Trip to Newcastle / Kidsgrove 02-10-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
67180	Fenton, adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	11	First Potteries
63349	Newcastle BS	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	38	First Potteries
63179	Kidsgrove, St Johns RC	Hanley BS	38A	First Potteries
63358	Hanley BS	Newcastle BS	38	First Potteries
63178	Newcastle BS	Hanley BS	101	First Potteries
67156	Hanley BS	Meir, Lansbury Grove	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast for breakfast. before Matthew went to the day centre he watched buses out of the window we saw First Potteries 63360 on a #11 to Hanley. Matthew got ready to go to Newcastle. Whilst getting ready we saw Stafford & District Community Link DK05 ERU heading towards Stoke. When it was time to go out we went downstairs and onto Temple Street. We turned cut through onto City Road and we headed towards the bus stop. On the way we saw Afford rent-a-car HJ24 OPB parked up at their garage.

Afford rent-a-car HJ24 OPB in Fenton

The traffic was unusually busy and the bus was a little late. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. It was First Potteries 67180 on a #11 to Newcastle.

First Potteries 67180 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre along Church Street. After a brief stop in Stoke we continued along church Street and forwards onto Hartshill Road. We ran up the hill and into Hartshill. We ran forwards onto George Street and we ran down the hill into Newcastle. We turned left at the roundabout onto Barracks Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a back to Talke Pits. A few minutes later the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63359 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63359 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Talke Pits before sitting down towards the back of the bus. set of out of the bus station onto Barracks Road and at the roundabout we turned left onto Ryecroft. At the roundabout we turned right onto the Northbound A34. We ran Northwards past the bus garage and we ran through Milehouse. We ran Northwards to the McDonald roundabout and we turned left onto Wolstanton Road. At the roundabout we turned right onto Chesterton High Street. We turned right onto Crackley Bank and we ran through Crackley and Red Street. We crossed over the A500 and we veered left onto Talke High Street. We turned right somewhere and left onto Chester Road. We re-joined the road and we ran forwards onto Coalpit Hill. We ran forwards onto the A34 and up towards somewhere where we turned right onto the B5371. We turned right onto Mitchell Avenue and we turned left onto Lower Ash Road. We turned right onto First Avenue and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked and we turned left onto Fourth Ave and to get to the Sports Centre. Matthew went to the toilet and afterwards played football with his peers and members of staff. We set off onto Fourth Ave and we turned left onto the the B5371 to the Hanley bus stop. A short time later we saw the bus come around the corner. It was First Potteries 63179 on a #38A to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down the the B5371 and we turned right onto the A50. We ran up the hill into Goldenhill and then forwards through Sandyford past the retail park into Tunstall. We ran down the High Street. We continued down the High Street and we ran past the former Co-operative bank. We turned left onto Williamson Street. At the roundabout we turned right onto Scotia Road and we ran into Burslem town centre. We ran past the site of the new Kiln Gate Retail park and we continued into Cobridge. We ran down the hill towards Hanley. Due to roadworks outside of the town the the bus diverted onto the ring road and ran around Hanley. We turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street before entering the bus station where we got up got off. Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. Whilst we waited we saw First Potteries 35677 on a #25 to Keele. When we had finished eating we crossed over the ring road and we cut through onto Birch Terrace. We walked onto Charles Street. We went to Iceland to do some shopping. Matthew went shopping brought a toffee cheesecake. We walked onto Birch Terrace, We crossed over Lichfield Street and we waited for a bus back towards Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus come on stand. It was First Potteries 63358 on a #38 to Kidsgrove.

First Potteries 63358 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station and onto John Street. At the bottom of the road we turned right onto Bethesda Street. We crossed over Broad Street and we continued onto Marsh Street. At the lights we turned left onto Etruria Road past former Sainsbury's supermarket. Just before we got to the A53 onto Festival Way. We ran past Waterworld and we turned left onto Forge Lane past a new minibus building by the Brindley Farm pub. We looped under the A53 and we joined the Westbound A53. We crossed over the A500 at Etruria and and we ran up the hill into Basford and we ran down hill to the edge of Newcastle and we got onto the one way system. At the jubilee roundabout we turned left onto Barracks Road before turning right into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We returned to the bus station and we waited for a bus to Hanley. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 35690 on a #25 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35690 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 63101 on the #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63178 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Hanley before sitting down towards the back of the bus. When it was time to go the bus set off out of the bus station and onto Barracks Road and we ran forwards onto the one-way system. We continued onto the A52 and when we got to Hartshill we veered left onto Shelton New Road. We ran over the railway line and canal and we went up to Snow Hill. We turned left and ran up Broad Street. We turned right onto the ring road and left onto Bethesda Street. We turned right onto John Street and we ran up to the bus station. Once in the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Matthew visited the toilet. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 67156 on a #6 to Parkhall.

