Trip to Great Yarmouth / Hemsby 08-06-2025

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
33815	Great Yarmouth, Market Gates	Hemsby, Kingsway Shops	1A	First Eastern Counties
37065	Hemsby, Kingsway Shops	Great Yarmouth, Seashore Holiday	1C	First Eastern Counties
37068	Great Yarmouth, Seashore Holiday	Hemsby, Beach	1C	First Eastern Counties
37066	Hemsby, Beach	Great Yarmouth, Pleasure Beach	1C	First Eastern Counties
37066	Great Yarmouth, Pleasure Beach	Great Yarmouth, Marina Centre	1C	First Eastern Counties
37068	Great Yarmouth, Marina Centre	Caister, Covent Garden Road	1C	First Eastern Counties
36190	Caister, Second Avenue	Gorleston, Town Centre	8	First Eastern Counties
33819	Gorleston, Town Centre	Hopton, Station Road	X1	First Eastern Counties

Today was our second day in East Anglia. Matthew woke up at 08:00 and had his medication. Matthew got up a little after 09:00 and had crumpets and orange juice for breakfast. We chilled out in the cararvan until around 10:30. We got into the car and we headed Northwards through Corton. We ram forwards onto the B1385 and we joined the A47. We headed North to the edge of town and we turned right onto the A1243. We crossed over the Yare and we turned right onto Hall Quay. We turned left onto Regent Street and left onto Howard Street South and we entered the car park. We parked up and we set off on foor towards the pub. We walked along Austin Row onto Market place and we turned right onto Theatre Plain. We turned left onto Regent Road and we saw Ambassador Travel BV72 XGL on a #727 to Heathrow Airport.

Ambassador Travel BV72 XGL in Great Yarmouth

We walked past the bus station and we went into the pub. Matthew had a breakfast washed down with a glass of Coke. After we had finished eating Matthew went to the toilet. We came back to the table and we said goodbye to mum and we went outside to catch a bus. We decided to head North towards the #1C route so we could have some of the open top buses out today. We planned on catching eiter a #1, #1A or a #8. Whilst we waited we saw First Eastern Counties 33810 on a X11 to Belton.

First Eastern Counties 33810 in Great Yarmouth

A short time later we saw a suitable bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 33815 on a #1 to Markham. We got on the bus and we booked a Costal Hi5 Day ticket at £12 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 past the racecourse and Yarmouth Stadium. We continued onto Yarmouth Road and into Caister. We turned right onto Ormesby Road and turned right onto Scratby Road. We turned right onto Californis Road and left onto Rottenstone Lane. We continued onto Beach Road and we turned right to rejoin Scratby Road. We ran forwards onto Yarmouth Road and in Hemsby we turned left to continue along yarmouth Road. We turned right onto The Street and we turned left onto Kingsway. At the roundabout we turned left onto the layby in front of the shops were all buses call at. We got up and got off the bus. Matthew took a picture of First Eastern Counties 33815 as it continued towards Markham.

First Eastern Counties 33815 in Hemsby

Once off the bus Matthew went to the toilet. We came back to the stop and Matthew ate a Crunchie. A few minutes later we saw a bus approaching from the Beach. It crossed the roundabout and as it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37065 on a #1C to the Pleasure Beach.

First Eastern Counties 37065 in Hemsby

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off onto Kingsway and we headed Southwards. We ran forwards onto Yarmouth Road and onto Scratby Road. We turned left onto Beach Road and we continued onto Rottenstone Lane. We got a better view of the sea in this direction and I remember us coming here around 25 years ago when Matthew was very little. We turned right onto California Road and left to re-join Scratby Road. We turned left onto Ormesby Road and we ran into Caister. We continued onto High Street and onto Yarmouth Road. We ran down Caister Road and we turned left onto Jellicoe Road. We turned left onto North Drive and we ran to the turning circle at the end. We got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37065 as it continued towards the Pleasure Beach.

