Trip to Worksop / Doncaster 07-12-2019

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
15510	Worksop BS	Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange	21	Stagecoach East Midlands
22545	Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange	Conisbrough, Clifton Hill	220	Stagecoach Yorkshire
22551	Conisbrough, Low Road	Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange	221	Stagecoach Yorkshire
34530	Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange	Bawtry, South Parade	98	Stagecoach East Midlands

Today we decided to visit Worksop. Earlier in the week we asked Matthew where he'd like to go at the weekend and he chose Worksop. Research consisted of checking what buses ran in the town and what tickets were available. We also researched where to eat and where to park. Matthew got up around 10:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. After getting ready we set off around 11:20 on the A5035 and we ran through Dresden up to Longton. We got on the Eastbound A50 and we headed through Meir where we saw Skills YN17 OHW we ran through the tunnel and we continued Eastwards towards Blythe Bridge. We followed the A50 to the right and we ran closer to Uttoxeter. As we continued Eastwards we passed Brave New Tours BN17 JEU. We joined the Northbound A38 and we ran to the East of Derby town centre. As we ran Northwards we passed an unidentified Rowell of Prudhoe coach and National Holidays NH14 RBH. We joined the Northbound M1 and we ran up to junction 30 and we joined the Eastbound A619. As we travelled eastwards we saw Orion F14 BUS & Clarkes YE18 FMD as well as Stagecoach East Midlands 15509 on a #77 to Worksop. We ran forwards onto the A60 and we arrived in town. We turned left onto Hardy Street and left onto Central Avenue. We parked up in the little car park off Central Avenue and we walked along the road past the bus garage and we stopped at Jenny's Cafe. Matthew went to the toilet and mum and uncle Dave found a table. After Matthew had used the toilet we sat down and we ordered some food. Matthew had a full English Breakfast washed down with a can of Coke. When we had finished eating we said goodbye to mum and we set off along Central Avenue. We turned right onto Bridge Place and left onto Newcastle Street. We walked to the corner of the Street and we crossed over the road to the bus station. We walked into the bus station and we looked for a bus to catch. We saw Stagecoach East Midlands 15510 on a #21 to Doncaster.

Stagecoach East Midlands 15510 in Worksop bus station

We got on the bus and we brought a Family Day Explorer ticket at £11 bewteen us. The rear of the lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside Stagecoach East Midlands 15510.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 15510

We went upstairs and as the top deck was empty too Matthew took another picture inside Stagecoach East Midlands 15510.

Inside Stagecoach East Midlands 15510

Whilst we waited for departure we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 10061 on a #4 Manton circular. We set off out of the bus station onto Watson Road. We turned right onto Carlton Road. We crossed over the railway line by Worksop railway station and we ran forwards onto the Northbound A60. We travelled Northwards up the A60 and we ran through a series of villages. We travelled Northwards through Carlton, Langold and into Oldcotes. At the crossroads in Oldcotes we turned right onto the A634. After a few hundred yards we turned left onto the B6463. We ran through the village of Styrrup and we crossed under the A1(M). The original plan was to get up and get off in Harworth and to catch something back to Worksop, but Matthew had other ideas. In the centre of Harworth we ran forwards onto Bawtry Road and we turned right into the estate. We ran Southwards down East Street and we ran forwards onto Grosvenor Road. We turned left onto Scrooby Road and we headed Eastwards. We turned left onto Waterslack Road and we headed Northwards up Swinnow Road. We turned left onto White House Road and we turned left onto Droversdale Road and we re-joined the Eastbound side of Scrooby Road. We joined the Northbound A614 and at the strange shaped roundabout we joined the Northbound A638. We ran into the centre of Bawtry and we continued Northwards. We crossed over the M18 and we ran through the outskirts of Doncaster. We crossed the A18 and we ran onto Bennetthorpe. We continued onto South Parade and we turned left onto Waterdale. We turned right onto Wood Street and left onto Cleveland Street. We turned right onto the A630 and we divert left into the Frenchgate Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. We had a walk around the interchange and we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1609 on a #409 to Pontefract. We headed to the toilets and Matthew used the facilities. After wards we had a walk around to see what buses we could do next. We saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 28673 on a X20 to Barnsley which we though was going too far out of the way. A few minutes later we saw Stagecoach Yorkshire 22545 on a #220 to Cortonwood.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 22545 in Doncaster Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the Family Explorer ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. As we departed we saw First South Yorkshire 30564 on a an unidentified service. We set off around the interchange and we joined the Southbound A630. We crossed over the railway line through Hexthorpe and Warmsworth. We continued South Westwards for a further couple of mils and when we got to the centre of Conisbrough we got up and got of the bus. Right behind us was First South Yorkshire 63142 on a X78 to Sheffield.