First Potteries 67156 in Hanley bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto ichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto City Road and past the site of the new Burger King. We continued forwards onto King Street and we passed through Foley. We ran forwards into Longton and under the railway line into Longton town centre. The bus stopped on Market Street. We continued onto and we followed the one-way system onto Commerce Street. We crossed over the A50 and we ran forwards onto Lightwood Road. At the roundabout we turned left onto Upper Belgrave Road. We ran forwards onto Waterhead Road. We turned left onto the A520 and we ran through Meir and we turned right onto Woodville Road and we paused in the Square before going onto Leason Road. We turned right onto Stansmore Road and Brookwood Drive and we got up and got off the bus. We got in the car and we went along Brookwood Drive and we where work has started to build new flats. we turned left onto the A520 and passed the site of the new special school being built. We joined the Westbound A50 and we ran fast to the edge of Longton and we came off the A50 onto the end of Lightwood Road. We crossed over the A50 and we ran into Longton down The Strand and we turned left onto King Street. We ran through Foley into Fenton and forwards onto City Road. We turned left onto Smithpool Road and left onto Temple Street. When we got back we returned to the residential unit. Matthew went back to the room and went on his computer. Matthew went to his room to chill out and use his computer. He also watched buses out of the window. Later on we went downstairs and we set off onto Temple Street. In the distance we saw Temple Street church RX18 GZW. We continued along Temple Street and at the end we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We went across the spare ground onto Willowdale Avenue and onto Whieldon Road and into uncle Dave's house. For tea Matthew had sausages potatoes and carrots with gravy followed by a slice of lemon cheesecake. Later on he had a drink of Fanta orange and a few digestive biscuits. Uncle Dave now has a biscuit tin. Matthew chilled out in uncle Dave's house using his computer and watching television. Uncle Dave also did his DJ set. A couple of hours later staff came to escort Matthew back home. We set off onto Whieldon Road and we turned onto Willowdale Avenue. We crossed the spare ground and we turned left onto Smithpool Road. We turned right onto Temple Street past the Queen Elizabeth II Court. We continued 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 Newcastle / Trentham 30-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
6011	Fenton, Adj Travers Court	Newcastle BS	1	D&G Bus
35942	Newcastle BS	Trentham Gardens	101	First Potteries
35689	Trentham, Poachers Cottage PH	Newcastle BS	101	First Potteries
63114	Newcastle BS	Fenton, Smithpool Road	11	First Potteries
35950	Fenton, Lordship Lane	Hanley BS	6	First Potteries
63349	Hanley BS	Fenton, Alfred Street	6	First Potteries

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going out on the bus. Matthew got up around 08:00 and had toast and orange juice for breakfast. Whilst in the room we went out on the bus to Newcastle. We went downstairs and we set off onto City Road. We walked down to the bus stop outside the flats. We stood at the bus stop and we waited for a bus towards Newcastle. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was D&G Bus 6011 on a #1 to Park Site.

D&G Bus 6011 in Fenton

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off down City Road and we ran down the hill over the old railway line to Leek and onto the A52. We ran under the railway line and over the A500 and straight into Stoke town centre. We continued along Church Street onto Hartshill Road and into the centre of Hartshill. We turned left into the Avenue and left again onto Hilton Road before turning right into the City General Hospital. As we travelled through the hospital we saw Travel Express HF64 AJU. Once through the hospital we turned right onto the A34 and we ran into Newcastle. We crossed the roundabout and we ran up Barracks Road and into the bus station from the South end. Once we got to the bus station we got up and got off the bus. Once we got off the bus we saw D&G Bus 46 on a #85 to Nantwich.

D&G Bus 46 in Newcastle bus station

A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 67142 on a #38A to Crackley.

First Potteries 67142 in Newcastle bus station

We walked out of the bus station and we waited for a bus towards Trentham Gardens. Eventually the bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35942 on a #101 to Stafford.

First Potteries 35942 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Trentham Garden before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto Barracks Road. We ran Southwards onto the A34 and we ran down through Trent Vale and into Hanford. We continued down through to Trentham where we saw ABC Supreme KX64 AFF. Near to the old entrance to the gardens we got up and got off the bus. We walked around the North end of the lake and we went to Totally delicious. Afterwards Matthew had washed down with can of Coke. Matthew had a ham sandwich washed down with cup of Coke. After finishing eating Matthew went to the toilet. Once we had finished eating we walked back through the main gate and onto the A34 to the old Gardens entrance where the bus stop is situated. We waited for a bus back towards Hanley. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Potteries 35689 on a #101 to Hanley.

First Potteries 35689 in Trentham

We got on the bus and we booked to Newcastle before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off Northwards through Trentham. We continued North through Hanford and Trent Vale and we past the City General hospital before going into Newcastle. We turned right onto Barracks Road and we entered the bus station from the South end. We got up and got off the bus. Once in the bus station we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A few minutes later we saw First Potteries 47519 on a #11 to Hanley. The bus appeared and it was First Potteries 63114 on a #11 to Hanley.