First Eastern Counties 37065 in Great Yarmouth

Once off the bus we had almost 30 minutes before the bus back to Hemsby. WE decided to catch the bus in that direction to get another required bus. In the meanwhile, we walkd down to the beach and had a look around. We headed back to the bus to top wait for the required bus and we saw First Eastern Counties 37069 on Staff Bus duties, enabling a driver swap on First Eastern Counties 37066 which was heading for the Pleasure Beach.

First Eastern Counties 37069 in Great Yarmouth

We waited for the next bus which should be a required one. As short time later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37068 as expected.

First Eastern Counties 37068 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Hi5 ticket under the scanner before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off Southwards along North Drive and we turned right onto Jellicoe Road. We turned right onto Caister Road past the racecourse and Yarmouth Stadium. We continued onto Yarmouth Road and into Caister. We turned right onto Ormesby Road and turned right onto Scratby Road. We turned right onto Californis Road and left onto Rottenstone Lane. We continued onto Beach Road and we turned right to rejoin Scratby Road. We ran forwards onto Yarmouth Road and in Hemsby we turned left to continue along yarmouth Road. We turned right onto The Street and we turned left onto Kingsway. We ran into the layby and we ran back onto Kingsway and turned right onto Beach Road. We ran to the beach turning circle and we got up and got off the bus. We crossed over the road and Matthew got a picture of First Eastern Counties 37068 before it returned to the Pleasure Beach.

First Eastern Counties 37068 in Hemsby

We walked down towards the beach. We stopped at the toilet block and Matthew used the facilities. We continued onto the beach and we sat on a large concrete block. Matthew had a couple of sausage rolls and can of Dr Pepper. Once we had finished eating we stopped at an ice cream van. We sat on a wall and Matthew ate his ice cream. We walked back towards the turning circle and we could see a bus ready to depart! Luckily the driver spotted us and waited. Matthew took a picture of First Eastern Counties 37066 before we got on the bus.

First Eastern Counties 37066 in Hemsby

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off onto Beach Road and we crossed over the roundabout onto the Kingsway bus top. We continued onto The Street and it started to rain heavily. We turned left onto Yarmouth Road and we headed Southwards.onto Scratby Road. We turned left onto Beach Road and we continued onto Rottenstone Lane. We turned right onto California Road and left to re-join Scratby Road. We turned left onto Ormesby Road and we ran into Caister. We continued onto High Street and onto Yarmouth Road. We ran down Caister Road and we turned left onto Jellicoe Road. We turned left onto North Drive and we ran to the turning circle at the end. After a short wait we headed back down North Drive and we ran forwards onto Marine Parade. We ran past the cinema and we saw Alfa A141 parked up out an hotel. We ran forwards onto South Beach Parade and we got up to get off the bus. The bus was nor empty so Matthew took a picture inside to top deck of First Eastern Counties 37066 before we got off the bus.

Inside First Eastern Counties 37066

Once off the bus we had a look around. There wasn't much to do at this end of town. We crossed over and we saw First Eastern Counties 37066 heading up the road, so e decided to get back on it and go a few stops up into the centre of Great Yarmouth.

First Eastern Counties 37066 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner before we went downstairs and sat down. We set off up South Beach Parade and we ran forwards onto Marina Parade and we got up and got off the bus. It was trying to rain so we ducked into a sports bar. Matthew had a glass of coke and we sat by the window until we had finished. We went outside and we saw a bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 37068 on a #1C to Hemsby for the secong time today.

First Eastern Counties 37068 in Great Yarmouth

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner before we went downstairs and sat down. We set off up Marina Parade and we ran past the cinema and onto North Drive. We continued to the North end and we turned around at the turning circle. WE came back South and we turned right onto Jellicoe Road. We had decided to do this bus to some on another route so we could get off doinf the #1C's had we had now had all the open top buses would could get at this time. We turned right onto Caister Road and we ran past the racetrack and Yarmouth Stadium. We continued onto Yarmouth Road and into Caister. We turned right onto Ormesby Road. We ran until we got to the chip shop and we got up and got off the bus. Matthew took another picture of First Eastern Counties 37068 as it continued towards Hemsby on a #1C.