First South Yorkshire 63142 in Conisbrough

We crossed over the road and we waited for a bus back to Doncaster. Whilst we waited we saw Brown's minibus BC11 EBC going towards Doncaster.

Brown's BC11 EBC in Conisbrough

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was required Stagecoach Yorkshire 22551 on a #221 to Doncaster.

Stagecoach Yorkshire 22551 in Conisbrough

We got on the bus and we flashed the Family Explorer ticket to the driver before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off up the A630 and we ran the 2 or so mile up to Warmsworth. We crossed over the A1(M) and we continued through Hexthrope to the edge of Doncaster. We crossed over the railway line and we ran the last few hundred yards up to the Frenchgate Interchange. Once off the bus we had a few minutes before the next bus Southwards. A minute or so later it arrived on stand. It was required Stagecoach East Midlands 34530 on a #98 to Gainsborough.

Stagecoach East Midlands 34530 in Doncaster Interchange

We got on the bus and we flashed the Family Explorer ticket to the driver for what turned out to be the final time today before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off through the bus station and we saw Arriva Yorkshire 1310 on a #408 to Pontefract. We came out of the interchange and we came out onto the Southbound A630. We turned left onto Cleveland Street and we turned right onto Wood Street. We turned left onto Waterdale and right onto South Parade. We ran forwards onto Bennetthorpe and we crossed over the ring road and onto the Southbound A638. It was now dark and we ran Southwards through the edge of Doncaster and over the M18. We continued Southwards for a further 5 miles or so through the darkness and we arrived into Bawtry. We turned left onto the A631 and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked around the corner and we visited the Nisa supermarket on the High Street. We brought a bottle of Coke and a few chocolate bars. When we had finished in the shop Matthew decided he needed the toilet. We spotted an normal-ish looking pub across the road and we went in. Matthew used the toilet and afterwards he decided he wanted a Coke and a slice of lemon drizzle cake. When we had finished we went outside to find uncle Dave. Matthew decided he wanted to go back towards Doncaster, and as it was late and mum was in Worksop we needed to go in the other direction. It was decided that we would have to stay in Bawtry and mum was going to drive up to get us. We sat on a monument and Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru. We saw a Doncaster bound bus and it was Stagecoach East Midlands 27789 on a #98 to Doncaster.

Stagecoach East Midlands 27789 in Bawtry

Mum called to say she had taken a wrong turning and she would be an extra 20 minutes! Whilst we waited Matthew ate a Galaxy Caramel and we saw Stagecoach East Midlands 18054 on a #22 to Doncaster. Around 18:00 mum appeared and we got in the car. She had brought Greggs sausage rolls and a bottle of Irn Bru for Matthew. We set off up Market Place and we turned left onto the A631. We travelled Westwards over the A1(M) and we ran through Tickhill before crossing the A60. We continued along the A631 into Maltby and we spotted a chip shop. After getting some food we drove for another mile or so to a parking space and we ate our food. Matthew had sausage chips and gravy. When we had finished eating we continued Westwards along the A631 and we joined the Southbound M18. We ran to the end and we joined the Southbound M1 and as we approached Woodall Services Matthew signed he wanted the toilet. After visiting the toilet we went to the shop and brought a bottle of Coke. There were a few coaches outside so we went to investigate. We saw Birmingham International BU16 UYK parked outside.

Birmingham International BU16 UYK in Woodall Services

there was another coach nearby. It was James Travel J999 ESC on a returning football coach.

James Travel J999 ESC in Woodall Services

Another coach parked up in the service we saw Ellison's YT68 LCK.

Ellison's YT68 LCK in Woodall Services

We got back in the car and we set off onto the Southbound M1 passing Travel de Courcey (NX) BV17 GOU on a #420 to Wolverhampton. We travelled down to junction 24A and we joined the Westbound A50. As we travelled Westwards we saw SMS XTrav Y90 SMS and Copeland's Tours MIB 615 returning from a day trip. We came off the A50 at Longton and we went to check out what was at the depot. We turned left into Willow Row and we saw Z Carz Renault minibus YJ61 GYZ stopped outside the depot.

Z Carz YJ61 GYZ in Longton

Also seen in the yard was Z Carz Citroen minibus LV59 DZC parked up.

Z Carz LV59 DZC in Longton

Another vehicle in the yards was Z Carz Mercedes minibus CE02 LYX.

Z Carz CE02 LYX in Longton

We turned around and we saw Z Carz Iveco minibus YJ53 WPD in the yard. we joined the high level A50. We ran Westwards to Heron Cross and we came off the A50. We turned right onto Blurton Road and we ran through Blurton. We ran forwards onto Church Street and we turned right into Beaconsfield Drive. We got home around 20:15. We spent time doing the e-mails and doing the Blog. We chilled out on the computer and watching telly until 01:00... Mark.