First Potteries 63114 in Newcastle bus station

We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off onto Barracks Road and we ran up to the Jubilee roundabout. We ran onto the A53 and around the one-way system onto the A52. We ran up George Street into Hartshill and we ran down the hill into Stoke town centre. After a brief stop we continued along Church Street out of Stoke and over the A500. 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 walked back to the residential unit. Matthew went back upstairs to chill out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. We went downstairs We set of on foot onto City Road and we crossed over onto Manor Street. At the end of the street we turned left onto Victoria Road and we walked down the hill to the bus stop. We saw blue minibus BD06 VTM. A few minutes later a bus appeared and it was First Potteries 35950 on a #6 to Hanley. We got on the bus and we booked the Hanley before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off down Victoria Road and towards Joiners Square. At the roundabout we went forwards onto Lichfield Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Bethesda Street and right onto John Street and into the bus station we saw First Potteries 35677 on layover. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus back to Fenton. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it First Potteries 63349 on a #6 to Coalville. We got on the bus and we booked to Fenton before sitting down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the bus station onto John Street and we turned left onto Bethesda Street. We turned left onto the ring road and we turned right onto Lichfield Street and we ran down the hill to Joiners Square. We crossed the roundabout onto Victoria Road and we ran up the hill into Fenton. At the top of the hill we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we set off on foot on the road at the back of Victoria Road. We turned left onto Manor Street for We stopped at the Fenton Community Hall and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we had a drink of Coke. Matthew had a burger and chips. After we had finished we returned to the residential unit. We walked along Manor Street and we crossed over City Road and we turned right onto onto Temple Street and we returned to the residential unit. We went upstairs and back into his room. Later on 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 Boxworth / Etwall 29-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
YJ69 EHW	Fenton	Westbury Park	Charter	Travel Express
YJ69 EHW	Westbury Park	Fenton	Charter	Travel Express

Today we were in East Anglia and heading back to Blurton. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast for breakfast. We got ready to go out and just after 10:00 we got in the car and we set off onto Beach Road. There was a road closure at the end so we turned around and we turned right onto. We turned right onto California Road and left onto Scratby Road. We turned left and we ran through Caister. We turned right into Tesco and we realised there wasn't a petrol station there so we re-joined the road. We continued onto the A149 and we ran to the edge of Great Yarmout. We turned right onto the A47 and we continued out of town. We accidental went startight into Acle and we turned left onto and we re-joined the A47. We ran around the South side of Norwich and we headed onto the A11. We ran near to Thetford and Newmarket and we joined the Westbound A14. We stoppped at Cambridge Services and Matthew used the toilet. For dinner Matthew had burger, fries and chicken nugget washed down with a small cup of Coke. We went to see the coaches parked up in the service station we saw Richmonds Coaches 851 FYD.

Richmonds Coaches 851 FYD in Boxworth Services

Also seen was Gee-Vee Travel GT65 GVT.

Gee-Vee Travel GT65 GVT in Boxworth Services

We got back into the car and we set off onto the A14. We saw white coach. Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke in the car. At the end of the A14 we joined the Northbound M1. At junction 24 we came off the motorway and we went onto the Westbound A50. We joined the Northbound A516 and we missed the car park for the pub so we ended up turning around and pulling into a layby and Matthew peed in a bush. We headed South on the A516 and we saw Notts & Derby 1403 on a school service. We re-joined the Westbound A50 and as we passed the junction for the A511 we saw Rotala Diamond 30995 on a #401 to Uttoxeter. We continued past Uttoxeter and Blythe Bridge and we passed through Meir and Longton. We came off the A50 and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We turned left onto Grove Road and forwards onto Wheildon Road. We dropped off uncle Dave and we returned up Wheildon Road. We ran forwards on to Grove Road and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We crossed over the A50 and we continued through Blurton along Blurton Road. We turned right onto Church Road and right onto the A5035. We got back to Blurton just after 16:00. Matthew down loaded his photographs and got ready to go back to the residential unit. We got in the car and we set off through Burton and we ran along Beaconsfield Drive where we saw white minibus EA07 LWW 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 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. Matthew chilled out on his computer and watched buses out of the window. For tea Matthew had steak pies and chips with carrots followed by a piec of cheesecake. Matthew then went out to catch a bus to Westbury Park. We went downstairs and we saw it was Travel Express YJ69 EHW. We got on the bus and we set off onto Temple Street. We turned left onto Christchurch Street and we crossed over City Road. We ran down the into Stoke and we went under the railway line. We crossed over the the A500 and we turned left onto Southbound A500. We ran past Sideway to Hanford. We turned right onto the A519 and we turned left onto Westbury Road and to the pub. Matthew went to the toilet and then had a a glass of Coke. After we had finished in the pub we returned to Fenton in Travel Express YJ69 EHW. We set off onto Westbury Road and we turned right to run anti-clockwide around the estate. We turned right onto Wye Road and we crossed over Seabridge Lane and we turned left onto the Northbound A519. We ran into Newcastle and we went around the roundabout onto Barracks Road and past the bus station. We crossed the Jubilee Roundabout onto the A53 and we ran through Basford to Etruria. We got onto the Southbound A500 at Stoke. We turned left onto City Road and we went under the raileay line and up into Fenton. We continued up City Road before turning right onto Smithpool Road. We turned left onto temple Street and back to the residential unit. We went upstairs to his room and chilled out in his room and use his computer and watch buses out of the window. Matthew also drank a can of Cherry Coke. Later on Matthew chilled out in his room. Matthew used his computer and watched music videos on the television. 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 EATM Rally 28-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
35291	Carlton Coalville, Co-op	Carlton Coalville, Transport Museum	P&R	First Eastern Counties
1404	EATM, Carlton Coalville	Beccles, Market Square	Special	Eastern National
LDV 467F	Beccles, Market Square	EATM, Carlton Coalville	Special	Royal Blue
RT 3125	EATM, Carlton Coalville	Lowestoft BS	Special	London Country
RM 613	Lowestoft BS	EATM, Carlton Coalville	Special	London Transport
260	Carlton Coalville, Chapel Road	Carlton Coalville, Chapel Road	Special	London Transport
RM 613	EATM, Carlton Coalville	Lowestoft BS	Special	London Transport
36192	Lowestoft BS	Gorleston-on-Sea, School Lane	X11	First Eastern Counties