First Eastern Counties 37068 in Caister

We crossed over the road and we walkd around the corner onto Second Avenue. We walked down to the beach and Matthew used the toilet. We then walked back up second Avenue and we turned left onto Marram Drive. We waited for a few minutes and then a bus appeared from around the corner. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 36190 on a #8 to James Paget Hospital.

First Eastern Counties 36190 in Caister

We got on the bus and we placed the First Costal High5 Day ticket under the scanner. The lower saloon was empty so Matthew took a picture inside of First Eastern Counties 36190 before we went upstairs.

Inside First Eastern Counties 36190

We went upstairs and the rear of the upper saloon was empty too, So Matthew took another picture inside of First Eastern Counties 36190 before we sat down.

Inside First Eastern Counties 36190

The bus waited for time and afterwards set off along Marram Drive. We turned left onto Second Avenue and we ran to the end before heading Southwards down Ormesby Road. 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 got up and got off the bus. Matthew got another picture of First Eastern Counties 36190 as it continued on a #8 towards James Paget hospital.

First Eastern Counties 36190 in Gorleston

We messaged mum and arranged to meet her in Hopton. We had around 15 minutes to wait for our bus. Whilst we waited we saw Simonds 538 ELX heading Southwards.

Simonds 538 ELX in Gorleston

A few minutes later we saw the bus approaching. As it got closer we saw it was First Eastern Counties 33819 on a X1 to Lowestoft.

First Eastern Counties 33819 in Gorleston

We got on the bus and we placed the Costal Hi5 Day ticket under the scanner for the final time today before we went downstairs and sat down. We set off down High Street and we turned right onto Church Lane. We crossed over the A47 and we turned left onto Magdalen Way. turned right onto Hertford Way and we turned left onto Brasenose Avenue and we turned right onto the A47. We turned right into Paget James hospital and 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 got up and got off the bus and right behind our bus was another X1. It was First Eastern Counties 37564 on a X1 to Norwich.

First Eastern Counties 37564 in Hopton

We walked around the coner onto Station Road and we saw the car. Matthew decided he needed the toilet so we went into the pub on the corner. After going to the toilet Matthew had a small glass of Coke. When we had finished we went outside and got in the car. We set off along Station Road and we turned right onto Coast Road. We headed into the caravan park and after we had parked up we went into the caravan. Matthew had a scotch egg and 2 sausage rolls. We did the Blog and later on Matthew had a shower. For suppoer Matthew had a piee of red velevet cake washed down with a glass of Cherry Coke. We finished the e-mail and Matthew went to bed around 00:00... Mark.

Trip to Peterborough / Lowestoft 25-04-2020

Bus	From	To	Service	Operator
36907	Peterborough BS	Norwich BS	XL	First Eastern Counties
36903	Norwich BS	Great Yarmouth BS	X11	First Eastern Counties
37570	Great Yarmouth, Brahams Court	Caister, shops	8	First Eastern Counties
YX18 KNJ	Caister, shops	Gorleston (S-bound)	8	First Eastern Counties
33819	Gorleston (S-bound)	Lowestoft BS	1	First Eastern Counties
33820	Lowestoft BS	Great Yarmouth BS	1	First Eastern Counties
36909	Great Yarmouth BS	Norwich BS	X11	First Eastern Counties
36266	Norwich BS	Peterborough BS	XL	First Eastern Counties

Today Matthew was in the residential unit and he was going to Peterborough. He wanted to ride on an Excel bus before they are changed. There are new Excel buses. 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. whilst waiting for the time to go to the day centre, we saw Temple Street Church RX18 GZW.

