brief stop we continued along the A1136. We crossed over the railway line and at the roundabout we followed the A1243. We crossed over the A46 and we turned right onto Sutcliffe Avenue. We turned left onto Wichester Avenue and we ran to the end. We turned left onto the A46 and we ran to the roundabout before turning around 180 and pulling up outside of McDonalds were we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19210 before it returned on a #3 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19210 in Bradley

Once off the bus we walked past McDonalds and we headed to Morrisons. On the way in we saw Hanson CP12 LBX parked outside.

Hanson CP12 LBX in Bradley

We continued into Morrisons and Matthew went to the toilet. We bought some a bottle of Coke. We went outside and we headed to the bus stop. We saw Stagecoach East Midlands 10899 on a #4 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 10899 in Bradley

When we had finished eating we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19007 on a #3 to Cleethorpes.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19007 in Bradley

We got on the bus and we booked Grimsby Day Rider tickets at £5 each. The lower deck was empty so Matthew tooka a picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 19007.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19007

We went upstairs and we saw that the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 19007 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19007

We set off along A46 and we turned right onto Winchester Avenue. We ran a loop and we turned right onto Sutcliffe Avenue. We ran to the end and we turned left onto the A1243. We turned right and we continued along the A1243. We ran Northwards for around 1/2 mile and we ran forwards onto the A1136. We crossed over the railway line and we continued along Frederick Ward Way and we stopped outside of Home Bargains where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19007 before it continued to Cleethorpes Pier.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19007 in Grimsby

Once off the bus we crosed over the road and we headed along Victoria Street West to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we walked along Victoria Street past the bus stops and we turned right across Riverhead Square. We saw Stagecoach East Midlands 19076 on a #5 to Immingham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19076 in Grimsby

We crossed over the A1136 and we waited for a bus towards Cleethorpes. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19198 on a #3 to Cleethorpes Pier.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19198 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Group Daysaver ticket to the trip before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off along Frederick Ward Way and we ran forwards onto Ellis Way. We turned left onto Freeman Street and we headed Northwards. We turned right onto the A180 and we headed Eastwards towards Cleethorpes. We ran forwards onto the A1098 and turned Right towards the promenade. We turned left onto Sea Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19198 before it returned to Bradley on a #4.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19198 in Cleethorpes

Once off the bus we walked to the bottom of the road and we bought an ice cream. We sat by the bus stop to eat the ice cream. Afterwards we walked down to the beach and we walked under the pier and we headed Eastwards down the beach. We got onto the Central Promenade and we walked back to the bus stop. As we got to the stop we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 on a #3 to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19044 in Cleethorpes

We waited for another bus. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19114 on a #6 to Wybers Wood.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19114 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Group Daysaver ticket to the trip before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off up Sea Road and we turned right onto the A1098. At the roundabout we turned left onto the A1098 and we turned left onto the A46. We turned right onto the B1213 and we headed Northwards towards Grimsby. We turned left onto the A1136 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 19075 on a #8 to Cleethorpes Pier.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19075 in Grimsby

We walked alongside the dock and over the A1136. We walked opposite to the Stagecoach bus garage towards the Ross Tiger fishing trawler. We sat down by the dock and we walked back towards the bus stop and we walked along the A1136. We decided to cross over the road and catch something Westwards. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19115 on a #5 to Immingham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19115 in Grimsby

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Group Day Saver to the driver before we sat down downstairs. We set off along the A1136 and we crossed over the railway line. We turned left to follow the A1136 and we ran to West Marsh where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19115 as it continued towards Immingham.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19115 in West Marsh

Once off the bus we walked around the corner to the bus stop. We saw we had around 20 minutes to wait for the next bus so we went to Tesco and bought some chocolate. We went back to the bus stop and Matthew had a Mint Aero. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19533 on a #4 to Cleethorpes Pier.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19533 in West Marsh

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Group Day Rider ticket to the driver. The lower deck was empty so Matthew tooka a picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 19533.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19533

We went upstairs and we saw that the top deck was empty too, so Matthew took another picture inside of Stagecoach East Midlands 19533 before we sat down.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 19533

We set off the A1136 anmd we turned right at thr roundabout to continue to follow the A1136 Eastwards towards Grimsby. We turned left to follow the A1136 Northwards and we crossed over the railway line passing a new building on the left hand side. We continued along Frederick Ward Way and we stoped in town. After a brief stop we ran forwards onto Ellis Way and we continued onto Eleanor Street. We turned right onto Convamore Road and we continued onto Pasture Street. We ran forwards onto Ladysmith Road and we turned left onto Durban Road. At Fiveways we turned right onto Carr Lane. We turned left onto Clee Road and we turned right onto Davenport Drive. We ran forwards onto Sandringham Road and we crossed over Trinity Road onto Highgate. We turned left onto St Peter's Avenue and right onto Cambridge Street. We continued onto Knoll Street and we turned left onto the A1098. We turned right onto Sea Road and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew got another picture of Stagecoach East Midlands 19533 before it continued on its journay back to Bradley.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19533 in Cleethorpes

We walked around the corner to the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and met up with uncle Dave. We walked back to stop D and we waited for a bus towards the caravan park. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was Stagecoach East Midlands 19076 on a #10 to Old Clee.

Stagecoach East Midlands 19076 in Cleethorpes

We got on the bus and we flashed the Grimsby Group Day Rider ticket to the driver for the final time today before we sat downstairs. We set off along the A1098 and into the town centre. We continued onto Kingsway and we turned right onto Cromwell Road. We turned left onto Hardys Road and left onto Chichester Road. We turned right onto Kings Road and we continued South Eastwards. At the North Sea Lane rounabout we got up and got off at the bus. Once off the bus we turned left onto Anthony's Bank Road and we walked towards the campsite. MUm came to pick us up and we got in the car and headed back into the camp site. We got back to the caravan around 18:30. We had ham sandwiches and a slice of lemon meringue pie washed down with a can of Dr Pepper. We did some of the Blog and watched TVLater on Matthew had a shower and we did some more of the Blog. We had a custard tart for supper. We chilled out watching TV and we went to bed around 00:00... Mark.