Today was the second full day of our weekend away in East Anglia. Yesterday we stumbled upon the Easr Anglia Transort Museum LOndon Transport weekend. It was very busy the day before wo we vowed to come back again today and give it another go. Research for today's trip was to check the weather. The forecast was for cloudy with some unshine and a chance of a shower around 18:00. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up at 09:00 and had toast for breakfast. We got ready and we went out and got in the car just after 10:00. We set off out of the camp site onto Beach Road and we turned left onto Scratby Road. We passed a building site on the left hand side and we ran forwards onto Jack Chase Way. We ran forwards onto the A149 and we ran to the edge of Great Yarmouth. We 3xxxx at the bus garage. We turned right onto the A47 and we followed the A47 to the West of Gorleston-on-Sea and down past the hosipital We turned right onto the B1375 and we headed Westwards. We ran through Normanston and we joined the A146. We ran past Oulton Broad North railway station and Oulton Broad South and we turned left onto Colmer Road. We continued onto Elm Tree Road and we ran forwards onto the A12. We turned sharp right onto Tower Road and we turned left onto Cooke Road. We stopped on the industrial estate at a cafe. We went inside and sat down, Matthew had a full English Breakfast washed down with a bottle of Orange Juice. When we had finished eat we set off to the Co-op so we could do the park and ride bus to the museum. We got in the car and we turned left onto Tower Road. We turned left onto the A12 and we ran forwards onto Elm Tree Road. We turned left onto Ashburnham Way and we ran for about 1/2 mile before turning into the car park. We said goodbye to mum and we walked over to the bus stop outside of Co-op. We waited for around 10 minutes and we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 35291 on the P&R service.

First Eastern Counties 35290 in Carlton Coalville

We got on the free P&R shuttle and we went upstairs and sat down. A short time later the bus set off along Ashburnham Way and we ran forwards onto Hollow Grove Way. We turned left onto the A146 and ran forwards onto the Southbound A1145. We continued onto Chapel Road and e stopped outside of the gates of the museum. We crossed over the road and we queued up to get into the museum. We paid to get in and we had a quick look around the museum. We walked around to the back of the site and we saw Selkent VLT9 parked up.

Selkent VLT9 in the EATM

We went back outside and we saw they were moving buses around about to do a run out. The next bus to go out was the 11:30 to Beccles. We stood at the bus stop and we saw the bus approaching. We saw it was Eastern National 1404 on a special service to Beccles.

Eastern National 1404 in the EATM

We got on the bus and as the bus was nearly empty, Matthew took a picture of Eastern National 1404 before we sat down towards the middle.

Inside Eastern National 1404

When it time to go we set off out of the site and we turned left onto Chapel Road. We ran forwards onto the A1145 and we turned left onto the A146. About 1/3 of the way to Beccles we pulled over into a bus stop to wai for another bus that was following us to Beccles. After a short wait we continued the Beccles. We turned left onto George Westwood Way. Because of a soapbox derby there were road closure in the town centre. We turned right onto Common Lane North and we entered town through some very narrow street. We stopped in the market square. We got off the bus and Matthew took another picture of Eastern National 1404 before it returned to the mudeum.

Eastern National 1404 in Beccles

The other bus pulled along side and we saw it was Royal Blue LDV 467F on a special service to the museum.

Royal Blue LDV 467F in Beccles

We got on the bus and we saw down towards the back. We set off out of the market square and we headed back onto George Westwood Way. We turned right onto the A146 and we ran fast for several miles. We turned right onto the A1145 and we ran forwards onto Chapel Road. We got up and got off the bus and Matthew got another picture of Royal Blue LDV 467F.