Temple Street Church RX18 GZW in Fenton

Matthew chilled out in his room before going out. We saw Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF heading towards Hanley.

Shelton Care Group BL69 RFF in Fenton

Also seen was We saw grey minibus FD63 GTU going towards Longton.

FD63 GTU in Fenton

When it was time to go out We went downstairs and we got in the car. We set off onto Temple Street and we turned left onto Christchurch Street. We crossed City Road onto Manor Street and we ran to the end where we turned left onto Victoria Road to Joiners Square and we turned left onto Warrington Road. We turned left onto the A52. we ran towards Stoke. We ran forwards onto Glebe Street and we followed the one-way system onto Church Street. We crossed over the A500 and we got onto the Southbound A500. We ran Southwards to Sideway and we got onto the Eastbound A50. We ran Eastwards for around 40 miles and we got onto the Southbound M1. We ran South for around 30 miles and we joined the Eastbound A14. We continued Eastwards for a few miles and we joined the Northbound A605. We joined the A47 near to Peterborough and we ran towards town. We parked up at Queensgate shopping centre and we had some dinner. We visited the Handmade Burger Co and Matthew had a plain cheeseburger with fries washed down with a cup of coke. We walked to the bus Interchange and we waited for a bus towards Norwich. After a short wait we saw First Eastern Counties 36907 on a XL to Great Yarmouth. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the interchange and we headed out of town and onto the A47. We headed Eastward through Wisbech and into Kings Lynn. After calling into Kings Lynn bus station we saw Nortax Taxis YX09 GYO. we continued Eastwards through Swaffham. We continued Eastwards into Norwich and into the bus station. Once off the bus we waited for a bus to Great Yarmouth. A few minutes later we saw it was First Eastern Counties 36903 on a X11 to Great Yarmouth. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before going upstairs and sitting 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 of the bus we looked to see what else we could catch. We saw First Eastern Counties 37570 parked up in between services. As short while later First Eastern Counties 37570 went onto the #8 to Caister. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before going upstairs and sitting down. We set off out of the Howard Street. We turned left onto The Conge. We turned left onto Market Place and we turned left onto Fuller's Hill. We turned left onto Northgate Street and we turned right onto Beaconsfield Road. We turned left onto North Denes Road past First depot. We turned left onto Barnard Avenue and right onto Beatty Road. We turned left onto Jellicoe Road and right onto the Northbound A149. We turned left onto Yarmouth Road and we ran in Caister where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we crossed over the road and we decided to have something to eat before going back towards Gorleston. We stopped at the kebab shops and Matthew had some fries with tomato sauce. We headed to the bus stop and we waited for a bus. A bus appeared and we saw it was Somerset Passenger Solutions YX18 KNJ on a #8 to James Paget Hospital. This bus is currently to loan to First Eastern Counties. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we sat down towards the back of the bus. We set off out of the Yarmouth Road and left onto A149. We turned left onto Jellicoe Road and turned right onto Beatty Road. We turned left onto Barnard Ave. We turned right onto North Denes Road and turned right onto Beaconsfield Road. We turned left onto Northgate Street and turned left onto Fuller's Hill and ran down Prory Plain and into the bus station. After a short stop at the bus station and we ran forwards onto Regent Road. We turned right onto King Street and left onto Regent Street. We ran onto Bridge Road and we crossed over the River Yare. We continued Southwards along the A1243 and we turned left onto Southtown Road. We ran forwards onto Beccles Road and we veered left onto High Road. We continued onto High Street and in the centre of Gorleston we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we waited for a bus towards Lowestoft. A few minutes later we saw First Eastern Counties 33819 on a #1 to Lowestoft. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off Southwards down High Street and we ran forwards onto Lowestoft Road. We continued onto Victoria Road and we cut back onto the A47. We ran Southwards down the A47 for about a mile and we turned left onto the access road. We turned left onto Lowestoft Road and right onto Station Road. We turned right onto Coast Road and we headed Southwards into Corton. We turned left onto Church Lane and we ran forwards onto The Street. We turned right onto Station Road and right onto Corton Long Lane. At the roundabout we turned sharp left onto Pleasurewood Hill. We turned left onto Leisure Way and we stopped outside Tesco. After doing a u-turned at the next roundabout we turned left onto Foxburrow Hill. We continued Southwards into the centre of Lowestoft and we ran into the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the shop. We set off into the shopping centre and we visited WH Smith. Matthew bought a small bottle of Coke and some chocolate. We returned to the bus station and Matthew used the toilet. Afterwards waited for the next #1 back to Great Yarmouth. A short time later we saw First Eastern Counties 33820 on a #1 to Great Yarmouth. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket at the driver before we sat down towards the back off the bus. We set off out of the bus station and we turned right onto Gordon Road. We ran forwards onto Old Nelson Street and we ran Northwards out of town. We ran forwards onto Yarmouth Road and forwards again onto Foxburrow Hill. We turned right onto Leisure Way and we stopped outside Tesco. We did a u turned at the next roundabout and we headed back to the main road. We ran Northwards for a few hundred yards and we turned right onto Corton Long Lane. We turned left onto Station Road and left onto The Street. We ran Northwards onto Church Lane and we turned right onto Coast Road. We turned left onto Station Road and we re-joined the Northbound A47. We ran for about a mile and we turned right onto Victoria Road and we ran Northwards onto High Street. We ran Northwards into Gorleston and we stopped briefly before continuing Northwards. We ran onto High Road and forwards onto Beccles Road. We turned right onto Bollard Quay and we turned right onto the A1243. We crossed over the River Yare amd we ran into the centre of Great Yarmouth. We turned right onto Stonecutters Way and we turned left onto Howard Street North. We ran into Market Place and we turned right onto Fuller's Hill. We entered the bus station and we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we looked for a bus we saw First Eastern Counties 37025 parked up in the bus station. The bus appeared and it was First Eastern Counties 36909 on a X11 to Norwich. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver before we went upstairs and sat down. We set off out of the bus station and we ran forwards onto Fuller's Hill. We crossed over the river and we ran forwards onto the A47. We ran fast along the A47 and we turned right onto New Road. We stopped in Acle before re-joining the Westbound A47. We ran gfast to the edge of Norwich and we turned right onto the A146. We turned right onto Martineau Lane and we turned left onto the A147. We turned right onto Queens Road and we ran up to the bus station where we got up and got off the bus. We waited for a bus back towards Peterborough. A short time later we saw First Eastern Counties 36266 on a XL to Peterborough. We got on the bus and we flashed the FirstDay ticket to the driver for the final time today before we went upstairs and sat down. The bus set off out of the bus station and we travelled Westwards out of town. We joined the A47 and we ran through Swaffham. We continued along the A47 and we ran into Kings Lynn and into the bus station. After a short waited we left the bus station and went Westwards out of town. We re-joined the A47 and we ran through Wisbech and into Peterborough. We got into town and we ran to the Queensgate Interchange where we got up and got off the bus. Once off the bus we walked to the car park and we drove Westwards out of town. Matthew had a bottle of Irn Bru and a sausage roll. We got on the Westbound A47 just outside of Peterborough. We continued to the edge Leicester and we took the Southern by-pass. We past Fosse Park and we joined the Northbound M1. We ran North for around 20 miles and we got onto the Westbound A50. We ran to near to Uttoxeter and into Stoke-on-Trent. We came off the A50 at Heron Cross and we turned right onto Blurton Road. We ran through Heron Cross onto Heron Street and we followed the road around onto Station Bridge Road. We turned left onto Christchurch street and left again onto Masterson Street. We turned right onto Watkin Street and right onto Temple Street and back to the residential unit. For a late tea Matthew had a chicken burger from KFC. He also had some fries and a cup of Coke. Matthew went up to his room and chilled out 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.