Royal Blue LDV 467F in the EATM

We decided to do another bus straight away as there was a bus to Lowestoft due. A short time later the bus pulled onto the stop and we saw it was London Country RT 3125 on a Lowestoft service. it waWe got on the bus and we went upstairs and we sat down. We set off out of the museum and we saw First Eastern Counties 35291 on the park and ride shuttle of the museum. We set off out of the museum site and we turned left onto Chapel Road and we ran forwards onto the A1145. We ran forwards onto the A146 and we ran up to Oulton Broad South railway station. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we ran forwards onto Waveney Drive. We ran forwards onto the A12 and continued onto Horn Hill. We ran forwards onto Belvedere Road and we joined the A47. We turned left and we stopped at Lowestoft railway station. After the stop we ran North up Katwijk Way and we turned right onto Gordon Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of London Country RT 3125 before it returned to the museum.

London Country RT 3125 in Lowestoft bus station

Once off the we headed to the pub. We walked along Gordon Road and left onto the High Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a glass of Coke and when we had finished we walked back down the High Street. We headed back to the bus station and we looked for some to catch out. Whilst there we saw First Eastern Counties 44532 on #102 Lowestoft circular.

First Eastern Counties 44532 in Lowestoft bus station

We waited for the next bus back to the museum. A short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was London Transport RM 613 on a service to the museum.

London Transport RM 613 in Lowestoft bus station

We got on the bus and we sat down in the lower deck. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down to the A47. We headed Southwards and we ran forwards onto the B1532. We ran South past the pier and the South Beach and we continued out of town. We turned right onto Bloodmore Road and left onto the B1145. We turned left onto Chapel Road and we entered the site of the East Anglia Transport Museum where we got up and got off the bus. We headed into the museum again and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we walked to the trolley bus stop to see what we could catch. As we got closer we saw that next trolleybus to depart was London Transport 260.

London Transport 260 in the EATM

We got on the trolleybus and we sat at the fron of the bus and opened the front windows. After the tram departed we set off along the main street and we turned right and we ran around the site in a clockwise direction 3 times. When we got back we ran clockwise around the turning circle and pulled up behind another trolleybus. We got off the trolleybus and we got on London Transport tram 1858 and we went upstairs and sat down. We set along the main street and we ran to the Southern terminus. The driver changed and and we ran back to the Chapel Road terminus. We had a short break and We went around the site and took more pictures. We walked around the site and we photograph the trolleybuses in the shed and then we had a break. We decided to stop for a late dinner. We had pie, mash and gravy from a food truck. Afterwards we had a look at the milk floats and we headed up to the Narrow gauge railway. The locolmotive in operation today was Simplex diesel Thorpeness We got on the train and we ran to the Mutford Thorpe terminus. The locomotive ran around the carriage and we set off back to the Chapel Road Terminus. We got off the train and we waited for the locomotive to run around the train to get a picture. We head back to the tram terminal and we spot that Sheffield 513 was about to work so we got on the tram amd we sat upstairs at the back. We set along the main street and we ran to the Southern terminus. The driver changed and and we ran back to the Chapel Road terminus and we saw London Transport trolleybus 1521. We decided to get a drink but the cafe had closed. It was bearly time for the last bus back to Lowestoft, so we sat on a bench outside and Matthew had a can of Cherry Coke from out of the trip bag. Whilst we waited for our bus Matthew went over to get a picture of London Transport BL45.

London Transport BL45 in the EATM

We saw Eastern National 1404 depart on the last bus to Beccles and a few minutes later our bus came onto the stand. As it pulled onto the stand we saw it was London Transport RM 613. We got on the bus and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the museum and we saw First Eastern Counties 35291 on the park and ride shuttle of the museum. We set off out of the museum site and we turned left onto Chapel Road and we ran forwards onto the A1145. We ran forwards onto the A146 and we ran up to Oulton Broad South railway station. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we ran forwards onto Waveney Drive. We ran forwards onto the A12 and continued onto Horn Hill. We ran forwards onto Belvedere Road and we joined the A47. We turned left and we stopped at Lowestoft railway station. After the stop we ran North up Katwijk Way and we turned right onto Gordon Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of London Transport RM 613 before it returned to the museum.

London Transport RM 613 in Lowestoft bus station

We decided to get supplies before caught the next bus. We set off along Gordon Road and we turned right onto High Street. We stopped at Tesco and we got a meal deal. Matthew shared his Twirl with me and uncle Dave and afterwards we had a can of Coke. We sat on a becnh outside the YMCA and Matthew drank his can. When we had finished we set off up High Street and we turned left onto Gordon Road and we stopped at the bus station. We saw First Eastern Counties 36191 running empty. We walked into the bus station and bus was already loading. As ew got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 36192 on a X1 to Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 36192 in Lowestoft bus station

We got on the bus and we bought singles to Gorleston at £3 each before we went upstairs. The top deck was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of First Eastern Counties 36192 before we sat down.

Inside First Eastern Counties 36192

We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Gordon Road. We turned left onto the A47 and we ran Northwards out of town. At the Northern edge of the town centre we turned right into the retail park and after a brief stop we did a u-turn at the next roundabout and we re-joined the Northbound A47. We ran for several miles and we turned into the junction for Hopton-on-Sea. We stopped at a bus stop and we turned aroound and headed back onto the A47. We continued for another couple of miles and we turned left into James Paget hospital. After a brief circuit around the hospital and a stop we rejoined the Northbound A47. We turned left onto Brasenose Avenue and we passed a new build site. We turned right onto Hertford Way and we turned left onto Magdalen Way. We turned right onto Church Lane and we crossed over the A47 and we stopped at some traffic light as there was roadworks on a roundabout. We ran into Gorleston and we turned left onto the High Street. We went a couple of stops North and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over School Lane and we went into the car park to meet up with mum. We got in the car and we set off up the High Street. We turned right onto the A47 and we ran to the edge of Great Yarmouth. We turned left onto the A149 and we headed Northwards. We passed the bus garage and we saw First Eastern Counties 37562 was parked up outside the depot. We continued Northwards past the stadium and was saw Dolphin REZ 3371 parked up. We continued North up the A149 and we ran forwatfs onto Jack Chase Way. We ran forwards onto Scratby Road. We turned right onto Beach Road and we stopped at the premier shop. Matthew picked up a bottle of Dr Pepper and chocolate bar. We had a looked at the goats in the garden centre. We got back into the car and we set off along Beach Road and we turned right into the site. We parked up and went into the Chalet. We did some of the Blog and Matthew had a ham sandwich folled by a slice of coconut cake. We uploaded pictures and Matthew watched some YouTube. Matthew had his medication then had a shower. We continued working on the Blog and we went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Lowestoft / Norwich 27-09-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
44454	Lowestoft BS	Gunton, Opp Stoven Close	101	First Eastern Counties
37565	Great Yarmouth, Market Gates	Lowestoft BS	1	First Eastern Counties
RTL 1163	Lowestoft BS	EATM, Carlton Coalville	Special	London Transport
RM 613	EATM, Carlton Coalville	North Beach	Special	London Transport
RM 613	North Beach	EATM, Carlton Coalville	Special	London Transport
RF 626	EATM, Carlton Coalville	Lowestoft BS	Special	London Transport
37711	Lowestoft BS	Norwich BS	X2	First Eastern Counties
35671	Norwich BS	Great Yarmouth, Market Gates	X1	First Eastern Counties
36287	Great Yarmouth, Market Gates	Caister, Police Station	1A	First Eastern Counties
36286	Caister, Police Station	Gorleston-on-Sea, School Lane	8	First Eastern Counties

Today was the first full day of our stay in Esat Anglia. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up around 09:00 and had toast for breakfast. We got ready to go out and just after 10:00 we got in the car and we set off to Great Yarmouth. We left the camp site and we stopped at the garden centre to pick up a parcel. We turned left onto Scratby Road and we ran forwards onto Jack Chase Way. We ran forwards onto the A149 and we headed into Great Yarmouth. We ran forwards onto North Quay and we veered left onto Regent Street. We turned left onto Howards Street South and we parked up at the car park. We walked along Austin Row and onto Market Place We continued onto Theatre Plain and we turned right onto Regent Road. We went into the bus station area and we stopped at the cafe. Matthew had a full English breakfast washed down with a glass of Irn Bru. When we had finished eating Matthew went to the toilet. We said goodbye to mum and we had a look around to see what we might catch. We saw First Eastern Counties 33819 on a X1 to Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 33819 in Great Yarmouth

We saw First Eastern Counties 37579 on X1 to Norwich. We turned this down as we saw another bus approaching. As it gt closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37565 on a #1 to Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 37565 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we booked a Explorer Hi5 Day ticket at £14 before we went upstairs and sat down. We turned ran forwards onto Market Gates and we continued Southwards. We continued onto Alexandra Road and we crossed KIng Street onto Yarmouth Way. We turned right onto South Quay and we turned left onto the A1243. We turned left onto Southown Road and we headed towards Gorleston. We briefly joined Beccles Road and we turned left onto High Road past the former Barlcays bank which is being converted into shops and flats. We ran forwards onto High Street and into the centre of Gorleston. We continued Southwards and onto Lowestoft Road. We continued onto Victoria Road and we turned left onto Park Road. We turned right onto Marine Parade and right onto Bridge Street. We turned left onto the A47 and we turned right into Paget James hospital. We ran around the car park and we turned right on to the A47. We followed the road Southwards for a few miles and we turned left onto Station Road. We ran through Hopton and we turned right onto Coast Road. We headed towards Corton and we turned left onto Church Lane. We turned right onto Station Road and we turned right onto the B1385. We headed South down the A47 and we turned left into the retail park. After turning around at the roundabout we re-joined the A47. We ran to the North edge of town and we turned right onto St Peter's Street. We turned left onto Katwijk Way and we turned right into Gordon Road and into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we took a few pictures. We saw First Eastern Counties 37274 on a X22 to Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 37274 in Lowestoft bus station

As we were wondering what to do next we saw a vintage bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was preserved London Transport RTL 1163 on a shuttle service to Carlton Coalville.

London Transport RTL 1163 in Lowestoft bus station

We asked the conductor if we could ride on the bus and she confirmed it was a free shuttle to Carlton Coalville as there was a London Transport even going on this weekend at the East Anglia Transport Museum. We got on the bus and we sat down in the lower deck. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down to the A47. We headed Southwards and we ran forwards onto the B1532. We ran South past the pier and the South Beach and we continued out of town. We turned right onto Bloodmore Road and left onto the B1145. We turned left onto Chapel Road and we entered the site of the East Anglia Transport Museum where we got up and got off the bus. We considered going into the museum, but the queue to get in was around the block, so we decided to come back tomorrow for the museum. Whilst we were considering what to do we saw another bus come on stand. As it got closer we saw it was London Transport RM 613 on a shuttle to Gunton Cliff.

London Transport RM 613 in Carlton Coalville

We got on the back of the bus and we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the museum and we turned left onto Chapel Road and we ran forwards onto the A1145. We continued onto the A146 and we ran North to Oulton Broad South railway station. We continued past Oulton Broad North railway station and we ran forwards onto the A1144. We ran Northwards up the A47 and we turned right onto Corton Road. We turned right onto Links Road and we turned right onto Gunton Cliff. The bus top briefly for a photo stop and we thought it would head back to Lowestoft bus station. It turned out not to be going to the bus station and we headed back to the Museum! We set off along Gunton Cliff and we we continued onto North Parade. We headed Southwards down the A47. We ran to the North edge of town and we turned right onto St Peter's Street. We turned left onto Katwijk Way and we bypassed the town centre. We turned right onto Denmark Road and we turnd left onto the A12 and we crossed over the inner harbour. We turned right onto Waveney Drive and we continued onto Victoria Road. We joined the A146 and we headed Southwards. We ran forwards onto the A1145 and forwards onto Chapel Road and back to the museum. We got of the bus and we saw another bus move onto the bus stop. As we got closer we saw it was London Transport RF 626 on a Lowestoft Shuttle.

London Transport RF 626 in Carlton Coalville

We got on the bus and we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the museum and we saw First Eastern Counties 35291 on the park and ride shuttle of the museum. We set off out of the museum site and we turned left onto Chapel Road and we ran forwards onto the A1145. We ran forwards onto the A146 and we ran up to Oulton Broad South railway station. We turned right onto Victoria Road and we ran forwards onto Waveney Drive. We ran forwards onto the A12 and continued onto Horn Hill. We ran forwards onto Belvedere Road and we joined the A47. We turned left and we stopped at Lowestoft railway station. After the stop we ran North up Katwijk Way and we turned right onto Gordon Road where we got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of London Transport RF 626 before it returned to the museum.

London Transport RF 626 in Lowestoft bus station

Once off the we headed to the pub. We walked along Gordon Road and left onto the High Street. We stopped at the pub and Matthew went to the toilet. Matthew had a glass of Coke and when we had finished we walked back down the High Street. We stopped at a Bakery and we bough Sauasge rolls and a slice of cake for later and a bottle of Coke. We headed back to the bus station and we looked for some to catch out. Whilst there we saw First Eastern Counties 44450 on #102 Lowestoft circular.

First Eastern Counties 44450 in Lowestoft bus station

We had a look around the bus station to see what we might catch. A short time later we saw a suitable bus. As we got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37711 on a X2 to Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 37711 in Lowestoft bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Explorer Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner before we sat down towards the back of the bus. The bus set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Gordon Road. We went around the rouandabout and we turned sharp right onto the Southbound A47. We crossed over the inner harbour before turning left onto the B1532. There were two parrallel road with terrace housing in between them. We ran Southwards down the Eastern of the 2 roads for about 1/2 a mile before the 2 roads merged. We ran through Kirkley and into Pakefield and we turned right onto the B1384. We crossed the roundabout onto Bloodmoor Road and we ran forwards onto Elmtree Road. We turned left onto Ashburnham Road and we headed Westwards. We turned left onto the A146 and we ran fast for a few miles. We turned left onto Lowestoft Road and we ran through Worlingham. We continued onto Ingate and we ran forwards onto Blyburgate and into the centre of Beccles. We ran through Exchange Square and we ran forwards onto Smallgate. We turned left onto Old Market Place and we stopped at a small interchange. Also there were Borderbus 103 on a #580 to Harleston and Simonds YX12 FPY on a #81 ti Diss. We turned right onto Northgate and we turned left onto Bridge Street. We crossed over the river Waveney and we ran forwards Gillingham Dam. We ran forwards onto Loddon Road and through Gillingham and we joined the A146. We ran through Stubbs Green and into Thurton and we headed North Westwards. We ran fast for around 10 miles through Holveston and Bixley and we came to the A47. We crossed under the A47 and we crossed over the River Yare and we turned right onto Martineau Lane. We turned left onto the A147 and we headed into Norwich city centre. We ran past Sainsbury's and we turned right into the bus station. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37711 before it returned to Lowestoft on a X22.

First Eastern Counties 37711 in Norwich bus station

We had a look around the bus station. We saw Simmonds 592 on a PR3 Postwick park and ride service.

Simmonds 592 in Norwich bus station

We headed into the main building and Matthew went to the toilet. Afterwards we sat in the waiting area and Matthew had a sausage roll. He also had a piece of Bakewell Tart and a can of orange Fanta. Whilst we ate we saw First Eastern Counties 36903 on an Excel service. We went out ibnto the bus station to take a few picture before we started to head back. We saw Konnect Bus 249 on a #84 to Hempnall Green.

Konnect Bus 249 in Norwich bus station

We waited for a bus back towards Great Yarmouth. A short time later we saw a bus arrive on stand. We saw it was First Eastern Counties 35671 on a X11 to Belton.

First Eastern Counties 35671 in Norwich bus station

We got on the bus and we placed the Hi5 Explorer ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran down to Queens Road. We headed out of town along the A147 and we turned right onto Martineau Lane. We turned left onto the A146 and we headed South Eastwards. On the edge of the city we joined the Eastbound A47. We ran fast for around 10 miles and we veered left onto Norwich Road. We called into Acle and we ran through town, rejoining the Eastbound A47. We ran the last 8 or so miles to the edge of Great Yarmouth and we ran into town. We ran forwards onto Fuller's Hill and forward again onto Priory Plain. We ran into the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we had a look around to see what we could catch. We headed ovew to the WEst side of the bus station. As we got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 36287 on a #1A to Markham.

First Eastern Counties 36287 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Hi5 Explorer Day tickets under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We turned ran forwards onto Temple Road and onto Priory Plain. We turned right onto Northgate Street and we headed Northwards. We continued onto Caister Road and we stopped near to the bus depot. We saw First Eastern Counties 37069 parked up outside on Staff Bus duties. We continued Northwards up Caister Road and we ran past Yarmouth Stadium where there was stock car racing taking place. We saw white coach 523 CBF. We continued North into Caister and we decided to get up and get off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 36287 as it continued towards Markham.

First Eastern Counties 36287 in Caister

We headed to the pub and Matthew usd the toilet. Afterwards we had a glass of Coke. We wen outside and we met up with uncle Dave. We crossed the road and headed to the bus stop. We waited fior a bus towards Gorleston. A short time later we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 36286 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital.

First Eastern Counties 36286 in Caister

We got on the bus and we placed the Hi5 Explorer Day tickets under the scanner for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. We ran forwards onto High Street and forwards onto Yarmouth Road. We joined the Southbound A149 and we ran past the greyhound stadium. We turned left onto Jellicoe Road and right onto Beatty Road. We turned left onto Barnard Avebue and right onto Sandringham Avenue. We continued Southwards before turning right onto Beaconsfield Road. We turned left onto Northgate Street and we headed Southwards into the town. We veered left onto Fullers Hill and we continued onto Priory Plain. We continued onto Temple Road and we stopped in the Market Gates Interchange for a short while. After a short wait we continued Southwards. We continued onto Alexandra Road and we crossed KIng Street onto Yarmouth Way. We turned right onto South Quay and we turned left onto the A1243. We turned left onto Southown Road and we headed towards Gorleston. We briefly joined Beccles Road and we turned left onto High Road past the former Barlcays bank which is being converted into shops and flats. We ran forwards onto High Street and into the centre of Gorleston. We crossed over the road and we met up with mum. We got in the car and we headed to the chip shop in Caister. We ran up the High Street and we joined Beccles Road and joined the Northbound A47. We ran onto Runham Road and we ran next to the Bure before joining the A149. We ran North past the bus garage and greyhound stadium and we ran forwards onto Yarmouth Road. We stopped in Caister and we picked up the food. We continued onto Norwich Road and we ran forwards to the dual carriage. We had gone too far so we did a u turned and we turned left onto Jack Chase Way. We ran forwards onto Scratby Road and we turned right onto Beach Road. e stopped at the caravan parked and we parked up by the chalet. We wen inside and Matthew had his food. matthew had sausage chips and gravy washed down with a bottle of dandelion & burdock. We wrote some of the Blog, We uploaded some pictures and we wrote an e-mail. later on Matthew had a Gu cheesecake and had his medication. Matthew settled to bed around 00:30... Mark